Supported Learning Life Skills Curriculum (Coming Soon)

Designed for teens ages 11-18 who benefit from step-by-step instruction, additional support, and hands-on learning.

Especially helpful for students with IEPs, learning differences, or those who need a more supported approach to building independence.

Includes a guided student workbook with fill-in lessons and a teacher manual with clear instructions, prompts, and built-in support to make teaching simple.

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We’re also working on hands-on science kits, including bass fishing and ocean-based learning!

Built for Everyday Families.

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    Modern Home Ec

    Real-world life skills like laundry, gardening, sewing, budgeting, cooking, and more.

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    Like Magic

    Kids forget they're “doing school,” every box is hands-on, fun, and confidence-boosting.

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    Savings

    Pay once. No monthly billing. Accepted by many charter schools (and still affordable for private-pay).

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    STEAM Based

    Math, science, and problem-solving are baked into every activity, from budgeting to bread baking.

Loved by Homeschool Families

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Family & Consumer Sciences Through Real-Life Learning

Designed for ages 6+, Homestead Ec teaches practical life skills through 9 project-based learning units covering cooking, budgeting, textiles, wellness, home management, gardening, first aid, and more.

✔ Hands-on projects and activities

✔ Printable student curriculum

✔ Guided Socratic discussions

✔ Video instruction and demonstrations

✔ Science and math connections

✔ Real-world life skills families actually use

✔ Supplies included for hands-on learning

Perfect for homeschool families, charter students, co-ops, and anyone seeking meaningful, hands-on education that prepares children for everyday life.

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Whats Inside Each Box

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    Fun Home Ec Hacks

    Each box includes real tools and supplies your child will use during lessons. Just open the box and start learning.

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    Video Lessons

    Short, kid-friendly videos guide each lesson and help reinforce key skills in a fun and engaging way.

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    Printables

    A complete printed curriculum with science and math connections, designed to be read together and easy to follow.

Through 9 project-based Family & Consumer Sciences units, students develop practical life skills, confidence, responsibility, and independence through hands-on learning.

Life Skills They'll Use for a Lifetime

Textiles & Clothing Care

Your child will learn:

  • How to sort and wash laundry
  • How to treat common stains
  • How to fold and put clothes away
  • Basic sewing (buttons + simple mending)
  • How to read clothing tags

Bread & Butter (Food & Nutrition)

Your child will learn:

  • Kitchen basics and safety
  • Simple baking skills
  • Measuring and fractions in cooking
  • Food handling habits
  • How ingredients change texture and taste

Self Care & Wellness

Your child will learn:

  • Hygiene habits that actually stick
  • Sleep routines and time management
  • Hydration and basic nutrition
  • Dental care basics
  • Emotional wellness and boundaries

Cleaning & Home Management

Your child will learn:

  • How to clean by room (and why it works)
  • Simple routines (daily + weekly)
  • Decluttering and organizing systems
  • Basic cleaning “science”
  • Safe use of common supplies

Budgeting & Consumer Skills

Your child will learn:

  • Needs vs wants
  • How to plan spending
  • Simple saving goals
  • Grocery and meal planning basics
  • How to track money with a kid friendly system

Hosting & Hospitality

Your child will learn:

  • How to welcome guests
  • Table setting and manners
  • Gratitude and thank you notes
  • Being a thoughtful guest
  • Planning a simple gathering

First Aid & Safety

Your child will learn:

  • Basic first aid awareness
  • How to stay calm and get help
  • Safety habits for home + play
  • Simple preparedness skills
  • When something is adult only

Garden & Food Systems

Your child will learn:

  • Planning a garden space and seasons
  • Soil and compost basics
  • Seed starting and transplanting
  • Plant care and troubleshooting
  • Harvesting and storage basics

Home Repair & Maintenance

Your child will learn:

  • What home repair is (and why it matters)
  • Tool safety and responsibility
  • Measuring and planning
  • Basic home maintenance habits
  • Safe boundaries (kid help vs adult only)

Parent Friendly

  • How long are lessons?

    Each lesson takes about 20-30 minutes, and families typically complete 2+ lessons per week together.

  • Who is this for?

    • Homeschool families
    • Charter school families
    • Busy parents who want life skills taught

  • Will this be easy to teach?

    Yes! There is no lesson planning required. Simply open the box, scan the QR code, and complete the activities together.

Choose the Learning Experience That Fits Your Family

Complete Curriculum Set
Receive all 9 Family & Consumer Sciences units at once and work through them at your family's pace.

Guided Monthly Delivery
Receive one themed unit at a time and enjoy a structured, step-by-step learning experience.

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Homestead Ec

Homestead Ec | Full Curriculum in One Box

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Approved

Tween Tested

Give them the skills they will need as they grow.

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Designed for

Home Educator Approved

Created with home school parents in mind, but simple enough for anyone to impliment.

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Rooted in

Essential Skills

Practical skills that will be used for life!

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Perfect

for Ages 6+

Our sibling add on makes for double the fun!

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