RHE didn't start as a business plan. It started as survival.
I'm Stephanie—a mom, a wife, a homeschool teacher, and a household manager. I have biological children and, since 2021, I've been guardian to my nephews and niece after their mother passed away. Some of my kids have ADHD, autism spectrum traits, ODD, sensory issues, anxiety, and learning differences. My husband has health issues that limit his involvement. I've been in survival mode for years.
And I'm a Unitarian Universalist Pagan trying to homeschool in a way that reflects our values.
When I went looking for curriculum that fit our family—earth-centered, inclusive, spiritually grounded, flexible enough for special needs, affordable on a tight budget—I couldn't find it. So I started building it myself.
What Makes RHE Different
Built by someone living it
I'm not a curriculum company with a marketing team. I'm a mom in the trenches, figuring it out alongside you. Every resource I create is something I actually use with my own kids.
Designed for real families
Not Pinterest-perfect families. Families dealing with grief, trauma, special needs, tight budgets, and too many demands. Families in survival mode who still want to give their kids a meaningful education.
Values-aligned
UU Principles. Earth-centered spirituality. The Wheel of the Year. Inclusivity. Social justice. These aren't add-ons—they're woven into everything.
Flexible by necessity
Use it as a full curriculum or pick and choose. Follow it strictly or adapt freely. It's designed to bend because I know life doesn't follow lesson plans.
Donation-based
I know what it's like to not have money for curriculum. RHE is pay-what-you-can because every family deserves access to quality, values-aligned education—regardless of budget.
Our Approach
RHE blends several educational philosophies:
- Waldorf-inspired: Nature-based learning, rhythm, storytelling, handwork, artistic expression
- Montessori elements: Child-led exploration, hands-on learning, practical life skills
- Unschooling-friendly: Use as a guide, not a mandate. Follow your child's interests.
- UU Pagan values: Seven Principles, earth-centered spirituality, Wheel of the Year, world religions
The curriculum is organized around the Wheel of the Year—eight Sabbats that create natural learning cycles aligned with the seasons. This isn't just a spiritual choice; it's practical. Learning flows better when it connects to the world outside your window.
Who RHE Is For
RHE is for families who see themselves in this list:
- UU, Pagan, Wiccan, or earth-centered spiritual families
- Families who value inclusivity, questioning, and social justice
- Parents homeschooling children with special needs
- Kinship caregivers (grandparents, aunts/uncles, siblings raising family members' children)
- Families navigating grief, trauma, or crisis
- Anyone in survival mode who needs curriculum that works without requiring perfection
- Families on tight budgets who can't afford expensive programs
If you're looking for a polished, professional curriculum with glossy workbooks and video lessons—that's not us. If you're looking for something real, flexible, and built by someone who gets it—welcome.
The Ongoing Work
RHE is a work in progress. I'm one person, building this alongside actually homeschooling my kids, managing a household, and navigating my own challenges.
New content comes when I can create it. Updates happen when I have capacity. It's not perfect—but it's real, and it's growing.
If you want to help, you can:
- Make a donation (any amount helps)
- Share RHE with other UU Pagan families
- Send feedback about what's working and what you need
- Just use it—knowing these resources help your family makes the work worthwhile
A Note on Imperfection
I want to be honest: I don't have it all figured out. Some days, school doesn't happen. Some weeks, we're barely surviving. Some of my kids are behind grade level. Some days end in tears—mine or theirs.
But we keep going. We light the candle for Hearth Circle even when we're exhausted. We read together even when the house is chaos. We celebrate the Sabbats even when the celebration is just acknowledging the day.
That's what RHE is about: not perfection, but persistence. Not ideal circumstances, but making something meaningful from whatever circumstances you have.
If that resonates with you, you're in the right place.
Welcome to RHE.
Explore our curriculum, browse the blog, or visit RHE Virtual to get started.