How Does Math Lessons for a Living Education Work?
- Keep your child in "good brain" with this unique brain-based, research-based, and results-proven approach to learning math.
- Follow the convenient daily schedule in the front of the book. Designed as a 36-week or 180-day course with five days of instruction, but can be easily adapted to fit any homeschool.
- A blend of stories, copywork, oral narration, and hands on experience brings math to life through the ongoing story of the twins, Charlie and Charlotte, and their family.
- Enjoy the short lessons helping your student build confidence without burning out on repetitive practice.
- Concepts are taught, mastered, and reviewed periodically to retain the skills. See your student's attitude towards math and confidence soar!

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Manageable, 20-30-Minute, Daily Lessons

Open & Go, Easy-to-Implement. Includes a Daily Schedule.

Mastery-Based with Spiral Reviews of Concepts

Real Life, Hands-On Application of Math Skills

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FLASH CARDS:
"My son actually likes math now. He does extra. I wish I would have listened to all the seasoned homeschoolers last year. It really is so great." ★★★★★ - Katie
Frequenty Asked Questions
How is Math Lessons for a Living Education structured?
The curriculum follows a 36-week (180-day) schedule with five days of instruction per week. Each lesson is designed to be completed in 20-30 minutes, making it manageable and easy to implement for homeschool families. The lessons blend stories, copywork, oral narration, and hands-on activities to engage students and help them apply math concepts in real-life scenarios. Choose a level above and download a free preview.
How does Math Lessons for a Living Education connect faith and math?
The curriculum emphasizes God's order and design in numbers, showing students how math reflects His creation. Lessons highlight stewardship, faithfulness, and diligence, reinforcing Biblical principles while teaching practical math skills.
What teaching method does Math Lessons for a Living Education use?
This homeschool math curriculum follows a mastery-based learning approach with built-in spiral reviews. Students learn math concepts, master them, and periodically review them to ensure retention. This math curriculum uses a story-based approach, integrating real-life scenarios and a Charlotte Mason-inspired methodology. It emphasizes living books, character stories, and practical application.
Why is storytelling used in Math Lessons for a Living Education?
Storytelling helps students connect math concepts to real-life situations. The ongoing story of twins Charlie and Charlotte and their family makes learning engaging and meaningful. This method improves comprehension and application of math skills.
How does Math Lessons for a Living Education prevent burnout?
The curriculum features short, focused lessons that prevent students from feeling overwhelmed by excessive repetitive practice. By keeping lessons manageable and engaging, students build confidence in their math skills without frustration.
How does Math Lessons for a Living Education incorporate character training?
Character-building lessons are woven into the math instruction. The curriculum weaves in character lessons including responsibility, organization, curiosity, kindness, gratitude, compassion, patience, perseverance, diligence, generosity, stewardship, and faithfulness. These lessons help students see God’s order and design in math while developing lifelong values.
Is Math Lessons for a Living Education an open-and-go curriculum?
Yes! Math Lessons for a Living Education is designed to be an open-and-go homeschool math curriculum with a structured daily schedule. Parents can easily follow the plan, making it a stress-free option for homeschooling families.