Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hard-copy and /Online curriculum?
SHORT ANSWER
They are exactly the same.
LONGER ANSWER
What Is /Online Curriculum?
Our curriculum is available in both hard-copy and online formats. Both of these formats include access to the exact same projects, activities, and readings.
Available With All Hard Copy Purchases
When you purchase a hard-copy version of our curriculum, you also receive access to the /Online version of that curriculum at no additional cost for 18 months. This enables you to, for example, use your hard-copy curriculum at home, but easily transition an activity to a different location by bringing your smart phone with you. Access to the /Online version also enables you to print additional copies of student activity pages for a sibling or access a shopping list while out at the store.
Purchasing Just the /Online Curriculum
Most of our customers have access to both the /Online and hard-copy curriculum, but some customers may only want access to the /Online curriculum. Some reasons families choose to purchase just the online curriculum include:
1) No shipping costs for digital products.
2) Limited storage space (great for RV and boat families).
3) Reduced cost.
4) Reduced environmental impact.
5) Immediate access to curriculum upon checkout.
Note:
Please note that when you buy online packages, the literature and manipulatives are still in hard copy form. We do not provide electronic access to literature or to the hands-on science kits, and both are required to complete our program.
Accessing /Online Curriculum
The easiest way to access your /Online curriculum is by clicking the /Online link at the top of our website. You can also download our iOS app to access the curriculum from our app. With our /Online curriculum, you can access the daily lesson plans directly on your phone, tablet, or computer. While you can print student activity pages and individual lessons when needed, the /Online curriculum is not simply a PDF and is not optimized for printing the entire lesson plans. If you prefer to access your curriculum on paper, we recommend purchasing the hard-copy curriculum.