Homeschooling is a lot of things. It is also a lot of afternoons where you need a decent hands-on lesson, tomorrow morning, using stuff you already have. Pip's activity library was built with homeschool families in the room. Every activity comes with an objective, a materials list, steps, developmental skills, and a suggested time — which is exactly what a lesson plan needs.
Science experiments and STEM
The Science Experiments category is the workhorse for K–3 science. Kitchen chemistry, weather observation, simple physics, life cycles, and sensory-first exploration — every experiment is wonder-first, with a written prompt for your child's hypothesis and observation. Pair with the Construction & Engineering category for build-and-test challenges.
Reading, literacy and language
The Reading & Literacy category covers letter recognition, phonemic awareness games, sight-word play, comprehension prompts, and storytelling activities. Conversation & Connection adds dinner-table prompts that quietly build vocabulary and expressive language.
Numbers, math and logic
Numbers & Math ranges from toddler counting and sorting through early operations and measurement. Activities lean on real objects and movement so math stays embodied through the primary years.
Art, character and life skills
The Arts & Crafts, Building Character, and Life Skills categories cover the non-academic pillars that make homeschool feel whole — long project art, kindness practice, and the small independence skills (zip, pour, tidy, tie) that a school day never has time for.
Using Pip as a lesson planner
Save activities to build a week, drop them onto the planner by day, and let Pip roll up the materials into a single shopping list. Track completed activities to see your child's coverage across skill domains. Pip Plus is the version most homeschool families use — unlimited saves, the planner, shopping list, and milestone linking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Pip Playbook as a homeschool curriculum?
Pip is not a boxed curriculum — it is a hands-on activity library that most homeschool families use to supplement reading, math, and language arts programs with rich, embodied learning across every subject.
What ages does this work for?
The homeschool-friendly categories span roughly ages 3–10, with the sweet spot at 4–8. Younger and older content is available in the full library.
How do I plan a homeschool week with Pip?
Save the activities you want, open the planner, drag them onto the days you want, and Pip generates a consolidated shopping list. Track completion to see coverage.
Is this secular?
Yes — Pip's activities are secular and inclusive, with a Holidays & Seasons category that covers a broad mix of celebrations.