In Book 1, Charlie and Charlotte visit their grandparents farm and learn numbers, shapes, place value, adding and subtracting. Along the way, the children also learn about gardening, baby farm animals, nature, family and love. In the first 30 lessons children will learn about numbers 0-9, place value, rectangles, circles, addition, subtraction, skip counting with 2, 5, and 10, telling time with minutes and hours, and more. The last 6 lessons of the book are review.
Math Lessons for a Living Education Level 1
SKU
037144
ISBN
9780890519233
Grade PK-1
Christian/Religious
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
No other materials needed
Sequential
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Sequential
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Spiral
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Description
Category Description for Math Lessons for a Living Education
Math Lessons for a Living Education is a gentle, story-based math program from Master Books that teaches mathematical concepts through real-life situations and the adventures of twins Charlie and Charlotte. Inspired by Charlotte Mason principles, it emphasizes understanding and application rather than rote memorization.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Living education approach connecting math to everyday life and family experiences
- Story-based lessons with narration, copywork, and hands-on activities
- Incremental, spiral review with built-in mastery checkpoints
- Flexible pacing designed for different learning styles
- Biblical worldview integrated throughout
- 36-week, 180-day structure with five days of easily-adaptable instruction per week
Program Components:
- Consumable Student Books: Full-color worktexts with lessons, activities, suggested daily schedule, and completion grid
- Answer Keys: Included in the back of Levels 3–5; separate for Level 6 which also includes quizzes, cumulative reviews, and a final exam
- Optional Supplements: Practice Makes Perfect books (extra practice, quizzes, activities), Flashcards, and K–6 Teaching Companion (scope & sequence, teaching tips, games, recipes, readiness tests)
Important Notes:
- Levels are loosely based on grades but are skill-based. Free placement tests are available on the publisher’s website
- New users can start at the appropriate skill level rather than strict grade
Math Lessons for a Living Education stands out for its gentle, relational, and meaningful approach that makes math relevant and enjoyable. It is an excellent choice for Charlotte Mason and classical homeschool families seeking a conceptual, story-rich math program that builds strong understanding and real-life application.
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Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-1 |
| Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
| ISBN: | 9780890519233 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.8125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.1 |
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