Royal Fireworks Press (RFWP) Curriculum Overview
Royal Fireworks Press is a publisher specializing in curricula designed primarily for gifted and advanced learners, though their materials are also used in various homeschool and school settings. Their most prominent offering is the Michael Clay Thompson (MCT) Language Arts Curriculum, which spans seven levels (Preliminary/Poodle Level through Lens III/Level 7), generally covering students from late elementary through high school. RFWP's core educational philosophy focuses on the liberal arts and encouraging students to think deeply about the Good, the True, and the Beautiful, promoting a rich intellectual experience over simple skill repetition.
The MCT Language Arts program employs a unique methodology based on five strands—Grammar, Practice, Vocabulary, Writing, and Poetics/Literature—taught simultaneously and cohesively. This curriculum uses a four-level approach to language (Grammar, Paragraph, Essay, and Passage), utilizing a sophisticated and elegant style. RFWP also publishes full curricula in Mathematics, Science, History, Latin, and Philosophy (including Logic, Ethics, and Western/Eastern thought), often integrating a classical, literature-based approach.
RFWP's curriculum is known for its rigor, high academic standards, and focus on depth rather than breadth, making it particularly suitable for students who thrive on challenging material. The publisher offers Homeschool Packages and both elementary and secondary curriculum guides for implementation. In addition to core subjects, they provide resources for Problem-Based Learning (PBL), special needs (including twice-exceptionality), and online courses through their learning platform, offering comprehensive support for dedicated homeschoolers seeking a challenging, interdisciplinary education.
