First Grade

The Good and the Beautiful First-Grade Courses Are Open and Go!

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  • Level 1 Basics | The Good and the Beautiful

  • Level 1 Basic Bundle

    $144.94 TOTAL

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    Level 1 Basic Bundle Includes:

    • Level 1 Language Arts Course Set — Level 1 Course Book, Reading Booster B Cards, Reading Booster B Books Set, access to the digital Reading Booster Games
    • Handwriting Level 1
    • Math 1 Course Set — Math 1 Course Book, Math 1 Box

    The Level 1 Basic Bundle has everything you need for your first grader to complete a full year of learning in math, handwriting, and language arts, including reading.

    Add the bundle to your cart, and then be sure to scroll down to choose a science course, additional reading practice resources, and more.

Level 1 Options at a Glance

Are you looking to add more to your first grade? Use the jump below to jump ahead or continue scrolling to see all our level 1 options.

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Optional First-Grade Bundles

Additional Level 1 Bookshop books can be added to your cart below.
  • The covers of the books "My Second Nature Reader" by Jenny Phillips and "My Level 1 Poetry Reader" by The Good and the Beautiful Team | The Good and the Beautiful

    My Level 1 Reader Bundle

    Level 1

    The stories and poems in the My Level 1 Reader Bundle follow the exact scope and sequence of the Reading Booster B Cards, which are integrated into the Level 1 Language Arts Course Set.


    The My Second Reader Bundle includes:

    • My Second Nature Reader
    • My Level 1 Poetry Reader
    The My Level 1 Poetry Reader was previously entitled My Second Poetry Reader. Although the title changed, the content is the same.

    $27.98 TOTAL
  • Level K Math Games | The Good and the Beautiful

    Math Games Bundle

    Grades K–2

    Master addition and subtraction facts while having fun! These one-of-a kind math games offer one- and two-player options. A one time purchase can be used for all children in your family. 


    The Math Games Bundle includes:

    • Anteater Addition
    • Snowy Owl Subtraction

    $29.98 TOTAL

Science for Little Hearts and Hands

Many families find that teaching one Science for Little Hearts and Hands lesson per week or more is ideal. Each course will take one full school year to complete if it is completed at a pace of one lesson per week. If you plan to teach more than one lesson per week, we suggest also purchasing one of our other Science for Little Hearts and Hands courses as well.

  • Bones and Stones: Course Set

    Bones and Stones: Course Set

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    Parent Guide: Bones and Stones, The Big Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones, Access to Course Audio Narrations

    $39.98
    $39.98
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  • Fields and Flowers: Course Set

    Fields and Flowers: Course Set

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    Parent Guide: Fields and Flowers, The Big Book of Science Stories: Fields and Flowers, Access to Course Videos

    $39.98
    $39.98
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  • Nests and Burrows Course | The Good and The Beautiful

    Nests and Burrows: Course Set

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    Parent Guide: Nests and Burrows, The Big Book of Science Stories: Nests and Burrows, Access to Course Audio Narrations

    $39.98
    $39.98
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  • Sparks and Stars: Course Set

    Sparks and Stars: Course Set

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    Parent Guide: Sparks and Stars, The Big Book of Science Stories: Sparks and Stars, Access to Course Audio Narrations

    $39.98
    $39.98
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  • Wind and Waves: Course Set

    Wind and Waves: Course Set

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    Parent Guide, The Big Book of Science Stories: Wind and Waves, Access to Course Audio Narrations

    $39.98
    $39.98
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Purchase First-Grade Resources Individually Below

Do you want to purchase courses individually? Continue scrolling to purchase first-grade resources al a carte. Click on the course image or title to go to the product page where you will find full course descriptions and answers to FAQs as well as the option to purchase PDFs or individual course components. Please note: All digital downloads and PDFs are non-refundable. As always, our K–8 Language Arts and Math courses are available as free PDF downloads so you can explore the courses in-depth.

  • Language Arts Level 1 Course | The Good and the Beautiful

    Level 1 Language Arts Course Set

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    Level 1 Course Book, Reading Booster B Cards, Reading Booster B Books Set

    $69.97
    $69.97
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  • Handwriting Level 1 Cover | The Good and the Beautiful

    Handwriting Workbook: Level 1

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    $15.99
    $15.99
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  • Math 1 Lessons and Box | The Good and the Beautiful

    Math 1: Course Set

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    Math 1 Course Book, Math 1 Box

    $58.98
    $58.98
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Additional Reading Practice for First Grade

My Second Nature Reader and My Second Poetry Reader follow the exact scope and sequence of the Reading Booster B Cards, which are integrated into the Level 1 Language Arts Course Set. Additionally, The Good and the Beautiful Bookshop offers several book series for first-grade independent reading.

  • My Second Nature Reader | The Good and The Beautiful

    My Second Nature Reader

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    $13.99
    $13.99
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    My Level 1 Poetry Reader

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    $13.99
    $13.99
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  • New book series release "Ann and Hans of the Swiss Alps" by Jenny Phillips and Robyn Elise Bos | The Good and the Beautiful

    Ann and Hans of the Swiss Alps Series

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    2 Books: Ann and Hans of the Swiss Alps: Book 1, Ann and Hans of the Swiss Alps: Book 2

    $13.98
    $13.98
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  • Sniff Book Series | The Good and the Beautiful

    A Dog Named Sniff Series

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    6 Books: A Dog Named Sniff—Book 1, A Dog Named Sniff—Book 2, A Dog Named Sniff—Book 3, A Dog Named Sniff—Book 4, A Dog Named Sniff—Book 5, A Dog Named Sniff—Book 6

    $41.94
    $41.94
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  • Beths Sheep Series | The Good and the Beautiful

    Beth's Sheep Ranch Boxed Set

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    $22.99
    $22.99
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  • Billy and Ella Mysteries

    Billy and Ella Mysteries

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    4 Books: Mystery of the Missing Peas, Mittens Is Missing, Mystery of the Kid Next Door, Mystery of the Silver Ring

    $27.96
    $27.96
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  • Brent's Bot: by Tessa Greene

    Brent's Bot: by Tessa Greene

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    $6.99
    $6.99
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  • Flip and Flip series three book covers | The Good and the Beautiful

    Flip & Flop Series

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    3 Books: Flip & Flop Book 1, Flip & Flop Book 2, Flip & Flop Book 3

    $20.97
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  • Gold Tales Series

    Gold Tales Series

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    4 Books: A Crown for Kate, Blake the Brave, Jack and the Lost Maze, Jane and the King

    $34.96
    $34.96
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  • I Am Molly. This Is Mac.: by Molly Sanchez

    I Am Molly. This Is Mac.: by Molly Sanchez

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    $7.49
    $7.49
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  • Mark Lives on Mars Series

    Mark Lives on Mars Series

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    4 books: Mark Lives on Mars, Mark Helps on Mars, Mark's Dog on Mars, Mark Leaves Mars

    $27.96
    $27.96
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  • Monkey Mayhem: by Amy Drorbaugh

    Monkey Mayhem: by Amy Drorbaugh

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    $6.99
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  • Pine Cone Hill Book 1 through 3 Covers | The Good and the Beautiful

    Pine Cone Hill Series

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    3 Books: Pine Cone Hill—Book 1, Pine Cone Hill—Book 2, Pine Cone Hill—Book 3

    $22.47
    $22.47
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  • Rolling Thunder—A Hamster's Tale: by Heather Horn

    Rolling Thunder—A Hamster's Tale: by Heather Horn

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    $6.99
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  • Ted and Tom Adventures

    Ted and Tom Adventures

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    4 Books: Ted and Tom and the Tall, Tall Peak, Ted and Tom Go Back in Time, Ted and Tom Speed Off, Ted and Tom Fly Away

    $27.96
    $27.96
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  • The Dave Books

    The Dave Books

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    3 Books: Dave and the Frog, Dave and the Jeep, Dave and the Storks

    $20.97
    $20.97
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  • The Lost Key at Peck's Cove: by Amanda Parris

    The Lost Key at Peck's Cove: by Amanda Parris

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    $6.99
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  • Tim and the Fish Shop Books | The Good and the Beautiful

    Tim and the Fish Shop Series

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    $23.96
    $23.96
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  • Zip Zap Zoom: by Ashlin Awerkamp

    Zip Zap Zoom: by Ashlin Awerkamp

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    $6.99
    $6.99
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Science

Science for Little Hearts and Hands is designed for families with children in preschool through second grade. Each of the five course sets comes with a full-color Parent Guide full of hands-on activities and discussion questions and a corresponding colorful Big Book or Science Stories.
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  • Science for Little Hearts and Hands

    Grades Preschool–2

    Science for Little Hearts and Hands courses can be taught in any order. Choose one course if you’d like to complete one lesson per week. If you’d like to teach science more often, choose additional courses.

    $39.98 Per Course

Family-Style Learning

For families with children in grades 3–8 and younger children
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  • Science Activity Books for Grades K–2

    Children in grades K–2 can now experience the joy and wonder of science alongside their older siblings with their very own Science Activity Books! Each book correlates to a Good and Beautiful science unit and is filled with fun activities, including mazes, coloring, matching, puzzles, and more, to keep your child engaged in science and nature. Science Activity Books can also be used independently from The Good and the Beautiful grades 3–8 science units.


    Choose 3–5 family-style science units and also purchase a Science Activity Book for your kindergartner. Units may be taught in any order.

    Choose Family-Style Science

History

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  • Family-Style History Courses

    • We suggest reading history picture books to children at this age.
    • If you are using one of our family-style History Courses with older children, younger children can participate and learn much by observing and using the corresponding History Activity Book.
    Learn More Here

Electives

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  • Parent-led Electives

    50 Books Club, Finger Painting, and Kitchen Science are the first of our brand-new, hands-on electives courses designed for preschool–2nd grade. Our creative team of writers, designers, and editors is busy creating a brand-new line of The Good and the Beautiful Elective courses that students will find highly engaging and enjoyable. 


    Watch for more new and exciting electives releasing throughout 2026 and beyond! Visit our Choose Electives page for more information.

    Choose Electives
  • A collage of the 50 Books Club cover and inside pages with a New Release sticker | The Good and the Beautiful

    50 Books Club

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    $9.99
    $9.99
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  • New Release | Finger Painting Elective | The Good and the Beautiful

    Finger Painting

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    $17.99
    $17.99
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  • New Release | Kitchen Science Elective | The Good and the Beautiful

    Kitchen Science

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    $17.99
    $17.99
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    My Electives Badge Book

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    $3.99
    $3.99
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