Novel Study: A Christmas Carol (DIGITAL)

This is a Full Unit, designed for the whole family to use together, whether you have one student or many. It is typically stretched over 4–6 weeks (depending on your pace).

Most families complete 6–8 units per year. Think of one unit like a single “chapter” in a year-long curriculum.

This isn’t one-lesson-per-day curriculum. Each lesson may span multiple days. You set the rhythm.

Every unit is delivered as a PDF digital download, so you can start instantly. Prefer a printed book? You can get that, too! Want to understand all your print options? Flip to the “Print or Digital” page in our BROCHURE for a full breakdown of how to access print copies.

There are two digital guidebooks:

• Early Learner Guidebook (pre-reader to 1st grade) – Designed to keep little hands busy and minds engaged while older students go deeper.
• Growing + Advanced Combo Guidebook (elementary through high school) – Some of our units include a Combo Guidebook, which merges the Growing and Advanced versions into one seamless file. It’s easier for families to use (less to manage, same amount of content). Don’t worry; nothing’s missing. The price is the same because the content is the same… just organized more efficiently.

Color-coded font in the sidebar is for more advanced students.

This is intentionally designed to mimic higher-level education and real-world learning. You won’t find a separate teacher’s manual or student workbook because we don’t believe in busywork. Instead, each guidebook is written directly to the student (and the parent learning alongside) with real instruction, interactive prompts, and a flow that mirrors real-life, higher-level learning.

You’ll see natural cues like “Do this now,” “Write this in your notebook,” and “Pause to discuss,” built right into the lesson. Students learn through notebooking, narration, dictation, and hands-on exploration—no pre-planning required. It might feel different at first. That’s because it is… and it’s intentional.

Included is a Core Connections Companion, which dives deeper into academics across subjects. This is how you cover all your core subjects except math. That includes history, science, language arts, geography, art, and more. For transcript and syllabus help, see the links directly above.

Campfire encourages students to think deeply, not just check boxes. That means we don’t ask for rote answers; we ask for reflection, connection, and real understanding. For students used to worksheet-style learning, this can come as a shift. You might notice a transition phase as their brain adjusts to a higher level of engagement, and that’s part of the growth.

Some younger learners (especially ages 6–8) may need extra support or time. It depends on the child. If your student is used to rich read-alouds and open discussion, they may jump right in. Others might benefit from starting with just the Early Learner Guidebook or waiting for Campfire until they’re ready for more independent thinking.

We’ve seen some 7-year-olds fall in love with it. Others needed to wait until 9 to tackle everything comfortably. You know your child best, and this curriculum gives you the freedom to meet them right where they are.

Each unit includes access to our private LINKS page with videos, supply lists, book lists, and bonus resources—everything pre-screened and organized for easy use. Some units also have optional MP3 add-ons for auditory learners.