Homeschooling: Getting Started
If you can't find an answer to your homeschooling question below, please message support here or ask your question in one of the Master Books communities.
A. Three steps to orient yourself:
Download a curriculum catalog.
Watch the guided catalog tours and other videos in the playlist below.
Join the community to ask questions.
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...
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.
Click below to read our ultimate guide to start homeschooling. Welcome to Master Books!
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: Master Books courses for grades 9-12 are designed around the Carnegie Unit, the standard method used by high schools, colleges, and accreditation bodies across the United States. One Carnegie Unit equals 120 hours of instruction and coursework. Each...
A. No. Because every child is unique, Master Books does not promise or guarantee specific academic outcomes. The GENTLE Approachâ„¢ is designed to support effective learning, but results will vary based on individual factors.
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.
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! Each state ESA program operates differently, so be sure to check your state’s specific guidelines for definitive answers. Master Books is currently eligible for purchase through the following ESA programs:
Arkansas Education Freedom Account...
A. You can download a digital copy or order a physical copy of the Master Books catalog here.
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