The kindergarten level of this series teaches children basic math skills through stories. Children will learn to count and recognize numbers 0 to 10, develop critical thinking skills, recognize patterns, shapes, concepts of time, and more. There are 36 lessons that take about 30 minutes each day, and you do one lesson per week. Pages are colorful and engaging with friendly little faces throughout the lessons. Worksheets are included and teacher instruction is found on each exercise. Puzzle solutions are found at the back of the book along with practice sheets for numbers and shapes, calendar page, and suggested calendar activities. You have permission to copy reproducible pages for homeschool use. A materials list and suggested schedule are in the front of the book. 448 pgs, pb. ~ Donna
Math Lessons for a Living Education Level K
Description
It has been shown that students learn best and retain more when they are engaged in the material and actively apply concepts to everyday life. Here is the foundation course forMath Lessons for a Living Educationthat is designed to engage students through exciting stories, teach them how to apply mathematical concepts through everyday life situations, and allow them to learn smarter instead of harder!
- Learn to count to 10 and numbers 0-10
- Develop critical thinking skills and build stamina
- Make connections to their world by noticing basic patterns, shapes, and concepts of time
This book was written to be used by you and your young students together. It begins the story of a twin brother and sister as they interact with their family, friends, and town. They make connections in life and find it full of learning opportunities! Students will learn about counting, basic shapes, opposites, positional words, graphing, and more. They will also learn about the weather, nature, and how unique God created them to be. Come join the twins as they encounter living math adventures.
Table of Contents- Using This Course
- Schedule
- Lesson 1: Counting to 5, Circles, and Calendar Concepts
- Lesson 2: Counting to 5, Ovals, and Seasons
- Lesson 3: Counting to 7, Triangles, and Number Line
- Lesson 4: Counting to 7, Squares, and Shape Matching
- Lesson 5: Comparisons, Rectangles, and Shape Review
- Lesson 6: Comparisons, Stars, and Number Line
- Lesson 7: Opposites and Symmetry
- Lesson 8: Differences and Similarities, and Matching
- Lesson 9: Cooking and Measuring, Diamonds, and Graphing
- Lesson 10: Number of the Week: 0, Measuring, and Counting Review
- Lesson 11: Number of the Week: 1, and Position Words
- Lesson 12: Number of the Week: 2, and Position Words
- Lesson 13: Number of the Week: 3, and More or Less
- Lesson 14: Cooking and Measuring, and More or Less
- Lesson 15: Reviewing Shapes, Matching, and More or Less
- Lesson 16: Reviewing Counting to 7, and More or Less
- Lesson 17: Basic Sequencing, and Counting Review
- Lesson 18: Completing the Sequence, and Number Review to 3
- Lesson 19: Number of the Week: 4, Counting, and Reviewing Shapes
- Lesson 20: Number of the Week: 5, and Counting
- Lesson 21: Number of the Week: 6, Counting, and Differences
- Lesson 22: Number of the Week: 7, Counting, and Comparisons
- Lesson 23: Number of the Week: 8, Graphing, and Shapes
- Lesson 24: Number of the Week: 9, and Differences
- Lesson 25: Number of the Week: 10, and Completing the Sequence
- Lesson 26: Review Counting to 10
- Lesson 27: Review Counting, and Right and Left
- Lesson 28: Review Numbers, and Patterns and Sequences
- Lesson 29: Sorting and Matching
- Lesson 30: Review Shapes and Matching
- Lesson 31: Concepts of Time: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Night
- Lesson 32: Review of Shapes, Position Words, and Counting to 10
- Lesson 33: Review Weights, Small and Large, and Comparisons
- Lesson 34: Introducing Money, Patterns, and Shapes
- Lesson 35: Possible vs Impossible, and Review of Symmetry
- Lesson 36: Ordering Numbers, Right and Left, and Review of Numbers 1-10
- Practice Sheets
- Calendar Activities
- Puzzle Solutions
Math Lessons for a Living Education takes a living education approach to math, teaching concepts through real-life situations rather than in isolation. From Master Books and inspired by Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, this program uses stories, copywork, narration, and hands-on activities to make math meaningful and memorable. Students follow the daily lives of twins Charlie and Charlotte as they explore mathematical concepts through family adventures and practical experiences.
The program is designed as a 36-week (180-day) course with
five days of instruction per week, but it is easily adaptable to any homeschool
schedule. Each level is consumable and includes a suggested daily schedule,
completion grid, and answer key.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Story-based lessons that connect math to everyday life
- Gentle, hands-on activities using minimal manipulatives (most are printed in the book or use common household items)
- Built-in copywork, narration, and review
- Flexible pacing that works well for different learning styles
Program Levels:
- Available for Levels 1 through 5
- Levels roughly corresponding to Grades 1–5, though levels are based on skill rather than strict grade
Optional Supplements:
- Practice Makes Perfect Books: Extra practice pages, quizzes, and activities for greater mastery
- Flashcards: Addition/subtraction and multiplication/division fact cards
- K–6 Teaching Companion: Scope & sequence, teaching tips, games, recipes, readiness tests, and more
Math Lessons for a Living Education is an excellent choice for families who want a gentle, story-rich, and practical math program that emphasizes understanding and real-life application rather than rote memorization.
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | K |
| Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
| ISBN: | 9781683441762 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.7 |