Torchlight: An outstanding secular, literature-based curriculum

Torchlight is a literature-based, eclectic, secular curriculum with diversity and character at its core. It came about due to a lack of representation, empathy, and engagement in academics. Among other qualifications, the author specializes in curriculum design and wanted a cutting-edge, research-based curriculum that worked for all families.. The Torchlight curriculum is a diverse, humanistic welcome into the world of education for any learner; current levels are for ages 4-12. Parents are provided with the tools to weave learning into life rather than weaving life around learning. . It's up to you and your learner; torchlight is meant as a guide. As written it provides a full structure for a year of learning with minimal planning or it can be used as a guide to pull from. Also included are year-long projects, engaging activities, and writing opportunities with "Literature Primers" that help guide learning partners through thoughtful discussion and analysis., Torchlight is a great fit for families that want to build a love of literature and inquiry into their daily education. Families that want to weave important skill sets like Logic, Global perspective, Philosophy, Emotional Intelligence, and Character into their academics will be thrilled with it!, Parents involvement a child's learning is necessary for guiding and differenciating lessons. Also, it is a secular resource that supports science and critical thinking. Some Torchlight levels include materials that reference religious stories as “myth,” therefore, Torchlight is best suited for families that are comfortable with secular education. , The curriculum should always work for you, not the other way around. Flexibly using Torchlight, so it suits your family and adds to your days, is the best way to get the most out of it for each individual.. 

Grades: ages 4-12, but looking forward to fall and rolling out another level

Cost: The cost is the best part! Each Level ranges from $30 ­to $45 for the guide (booklist, weekly schedule, and activities), student book, Vocabulary Spell Book (Levels 1+), and our Year-long Project.

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool: Kit

Time required: The time required will vary, depending on the level.

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  Screens are optional

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Parent/teacher/caregiver involvement is necessary to use this tool.

Prep Time:  Minimal prep time

Other characteristics

Modality: Multimedia, Hands-on/kinesthetic

Adaptive: Torchlight meets or exceeds all other California state standards as of each level's publication, however, it was not specifically written to align with state standards, but instead to reflect the most current developmental and neurological science in education, at its publication.

Educational Philosophy: Torchlight is inquiry-based

Other characteristics:   Hands-on, Project-based, Interdisciplinary, STEAM, Inclusive of diverse viewpoints and perspectives, Fun and entertaining

Accountability

Assessment: No, there is no assessment component

State Standards:

Teacher Accounts:

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