Right here. You don’t need a teaching background or to have taken Montessori training to begin. Our curriculum was designed to walk you step-by-step through both what to teach and how to teach it.

We give you ready-to-print materials, scripted lessons, and lots of encouragement at every turn. You can start teaching right away, and when you’re ready to take a full course on the Montessori method, you can do that as part of your Complete or Unlimited membership.

Our curriculum is designd for children 2-9 years old. That’s preK through 3rd grade. Whether you’re starting with a toddler or guiding an elementary age child, you’ll find age-appropriate content that meets your child where they are.

We don’t have a curriculum for children younger than 2, but if you want to join early to study ahead of time and be prepared for the years ahead, we welcome you. Several parents have happily done this. Another great resource for you would be Aubrey’s books: Baby’s First Year Milestones and Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage.

Nope! There are no U.S. states that require parents to hold any kind of teaching certification to homeschool. A few states have other educational requirements, such as showing proof of a high school diploma, which you provide to your local district if they require it. Homeschooling is legal in many countries around the world and is a lot easier to navigate than you may think (which is great!). 

Of course, we recommend that you check your state or country’s homeschooling requirements, and if you can, find a homeschooling network or group in your local area because they will be able to give you the best tips.

You may be familiar with accreditation because it is used often in the context of schools. Child of the Redwoods is not a school for children – we are an educational resource for parents. Fortunately, no U.S. state requires any homeschooling curriculum or program to be accredited, so this is not something you need to worry about.

Rest easy, because our homeschool system is deeply aligned with authentic Montessori principles and created by experienced, certified educators. As former classroom teachers, we are very familiar with state and common core standards, and we are happy to talk to you about them so you feel secure in your choice.

Not directly, and that’s on purpose. Our curriculum is rooted in authentic Montessori pedagogy (the science of teaching), which emphasizes developmental readiness. 

We will take the opportunity to brag, though! The academic lessons we provide often meet or exceed typical grade-level benchmarks. Instead of standards, we look for skill-building in the 10 core subject areas that we have identified as being part of the Montessori method. You can learn about them here.

Yes. We offer a 7-day free trial so you can explore the Complete Curriculum before making a decision. You’ll get access to scripted lessons, printable materials, and planning cards, plus a chance to see how it feels to be a member. We want you to be sure it’s the right fit for your family.

First of all…welcome! You’ll receive an email with everything you need to log in and start exploring the curriculum. We recommend downloading your first Constellation Study Guide and checking out all the family-friendly features inside like the recommended book lists and Everyone Can Play sections. Then give a lesson or two a try, just for fun! And don’t be shy — our community is ready to welcome you if you want to come say hi and ask questions.

Choosing a homeschool curriculum is a very personal decision. Many potential members chat with us here on the website, DM on Instagram @childoftheredwoods, or email with details about their child’s age and family situation first before enrolling. We do this all the time. All of these will reach us personally. (100% human!)