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There is free homeschool curriculum out there, but nothing like this! We offer free course sets (Levels K-8) that combine and thoroughly cover phonics, reading, writing, spelling, literature, grammar, punctuation, art, and geography—all in one easy-to-use, beautiful course.
Includes:
Course Book Part 1, Course Book Part 2, Answer Key, Leo & the Lighthouse, Nettie's Letters, Whisper Creek
Details:
Students can just open and go!
Our new Level 4 Language Arts Course is a completely revised, easy-to-use course that includes everything needed for a high-quality language arts education. A unique feature of Level 4 is the Read-Together Book, Whisper Creek, which will challenge students and provide valuable one-on-one time reading together with the parent during the first half of the course. In the second half of the course, the focus switches to the updated reading and vocabulary lessons that target students’ reading skills and introduce a rich vocabulary. Brand-new guided writing exercises build upon the solid foundation students developed in Level 3, and by the end of the course, students are writing full-length essays. The integrated Simply Spelling program has shown to demonstrably improve the spelling skills of students in our pilot program. Optional online videos explain new grammar concepts in an engaging way.
Newly updated with enriching and carefully selected online activities—including engaging grammar videos, visual vocabulary explanations, guided art projects, and book discussions—the Level 4 Language Arts Course is perfect for the growing independence of the elementary student. The 120 lessons in the two course books are correlated with two beautifully written, engaging books for independent reading. Geography, art, and poetry are woven through the course. Lessons include unique features such as Gratitude Journals, Sentences That Shine, Powerful Paragraphs, Stories That Sparkle, Easy-Peasy Pre-Writing, Mini Models, and Precious Poetry.
Our completely new spelling program, Simply Spelling, is an exciting addition to our new language arts courses for grades 4+. The innovative, customized system adapts to the student, giving them practice words they have not yet mastered, while occasionally reviewing mastered words. Simply Spelling is a highly effective, self-directed online program that uses nature-based themes to help children practice spelling rules and principles, homophones, and commonly confused words.
- Powerful reading comprehension activities and a challenging Read-Together book provide students with opportunities to practice fluency and increase vocabulary.
- The course integrates with Simply Spelling, a customized online spelling program that frees up parents’ time for more meaningful one-on-one activities.
- Two original books correlate with the lessons, providing material for reading comprehension work and book discussions.
- The robust, scaffolded writing program helps children gain a solid foundation in essay writing.
- Gorgeous full-color workbooks provide step-by-step guidance to help students gain independence.
- 120 lessons are divided into six units with two project lessons (recipes, art projects, games, etc.) and one assessment per unit.
- Written work and online work are perfectly balanced.
- Students benefit from engaging web-based videos for grammar, vocabulary, and art projects.
- Online interactive elements allow for practicing and assessing vocabulary and geography.
- Songs accompany some grammar concepts to help retention.
Optional additional recommended resources can be purchased separately and include the Quick Reference Guide, a handy tool referenced in the lessons that includes grammar concepts and lists for quick reference, and the Simply Spelling: Sky High Adventures workbook, a consumable book that provides additional practice for the online spelling program. A handwriting book at the student’s level is also recommended.
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Level 4 Language Arts Course Set
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Don’t need all of the items in the physical course set? You can purchase individual physical course set items below. If you are teaching more than one child at a time, each child will need his or her own set of course books.
*Please note that purchasing the items individually will cost more than purchasing the items together in the course set bundle above, which is sold at a discount.

Course Book Part 1: Language Arts Level 4
The Part 1 Course Book is the first of two consumable, open-and-go workbooks that include all teaching material and are directed to the student. Lessons guide students step-by-step through each concept and tell them when to move to the online portion.
The full-color workbook is filled with beautiful artwork, guided writing instruction, clear grammar teaching, geography connections, meaningful reading comprehension activities, and so much more! The Part 1 Course Book includes 59 lessons in 3 units, including 6 project lessons and 3 unit assessments.
- 253 pages
- Full-color illlustrations
- Paperback; layflat binding; 8.5"x11"
The Course Book Part 1: Level 4 Language Arts is the first book in the two-part course book set. These books are available for purchase individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set.

Course Book Part 2: Language Arts Level 4
The Part 2 Course Book is the first of two consumable, open-and-go workbooks that include all teaching material and are directed to the student. Lessons guide students step-by-step through each concept and tell them when to move to the online portion.
The full-color workbook is filled with beautiful artwork, guided writing instruction, clear grammar teaching, geography connections, meaningful reading comprehension activities, and so much more! This course book includes 61 lessons in 3 units, including 6 project lessons and 3 unit assessments.
- 329 pages
- Full-color illustrations
- Paperback; layflat binding; 8.5”x11”
The Course Book Part 2: Level 4 Language Arts is the second book in the two-part course book set. These books are available for purchase individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set.

Answer Key: Level 4 Language Arts
The non-consumable Level 4 Answer Key provides all the answers for the lessons in the Language Arts 4 Part 1 and Part 2 course books. Organized with two course book pages per answer key page, this key only includes pages for which the child has to write information on the course book page.
- 232 pages
- Non-consumable; full-color pages
- Paperback; layflat binding; 11"x8.5"
The Level 4 Answer Key can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set. Only one is needed per family.

Leo and the Lighthouse
Level 4
Leo's life is simple—he makes instruments with Pastor Hill and helps on his family’s goat farm. The last thing Leo expects when he wakes up on a seemingly ordinary morning is to be thrust into a devious scheme that leads to an unexpected adventure. Through it all Leo learns to do the right thing, rise to new challenges, and trust in God. With a focus on the power of family, unity, and resourcefulness, Leo and the Lighthouse will inspire young readers at every turn.
- 336 pages
- Paperback; perfect binding: 5.5"x8.5"
Leo and the Lighthouse is correlated with the Level 4 Language Arts course. It can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set.

Nettie's Letters
Level 4
In the shadow of World War I, twelve-year-old Nettie Alix is thrust into a world of secrets, coded messages, and resistance. From the bustling streets of Paris to the olive groves of Tuscany to the towering Alps of Switzerland, Nettie embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with her family and uncover the truth behind her father’s mysterious music. Along the way, she discovers the power of kindness, courage, and hope in the face of darkness. Nettie’s Letters is a poignant story of bravery, family, and the small acts of love that can change the world.
- 352 pages
- Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"
Nettie's Letters is correlated with the Level 4 Language Arts course and can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set.

Whisper Creek
Level 4
An unexpected accident leaves twelve-year-old Anya and her older brother, Dmitri, traversing the Alaskan wilderness with a single goal: find their father’s friend Etok. They have a map, a letter, a small pouch containing a mysterious object, and a knowledgeable guide named Jack who promises to help them to their destination. Yet the beautiful Alaskan landscape can be unforgiving, and they’ve been warned to watch out for “The Snake”—a man nobody wants to cross. Aside from requiring great courage, their journey will bring lessons about trust, honesty, kindness, and forgiveness.
Whisper Creek is a read-together book that helps students develop fluency and independence in reading.
- 190 pages
- Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"
Whisper Creek is correlated with the Level 4 Language Arts course. This read-together book can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 4 Language Arts Course Set or the Level 4 Book Set.
Recommended Resources
Find optional add-on products to complement the Level 4 Course Set. NOTE: The correct handwriting level may vary by child. Please ensure the correct level is chosen by viewing samples on the handwriting page prior to ordering. Downloadable PDFs are final sale and may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.

Simply Spelling: Sky-High Adventures
Our Simply Spelling Practice Books are an optional but recommended resource to go along with our completely FREE Simply Spelling online program. After each Simply Spelling session, students can use these books independently to practice any words and spelling rules they missed. Practice books can be used with any level, and students will need their own consumable book for each level. With fun themes and exercises, these books provide students with engaging ways to practice and review spelling words and rules. Including original sky-themed illustrations of air travel, transportation and other exciting activities Simply Spelling: Sky-High Adventures is recommended to be used alongside our Level 4 Language Arts Course, but it can be used with any level of our spelling program.
- 70 pages
- Full-color pages
- Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5"x11"
Most students go through one Simply Spelling Practice Book per year. Others who need more spelling help may use more than one per year.

Quick Reference Guide
Levels 4–8
The nonconsumable Quick Reference Guide is strongly recommended to accompany the Levels 4-8 Language Arts courses from The Good and the Beautiful. This guide offers alphabetically arranged, easily accessible information on grammar, usage, punctuation, and vocabulary for a quick review of concepts or vocabulary words when needed. From sentence diagramming steps and various glossaries to parts-of-speech charts and handy vocabulary charts for each level 4–8 of language arts, this guide is sure to streamline and improve your homeschool experience.
- 151 pages
- Full-color illustrations and graphics
- Paperback; wire binding; 5.5"x8.5"
The Quick Reference Guide is a highly recommended resource and a perfect accompaniment to Levels 4–8 Language Arts courses.

Handwriting Workbook: Level 4
- Wire Binding
- Full Color with Colored Dot System
- 8.5”x11″

Spelling Rules Flashcards
Master 13 of the most consistent and important spelling rules with these helpful flashcards! Each card has fill-in-the-blanks on one side and the complete spelling rule on the other side. While not integrated into our language arts courses, the rules covered are the same as the ones taught in our courses.
- 13 full-color rule cards
- Laminated card stock
- 4.25"x5.5"
These cards are an optional extra resource created by the Good and the Beautiful Language Arts team and can be used for any language arts level beginning in Level K.

Simply Spelling (PDF): Sky-High Adventures
Print-at-home PDF
Our Simply Spelling Practice Books are an optional but recommended resource to go along with our completely FREE Simply Spelling online program. After each Simply Spelling session, students can use these books independently to practice any words and spelling rules they missed. Practice books can be used with any level, and students will need their own consumable book for each level. With fun themes and exercises, these books provide students with engaging ways to practice and review spelling words and rules. Including original sky-themed illustrations of air travel, transportation, and other exciting scenes Simply Spelling: Sky-High Adventures is recommended to be used alongside our Level 4 Language Arts Course, but it can be used with any level of our spelling program.
- Print-at-home PDF
- 70 pages
- Full-color pages
Most students go through one Simply Spelling Practice Book per year. Others who need more spelling help may use more than one per year.

Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
Levels 4–8
Print-at-home PDF
The nonconsumable Quick Reference Guide is strongly recommended to accompany the Levels 4-8 Language Arts courses from The Good and the Beautiful. This guide offers alphabetically arranged, easily accessible information on grammar, usage, punctuation, and vocabulary for a quick review of concepts or vocabulary words when needed. From sentence diagramming steps and various glossaries to parts-of-speech charts and handy vocabulary charts for each level 4–8 of language arts, this guide is sure to streamline and improve your homeschool experience.
- Print-at-home PDF
- 151 pages
- Full-color illustrations and graphics
- 5.5"x8.5"
The Quick Reference Guide (PDF) is a highly recommended resource and a perfect accompaniment to Levels 4–8 Language Arts courses.

Handwriting Workbook (PDF): Level 4
Print-at-home PDF
Handwriting Level 4 focuses primarily on cementing correct cursive letter formation and on teaching how to write cursive words and sentences with a unique colored dot system developed by Jenny Phillips. This program makes it easy for children to correctly learn cursive with little to no help from parents. Level 4 also includes print letter formation as review.
This course is divided into three sections. Each section covers new principles with plenty of practice.
Section 1 guides the child through the formation of each letter of the alphabet in cursive. The child begins to connect letters into words by following The Good and the Beautiful cursive color dot system. Section 2 teaches the child to write cursive words without color guides and prepares the child to write whole sentences in cursive without guides. Section 3 teaches the child to write entire sentences in cursive while reinforcing correct print formation.
The course also includes fun, inspiring, and beautiful drawing projects throughout. The images, artwork, and words used in this handwriting 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.
This workbook includes 100 lessons, which is 3–4 lessons per week for a normal school year.

Spelling Rules Flashcards (PDF)
Master 13 of the most consistent and important spelling rules with these helpful flashcards! Each card has fill-in-the-blanks on one side and the complete spelling rule on the other side. While not integrated into our language arts courses, the rules covered are the same as the ones taught in our courses.
- 13 full-color rule cards in a handy PDF
- 4.25"x5.5"
Required Course Items
Course Book Part 1: Language Arts Level 4
Course Book Part 2: Language Arts Level 4
Answer Key: Level 4 Language Arts
Leo and the Lighthouse
Nettie's Letters
Whisper Creek
Recommended Resources
Simply Spelling: Sky-High Adventures
Quick Reference Guide
Handwriting Workbook: Level 4
Spelling Rules Flashcards
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