Free Market Rules is an engaging economics curriculum
inspired by the Tuttle Twins that teaches children of all ages about the
principles of the free market. Using thought-provoking questions, family
discussions, and hands-on activities, it helps students understand economic
concepts and their real-world implications from a Christian perspective.
The program is flexible for multi-age learning and can be
used as a high school elective when completed as a full series.
Key Curriculum Features:
3
books with 10 units each and 4 lessons per unit for a total of 120 lessons
Can
serve as a full-year high school economics elective when all three books
are completed
Each
unit centers around a thought-provoking question (e.g., "Do you
really need that?" or "What’s the best economic system?")
Ideal
for multi-age families — activities are differentiated for younger and
older children with family discussion prompts
Topics
include needs vs. wants, trade, money, demand, products, banks,
monopolies, taxes, Keynesianism, and more
Consumable
student pages and discussion guides for parents/teachers
Focus
on discussion and application with no answer key needed
Program Components:
Three
Student Books: Each with 10 units covering core free market principles
(consumable student pages included)
Discussion
Guides: Parent/teacher prompts for family conversations and deeper
exploration
Free Market Rules stands out for its family-friendly,
discussion-based approach that makes economics accessible and relevant. It is
an excellent choice for Christian homeschool families seeking an engaging,
multi-age economics curriculum that builds understanding of free market
principles.
Browse all Free Market Rules units and sets below!
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
