The Little Herbalist Homeschool Curriculum
$19
The Little Herbalist: A Faith-Based Herbal Curriculum for Kids
The homeschool curriculum that turns your kitchen herbs into a science lesson, a history lesson, and a faith conversation — all at once.
Can I tell you something I wish someone had told me earlier in our homeschool journey?
The herbs sitting in your pantry right now — the rosemary by your stove, the chamomile you reach for before bed, the elderberries you make syrup from every fall — they have stories. Thousands of years of stories. Stories that wind through ancient Egypt and the Greek battlefield and the Hebrew Tabernacle and the hands of medieval monks. Stories that end with peer-reviewed science confirming what your great-great-grandmother already knew.
And those stories belong in your homeschool.
The Little Herbalist is a faith-based supplemental herbal curriculum for K–8 that teaches your kids to see God's fingerprints in the plant kingdom. Each unit is built around one medicinal herb — covering the science, the history, the healing properties, the biblical connections, and hands-on DIY projects your kids can actually make and use.
10 herbs. 160 pages. It is some of the most beautiful, substantive homeschool content I've ever put together.
You can see sample pages here. Please note this is not an entire chapter , just sample pages to view.
HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE
All 10 herbs: 🌿 Lavender · 🌼 Chamomile · 🌱 Peppermint · 🍋 Lemon · 🌹 Rose · 🌿 Rosemary · 🌼 Calendula · 🌾 Yarrow · ✨ Frankincense · 🫐 Elderberry
Each herb gets its own complete unit, including:
God's Design — an opening section connecting the herb to a specific scripture and asking: why did God make this plant? What does it tell us about Him?
Faith Reflection — a deeper devotional prompt with a "Think about it..." question designed to spark real conversation between you and your kids
Meet the Plant: Science Spotlight — botany, plant biology, and chemistry explained in age-appropriate language
Plant Anatomy — a labeled diagram of the plant's key parts and their uses
How It Heals — the actual science of what this herb does in the body, explained clearly enough for a 10-year-old and accurately enough for an adult
Fun Facts — 5 surprising, fascinating facts per herb (the kind that make kids say wait, WHAT?)
Roots in History — the full historical story of the herb, from ancient use to modern research
Vocabulary — key botanical and scientific terms with definitions
Botanical Coloring Page — a detailed plant illustration to color and label
DIY Projects — 3 recipes per herb that your family can actually make: salves, teas, tinctures, roller balls, syrups, and more
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
✔ You're a Christian homeschool mom who wants faith woven into your science curriculum — not bolted on as an afterthought
✔ You love the idea of teaching your kids about herbs and natural remedies but don't know where to start
✔ You want something beautifully designed that your kids will actually want to sit down and read
✔ You're looking for a meaningful supplement to your existing curriculum that sparks real conversations about God, creation, and stewardship
✔ You want your kids to understand why God made the plants He made — not just memorize facts about them
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF...
✘ You're looking for a secular curriculum (this one is unapologetically faith-based and scripture-saturated throughout)
✘ You want something that requires a lot of teacher prep (each unit is ready to open and use)
A NOTE FROM ME
I wrote this curriculum because I wanted my own kids to grow up seeing creation the way I see it — as a love letter. Every herb in this book has a story that points back to a God who thought of everything. The frankincense that makes us calm enough to pray. The yarrow that stops bleeding before help arrives. The elderberry that God put winter medicine inside of and hid it in a summer berry.
I wanted my kids to know those stories. And I wanted them to know the God who wrote them.
I hope this curriculum does the same for yours.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
📄 One beautifully designed PDF — 10 complete herb units, 160 pages 📄 Print at home or send to a print shop for a bound copy 📄 Designed for grades K–8 — works as a family unit study or individual lessons 📄 Instant digital download — yours to keep forever
PRICING
$19 — instant download
A NOTE ON BEING FIRST
This curriculum is brand new, and I'm so excited to get it into the hands of real families. If you grab it now, you're one of the first — and I would genuinely love to hear what your kids think. Feel free to email me at hello@kellycarpenterwellness.com with any feedback, questions, or moments that made your kids light up. Those stories mean everything to me.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What grade level is this designed for? K–8. The content is written so that younger kids can engage with the stories and projects while older kids go deeper with the science and history. It works beautifully as a family unit study where everyone learns together.
Is this a standalone curriculum or a supplement? It's designed as a supplement — something you layer into your existing science, history, or nature study. Each unit can take 1–2 weeks depending on how deep you want to go.
Do I need to buy any supplies for the DIY projects? Most projects use common household ingredients and basic essential oils. Each recipe includes a full ingredients list so you can decide what you want to make ahead of time.
Is this a physical book or a digital download? Digital download — you'll receive one PDF file immediately after purchase. You can print it at home or take it to a print shop for a bound copy.
Can I use this with multiple children? Yes — your purchase is for your family's personal use across all your children.
Can I return this? No, sorry, due to the nature of it being a digital product, this cannot be returned once purchased.
Have questions? Email me at hello@kellycarpenterwellness.com — I'd love to hear from you.