This beautiful and academically strong course is filled with connected learning and a simple daily lesson format including enjoyable activities and games.  Advanced addition and subtraction, place value, graphing, money, time, measurement, and so much more are all taught in this open-and-go course. This Course Book serves as both the teacher’s guide and the student book and guides parents and students through each engaging lesson.

• 323 pages
• 120 lessons
• Full color
• Wire binding

The Math 1 Box is also needed to complete this course.

All items in our Math 1 Box (new design) are heavily used in lessons, activities, and games throughout the course. 

This beautiful and durable math box (5.31”x5.31”x1.5”) is designed with an easy-to-open folding lid with magnetic closures and 4 compartments for easy storage of all manipulatives. The Math 1 Box contains:

• Clock with movable arms (3.75” in diameter)
• Coin replicas including 5 quarters, 5 dimes, 5 nickels, and 5 pennies
• 2 wooden dice that are approximately 1” square including:
  • 1 die with words left and right
  • 1 standard die numbered 1–6
• 6 double-sided clock pieces (approximately 1.75”x2”)
• 7 boat manipulatives including 2 sailboats, 1 submarine, 3 tugboats, 1 rowboat (approximately 1.5”x1.5”)
• 26 silicone tangram shapes and pattern block pieces

⚠ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts—Not for children under 3 yrs.

This beautiful and academically strong course is filled with connected learning and a simple daily lesson format including enjoyable activities and games. Numbers and counting, addition, subtraction, shapes and colors, calendars and time, measurement, and so much more are all taught in this open-and-go course. This Course Book serves as both the teacher’s guide and the student book and guides parents and students through each engaging lesson.

• 253 pages
• 120 lessons
• Full color
• Wire binding

The Math K Box is also needed to complete this course.

⚠️WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD

Small parts—Not for children under 3 yrs.

Level 3B

“Look! Look over there!” . . . There she was . . . a big mama skunk. And right behind her, in a line, were three roly-poly, fluffy little skunk babies. “Aren’t they so cute!” squealed Sara, clapping her hands together. “Let’s catch them!” 

There’s never a dull moment when you live on an isolated cattle ranch in the hills of Southern California. Tag along with Sara, Levi, and Tommy as they have hilarious and fun adventures. Based on true events from the childhood of the author’s mother, these heartwarming stories reveal a glimpse into rural life in the early 1900s and focus on the unbreakable bond of family.

• 101 pages
• Black and white illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Crooked Creek Ranch is book 1 of the Crooked Creek Ranch series. Book 2 in the series is Crooked Creek Ranch and the Great Flood. These level 3B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 3 Language Arts Course. It is recommended to read the series in order.

Level 3B

“Ma! Look what I found,” she said as she burst into the kitchen. . . . “I couldn’t find any flowers, but I picked these beautiful leaves instead.” Ma looked up with a smile that quickly turned into a gasp of horror. “Sara! What did you do?!”

The Smiths of Crooked Creek Ranch are back again with a brand-new set of family adventures! Crooked Creek is rising fast from the unusual, never-ending rain. How high will it get? Come along and experience life on a working cattle ranch in the early 1900s through stories based on true events in the lives of the author’s mother and grandparents.

• 126 pages
• Black and white illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Crooked Creek Ranch and the Great Flood is book 2 of the Crooked Creek Ranch series. Book 1 in the series is Crooked Creek Ranch. These level 3B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 3 Language Arts Course. It is recommended to read this series in order.

Level 3A

When Ruby Bridges attends a new school in the 1960s, she is excited but confused. Why does she need an escort by US marshals? Why is she the only one in her classroom? How could her skin color make such a big difference in the way other people treat her? Follow along as Ruby learns to be “Brave Little Ruby,” a trailblazer who helped change hearts and our nation’s history.

• 67 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Brave Little Ruby is a level 3A book perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

Level 2B

Glenn and his goat go everywhere together. That silly little goat simply provides Glenn friendship and laughter until, one day, the goat helps Glenn find “gold” hidden in plain sight. This whimsically illustrated Silver Tales series story will help children to grow in their appreciation of hard work, family, tradition, and nature’s gifts.

• 75 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Glenn and His Goat Find Grandpa’s Gold is part of our Silver Tales series. These hardcover level 2B books are all original publications, perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level 2B

All his life Hugo has dreamed of being a hero, a mighty knight in shining armor. There is just one problem: Hugo never finishes anything! When a powerful thunderstorm threatens the village, will Hugo be able to step up, stick to the task, and save the day? Come along with Hugo as he discovers that doing the right thing, even when it’s hard, is what makes a true hero.

• 70 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Hugo the Hero is part of our Silver Tales series. These hardcover level 2B books are all original publications, perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

The full-color course book guides the parent through each lesson in the Kingdoms and Classification science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, access to captivating videos, vocabulary words, mini books, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one course book is needed per family.

Don’t miss the read-aloud book pack and 7–8 extension book available below to expand learning and immerse your children in the beautiful world that surrounds them!

• 79 pages
• Full-color
• 11 lessons
• Wire binding; 8.5″x11″

Lesson 1: Introduction to Living Things
Lesson 2: Cells
Lesson 3: Classification
Lesson 4: Archaebacteria and Eubacteria Kingdoms
Lesson 5: Protista Kingdom
Lesson 6: Fungi Kingdom: Yeasts, Molds, and Mushrooms
Lesson 7: Plantae Kingdom: Nonvascular and Vascular
Lesson 8: Plantae Kingdom: Gymnosperm and Angiosperm
Lesson 9: Animal Kingdom: Invertebrates
Lesson 10: Animal Kingdom: Vertebrates
Lesson 11: Taxonomist in Training: Classification Review

A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course. Purchase on the Kingdoms and Classification Course Set page.

PDF for self-printing

The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Kingdoms and Classification science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, access to captivating videos, vocabulary words, mini books, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family.

• PDF for self-printing
• 79 pages
• Full-color
• 11 lessons

A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

PDF for self-printing

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 32-page Kingdoms and Classification Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

• PDF for self-printing
• 32 pages
• Full-color

PDF for self-printing

Each student grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 56-page Kingdoms and Classification Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

• PDF for self-printing
• 56 pages
• Full-color

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 32-page Kingdoms and Classification Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

• 32 pages
• Full-color
• Saddle-stitch binding; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″

Each student grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 56-page Kingdoms and Classification Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the student journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed lesson extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

• 56 pages
• Full-color
• Saddle-stitch binding; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″

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

Learn about the habitats and behaviors of 20 different songbirds, each of them so different and yet so beautiful in The Good and the Beautiful Songbirds Study by Molly Sanchez. (45 pages, full-color, 11″X8.5″, hardcover with fabric bookmark)

Join the mission as we learn about the delightful whooping crane and the innovative, groundbreaking, and comical lengths rescuers went to to ensure these amazing specimens of God’s handiwork would be around for future generations to enjoy in Mission Migration by Ileana Board. (18 pages, full-color, 11″X8.5″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful 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.

Level 7

Take a journey through nature with John James Audubon, the man whose love of birds led to the creation of the National Audubon Society. From his childhood in the tropical forests of Haiti to his travels along America’s Mississippi River, Audubon was inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Climb with him up a mountain to find an eagle and descend into mosquito-filled marshes in search of herons while exploring stunning recreations of Audubon’s work.

• 38 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 8.5″x5.5″

On the Wings of Wonder—The Story of John James Audubon replaces The Story of John J. Audubon and is recommended to accompany the Birds science unit and expand learning for older students.

Help your children explore the feathered creatures that surround them with the Birdwatching Notebook and its one-of-a-kind games, activities, and guides. This fun resource can be downloaded as a free PDF version below or purchased in physical format above. This stunning notebook may be used along with the Birds unit or independently. Add a copy for each of your children to help foster wonder and gain knowledge about the amazing birds that fill the skies.

• 41 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback; wire binding; 8.5″x11″

Pages do not need to be completed in order, but we recommend you look through the entire notebook before you start using it to get an idea of things to look for.

*FREE download available below.

Above purchase is for a physical copy of the Birdwatching Notebook.

The Nature Notebook helps your children explore nature and enjoy writing through journal prompts and activities that encourage exploration, imagination, love of nature, and appreciation for God and His wonderful creations.

This beautifully designed notebook is carefully planned to help children gain an inquisitive and grateful mind as they explore the beauties and wonders around them.

The Nature Notebook is divided into five sections: one for each season and one to be completed any time of the year.

• 117 pages
• Black-and-white text and illustrations
• Paperback; wire binding; 8.5″x11″

Children and parents will enjoy two engaging games that can be played with this gorgeous deck of over-sized cards: Pick a Flower and Sun Hat. Players will effortlessly master the identification and names of 40 flowers as they have fun. This game pairs perfectly with The Good and the Beautiful Flower Study book.

• 40 full-color, double-sided cards in custom box

This game is an optional resource perfect to accompany our Botany science unit. It is included in the optional Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

One of the main purposes of The Good and the Beautiful is to help children feel wonder and appreciation for all of God’s creations. In this unique, interactive book, children have the chance to discover forty stunning flowers found around the world, notice incredible patterns, and use their imaginations as they experience delightful details and learn the names of some everyday and unusual flowers. This book pairs perfectly with The Good and the Beautiful Flower Game.

• 43 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Hardcover, perfect binding, 10.75″x8.25″

This book is an optional resource perfect to accompany our Botany science unit. It is included in the optional Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

This game includes 64 amazing cards designed to help children recognize, identify, and learn about the unique characteristics of these intriguing birds of prey, also known as raptors. In this game we cover eight types of birds of
prey, sharing not only beautiful images of each bird, but also interesting facts about the bird’s habits and habitat. Each type of bird of prey has a color group to help younger children identify which birds fall into each type of raptor. Symbols for each category are also included for players with color vision deficiency.

This game is suggested to accompany our Birds Science unit.

*An Original Game from The Good and the Beautiful*

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 24-page Motion and Simple Machines Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

• 24 pages
• Full-color
• Saddle-stitch binding; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″