Frequently Asked Questions
Is this actually self-guided, or does it still require a lot of parent involvement?
Truly self-guided. Each unit study comes with an easy-to-follow guide that walks your student through every section step by step. The language is straightforward, the expectations are clear, and the structure is designed so your student always knows where they are and where they’re going.
We always encourage parents to review any materials their student chooses to explore along the way. The guide provides a solid starting framework; self-guided learning means students venture into books, videos, websites, and rabbit holes beyond what we’ve suggested.
How structured is it and how flexible?
The answer is genuinely both, it’s the design.
Every Lift Your Gifts (LYG) unit study comes with a clear, organized guide that takes your student from beginning to end in a sequence. If your family thrives on daily direction and a sense of forward momentum, it’s all there. Checkboxes keep your student on track and give them the satisfying sense of making real progress. You can open the guide on day one and follow it straight through to completion.
If your student is the kind of learner who wants to dive headfirst into the section that most interests them, spend two weeks in one rabbit hole, skip around based on curiosity, or completely bypass a section that doesn’t speak to them right now, the guide works just as well for that.
Will this count toward high school credit?
Yes. Homeschool credit is based on demonstrated learning and time invested, which means our cross-curricular unit studies are exceptionally well-suited for credit documentation. Because each unit weaves multiple subjects together into a single connected experience, a student completing one unit study can often earn credit across several subject areas simultaneously: history, writing, science, etc. and community service hours.
Since our unit studies are self-paced and cross-curricular, the credit your student earns is directly connected to the time they invest in each subject area within the unit. A simple log that records the subject, the activity, and the time spent is all you need to build a clear, credible record of what your student accomplished. A general guideline most homeschool families use: 120 to 180 hours of work in a subject area typically equals one full credit; half credit is 60 to 90 hours.
What subjects does this unit study cover?
Every Lift Your Gifts (LYG) unit study is cross-curricular by design. That means instead of studying subjects in isolation, your student explores a central theme that naturally pulls multiple disciplines into a single, connected learning experience
Are the field trips and community service projects realistic for families outside a specific region?
Absolutely!
Every field trip and community service suggestion in our unit studies is a launching pad. An invitation to think about how your family might bring learning to life in a way that works for where you live, how you travel, and what’s available in your community.
Many organizations offer online options for virtual tours and ways to contribute from home.
How much does it cost and what exactly do I get?
Pricing varies by unit, not every unit study is the same size. A four-week holiday unit and a full semester deep dive are different investments of time, depth, and content.
What you get with every single unit, regardless of price, is an immediate PDF download that you can save, print, or use digitally from the moment of purchase. Inside that PDF is a cross-curricular unit study, one cohesive learning experience that weaves multiple subject areas together around a central theme. Field trip ideas and community service project suggestions tied directly to the unit theme.
What if my student isn't a self-starter?
This is exactly the right place to help building that skill.
Some students who struggle to self-start aren’t unmotivated, they’re uncertain. They don’t know where to begin. Our unit studies were built for exactly that student.
Review the lesson together, let their curiosity dictate where they start and allow them to take ownership. Check in briefly and often to hear what they’re discovering. An audience for their learning is a powerful motivator.
