Doodles & Pre-writing for Littles is designed for most children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 years old who are ready to develop the dexterity and coordination of small muscles as well as the mental focus needed to write.

This level focuses on the strokes and forms used to create letters and common shapes and is designed to help small children develop the fine motor skills necessary for writing. This workbook includes 100 sheets, which is 3–4 sheets per week for a normal school year. The course is divided into three sections:
1. Skill: continuous motions. Forms: curves, loops, waves, and spirals. Shapes: circle, oval, ellipse, quatrefoil, and curved triangle.

2. Skill: changing directions. Forms: straight lines, angles, and zigzags. Shapes: triangle, square, rhombus, parallelogram, trapezoid, pentagon, and hexagon.

3. Skill: combining different forms and shapes from sections one and two to create letters or more complex shapes, such as hearts and stars, and finding
shapes in nature.

Each sheet in this course provides an opportunity for the child to color, improving both coloring and motor skills. The doodles, forms, and shapes the child practices are all connected to nature or other common objects in a child’s world.

The images, artwork, and words used in this course are all designed to connect children to the good and the beautiful: family, faith, high moral character, and the wonders and beauty of nature and human life.

100 worksheet pages

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Handwriting Level 1 is for children in first grade. This level focuses on the correct print formation of letters and numbers and, near the end of the course, introduces short words and sentences. The course starts with larger print and, near the end, starts to reduce the size as children’s motor skills improve. At the beginning of the course and at different times throughout the course, children will do “overview” sheets. These sheets allow children general exposure to all letters and numbers. The rest of the course introduces 2–3 new letters at a time, going in the order of the most used letters. This approach helps children to focus on mastering letters before moving on, but at the same time lets children have some experience with all letters, which may be helpful as children may need to write words and letters in other subjects. 

• Wire bound
• Black and white with one color
• 8.5”x11″

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Handwriting Level 2 is for children in second or third grade. This course is for children with some handwriting experience who are still working on correct print formation of letters and numbers. Words, sentences, Bible verses, and poems are introduced part-way through the course. Text size is eventually reduced in the course as children gain experience with handwriting. This course also helps children learn to spell the names of colors and reviews the spelling of numbers.

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Handwriting Level 5 is for children in fourth, fifth, or sixth grade.

Recently updated to refine the cursive font and include engaging new art and activities throughout, this course mainly focuses on cursive, but some pages cover refining print handwriting in specific ways. Inspiring quotes, scriptures, and poems are included in the course and may be included more than once for repeated exposure. This course also helps children memorize grammar rules and definitions.

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Level K Handwriting focuses on correct print formation of letters and numbers and, near the end of the course, introduces short words and sentences.

This workbook includes 100 sheets, which is 3–4 sheets per week for an average school year. The course introduces 2–3 new letters at a time, going in alphabetical order. Halfway through the course the text size is reduced as the child gains the motor skills for smaller print.

• Wire bound
• Black and white with one color
• 8.5”x5.5″

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The 120 engaging parent-led lessons in the Level 3 Course Book are open-and-go and were carefully designed to reduce teaching time, yet be academically robust. The course covers the following foundational principles: phonics, reading, spelling, writing, grammar and punctuation, literature, art, poetry, and geography. All of this is taught in gentle, natural, and enjoyable ways for the child.

• 428 pages
• Full color, perfect bound, 8.5”x11”

The Spelling Practice Book and the Phonics Read-Together Book Set are also needed to complete the course.

Engaging exercises in the Spelling Practice Book, an integrated part of the Level 3 Language Arts Course, provide practice and mastery of spelling rules, spelling principles, spelling patterns, and commonly misspelled and rule breaker words. The spelling practice book is not only fun, but also effective as it teaches children to segment words, use spelling patterns, and practice spelling rules through varied activities and sentence dictation. The Course Book will tell you when and how to use this book. It is used about every other lesson; thus, you will see lesson numbers skipped.

• 136 pages
• Full color, layflat binding, 11″x4.25″

Each chapter of the Level 3 Phonics Read-Together Books begins with a phonics page. The phonics principles studied are then reviewed repeatedly and reinforced within the engaging chapter. The parent and child take turns reading their labeled sections, which allows the child to dive into rich literature and complex plots and experience greater joy in reading. These books improve reading fluency, speed, and accuracy; expose the child to model writing; instill a love of good books; and create bonding time for the parent and the child. In addition, the books are packed with powerful messages about moral character.

The Level 3 Language Arts Course Book will tell you when to read from each of the 4 Phonics Read-Together Books. The Language Arts Level 3 Read-Together Book Set includes the following books that are integrated with the Level 3 course:

• Timothy of the 10th Floor by Jenny Phillips
• The Kingdom of Kind by Jenny Phillips
• Heather and the Highland Pony by Maggie Felsch
• The Journey of Five by Jenny Phillips

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All books may be purchased separately, although significant savings are available with the purchase of the full Book Set.

Each chapter of the Level 3 Phonics Read-Together Books begins with a phonics page. The phonics principles studied are then reviewed repeatedly and reinforced within the engaging chapter. The parent and child take turns reading their labeled sections, which allows the child to dive into rich literature and complex plots and experience greater joy in reading. These books improve reading fluency, speed, and accuracy; expose the child to model writing; instill a love of good books; and create bonding time for the parent and the child. In addition, the books are packed with powerful messages about moral character.

When the river suddenly dries up without explanation and strange soldiers demand gold to make it flow again, the village council chooses a group of five special people to discover who these soldiers are and how they are controlling the flow of water. “These five will journey forth bravely and wisely, representing every person in the land, to discover how we can overcome this challenge without weapons and without war. . . . Our freedom and our way of life will never be the same if this mission does not succeed.”

• 187 full-color pages
• 5.5”x8.5”

This read-together chapter book, along with Heather and the Highland Pony, Timothy of the 10th Floor, and The Kingdom of Kind, is included in the Phonics Read-Together Book Set, which is integrated with the Level 3 Language Arts Course. This book is perfectly aligned with phonics principles the child has learned.

Each chapter of the Level 3 Phonics Read-Together Books begins with a phonics page. The phonics principles studied are then reviewed repeatedly and reinforced within the engaging chapter. The parent and child take turns reading their labeled sections, which allows the child to dive into rich literature and complex plots and experience greater joy in reading. These books improve reading fluency, speed, and accuracy; expose the child to model writing; instill a love of good books; and create bonding time for the parent and the child. In addition, the books are packed with powerful messages about moral character.

Heather’s mum quickly pressed a heavy cloth bag into her daughter’s arms. “Heather, if we’ve not arrived at the waterwheel by sunrise, you should leave town. Look after your brother and take care of this bundle. It will help you. You need to—”

But Heather’s mum couldn’t finish her sentence. A soldier called her name loudly.

Armed with sheer determination and a cloth bag of mysterious items, Heather and her young brother set off on a curious journey to find the reason for their parents’ disappearance. As they travel across the Highlands and isles of Scotland, they discover new friends and solve old mysteries.

• 184 full-color pages
• 5.5”x8.5”

This read-together chapter book, along with Timothy of the 10th Floor, The Journey of Five, and The Kingdom of Kind, is included in the Phonics Read-Together Book Set, which is integrated with the Level 3 Language Arts Course. This book is perfectly aligned with phonics principles the child has learned.

Each chapter of the Level 3 Phonics Read-Together Books begins with a phonics page. The phonics principles studied are then reviewed repeatedly and reinforced within the engaging chapter. The parent and child take turns reading their labeled sections, which allows the child to dive into rich literature and complex plots and experience greater joy in reading. These books improve reading fluency, speed, and accuracy; expose the child to model writing; instill a love of good books; and create bonding time for the parent and the child. In addition, the books are packed with powerful messages about moral character.

If you use your imagination, you might be able to picture the Kingdom of Kind with its vast forests, turquoise lakes, and rolling hills of rich soil and long, waving grass. It is here that we find Prince Eric, a young man who believes power and material things should bring him happiness and cannot understand why he is so miserable. Join Prince Eric as his quest for true happiness leads him to the most unexpected places.

• 150 full-color pages
• 5.5”x8.5”

This read-together chapter book, along with Heather and the Highland Pony, The Journey of Five, and Timothy of the 10th Floor, is included in the Phonics Read-Together Book Set, which is integrated with the Level 3 Language Arts Course. This book is perfectly aligned with phonics principles the child has learned.

Each chapter of the Level 3 Phonics Read-Together Books begins with a phonics page. The phonics principles studied are then reviewed repeatedly and reinforced within the engaging chapter. The parent and child take turns reading their labeled sections, which allows the child to dive into rich literature and complex plots and experience greater joy in reading. These books improve reading fluency, speed, and accuracy; expose the child to model writing; instill a love of good books; and create bonding time for the parent and the child. In addition, the books are packed with powerful messages about moral character.

Eleven-year-old Timothy Todd lives happily with his dad on the tenth floor of the Bedford Apartments building—that is, until Timothy’s cousin, Zoey, and her grandmother, Nanna Bell, come to live with them. Timothy isn’t thrilled about giving up his room or sharing his life with people he barely remembers, but he soon learns how much this homeschooled girl and her loving grandmother will change his life. This read-together book is filled with mystery, fun, and powerful messages.

• 161 full-color pages
• 5.5”x8.5”

This read-together chapter book, along with Heather and the Highland Pony, The Journey of Five, and The Kingdom of Kind, is included in the Phonics Read-Together Books Set, which is integrated with the Level 3 Language Arts Course. This book is perfectly aligned with phonics principles the child has learned.

The Level 3 Language Arts Answer Key includes the answers for all lessons within the Level 3 Language Arts Course Book.

• 232 pages
• Full color; layflat binding; 8.5″x11″

Please note, this product is not included in the Level 3 Language Arts Course Set and is an optional purchase. A free PDF download can be located by clicking on the blue FAQs, Helps, and Extras button on the Level 3 Language Arts product page.

Level 3B

The Todd family has inherited a large farm that holds many secrets and surprises for cousins Timothy and Zoey. Follow along as they explore the mysteries of the farm in the six books of the Badger Hills Farm series written by Jenny Phillips. Messages about the importance of faith, family, and friends will encourage the hearts and minds of your young readers in these action-packed books.

Note: Students were first introduced to Timothy and Zoey in Timothy of the 10th Floor, part of the Level 3 Phonics Read-Together Book Set. Although it is not necessary to have read Timothy of the 10th Floor first, students can now continue the cousins’ adventures in the Badger Hills Farm series!

The Badger Hills Farm books are Level 3B books designed for personal reading.

Two full-color, interactive books in the optional Health and the Human Mind Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Health and the Human Mind study.

How do we recognize faces we’ve seen before or remember what we wore yesterday? The Amazing Thing Called Memory by Kelley Williams answers these questions and more as it explores brain function anatomy, fascinating facts, and case studies of individuals with memory challenges. (32 pages, full color, 10″x7″)

Perfectionism, overthinking, low self-esteem, and pressure to please others—Tilly experiences all these thoughts during her first day at choir camp. She wonders if she should even go to camp at all. However, with the help of her mom, Tilly decides to make some goals so she can work through the stress she’s experiencing. It’s hard at first, but Tilly learns just how powerful her mind can be in A Penny for Your Thoughts by Tyler Mattson. (36 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children of many ages. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Three full-color, interactive books included in the optional Weather and Water Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Weather and Water study.

Learn about tornadoes, downbursts, hurricanes, trade winds, and more with Sam and his grandfather’s letters that teach about different weather patterns without creating fear in Wild, Wild Wind by Shannen Yauger. (31 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

Fascinated by the atmosphere, June Bacon-Bercey, a bright and motivated young woman who excelled in school chose to study meteorology. What she didn’t expect was to not be welcome to study meteorology. But undeterred, June became the first African-American woman to earn a degree in meteorology. In Changing Weather—The Story of June Bacon-Bercey you’ll learn about this pioneer who blazed the trail for others to follow. (27 pages, full-color, 11″x7″)

On January 12, 1888, in a small Nebraska town, the school children are caught in a sudden blizzard. Follow along with Tommy and Carrie Carter and their teacher Miss Penny as they decide whether to stay in the schoolhouse and freeze or brave the storm on foot to find warmth and safety in The Schoolhouse Blizzard: (32 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children of many ages. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Receive a FREE copy of Exploring Central America by Elle Staples & Shannen Yauger with a purchase of a physical Ecosystems Course Book! Click here to view more details and to purchase! 

Picture Book for All Ages

A vast array of colors, geological features, sounds, traditions, and creatures make up the incredible area of the world known as Central America. Such variety makes this region a truly unique and fascinating place to explore. From the resplendent quetzal and Tamanique Waterfalls to cacao trees, ruins, and resourceful people, there’s something beautiful to see at every turn. Featuring dazzling full-color photos, Exploring Central  America will take you on a journey from the moment you open the book.

72 pages

Three engaging books included in the optional Chemistry Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Chemistry study.

Born in Poland while it was under oppressive Russian rule, Marie Curie overcame incredible obstacles to become the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice. Marie Curie is an enlightening look into the life of one of history’s most prominent and extraordinary scientists. (106 pages, 5.5″x8.5″)

Have you ever wondered what the earth, planets, and stars are made of? You will be taken on a journey through God’s orderly creation, where elements are clearly defined and behave in predictable ways in The Book of Elements by Erin Sprout and Isaac M. Hagenbuch, PhD. (48 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

In The Story of Alice Ball by Jennifer Lerud, we learn about the incredible woman who discovered a cure for leprosy. (31 pages, full-color, 10″x7″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades 5–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Kindergarten Books: Pet Pals is perfect for beginning readers to boost confidence and make reading less overwhelming and a more enjoyable and positive experience.

• 40 separate, fun stories in four books that are just the right size for little learners.
• Kindergarten Books are not integrated with the Kindergarten course but do follow the exact scope and sequence of the Reading Booster A Cards.
• Each book features a child and his or her pet and uses only certain phonics principles and sight words as shown below.
• All books are full-color and illustrated, 120 pages, 5.5″x4.25″, and the set includes a sturdy box for storage. Books are not sold separately.

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Health and the Physical Body Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Health and the Physical Body study.

Have you ever caught a cold and wondered what it is, where it came from, how to treat it, and where it goes after you feel better? Learn the answers to these and many more questions in The Story of a Cold. Follow a Finnish girl named Ada who learns firsthand the science behind catching a cold when she herself becomes sick. (32 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

50 Amazing Facts About Bones is a comprehensive book about bone anatomy and physiology. Full of illustrations, diagrams, sketches, and X-ray images, this book is thorough enough to engage a curious first-time bone explorer and enrich a student’s current skeletal study. (29 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Motion and Simple Machines Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Motion and Simple Machines study.

In Motion in Sports by David Wiseman, you’ll learn what terms like velocity, inertia, force, and friction mean and the important roles they play in many different sports. Along the way, discover tips that will help you enjoy your favorite sports even more. (32 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

Have you ever wondered how the greatest inventions came to be? From airplanes to dishwashers and mighty locomotives to the tiniest nail, The Story of Invention by David Wiseman explores fun facts and inspiring stories about fifteen of the most life-changing inventions! As you read inventor tips will also help you improve the world through your own creative spirit. (32 pages, full-color, 11”x8.5”)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Kingdoms and Classification Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Kingdoms and Classification study.

Discover and journey through the invisible world of the tiny living creatures doing amazing jobs from on your very own skin to in the deepest parts of the ocean in Microbes—The Tiny Creatures Around Us. (21 pages, 10”x7”)

Through fascinating trivia that is both fun and engaging, you will learn about the classification of familiar and unique plants and animals, even some you may have never heard of in Taxonomy Trivia. (32 pages, 10”x7”)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Safety Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Safety study.

Dad creates the Turn Away Game to help his children practice turning away when inappropriate pictures pop up on screens in The Turn Away Game by Jenny Phillips. (22 pages, 11″x8.5″)

Join Martha and Otto as they learn what to do if anyone ever asks them to do something inappropriate with their bodies in A Mushroom Walk by Jenny Phillips. (24 pages, 11″x8.5″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.