Blossom & Root Level 6 Lesson Plans Now Available in Freely Homeschool Planner

A collaboration between Freely Homeschool Planner and Blossom & Root

We’re so excited to share that the full Blossom & Root Level 6 Language Arts and Science curriculum is now available to import directly into Freely Homeschool Planner.

Blossom & Root has been a much-loved part of our homeschool for years. It’s a curriculum that invites curiosity, creativity, and thoughtful learning — the kind that doesn’t rush, but instead encourages children to slow down, explore ideas, and truly connect with what they’re learning.

Over the past few months, we’ve been working behind the scenes to bring the complete Level 6 lesson plans into Freely, making it easier for families to organise, adapt, and actually use this beautiful curriculum in everyday homeschool life.

With Freely’s Project Import feature, you can now import the full Level 6 curriculum in moments and begin shaping it around your own homeschool rhythm.

If you’d like to explore the curriculum itself, you can view Curriculum from Blossom and Root here

What Is Blossom & Root?

Blossom & Root is a literature-rich homeschool curriculum designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

Rather than focusing on rigid lesson schedules or heavy worksheets, the curriculum encourages families to explore ideas through:

• rich literature

• creative expression

• nature study

• thoughtful discussion

• hands-on exploration

It’s a curriculum that invites children to slow down, ask questions, and develop a deeper connection with the stories and ideas they encounter.

Stories That Stayed With Us

One of the things I appreciate most about Blossom & Root is the way the literature selections invite meaningful conversations and emotional connection.

These aren’t books chosen simply to tick a box — they’re stories that stay with you long after you close the final page.

Several of the Level 6 novels became particular favourites in our homeschool.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer had a profound impact on our family.

As we followed William’s determination to help his village during a devastating famine, my son discovered a deep interest in engineering.

We built our own radio, observed local windmills, and watched William’s TED Talk together. The story opened the door to conversations about innovation, perseverance, and the power of education.

And while I can’t speak for my children, I’m quite certain — like me — they will never forget the famine described in the book, or the reality that education was only available to those who could afford it.

Another story that deeply resonated with our family was A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll.

Reading about Addie — an autistic girl navigating friendships and life in a small town — felt incredibly meaningful to us as a neurodivergent family.

The story gave us language for things that can often be difficult to explain. It opened conversations about masking, burnout, and what it feels like when relationships shift unexpectedly.

Books like this gently prepare our children for real-life challenges, helping them build empathy and understanding in a safe and supported way.

The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman was another unforgettable experience.

For this book, my son would lie outside, close his eyes, and simply listen — he wanted to imagine every part of the story fully.

Through it, we explored themes of war, control, bravery, and the lengths people go to protect those they love. It also opened conversations about the reality of children growing up without safety or support.

It’s one of those books that quietly expands a child’s understanding of the world.

If there is one thing I consistently admire about Blossom & Root, it’s Kristina’s incredible ability to choose books that truly matter.

These aren’t surface-level reads; they are thoughtful, meaningful stories that invite deep thinking and real conversation.

What’s Included in Blossom & Root Level 6

Blossom & Root Level 6 offers a rich and connected learning experience built around literature, writing, and science.

The Language Arts program goes beyond traditional reading and writing by weaving in social studies themes through literature, allowing children to explore ideas like culture, identity, and resilience.

Level 6 Literature

The Level 6 book list includes:

• The First Rule of Punk — Celia C. Pérez

• One Crazy Summer — Rita Williams-Garcia

• A Kind of Spark — Elle McNicoll

• The Graveyard Book — Neil Gaiman

• The Sea in Winter — Christine Day

• The Blackbird Girls — Anne Blankman

• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind — William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer

• Root Magic — Eden Royce

• The Season of Styx Malone — Kekla Magoon

• Enchanted Air — Margarita Engle

• Look Both Ways — Jason Reynolds

• You Are Here: Connecting Flights — edited by Ellen Oh

  
  

Each study combines writing, discussion, and creative exploration while keeping the story at the centre.

Science in Blossom & Root Level 6

The science component is part of the Wonders of the Living Earth series, beginning with Volume One: An Introduction to Chemistry.

Designed for learners roughly within the Grades 5–8 range, it introduces foundational concepts such as:

• atoms and elements

• the periodic table

• states and changes of matter

• compounds, mixtures, and solutions

• connections between science and mathematics

  
  

Each lesson is presented as a Wonder, supported by multiple learning pathways:

• Book Basket (literature-based learning)

• hands-on and creative activities

• Table Lab experiments

• video-based learning

  
  

Each Wonder follows a simple structure:

Wonder → Explore → Record

This allows families to approach learning in a way that suits their children.

Making This Work in Real Homeschool Life

What I’ve found is that while this richness is what makes the curriculum so special, it can also feel like a lot to hold when planning.

This is where Freely has made such a difference. By breaking each Wonder into bite-sized lesson activities, it becomes easy to scroll, choose, and move forward without feeling overwhelmed.

Everything is organised. Links are instant. Learning flows.

And especially with science, momentum matters.

Freely helps keep that momentum going, while still allowing space for exploration.

Understanding Projects in Freely

At the heart of Freely is Projects, a way to group related learning activities.

Projects can be built around:

• a curriculum

• a book study

• a science unit

• an interest or theme

  
  

You can select students and assign learning categories (like reading, science, writing), which later help generate reports and homeschool portfolios.

Building a Project

If you’re using a PDF curriculum, you can attach it directly to your project.

As you scroll through it, simply click the + button to create activities linked to each page.

You can then add:

• notes

• videos

• links

• resources

  
  

The Project Library

For families who don’t want to build from scratch, the Project Library provides ready-made projects.

These include:

• pre-built lessons

• linked curriculum pages

• instructions and resources

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And yes, this is where you’ll find the Blossom & Root Level 6 lesson plans, ready to import.

How to Import

1. Open Freely

2. Go to Project Library

3. Search Blossom & Root Level 6

4. Click Import

   
   

A Shared Vision for a Meaningful Homeschooling

At its heart, homeschooling is about more than completing lessons.

It’s about creating a space where curiosity grows, connections are made, and learning feels meaningful.

Blossom & Root provides the curriculum. Freely supports the system that helps you actually use it.

And together, they make it easier to create a homeschool experience that feels both organised and deeply connected.

If you’re curious about how Freely came to life, you can read our founder story here.