Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool has developed a dedicated following among homeschooling families, particularly those on tight budgets or new to home education. Parents share candid insights about both the strengths and challenges of this free, Christian-based curriculum.

What Parents Love

The most frequently cited advantage is Easy Peasy's accessibility - both financially and structurally. As one parent puts it:

"Everyone loves a free curriculum. This helped many start home educating as it meant they didn't have to commit to an expensive boxed curriculum." How Do I Homeschool

Many families appreciate that Easy Peasy provides a complete education package without complex planning. The ready-to-use format saves significant parent time:

"EP does a great job of keeping it simple. She gives the foundation and it is up to you, the parent, to enhance if needed." TheHomeSchoolMom

"Pros: Easy, literally open and start. Good quality. Kid friendly." TheHomeSchoolMom

The independent learning structure resonates with parents managing multiple children or other responsibilities. As children learn to read, they can increasingly work through lessons with minimal supervision:

"Students who are independent readers should be able to do much of their work independently... Younger students will, of course, need much more parental assistance. Even so, this program is very easy for the parent and student to use." Cathy Duffy Reviews

Despite being free, parents report the curriculum offers solid academic content. Some families even find it more challenging than local schools:

"We test our children with standardized tests and found that they are right where the tests say they should be or higher in reading/language. I like the reading is more advanced than what was offered in our school." TheHomeSchoolMom

One secular homeschooler who tried the curriculum was initially skeptical but came away impressed:

"I am totally overwhelmed at how amazing it is... set to higher standards than the USA common core. Truthfully I think my daughter will come out with a much greater standard of education." A Joyful Chaos

Parents appreciate the variety and engaging content that keeps children interested in learning:

"There is a lot of variety in the lessons, and the topics studied are interesting." How Do I Homeschool

"I like how rich some of the content is... our kiddo is learning about volcanos in the first grade." TheHomeSchoolMom

For Christian families, the biblical worldview integrated throughout the curriculum is a significant advantage:

"It uses a Christian worldview throughout. This is a big plus for many Christians, especially as children study it for years." How Do I Homeschool

Parents using the print-based Genesis Curriculum (EP's offline counterpart) share similar positive experiences:

"Open and go, easily adaptable to all ages, and quite interesting. It even holds my high energy 6-year-old's attention! It's easy to have a short day when needed or a longer one when they desire to dig deeper." Genesis Curriculum Testimonial

Common Challenges

The organization and navigation of the curriculum draws the most consistent criticism. Some parents find the structure less intuitive than commercial programs:

"EP uses multiple sites to bring together their curriculum... This can be overwhelming." TheHomeSchoolMom

Several parents mention challenges with accountability since students can mark online work complete without fully engaging:

"My oldest son would skip the online activities that he didn't understand... it took about 2 months before I caught on that he was skipping... We had to go back and re-work a lot... because it took so long before I realized what was going on." TheHomeSchoolMom

This tracking issue can be significant enough to prompt a switch to other curricula:

"I just couldn't stay on top of whether or not their independent work was actually being completed and I needed a solution with better accountability." TheHomeSchoolMom

The reading-heavy format can present challenges for younger students not yet fluent in reading:

"Some Easy Peasy complaints centered around the assumption that students could read." How Do I Homeschool

The online nature of the curriculum means screen time can be extensive, which concerns some families:

"If you've chosen to do everything online with only one computer, you have to have your children study at different times." How Do I Homeschool

A few parents note the curriculum lacks emphasis on handwriting skills:

"Cons: No handwriting component." TheHomeSchoolMom

Some families find the cultural perspective somewhat limited:

"I have yet to find a healthy dose of [African diaspora] accomplishments and cultural influences throughout the world, past and present." TheHomeSchoolMom

For families considering the Genesis Curriculum, a key limitation is that it doesn't include math or a standalone reading program:

"There will be a way to incorporate existing math... but Genesis doesn't include a formal reading program. Those might be better to handle separately." Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool

Who Thrives With Easy Peasy?

Based on parent feedback, Easy Peasy works especially well for:

• Families on tight budgets seeking a complete curriculum
• Independent learners who can follow written instructions
• Parents wanting a Christian worldview throughout their curriculum
• Families new to homeschooling who need structured guidance
• Households with multiple children who need a flexible approach

Families might need additional resources if:

• Their children struggle with reading independence in early grades
• They prefer limited screen time for young learners
• They want more built-in accountability and tracking
• They seek specialized handwriting instruction
• They want a more culturally diverse curriculum focus

The Bottom Line

After weighing parent experiences across many reviews, most conclude that Easy Peasy provides a comprehensive education that meets or exceeds standards despite being free. As one parent summarized after extensive research:

"After reading through many Easy Peasy reviews... I've concluded that it is enough. Parents don't have to supplement it with other materials." How Do I Homeschool

The curriculum offers a rare combination of accessibility, structure, and substance that has made it a cornerstone resource in the homeschooling community, particularly for families seeking a complete, Christian-based education without significant financial investment.