Homeschooling: Getting Started
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A. Yes, when you purchase a Master Books Basic 4-Subject Set, you receive teacher and student materials for 180 days of math, language arts, history, and science. Some families will choose to add an elective to their Basic 4-Subject Set.
A. No because curriculum cannot be accredited; only schools are accredited. Master Books is a curriculum publisher, not a school. We offer faith-building homeschool curriculum that is academically sound, effective, and engaging.
See the scope and sequence for all academic topics across all curriculum series here.
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...
A: Yes, Master Books is enough. Master Books students consistently test at or above grade level, excel in college, and develop deep understanding and love of learning. We use The GENTLE Approachâ„¢, a faith-based methodology that aligns with how God designed...
A: No, Master Books is developmentally appropriate, which is different from behind. Our students often test ahead of grade level because they develop deep understanding rather than shallow memorization.
A: Short lessons are more effective, not less rigorous. Brain science shows that focused practice produces better learning than exhausting practice. Quality over quantity. See the brain science behind this choice.
We offer placement tests for several of our Language Arts and Math courses.
A. Most 5-year-olds will begin with Simply K, which teaches Bible and character, phonemic awareness, letters and sounds (the alphabet), and life skills. After completing week 23 of Simply K, your student may begin Foundations Phonics. However, you may...
Click below to read our ultimate guide to start homeschooling. Welcome to Master Books!
Master Books Course Acronyms
Aic
Adventures in Creation
A&P
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
AS
America's Story
BLS
Basic Language Skills
EB&EG
Elementary Bible & English Grammar
EG&C
Elementary...
A. Probably! Check with your state's ESA for details and the definitive answers. Here is the list of programs where Master Books can be purchased.
Arkansas Education Freedom Account
Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account
Florida's Step Up For Students...
A. You can download a digital copy or order a physical copy of the Master Books catalog here.
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