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 ...
A: Each level is a 36-week course divided into four 9-week Quests. Each Quest begins with a Quest Collector Card that previews key facts and themes students will encounter throughout that quarter. Each week, students trace their journey on a Quest Map...
A: The official schedule designates approximately 30 minutes per lesson. In practice, lesson time varies by family. Some complete lessons in 10 to 15 minutes; others who pursue rabbit trails or use the material as a spine for deeper research may spend...
A: Throughout each level, vocabulary words are highlighted in yellow within the text. Students identify these words and write them on index cards, which are stored in a designated container for ongoing review. This activity reinforces retention and gives...
A: Each level has a distinct language focus. My Story K teaches students to say thank you in 36 different languages, including Arabic, Dutch, and Japanese. My Story 1 focuses on Spanish in the first semester and French in the second. My Story 2 focuses...
A: My Story is designed to be read aloud by the parent to the child. For grades K–2, parents should expect to be actively present during lessons. The all-in-one format eliminates prep work: no separate teacher guide, no advance lesson planning. The parent...
A: The student book is the complete curriculum. It contains the schedule, daily lessons, worksheets, activity ideas, discussion starters, and answer keys. The companion audiobook is available as an optional add-on and is not required to complete the ...
Many families find that a globe helps young learners better grasp the shape and scale of continents and countries. Children’s Atlas of the World and Map Trek are popular supplements to use as well, especially with older children who are working through...
A: Each level of My Story has a companion audiobook narrated by the author. It serves several purposes: it supports accurate pronunciation of foreign language phrases, it provides an alternative for families who prefer an audio-led lesson, and it allows...
A: Writing expectations increase across the series. Level K requires no full sentences; parents typically act as scribes for the child's dictated responses. Levels 1 and 2 include manuscript-ruled copywork and short-answer prompts, though full sentences...
A: Talk Time is a narration-based discussion component included in every lesson. It prompts children to connect what they have learned to their own lives and experiences. It is designed to be conversational rather than evaluative, making it accessible...
A: Placement is primarily determined by grade level and writing readiness. Level K is designed for kindergartners. Levels 1 and 2 are both intended for grades 1–2, with Level 2 covering more detailed content. Writing ability is often the deciding factor...
A: Not strictly. Each level is developed to stand on its own, and a student can begin with Level 1 or Level 2 without having completed the previous level. That said, the series is designed as a progressive journey, and completing the levels in sequence...
A: Yes. While the series is officially designed for grades K–2, it is adaptable for students through grade 6, especially when they are part of a younger sibling group. Older students can often read the material independently and complete activities without...
A: Activities vary by lesson and level but include coloring pages, oral narration, journaling, word searches, vocabulary work, simple foreign language phrases, and recipes at the end of each Quest. The variety is intentional, designed to engage different...
A: The My Story Journal is a weekly reflection component built into each level. Every Friday, students revisit the week's learning through review, vocabulary, and a personal journal entry in which they record their own history alongside what they are...
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