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12 video reviews: 11 positive · 1 mixed
Christian Light Education earns strikingly consistent praise across these reviews, and one word keeps coming back: thorough. Reviewers describe a systematic, old-school workbook curriculum from a Mennonite publisher, built around ten small "light unit" workbooks per subject per year, each ending in quizzes and a test. Several reviewers credit that structure with closing gaps left by flashier programs; one former teacher who switched from The Good and the Beautiful says the daily review sections make gaps almost impossible, and another family discovered how much their daughter had missed only after moving to CLE. Reviewers also like how the program shifts work onto the child: "I can do this" and "We remember" sections cue independent practice, which several moms of large families call a lifesaver. One reviewer prices a full year of reading at roughly $70, with teacher's guides reusable across kids.
The criticisms are the flip side of the same traits. Lessons are long and heavy; even fans admit it is thorough "almost to a fault," with some lessons running over an hour, and a ten-year veteran says the grading system can feel like a full-time job if you don't stay on top of it. The materials are plain black-and-white rather than visually appealing, which reviewers actually frame as a focus aid, and the first grade reading sequence confuses newcomers. The Bible verses, moral stories, and modestly dressed illustrations reflect the Mennonite publisher; Protestant and Baptist reviewers report nothing that conflicted with their beliefs. Only one of twelve videos is less than enthusiastic, and even that one calls the curriculum a blessing with caveats.
Synthesized from 12 independent video reviews — every claim sourced from what real homeschool parents said on camera.
Families, especially larger ones on a budget, who want a thorough, structured, Bible-centered workbook curriculum that drills fundamentals and trains kids to work independently.
Families who want short, colorful, low-prep lessons or a secular program, or kids who wilt under long, drill-heavy workbook sessions.
The BEST & MOST AFFORDABLE reading curriculum we have ever used || Christian Light Education Reading Its that time of year, where we are all starting to think about what curriculum we want to use next year. I'm sharing with you today the best and most affordable reading curriculum that we have ever used! We absolutely love Christian Light Education! Watch this video to find out why! Hope you enjoy! My video on CLE Math https://youtu.be/eFJCoFv2JWU My Curriculum Reviews Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_I9LZ5HVCrZwWNJ0nd2q5vur_yWDV-NX Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/our_thrifty_homeschool Please like, comment, and subscribe to help support my channel! ~Toni ****************************************************** This video is not sponsored. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting my channel! ******************************************************
Unboxing our Christian Light Education Kindergarten Curriculum!! It’s an exciting day for my middle Unboxing our Christian Light Education Kindergarten Curriculum!! It’s an exciting day for my middle daughter. She has been killing it with our horizons pre K curriculum, so we are adding in the level 1 kinder program with Christian light 🥰 This will prepare her to move into the learning to read program which is where we started with my oldest daughter. I’m interested to see how the extra activity workbooks work with the light units. That’s a new one for us!! And yes, we will continue Horizons pre-k alongside this. She’s able to finish her pre-k work in 20 min, and she has been asking for more work afterwards 😅 #homeschool #kindergarten #christianlighteducation #horizons
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Full comparison of the good and the beautiful homeschool curriculum and Christian light education Full comparison of the good and the beautiful homeschool curriculum and Christian light education curriculum — part 2 math curriculum Just a warning, we switched to Christian light education after a year of the good and the beautiful and a year of math u see. There were tons of gaps in my daughter’s math knowledge…. #thegoodandthebeautiful #homeschoolcurriculum #mathcurriculum #homeschoolmath #christianlighteducation #homeschooling
The best homeschool curriculum is the one that’s going to work for your child!! Curriculums The best homeschool curriculum is the one that’s going to work for your child!! Curriculums mentioned: Christian Learning Christian Light Education Abeka #curriculum #homeschooling #homeschoolcurriculum #howtohomeschool #curriculumsearch #curriculumpicks
Quick overview of the Christian light Education first grade learning to read program and level one Quick overview of the Christian light Education first grade learning to read program and level one language arts. You add in your level one language arts when you get to the fifth light unit of the learning to read program. Then you will do the two together until you finish the learning to read program, which is when you move into level one reading. Level one reading is only five light units long, so you will continue with your level one language arts until you eventually finish both level one language, arts, and reading level one together at the end of the first grade year. The rest of the grade levels with Christian Light education will coincide like normal between the reading and language arts curriculums. #ho#homeschoolh#christianlighteducationo#homeschoolcurriculuml#clee#learningtoread
The Good & The Beautiful vs Christian Light Education | Why We Switched In this video I compare The Good & The Beautiful vs Christian Light Education and explain why we switched homeschool curriculum in our home. I go in depth through both programs, looking at how they teach, how the lessons are structured, and why I ultimately felt Christian Light Education was the better fit for our family. The Good & The Beautiful is known for its beautiful aesthetic design, engaging pages, and simple layout. However, after using it for a while, I personally felt like the teacher guide was lacking depth, and I began noticing gaps in my child’s learning because there wasn’t enough consistent review built into the lessons. Christian Light Education, on the other hand, is much more structured and methodical. The lessons are longer and there is far more opportunity for review and independent practice, which helps reinforce concepts over time and prevents learning gaps. Both curriculums use a spiral approach, but they implement it very differently. In my experience, The Good & The Beautiful can feel overly spiral and somewhat unorganized, while Christian Light Education revisits concepts in a more intentional and structured way. In this honest review I also discuss: • The aesthetic differences between the programs • Teacher guide depth and instruction quality • Spiral learning vs review structure • Lesson length and workload • Independent work vs teacher-led instruction • The Good & The Beautiful's online math component • Why Christian Light Education feels more methodical Every homeschool family is different, and both of these programs have strengths. My goal with this video is to provide an honest homeschool curriculum comparison to help parents decide what might work best for their children. If you're researching The Good & The Beautiful homeschool curriculum, Christian Light Education review, or trying to choose a spiral math curriculum for homeschooling, I hope this breakdown helps. ___________________ 🔍GET MY FREE EDITABLE HOMESCHOOL SCHEDULE HERE: https://heavenlyhomeschool.org/ ❤️Join My Email List Here: https://heavenlyhomeschool.org/ 🛍My Links: ❤️ Homeschool Favorites on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildflowerhearthome 🔍10% off AOP Homeschool Curriculum - LifePac & Horizons: https://aop.com/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=jess ❤️$20 Coupon for Outschool Classes Online for Kids: https://outschool.com/?signup=true&usid=iDdNr6QI&utm_campaign=share_invite_link ❤️ Schoolhouse Discoveries Science and Social Studies: 10% off with code HHOMESCHOOL — https://www.schoolhousediscoveries.com/mpOwDx ❤️Reading.Com FREE TRIAL – Reading App for Kids: https://reading.com/?via=jessica-ellis ❤️ 10% Off Coupon for History By Mail Program for Kids: https://www.historybymail.com/JESSICA10 ❤️25% off Study.Com Online Homeschool Program: https://bit.ly/46BV75z ❤️Our Favorite Books in Our Homeschool: https://amzn.to/44uxbRx 🌻Find Your State Homeschool Laws: https://hslda.org/legal 🌻My TIKTOK Channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@heavenlyhomeschool ❤️My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heavenly_homeschool/ — DAILY FACEBOOK POSTS HERE: https://www.facebook.com/heavenlyhomeschool Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate, which means I may make a small commission if you choose to make a purchase using them (at no extra cost to you!) -Jessica
Homeschool Curriculum Haul for 5th Grade | Christian Homeschool Unboxing This year’s homeschool curriculum is here! 📚 In today’s video, I’m sharing everything we purchased for my son Henry’s 5th grade homeschool year, including curriculum, books, and school supplies. We ordered from Christian Light Education, Christian Book Distributors, and Amazon, and Henry helps unbox everything along the way! We go through subjects like: Math Language Arts Science Social Studies / History Geography Bible curriculum Music & Hymn study Homeschool supplies Homeschooling is such a blessing for our family, and I love sharing what works for us each year. If you enjoy homeschool hauls, curriculum reviews, or faith-based homeschooling content, make sure to subscribe! 📚 Curriculum & resources mentioned: Christian Light Education Passport to America Geography Pilgrim’s Progress Curriculum Hymn Stories for Every Season If you’d like to see a full homeschool curriculum walkthrough for the year, let me know in the comments! 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more homeschool, cooking, and family videos.
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HUGE Homeschool Haul | Open Homeschool Curriculum and Supplies with Us | Homeschooling Unboxing Welcome! I am so glad to have you here! I'm Jessica, a public school teacher turned homeschool mama with a mission to empower fellow mamas to homeschool with confidence! I would love to have you join our family by subscribing below! https://www.youtube.com/@Heavenlyhomeschool Here is the full unboxing of our 2025/2026 Homeschool Haul supplies. We are a part of the Step Up PEP Scholarship Program so most of our supplies get reimbursed or we can get them straight from the scholarship website. However, most of these were purchased on Amazon (links below) and we are waiting to see if we actually get reimbursed. Amazon Favorites Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildflowerhearthome?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_033RFMVMY0WJPJ6RQQ1F Specific Items Shown in This Video: Large Vintage Map: https://a.co/d/9qeguIm Canvas Posters: https://a.co/d/e0mqN3p Pastel Learning Posters: https://a.co/d/jhjUSa8 Triangle Crayons: https://a.co/d/6AGGRK2 Black and Wood Chalkboard: https://a.co/d/a0YNone Place Value Blocks: https://a.co/d/e5bLEpE Curriculum Links: Schoolhouse Discoveries Science Units: https://www.schoolhousediscoveries.com/ LifePac by AOP (10% off coupon with code JESS10): https://www.aop.com/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=jess Christian Light Education: https://christianlight.org/ Horizons Preschool by AOP (10% off coupon with code JESS10): https://www.aop.com/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=jess 🔍GET MY FREE EDITABLE HOMESCHOOL SCHEDULE HERE: https://www.heavenlyhomeschool.com/freescheduleoptin ❤️Join My Email List Here: https://www.heavenlyhomeschool.com/subscribetoemaillist 🛍My Links: ❤️ Homeschool Favorites on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildflowerhearthome ❤️Our Homeschool Art Table: https://a.co/d/bPjrkHi 🔍Weekly Schedule Whiteboard: https://a.co/d/1Syoktq ❤️$20 Coupon for Outschool Classes Online for Kids: https://outschool.com/?signup=true&usid=iDdNr6QI&utm_campaign=share_invite_link ❤️Reading.Com FREE TRIAL – Reading App for Kids: https://reading.com/?via=jessica-ellis ❤️ 10% Off Coupon for History By Mail Program for Kids: https://www.historybymail.com/JESSICA10 ❤️25% off Study.Com Online Homeschool Program: https://bit.ly/46BV75z ❤️Our Favorite Books in Our Homeschool: https://amzn.to/44uxbRx 🌻Find Your State Homeschool Laws: https://hslda.org/legal 🌻My TIKTOK Channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@heavenlyhomeschool ❤️My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heavenly_homeschool/ Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate, which means I may make a small commission if you choose to make a purchase using them (at no extra cost to you!) -Jessica #homeschooling #homeschoolhaul #unboxing #homeschoolmama #homeschoolingfamily #howtohomeschool #homeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #whyhomeschool #publicschoolvshomeschool #homeschoolmom #christian #christianlighteducation #homeschoolideas #homeschooltips #curriculumhaul #curriculumpicks
All About Reading vs. Christian Light Education Reading In today’s video, I’m breaking down the differences between All About Reading and CLE Reading to help you decide which one is right for your homeschool! From phonics to comprehension, both programs offer unique strengths. I'll walk you through what each program offers, their teaching styles, worldview integration, and more. Check out All About Reading here: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=2711 Check out CLE Reading here: https://christianlight.org/homeschool?utm_source=planpreppray&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=2026
CHANGING UP OUR HOMESCHOOL STYLE! Five in A Row Curriculum and Charlotte Mason Style Transition This has been a long time coming, but I have finally gotten the courage to implement a Charlotte Mason style curriculum into our homeschool. Five in a Row curriculum is something I had never heard of before. I stumbled upon this while I was searching for novel studies and I was soooo intrigued. Five in a Row and Before Five in a Row are the two levels I will be using for my 8, 5, and 3 year old. We will be keeping our Christian Light Education curriculum as our Language Arts and Math homeschool curriculum while doing the 5 in a Row. _________________________________________________ 🔍GET MY FREE EDITABLE HOMESCHOOL SCHEDULE HERE: https://heavenlyhomeschool.org/ ❤️Join My Email List Here: https://heavenlyhomeschool.org/ 🛍My Links: ❤️ Homeschool Favorites on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/wildflowerhearthome 🔍10% off AOP Homeschool Curriculum - LifePac & Horizons: https://aop.com/?utm_source=socialmedia&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=jess ❤️$20 Coupon for Outschool Classes Online for Kids: https://outschool.com/?signup=true&usid=iDdNr6QI&utm_campaign=share_invite_link ❤️Reading.Com FREE TRIAL – Reading App for Kids: https://reading.com/?via=jessica-ellis ❤️ 10% Off Coupon for History By Mail Program for Kids: https://www.historybymail.com/JESSICA10 ❤️25% off Study.Com Online Homeschool Program: https://bit.ly/46BV75z ❤️Our Favorite Books in Our Homeschool: https://amzn.to/44uxbRx 🌻Find Your State Homeschool Laws: https://hslda.org/legal 🌻My TIKTOK Channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@heavenlyhomeschool ❤️My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heavenly_homeschool/
“i have never had a problem with this i love it it's so thorough and so good”
“if I could think of one word to describe Christian Light education, it's thorough. Almost to a fault in certain cases”
“they have a very thorough grading system and if you're not careful it can almost feel like a full-time job of just grading”
“This curriculum is huge on really drilling in the addition and subtraction facts, making sure they have them memorized before they move on to bigger numbers”
“CL reading lessons are more predictable, about 15 to 30 minutes. You can open the light unit and go”
“so like seventy dollars for an entire year of reading curriculum where sometimes a lot of them end up being like over a hundred”
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Yes. Reviewers describe it as a Mennonite curriculum with Bible verses, Bible memory, and moral lessons woven through the stories, and illustrations showing plainly dressed children and head coverings. Reviewers from Baptist and Protestant backgrounds say they found nothing that conflicted with their own beliefs.
Each subject for the year is split into ten small workbooks called light units instead of one big workbook, with separate teacher's guides. Each light unit runs about 15 lessons and, per one reviewer, every unit reliably includes two quizzes and a final test. Reading and language arts are separate subjects rather than combined.
It varies by subject and grade. One reviewer says reading lessons are predictable at about 15 to 30 minutes and largely independent. Another says early-grade math or language arts lessons can run over an hour when you follow the teacher's guide fully, including whiteboard work and activities. Several reviewers call the lessons heavy and recommend splitting them or using a timer.
Yes, through its Learning to Read program, which is ten light units of phonics-focused instruction at the start of first grade. The CLE Reading levels that follow assume the child can already read and focus on comprehension, vocabulary, literary elements, and biblical lessons. One veteran reviewer notes the reading load was a real struggle for her struggling learner and required slowing down and supplementing.
One reviewer breaks down a full year of reading at roughly $70: readers about $10 each, around $31 for the ten light units, and teacher's guides about $9.50 apiece. Teacher's guides and readers are reusable across multiple children, so later kids only need the consumable light units. Another family's full fifth grade CLE order came to about $323.
Early grades are teacher-led with scripted, detailed teacher's guides, but the program is designed to gradually shift responsibility to the child; "I can do this" and "We remember" sections signal when the student works alone. The main parent workload reviewers flag is grading, which one ten-year user manages by batching it into one session a week.
Yes. Reviewers note you can view PDF samples of light units and teacher's guides on the website, and the company will mail a free physical sample light unit. Two reviewers caution that the sample arrives without the teacher's guide, which makes it a little confusing on its own.
No, and reviewers are upfront about it: teacher's guides are black and white and student pages have only small pops of color. Several reviewers frame this as a plus, saying the lack of busy illustrations helps their kids focus and cuts the fluff, but kids who need colorful, game-like lessons may not take to it.