Plain and not so plain

I am excited!! My FREE Homeschool Curriculum (Home Economics) has been nominated for the Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards! If you have used my product over the years, please go and vote to help get the word out for my curriculum. It’s main focus is for parents to homeschool no matter what their financial ability is.

There’s an incentive to fill out the award ballot; one lucky voter will receive a free Timberdoodle curriculum kit valued at up to $1,600 or more!

The ballot is here:

https://www.home-school.com/2026-reader-awards

Thank you for all of your support over the years. Amy

Sweet friends,

I’m so happy to share that the homeschool curriculum is now fully complete for Grades 1–8 and ready to order.

This means families now have access to a full, simple homeschool path from first grade through middle school — all organized, updated, and available in one place.

I want to reassure you of something important:

Nothing has been taken away.

The original pages with individual subjects (Math, English, Spelling) will remain available, just as they always have. If you’ve used those in the past, you can continue using them without any changes.

What has changed is that everyone now also has access to the complete books.

Each grade level is now offered as a full homeschool book, which includes:
• Math
• English
• Spelling
• A complete answer key

And just like always:
• The full book is available as a FREE PDF download
• Answer keys are now included in the free version
• Left-Handed Editions are available
• Printed copies can be ordered for those who prefer a physical book

My heart behind this update was simple — to make homeschooling easier, more organized, and more accessible for families, without removing what already worked.

Whether you prefer the individual subjects or the full book format, you now have both options available to you.

Thank you for your trust, your encouragement, and for allowing these resources to be part of your homeschool journey.
It’s truly an honor to serve your families.

Happy New Year, sweet friends
As we step into a new year, I want to remind you of something that has always been on my heart — there is no reason families should feel like they can’t homeschool because of money.

That is why my homeschool curriculum continues to be offered FREE as a full digital download — and now, it’s available as the entire book, not separated by subjects.

I’ve been in the process of updating all of my homeschool books, and there has been an important change in how they are now offered.

In the past, Math, English, and Spelling were all separate downloads, and the free versions did not include an answer key.

Moving forward, each grade level is now offered as a complete homeschool book, with everything working together as one simple, organized curriculum.

What’s included in each complete book:

• Math
• English
• Spelling
• A fully updated and complete answer key

Free Digital Download

The entire book is available FREE for families who want to use it on a screen or print pages at home.

I also have Left-Handed Editions available, because I know how frustrating it can be when curriculum isn’t designed for the way your child actually writes.

Printed Copy Option

For those who prefer a physical book, printed copies are available:
• Directly through my bookstore
• On Amazon
This new format keeps everything in one place, makes planning easier, and gives parents the support of a full answer key — while still keeping the curriculum accessible to everyone.

And just to clarify — I currently have Grades 1 through 7 available in this updated format, with more coming as I continue updating the rest.

If you’ve been thinking about homeschooling, or if you just need something simple and affordable for this season, please know that these resources are here for you. 🤍

Thank you for being such a kind and encouraging community. I’m so grateful to walk this journey with you.

Now that Christmas has passed, it’s easy to slip into stress mode — thinking about getting the house back together, picking up where school left off, planning the new year, or worrying about what didn’t get done.

But before you put pressure on yourself, remember this:

Grace is part of homeschooling too.

You don’t need to rush into structure.
You don’t need to feel behind.
You don’t need to make big decisions this week.

Instead, ease in gently. Give yourself (and your kids) time to adjust. The days after Christmas hold a different kind of beauty — quieter moments, deeper breaths, a reset that doesn’t need to be hurried.

Your homeschool will be just fine.
Your children will be just fine.
And you — momma — will be just fine.

You are doing a wonderful job. Keep walking in grace.

Today, I want to encourage you with something you may not hear often:

The greatest gift you’ve given your children this year isn’t wrapped under the tree — it’s you.

Your presence.
Your patience.
Your lessons.
Your voice reading stories.
Your daily sacrifices that no one else sees.
Your willingness to pour into their hearts, not just their academics.

Homeschooling isn’t easy, but it’s meaningful. And your children may not understand the depth of it right now, but one day — they will. They’ll remember the warmth of home, the time you spent, the values you taught, and the steady love you gave.

So today, let yourself rest in the joy of knowing you’ve given your family something priceless: time, attention, and a safe place to grow.

You’re doing holy work, momma. And God sees every bit of it.

Merry Christmas, Amy