The Kingdom Code - The Complete Starter KIt - A Crew Review

Recently, as I was scrolling through social media, I came across a meme that suggested our educational system should abandon subjects like Algebra in favor of certain Life Skills that seem to be lacking among our young folks today. I'm no fan of Algebra, lol, but I don't know that abandoning the subject is the answer. I do however, agree that we should be investing more time in teaching skills that our kids will need when they get older. For example, are you teaching your children about finances, budgeting, and making and managing money? Maybe you figured that there would be a course out there that would cover the subject sometime in high school, and yes there probably is. But, wouldn't it be even better to lay a solid foundation in the elementary years, so that healthy, Biblical  financial habits become the norm early on? It just so happens that we were given The Complete Starter Kit  from The Kingdom Code and its purpose is, wait for it, to Make and Manage Money...God's Way! 
The main age range that this course/program was designed for is 4th-6th grade, but we homeschoolers are very good at tweaking resources to make them work for our kids, aren't we? I happened to use this with my 13 year old soon to be 9th grader. Many, if not most money classes teach the basics, and in the abstract. The Kingdom Code is set apart from those because through it, students create their own business, providing them with practical, hands on experience.
I was impressed from the time that our kit arrived, as it was wrapped in such a pretty fashion, We received the following:
- Textbook - Student Packet - Teacher Guide - Binder Inserts - Sticker Pages - Receipt Book
Also, we were blessed to receive a couple of sweet bonus resources for younger ones who aren't quite old enough to begin this course. The Jr. KCK Budget Kit and the TKC Coloring Book will prepare your little students for the main class. 


Our kit arrived wrapped in pretty tissue paper.

Getting started felt a little daunting, I must admit, as there is a little bit of prep to attend to. The program walks you through it all though. There are some extra supplies that you will need to gather from around the house and/or purchase. They are:
2 - 1 inch  3-Ring Binders, with clear inserts 1 set of five divider tabs 1 folder with brads and pockets 1 red pencil 6 zippered pencil pockets with clear plastic fronts 1 quart size, clear, resealable bag or a container
There is so much material in this kit that I doubt anyone would skip over the Introduction section, but in case you were tempted to do so- don't! Lol. You'll be glad you took the time to become acquainted with the way that the program is laid out. Everything you need to know is in this section, even down to the approximate amount of time to dedicate to each segment. Speaking of segments, these are the ones included in each lessons:
- Proclamation - This is the Biblical Principle for the lesson. - Check Your Path - this is where students use worksheets in the lesson. - Quest For The Clue - An intro to the theme and goals for the lesson. - Code of Honor - this features a target skill for the lesson, as in, a character trait.  - Treasure Seeking - this segment has stories and activities that align with the theme of the lesson. - On Your Own - self explanatory, I believe. Students will continue projects independently. - Kingdom Keys - review of the lesson, with the 3 keys: Key to the lesson Key Ideas Key Terms - Congratulations - this is where students place a sticker reward on their Treasure Map. - Bonus Code Work- optional projects to supplement.  


The program has a medieval theme- you are on a quest.

A great guide in teaching how to tithe, save, spend.

Students will lay out their own business plan.

Worksheets provide practical help in budgeting.

How do I get started?  Help is right here!

Let's evaluate ourselves.

This has been designed to be used as a full year course, with a schedule of 2 days per week, for a total of 27 lessons. Again, depending on how you are using this class, whether personal homeschool, co-op, church group, etc., will affect how you choose to schedule the lessons. We had a review period that was significantly shorter than a year, so we did some shuffling. Some of the activities, like the chants/songs are really for the younger ages, so we skipped those. Instead, we focused on the highlights, that is, getting a business started. As a side note, we will return to the beginning for our next school year, and now that my 15 year old has watched my 13 year old enjoy the process, she'll want to get involved. That being said, the student materials are for use by one student only. You'll need to purchase additional sets for use by more kids. Older students can go deeper with these materials by adding additional books and such appropriate for their age, and of course, their businesses may be more sophisticated than a younger child.   The suggested business ideas are geared towards a service oriented one, whether cleaning, weeding, mowing lawns, babysitting. We actually kind of went another way, but kept an element of service. My daughter makes pretty little bracelets and charms, and decide to sell those, with a portion of the proceeds going towards our church VBS program. It just worked better for our family that way, due to schedules, neighborhood dynamics, and safety. 
Since our neighborhood tends to be sleepy during the days, my girl determined that the campground we frequent has excellent foot traffic, and would be a promising spot. She was very excited for her initial selling day, and set up near the canteen. My husband and oldest daughter stayed with her. It was a slow start for the first hour, but business picked up and she did alright. After the first try, she evaluated what worked, and what didn't, and decided the changes she would make. Among those, she decided that charms were not a big seller, so she would focus on the stone bracelets. She also took her Dad's advice to make a display board for her jewelry that would catch the eye of possible customers. She is also in the process of creating a logo and amore professional sign for her business.


Flashcards help students understand various financial/business terms.

Handy calendars will aid in all of your scheduling.

Some thoughts from my 13 year old for other kids looking to start up a business:

I recently started a business, and I thought that it would be helpful to those of you who are thinking of setting up a business yourself to have a few tips.

Step One: Figure out what you want to sell. 

I decided to sell crafts, e.g., bracelets, necklaces, clay charms, and things in that genre. My first tip would be this; don't sell food. The reason for this being that however stringent you are about hygiene, people may become ill after consuming your product. The illness in question may not necessarily be your fault, but people may sue your parents for becoming ill, even if the sickness is a total coincidence.  Now that I have that little piece of information out of the way, I would recommend selling things like homemade jewelry, or even running a chain of garage sales. You may not even want to sell goods, maybe you would like to sell services, such as dog walking, gardening, or things along those lines. 

Step Two; Decide on a name for your business.

 I decided to name my business according to the product that I am selling. My business is called CeCe's Craft Creations. My next tip would be to use a name that advertises as well as attracts customers.  Avoid choosing a name such as this- CeCe's Bracelets. Not very enticing, is it? This title does not persuade the customer to purchase your product. How about this title- CeCe's Bracelets, Necklaces, Charms, and Stuff. This title is WAY too informative. You need to pick a title that provides suitable advertising for your business, while being whimsical as well. 

Step 3; Decide on a venue

    I decided to set up my business at the campground where we camp.  I made sure to ask permission before setting up my shop.  My last piece of advice, is to pick a place where people are plentiful. I decided not to set up my shop at my house, because I live in a very quiet neighbor hood. Our campground has a lot more foot traffic. I had about 8 or 9 people stop by my stand, which isn't bad, considering that this was my "grand opening".  

That about wraps it up! I hope that you found this informative, as well as helpful.  Have fun starting your own business! 

My young businesswoman getting set up.

I have been pleased with the way my teen has bloomed with this course. She is learning good strategies and principles, and using her strengths and abilities at the same time. There is enough wiggle room to adjust this up to my daughter's age. For those in the target age of 4th to 6th grade, this is a valuable program. Summertime is here, and it's time to plan for the Fall. Visit the website and see about adding this course to your schedule.


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