Why I Love My Father’s World Homeschool Curriculum

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Considering My Father’s World homeschool curriculum? We’ve used the curriculum for multiple years – and love it! Here’s why I think it’s a great fit for a wide variety of homeschool families.

All-in-one homeschool curriculum (a.k.a. “boxed” curriculum) can get a bad rap. Many homeschooling families love the freedom to pick and choose different curricula for each subject, maybe even for each child. This is a beautiful option – but quite frankly can be very overwhelming for new homeschoolers (and sometimes even us vets!).

There are so many great reasons to use an all-in-one curriculum, and this was the route I took for our first year homeschooling.

I didn’t have to worry about lesson planning, or making sure I was hitting all the standards. In fact, I didn’t even need to purchase different curriculum for each of my kids because I stumbled onto the gem of My Father’s World and their Family Learning Cycle option.

For someone who likes to check boxes, I found the curriculum to be detailed and organized, but flexible and forgiving enough for spontaneous homeschool outings.

For someone with no time to plan, My Father’s World freed up lots of time in my schedule to focus on other areas of my life and homeschool that needed attention.

And for someone who didn’t know how much seeing our “school” and the world through the lens of the Bible would change my life and perspective…My Father’s World became more than just a curriculum. I’ll forever be grateful to the friend that suggested it to me!

About My Father’s World Homeschool Curriculum

My Father’s World is a literature-rich, Christian homeschool curriculum for preschool through high school that combines Charlotte Mason approach, classical education and unit study elements. It’s a physical curriculum (not online), so you’ll receive physical materials when you purchase one of their packages.

All subjects are included and taught from a Christian biblical worldview, which the founders believe is the only lens through which we can make sense of education – and I have to agree! And after using the curriculum for multiple years, I really have appreciated the fact that teaching God’s Word is not an afterthought, but the Bible is integrated throughout all lessons.

Why I Love MFW (and Continue to Recommend!)

Our K-2nd grade homeschooling years were certainly blessed because of this curriculum, and we are currently using My Father’s World preschool (All Aboard the Animal Train) and Exploring Countries and Cultures as well. Not only has it allowed our family to learn and grow together, but I love how it helps me keep God’s Word at the center of what we are learning.

What could be more important?

Here are the things that stand out the most to me about My Father’s World Homeschool Curriculum, and why I recommend it to all the new homeschool moms I talk to.

1. Complete Curriculum and Teacher’s Manual

When I was a new homeschool mom, I can’t stress enough how much the step-by-step, daily lesson plans made my life easier.

When you purchase a My Father’s World curriculum package for PreK through first grade, you get all the necessary materials to complete the year successfully (well, aside from a few household items or grocery store items you may need for simple crafts or projects). There is little prep work. This eased my anxiety so much and gave me confidence that I could actually do this homeschooling thing!

Starting in second grade, you add in language arts and math curriculum. There are suggestions given as to what you need to purchase additionally to make your curriculum complete. That way, you won’t feel like you are missing something. I love that you have the flexibility to use their suggestions, or choose a different option for those subjects.

2. Literature & Living Book Focus

One great thing you will love about the curriculum are all the wonderful books that come with it! Prior to My Father’s World, we honestly rarely did family read-alouds; this curriculum encourages it quite a bit, both during the “school day” and just for fun. Because of this, we’ve read through some great books together as a family, and it’s been an amazing bonding experience for us!

Engaging, living books (Charlotte Mason would approve) are suggested for Bible, history, and science, with appropriate activities to follow. Along with family read-aloud time, independent reading is scheduled daily for 20-30 minutes. You can use their book suggestions for this time, or allow your kids to choose other books that interest them.

The book lists in the back of the Teacher Guides are amazing, and give so many book suggestions that go along with each unit. I am usually a little overzealous at the library, and we never end up getting through all of them – but I love that there are multiple options! And I really appreciate knowing that the book suggestions can be trusted, and hopefully, help foster that love of learning in my kids.

3. Character Development

“I don’t quit – I persevere!” This Biblical concept we learned from the Turtle unit in MFW Kindergarten Curriculum (God’s Creation from A to Z) still sticks with my kids four years later, and we recite it when we need that reminder.

“I obey your law”, “Be kind to everyone”, and “It’s smart to be patient” are memory verses for the character traits obedience, kindness, and patience that my 3-year old practices daily. The preschool curriculum has really equipped us to use these phrases in our everyday language as gentle reminders for good character (along with the Bible lessons we learn alongside them).

In first grade (Learning God’s Story), we studied a new verse from Proverbs each week chosen to help strengthen Biblical character. And in second grade (Adventures in U.S. History), we learned about the character of Jesus as we studied his many names.

The focus Bible verses along with inspiring living books and biographies are all carefully chosen to help our kids develop good, Godly character. And I have found that the lessons truly do stick.

4. Quick and Efficient Lessons

One of the biggest perks of homeschooling I have come to appreciate is that school doesn’t have to take all day. My Father’s World gets this. The curriculum truly covers what your kids should be learning, and because of their integrated lessons, you’ll save so much time in your schedule!

What do I mean by integrated lessons? This means that you’re not just teaching social studies or math as isolated subjects; you cross the subject lines, make connections, and emphasize related elements.

And because the lessons are so efficient and effective, you’ll notice that you might have much more time in your day for extra curricular activities, play time, crafts, chores, or whatever other activities you want to do with your kids!

5. Thematic Units

Speaking of integrated lessons, let’s talk just a bit more about the unit study structure you’ll find in MFW curriculum.

Most of the units have similar rhythms that you’ll start to pick up on, which make them even easier to teach each week. Your kids will appreciate knowing what to expect, too, and it really helped keep things consistent in our homeschool.

Here are some examples of how the different themes and units are set up:

Kindergarten – My kids focused on one alphabet letter and one science topic each week. For example, in Week 20 I introduced the letter “p” and the penguin. We learned all about penguins that week through books, science activities and hands-on activities.

First Grade – We began each week with a verse from Proverbs, and learned an overview of Bible history from Genesis to Revelation. We especially loved the Bible Reader and Notebook this year, in which my kids got to summarize and illustrate our history readings. We also began our timeline this year, which was a great visual!

Second Grade – This year we explored U.S. American history and U.S. geography from a Christian perspective. We created history notebooks, continued our timeline, and learned about a couple of new states each week. We also learned about the names of Jesus, which tied into the curriculum’s science lessons; and while learning about history, we discussed biblical character relating to our country’s forefathers.

What I noticed right away is that the Bible is not taught as a separate subject; like all the other core subjects, it is integrated into the curriculum and units. It’s introduced early and often, alongside history, science, reading, and everything else, helping your kids view what they are learning through a Biblical lens.

6. Family-Style Learning

If you feel overwhelmed juggling multiple curricula for multiple kids, My Father’s World homeschool may be the perfect solution. With the Family Learning Cycle option, you can teach all subjects to all of your kids with one curriculum – even if they are in different grade levels.

The Teacher’s Guide shows you exactly how to vary the activities by the age and ability of your child, and what should be taught. Older siblings will have a more in-depth study of the topics, but you will all be learning the meat of the curriculum as a family.

This means that you can actively build togetherness in your homeschool more easily, during a time when the world seems to be actively working to tear families apart.

You’ll all be gathered around the table to work, discuss topics together, and share in the joy of learning. Your kids will learn from each other and grow together. I know the memories we already have made of our time spent in our homeschool will last years to come!

7. Company Values

Never before have I had a curriculum company call me on the phone to pray for me and my homeschool – how amazing is that? I was really impressed (and surprised) to receive a call like this from My Father’s World.

But that’s just the type of company they are. They have a heart for people and a heart for missions work. They are prayerful that the curriculum won’t only be a blessing to us homeschooling families within the walls of our homes, but that the global focus will prepare us and our kids for any kind of mission work (domestic or international) that the Lord may lead us to.

I have regularly seen this in action as the company donates curriculum to those in need, and donate their profits to Bible translation projects and mission work. Definitely a company I can proudly support.

Learn More About MFW Homeschool

My Father’s World homeschool curriculum helped me fall in love with homeschooling from the beginning, and helps me teach my kids to love the Lord and see Him in everything. Not to mention that it builds a solid academic foundation.

Head to their website to browse samples of their curriculum, and purchase it for your homeschool. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram.

A Curriculum with Lasting Impact

I hope this review helps you learn a bit more about My Father’s World curriculum, and helps you make the decision that is right for your family. It’s truly been a blessing to us in the early years of our homeschooling journey, and might be a great option for your homeschool family as well!

I’d love to hear from you, so leave a comment below: what do you love most about My Father’s World curriculum (or think you would love the most, if you don’t currently use it)?

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