{"title":"Electives: Grades 5+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCollection for Marketing Team\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"electives-badge-book","title":"My Electives Badge Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a limited time, receive a FREE \u003cem\u003eMy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eElectives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e with each purchase of \u003cem\u003eMusic Appreciation 1\u003c\/em\u003e! Add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/music-appreciation-1\" title=\"Music Appreciation 1 Course\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusic Appreciation 1 Course\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to your cart and you will receive a \u003cem\u003eMy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eElectives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e automatically!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Good and the Beautiful Electives program is designed to open up a world of wonder, exploration, new skills, and development of the mind and heart. Each physical elective course we offer comes with a sticker badge. Once the course is complete, your students can place the sticker badge into this book and write the age they were when the badge was earned. As your students collect badges over the years, this book becomes a record of their explorations and the knowledge and skills they have gained—a precious keepsake that they will love flipping through!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpaces for 80 stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback; saddle-stitch binding; 5.5\"x8.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is recommended that each student have his or her own \u003cem\u003eMy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eElectives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in which to place their Electives completion stickers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: The \u003cem\u003eMy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eElectives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e is only offered in physical format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good and the Beautiful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49695192514846,"sku":"0250","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/0522\/2430\/files\/Electives_Squares_V2_Badge-Book.jpg?v=1776166107"},{"product_id":"drawing-1","title":"Drawing 1","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Drawing Instruction for Complete Beginners!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome along with a real-life illustrator from The Good and the Beautiful to learn how to draw anything you can see or imagine in Drawing 1! The 14 lively, self-led lessons give students in grades 5 and up a solid foundation in sketching and drawing. Starting from beginning basics such as choosing tools, how to hold one’s hand and paper, tracing methods, and basic 2D drawing, students then progress through various techniques including shape drawing; 3D drawing; using perspective, focal points and lines; composition; creative sketching, and more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach open-and-go lesson includes a Supplies List, a Tracing Warm-Up, the teaching of a new drawing concept, a Try It! section, guided step-by-step practice, and a short, fun quiz. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen the course is complete, students can place the sticker in the back of the book in their \u003cem\u003eMy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eElectives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e. This creative, personal introduction to drawing will be a delightful addition to your homeschool electives!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e101 pages + sticker page; consumable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-color illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback; wire binding; 8.5\"x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrawing 1\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in a new Drawing series from The Good and the Beautiful. To continue in the series, purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/drawing-2\" title=\"Drawing 2\"\u003eDrawing 2 here\u003c\/a\u003e. To stay informed and to know when more drawing books will release, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/pages\/connect\" title=\"Connect With The Good and the Beautiful\"\u003econnect with us\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing 1 is also available in \u003ca title=\"Drawing 1 PDF\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/drawing-1-pdf\"\u003ePDF format\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/0522\/2430\/files\/BookShop_Original-publication-GNB_Only.png?v=1747063911\" alt=\"Bookshop Original Publication | The Good and The Beautiful\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good and the Beautiful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49911536320798,"sku":"0253","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/0522\/2430\/files\/Drawing1Squares_Lesson_10_1.jpg?v=1776168509"},{"product_id":"fifty-books-club","title":"50 Books Club","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFifty Books Club\u003c\/em\u003e is a reading log for your children to log their reading in a creative way. With space to record the details on fifty books, \u003cem\u003e50 Books Club\u003c\/em\u003e includes boxes for setting, main character, the child's rating of the book, and more. A notes section provides space for students to record anything of their choice: their thoughts on the book, the book's lessons or themes, or a favorite quote. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis whimsically illustrated reading log is perfect for students and adults of all ages. Younger students can use the boxes to draw pictures of their favorite scene and character while older students will find it useful as a keepsake or for academic records. A two-page spread in the front of the book provides a convenient way to see all 50 titles at-a-glance. When 50 books have been logged, students can place the sticker from the back of the book in their \u003cem\u003eMy Electives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e. We recommend one consumable \u003cem\u003e50 Books Club\u003c\/em\u003e book per student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29 pages + sticker page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback; wire binding; 8.5\"x11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e50 Books Club\u003c\/em\u003e can be purchased in PDF form \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/50-books-club-pdf\" title=\"50 Books Club (PDF)\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good and the Beautiful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49911538024734,"sku":"0252","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/0522\/2430\/files\/NEW_RELEASE_50-Books-Club1.jpg?v=1777585622"},{"product_id":"cooking-1","title":"Cooking 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Basics for Every Skill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your kids cooking in the kitchen with this brand-new elective from The Good and the Beautiful! \u003cem\u003eCooking 1\u003c\/em\u003e is a perfect introduction to foundational cooking skills for students in grades 5 and up. Through the 20 self-led lessons, students learn new cooking and preparation methods, how to use basic ingredients, and how to prepare recipes they can make over and over again! From simple recipes like omelets and grilled cheese sandwiches to more complex menu items such as fried chicken sandwiches and beef stroganoff, students at every skill level can gain confidence and valuable life skills in the kitchen with \u003cem\u003eCooking 1\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Use, Guided Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach open-and-go lesson includes a supplies list, engaging information about ingredients or kitchen tools, helpful diagrams and photos, a short activity, and full step-by-step instructions for one or more recipes. Students get extra support with video lessons in the Good and Beautiful Homeschool app. A helpful answer key for the activities is provided for convenience in the back of the book. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen the course is complete, students can place the sticker from the back of the book into their \u003cem\u003eMy Electives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e. We recommend one \u003cem\u003eCooking 1\u003c\/em\u003e book per student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e190 pages + sticker page; consumable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color photos and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback; wire binding; 8.5\"x11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCooking 1\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in a new Cooking series from The Good and the Beautiful. Want to know when Cooking 2 is released in the future? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/connect\"\u003eConnect with us\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCooking 1\u003c\/em\u003e is also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/cooking-1-pdf\" title=\"Cooking 1 (PDF)\"\u003ePDF format\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good and the Beautiful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50425055641886,"sku":"0265","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/0522\/2430\/files\/Cooking1Flatlay_Oatmeal.jpg?v=1776170990"},{"product_id":"drawing-2","title":"Drawing 2","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Drawing Lessons from a Professional Illustrator!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding upon what they learned in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/drawing-1\" title=\"Drawing 1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrawing 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, students continue to sharpen their drawing skills with \u003cem\u003eDrawing 2\u003c\/em\u003e, our newest offering in the Drawing elective series. Following along with the guidance of a real-life illustrator from The Good and the Beautiful, students in grades 5 and up sketch and draw their way through the 13 fun, self-led lessons. Lessons cover intermediate drawing concepts such as light and shadow, more practice with 3D shapes, optical illusions, contrast, working with ink, texture, and composition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach open-and-go lesson includes a Supplies List, a Tracing Warm-Up, the teaching of a new drawing concept, a Try It! section, guided step-by-step practice, and a short, fun quiz. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen the course is complete, students can place the sticker in the back of the book in their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/electives-badge-book\" title=\"My Electives Badge Book\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eElectives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This intermediate course in drawing will be a delightful addition to your homeschool electives!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78 pages + sticker page; consumable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-color illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback; wire binding; 8.5\"x11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrawing 2\u003c\/em\u003e is the second book in the Drawing elective series from The Good and the Beautiful. We recommend students begin with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/drawing-1\" title=\"Drawing 1\"\u003eDrawing 1\u003c\/a\u003e. To stay informed and to know when more drawing books will release, \u003ca title=\"Connect With The Good and the Beautiful\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/pages\/connect\"\u003econnect with us\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing 2 is also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/drawing-2-pdf\" title=\"Drawing 2 PDF\"\u003ePDF format\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Bookshop Original Publication | The Good and The Beautiful\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/0522\/2430\/files\/BookShop_Original-publication-GNB_Only.png?v=1747063911\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good and the Beautiful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50573569589534,"sku":"0254","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/0522\/2430\/files\/Drawing2Squares_Lesson_5-new.jpg?v=1779982808"},{"product_id":"oil-painting","title":"Oil Painting","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Novice to Budding Artist—in Six Visual, Guided Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin the ranks of celebrated artists like Claude Monet and Leonardo da Vinci by creating your own beautiful art with oil paints! In the elective \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOil Painting\u003c\/em\u003e course\u003cspan\u003e, a professional artist teaches the basics of tools, techniques, and methods used in oil painting. From color theory and the history of oil painting to layering paints and texturing, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOil Painting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives students a foundational education in painting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLessons begin with a supply list and an overview of a concept of technique used in oil painting, along with a small activity to illustrate the concept. For example, in Lesson 5, students learn about depth, distance, and foreshortening, and then are shown a collage of classic famous paintings and are asked to note which technique each artist used to create depth and distance. Through the step-by-step pictures in each lesson, students will complete six of their own personal oil painting masterpieces. Whether students are complete beginners or want to freshen up their painting skills, \u003cem\u003eOil Painting\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect elective to get budding artists painting today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 pages + sticker page; consumable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color illustrations and photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback; Wire-binding; 8.5\"x11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a foil sticker in the back of the book for the student's \u003cem\u003eMy Electives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e. Because there are knowledge checks for the student to complete throughout the \u003cem\u003eOil Painting\u003c\/em\u003e course, we recommend one book per student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOil Painting\u003c\/em\u003e is the latest addition to the series of art electives from The Good and the Beautiful. Other art electives currently available for students in Grades 5+ include \u003ca title=\"Drawing 1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/drawing-1\"\u003eDrawing 1\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Drawing 2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/drawing-2\"\u003eDrawing 2\u003c\/a\u003e, with more releasing soon! To find out when other electives will be released, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/pages\/connect\" title=\"Connect With Us\"\u003econnect with us\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOil Painting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is also available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/oil-painting-pdf\" title=\"Oil Painting (PDF)\"\u003ePDF format\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Finger Painting (PDF)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/finger-painting-pdf\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good and the Beautiful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50699328454942,"sku":"0260","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/0522\/2430\/files\/NEW_RELEASE_Oil-Painting.jpg?v=1783510627"},{"product_id":"computer-skills","title":"Computer Skills","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Guided Adventure through Beginning and Intermediate Computer Skills \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you want a course that gives your child foundational computer skills and allows them to build a healthy relationship with technology? Then the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eComputer Skills\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e course from The Good and the Beautiful is for you! This beginner-friendly course gives students an opportunity to build practical computer skills needed for school, college, and future employment, addressing the gap between knowing the basics of how to use a computer and understanding the why behind core computing concepts. The vibrant comics in this colorful course feature a sibling trio, Arlo, Marco, and Sophia, who guide students through the lessons, making complex topics approachable and fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Spreadsheets, Internet Safety, and More!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 13 lessons range from naming computer parts and managing files to learning how to make spreadsheets and presentations. The course also includes lessons on internet basics and research, with a dedicated lesson on internet safety. Each lesson includes activities, history and background information and simple, color-coded instructions that allow PC, Mac, and Chromebook users to participate in this course. Students are provided access to a collection of online practice files to safely practice downloading and unzipping files. This easy-to-follow workbook will give students confidence and understanding as they approach technology in everyday life. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhen the course is complete, students can place the sticker from the back of the book into their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/electives-badge-book\" title=\"My Electives Badge Book\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Electives Badge Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e154 pages + sticker page; consumable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback; wire binding; 8.5\"x11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComputer Skills\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique offering in our electives series. To see more fun courses for students of all ages, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/collections\/electives\" title=\"Electives\"\u003eElectives page\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend one \u003cem\u003eComputer Skills\u003c\/em\u003e book per student.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComputer Skills\u003c\/em\u003e is also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/products\/computer-skills-pdf\" title=\"Computer Skills PDF\"\u003ePDF format\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good and the Beautiful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51925123465502,"sku":"0268","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/0522\/2430\/files\/ComputerSkills_Flatlay_L3_1.jpg?v=1789672596"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.goodandbeautiful.com\/collections\/electives-grades-5.oembed","provider":"The Good and the Beautiful","version":"1.0","type":"link"}