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Homeschooling: Getting Started
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Click below to read our ultimate guide to start homeschooling. Welcome to Master Books!
We offer placement tests for several of our Language Arts and Math courses.
See the scope and sequence for all academic topics across all curriculum series here.Â
A: The GENTLE Approachâ„¢ is Master Books' faith-based educational methodology: God-Centered, Engaging, Nurturing, Teacher-Friendly, Life-Application, Encouraging. It's designed to produce effectiveness, joy, and confidence. Explore The GENTLE Approach...
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Math Lessons for a Living Education
A. The curriculum follows a 180-day school year schedule, divided into 36-weeks with five days of instruction per week. Each lesson is designed to be completed in 20-30 minutes, making it flexible and easy to implement. The lessons blend stories, copywork...
A. The MLFLE series is available in Levels K through 6.
To ensure a continuous math sequence, Level 6 of MLFLE serves as a transition into Principles of Mathematics 1, which is a pre-algebra for junior high students. Watch a more detailed explanation...
A. See the full Scope and Sequence here for details on skills, topics, and progression at each level.Â
A. The core curriculum requires only the Student Workbook, a full color, workbook + textbook combination in a single volume.Â
Unlike many other elementary math programs, MLFLE does not come with or require a pricey manipulatives kit. Instead, ...
A. No, a teacher’s guide is not necessary for MLFLE levels K-5. Each of those levels is open-and-go with everything you need right in the book.Â
Due to the transition from elementary levels to junior high, Level 6 is the exception. It does...
Language Lessons for a Living Education
A. Because independent reading is a core element of LLFLE, families are expected to add books that their children will enjoy and set a workable pace. When books are selected according to children’s interests and the pace is appropriate, reading is a ...
A. Yes, Master Books Language Arts curriculum (LLFLE) is more than enough to teach children what they need for standardized testing, for real life communication, and for success in adulthood.Â
The most effective curriculum is the one that generates...
A. LLFLE integrates all language arts components (grammar, spelling, writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary, punctuation, etc.) into one short, 20-30 minute daily lesson. There's zero fluff but plenty of spiraling review. The GENTLE Approachâ„¢ prevents...
To make LLFLE affordable and flexible, required reading companions are kept to a minimum with zero to three books required, depending on the level. Below is a list of the required reading companions at each level.
Level 1Â
Not Too Small at All...
A. For more practice with LLFLE, first check the games and activities already included in the back of the LLFLE book. These provide alternate ways to practice, approaching concepts from various angles to use different parts of the brain.
If you feel...
America's Story
A. No, all volumes of America’s Story are written at the same level of difficulty and are equally suitable for grades 3-6.
A. No. Each volume is designed to stand alone, so families can begin with whichever period of U.S. history best fits their current needs. If you are switching to Master Books from another American history program, feel free to pick up with America’s ...
A. The curriculum is primarily targeted at grades 3–6 (or ages 8–11). However, since it’s highly flexible, it can be used as a base for older students. For example, middle school students can layer on the Digging Deeper activities (suggested in the Teacher...
A. Yes. The series is intended to be an adaptable, homeschool curriculum that allows parents to teach multiple ages together, family-style. Purchase of the Teacher Guide includes permission to reproduce the worksheets for family use. Some parents purchase...
A. Lessons are intentionally brief to match a child's attention span. Each day takes about 45 minutes.
The World's Story
A. The series is designed for grades 6 through 8.
A. Not necessarily. While the series follows a chronological timeline as a whole, each level covers a different portion of history, and students can start with any volume that fits their current needs.
A. The series is designed for grades 6 through 8, with one volume per year as the ideal pace. Most families begin Volume 1 in 6th grade, use Volume 2 in 7th grade, and complete Volume 3 in 8th grade. Each volume can also stand alone, so you can enter...
A. Yes, intentionally. While all three volumes of The World’s Story are written for the same middle school audience, the academic expectations increase across the series. Volumes 1 and 2 emphasize narrative comprehension, map skills, and creative responses...
A. The three-year, streamlined approach allows for a solid overview that is more direct and easier to move through than a four-year world history cycle. A three-year format also positions the series perfectly in the middle school grades 6-8, serving ...
Let's Talk Science
A. The series includes five levels designed for Kindergarten through 4th grade. Each book is geared toward a specific grade: Level K for Kindergarten, Level 1 for 1st grade, Level 2 for 2nd grade, Level 3 for 3rd grade, and Level 4 for 4th grade. But...
A. Yes, Let’s Talk Science is designed with flexibility for multi-age learning within a family setting. Specific suggestions can be found in the front matter of each book. The author recommends targeting the level to the ages of your students; for example...
A. In alignment with The GENTLE Approachâ„¢, the time commitment increases as the student matures:
Level K: 2 days per week, approximately 20 minutes per lesson.
Levels 1 & 2: 3 days per week, approximately 20 minutes per lesson.
Levels...
A. The courses are essentially standalone and do not strictly require being done in order, as each level explores different fields of science. Families often choose a level based on a child's specific interests or reading readiness. However, the series...
A. Let’s Talk Science is designed to be accessible and engaging, which may mean advanced learners move through a level more quickly than the suggested pace and/or add the suggested supplements outlined in the front matter of each book. Many families ...
My Story
A: My Story is a Christian social studies curriculum series for grades K–2 published by Master Books. It covers personal identity, family, community, and world cultures across three levels, each designed as a complete one-year course. The series is built...
The series aims to expose children to the world that God created — beyond their own backyard. Instead of being focused on memorization or mastery, it’s a gentle, age-appropriate introduction to concepts like history, politics, economics, sociology, and...
A: My Story covers social studies broadly, including geography, history, economics, sociology, political science, and cultural studies. The depth increases by level. Level K introduces basic concepts through the lens of family and community. Level 1 ...
A: The series is built on the Greatest Commandments: love God and love your neighbor. Scripture is woven throughout every level, and lessons are framed to help children view the world and its diverse cultures through a biblical lens. Faith is not a separate...
A: My Story uses Dr. Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which identifies eight learning styles: intrapersonal, verbal-linguistic, visual-spatial, musical, body-kinesthetic, interpersonal, logical-mathematical, and naturalist. Lessons ...
Master Books Academy
A. Yes, every course at Master Books Academy offers a free preview of the first week/lesson to registered users (free to register).
A. After enrolling in the course, you have 18 months of access. The material is fully self-paced, so you can work anytime you like, 24 hours a day.Â
A. Math courses by Katherine (Loop) Hannon do include automatic grading:Â Principles of Mathematics 1 and 2, Consumer Math, Jacob's Elementary Algebra (Algebra 1), Geometry, and Principles of Algebra 2.
A. Only schools can be accredited. Master Books Academy is an online course provider and not a school; therefore, it cannot be accredited as a school might be. However, MBA has been voted the #1 Online Academy in the Teach Them Diligently Family Favorites...
A. Master Books Academy courses are purchased on MasterBooksAcademy.com, which is a separate platform from the main Master Books store. ClassWallet is not accepted as a payment method on that platform. However, many families have successfully requested...
General Questions
A. Unless otherwise noted on the copyright page, Master Books allows for copies of reproducible materials to be made for use within your immediate family. In a classroom setting (public, private, or co-op), materials must be purchased for each student...
A. Typically, this is caused by certain web browsers not rendering the PDF fonts correctly. Letters are omitted or too close together making it appear words are misspelled or missing. These errors are not actually present in the actual book.
If you...
A. Yes, you can buy the Master Books Chemistry Supply Kit here or purchase it from Home Science Tools.
A. Yes, Master Books sells three different biology lab kits:
Biology Supply Kit (Mircroscope & Slides included)
Biology Supply Kit (No Microscope or Slides)
Advanced Student Microscope
A. Maybe! Master Books is continually seeking unique, high-quality manuscripts that align with our company vision and statement of faith. You can get directions for submitting a proposal here.
Downloadable Products
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A. After your purchase, your files will be immediately available for download from your account page.
After logging in, go to your account.
Choose the My Downloadable Products option from the menu on the left.
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A. When a file doesn't download, the most common problem is that the browser is attempting to play the file instead of downloading it. Right-click the file link on the downloads page of your account and choose Save link as Another option is to use Alt...
A. In an effort to provide the most common formats for a wide range of devices depending on the content of the material, Master Books typically offers the following format options for download:
For highly graphical books
Kindle Fixed Layout: A proprietary...
A. Generally, you will need to download the file to your computer and then transfer it to your device. Some devices will allow you to download digital media directly, without copying it to your computer first. General instructions for common devices ...
Community & Programs
A. Maybe! See our entire conference schedule here.Â
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A: Yes, Master Books works well in a classroom or group learning setting with slight modifications. Bulk discounts are available. Learn more about Master Books for schools or co-ops here.Â
A. Yes, content creators and influencers who want to partner with Master Books or New Leaf Press should reach out to the PR department at [email protected] with a proposal for consideration. Media kits are welcome but not required.
Map Studio
We are excited to showcase maps created with version 1.0. Hopefully these examples will inspire you to create your own customized maps.Â
These tutorials will show you just how easy it is to create and customize maps using Map Studio.Tutorial #1 - Loading, Resizing and Moving Your MapsHere's a quick tip about moving your map around the screen. If you have just edited text or created lines...