Back to School

Your whole school year ready before the first day.

96 hands-on lessons in nature, science, gardening, cooking, homesteading, and creative expression — delivered all at once so you can plan ahead, not catch up.

Creation science throughout. Written from a Christian worldview, for families who want faith and science to reinforce each other.

Back-to-school offer:

Full Year Curriculum — Back-to-School Savings

$220/year

Save $40 off $260/year through August 31, 2026. All 96 lessons delivered immediately.

The problem you know…

You have been here before.

August rolls around and you are back in the curriculum rabbit hole — tabs open, co-op groups buzzing, another $50 pack sitting in your cart that you are not sure about.

You want your kids outside. You want real learning — digging in the garden, cooking something from scratch, understanding why bread rises and what makes soil alive. You want them asking questions instead of filling in blanks.

But building that from scratch every week is its own job. And the curriculum you found last year looked right in the description and fell apart at the kitchen table.

Web of Life is different. Not because it promises more. Because it was built differently.

The proof…

This curriculum was not designed in a conference room.

It was built on a working regenerative farm in Vista, California — tested and refined through the Young Pioneers program at Sand n' Straw, where 1000+ real children learned through real soil, a real kitchen, and a real garden.

April Viles built the curriculum from what actually worked. Not from theory. Not from a scope-and-sequence chart. From watching children learn by doing it.

Every lesson in Web of Life was in the dirt before it reached your kitchen table.

What you get…

96 lessons. Six subjects.

One curriculum your kids will actually want to do.

Nature exploration

  • Seasons, ecosystems, habitats, weather — learned outside, not from a diagram.

Hands-on science

  • Chemistry through cooking. Life cycles. Food science. Fermentation. Answers found in the kitchen and garden, not a textbook.

Gardening

  • Soil, composting, planting, and harvesting. Children learn what it takes to grow food — from seed to plate.

Kitchen projects

  • Recipes blended with science and history. Why does bread rise? What makes flavors combine? They find out by making it.

Homesteading skills

  • Herbalism, baking, natural living, simple tool skills. Practical knowledge passed down, not lost.

Creative expression

  • Nature journaling, seasonal art, storytelling. The part that helps children slow down and notice.

How it works…

Every lesson includes:

  • A supply list — items typically already in your house

  • Step-by-step instructions written for the parent-as-teacher

  • Age-separated activities so your 5-year-old and your 10-year-old work from the same lesson

  • Discussion prompts for every age group

  • No screens required for the child

  • Open the lesson. Gather the supplies. Start learning.

Web of Life is for you if…

  • You have two or more children ages 5–10 and need lessons that work for all of them at once

  • You want creation science, not secular nature study with a Bible verse tacked on at the end

  • You are done with curriculum that looks good in the description and falls apart in practice

  • You want your kids outside, in the kitchen, and away from screens — with a plan that makes that actually happen

  • You homeschool by conviction and you want enrichment that makes the rest of the school year worth doing

Web of Life is enrichment. It covers nature, science, gardening, cooking, homesteading, and creative expression. It runs alongside your core math and language arts, not instead of them.

What families are saying…

"Web of Life has been transformative for our family's homeschooling journey. My daughter loves the gardening activities, which have taught responsibility and built real-world skills. The community gave us confidence and flexibility."

— Jenna H.

"It is structured to reach a range of ages, which allowed me to teach both my boys simultaneously. The experiments are simple to execute and engaging for the kids. Many of the recipes get incorporated right into everyday life."

— Kayla S.

"The Web of Life has helped our family build a rhythm of curiosity, connection, and life skills. Our homeschool days feel free with a spark of wonder."

— Ruth G.

"The lessons are easy to follow and beautifully illustrated. My kids are learning so much, and so am I. Most items needed are things we already have in the house."

— Lori S.

Start your school year with everything ready…

The annual plan gives you all 96 lessons the moment you sign up. No waiting for the next batch. No planning around what arrives this month. You get the full year upfront — plan as far ahead as you want, teach in whatever order fits your family's rhythm.

Back-to-school offer:

Full Year Curriculum — Back-to-School Price

$220

Save $40 through August 31, 2026. All 96 lessons delivered immediately.

Prefer to start month by month?

The monthly plan is $29/month with 8 new lessons added each month.

Cancel anytime.

FAQ (back-to-school specific)

When does the back-to-school price end?

The $220 price is available through August 31, 2026. After that, the annual plan returns to $260.

Do I get everything right away?

Yes. With the annual plan, all 96 lessons are delivered immediately the moment you sign up. You do not wait for lessons to be added month by month.

Is this a complete curriculum or an add-on?

Web of Life is enrichment. It covers nature, science, gardening, cooking, homesteading, and creative expression — the part of homeschool your children will actually remember. It runs alongside your core math and language arts, not instead of them.

What if I want to see a lesson before I buy?

You can preview a real lesson free before you decide. No email required.

Do I need a farm or a big yard?

No. Lessons were built on a farm and refined so families can use them at home. A backyard, a kitchen table, a few pots on the porch, or a park is enough.

Your school year starts with the supplies you gather, the lessons you open, and children who are ready to learn.

Digital curriculum delivered upon purchase. Lessons are non-refundable once accessed.