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for a Living Education Series
(K-6 Homeschool Math)
Math Lessons for a Living Education is a K–6 homeschool math series with multiple levels so you can place each child where they’ll thrive and grow in confidence. This story-based, brain-based program blends short daily lessons, real-life stories, and gentle review to help kids truly understand math without burnout.
Manageable, 20- to 30-minute daily lessons
Open-and-go daily schedule
Mastery-based with regular spiral reviews
Real life, hands-on application of math skills
We switched from a different curriculum and my son is thriving with Math Lessons for a Living Education. Our school days are much happier and less stressful.”
Amy Customer, Math Lessons for a Living Education
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See how this story-based K–6 math program builds confidence and fits your homeschool.
Level K
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level K
GRADE: K
AGES: 4-6
KEY SKILLS: Counting and number sense to 10, basic shapes, comparisons, positional words, opposites, simple measurement concepts, graphing, introduction to money
PRACTICE WORKBOOK: ✖
ONLINE COURSE: ✖
Level 1
GRADE: 1
AGES: 5-7
KEY SKILLS: Number sense to 100, addition and subtraction to 10, place value, patterns, telling time, number families, simple fractions
ONLINE COURSE: ✖
Level 2
GRADE: 2
AGES: 6-8
KEY SKILLS: Addition and subtraction, place value, word problems, skip counting, bar graphs, units of measurement, telling time
PRACTICE WORKBOOK: ✔
ONLINE COURSE: ✖
Level 3
GRADE: 3
AGES: 7-9
KEY SKILLS: Rounding, expanded place value, adding and subtracting money, multiplication, division, rounding, estimation, fractions
ONLINE COURSE: ✖
Level 4
GRADE: 4
AGES: 8-10
KEY SKILLS: Multi-digit multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, metric units of measurement, basic geometry, averaging, problem-solving strategies
Level 5
GRADE: 5
AGES: 9-11
KEY SKILLS: Factoring, multi-digit division, improper fractions, common denominators, multiplying & dividing decimals
Level 6
GRADE: 6
AGES: 10-12
KEY SKILLS: Decimals, fractions, percentages, basic geometry, developing maps, graphs, charts
PRACTICE WORKBOOK: ✖
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Math Lessons for a Living Education FAQ
A. Math Lessons for a Living Education is story-based, practical, and designed for mastery, not endless drills. Lessons are short (just 20–30 minutes) and open-and-go, so you can teach confidently without overwhelm.
A. Yes, Math Lessons for a Living Education is a complete math curriculum. Each level covers a full school year of math with everything you need in one book. Learn more in the Knowledge Base here.
A. Math Lessons for a Living Education is available at levels K–6, with Level 6 bridging into junior high pre-algebra. View the full Scope & Sequence.
A. Absolutely. The GENTLE Approach™ in Math Lessons for a Living Education builds confidence and reduces math anxiety with a more appropriate pace and with engaging, real-world application.
A. Yes, many families make the switch to Math Lessons for a Living Education mid-year after struggling with fast-paced or drill-heavy programs. Start by using the readiness test to place your child at the right level. If you want to catch up on the storyline from earlier levels, the Teaching Companion includes helpful summaries.
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(K-6 Homeschool Math)