Master Books Homeschool Curriculum

Language Lessons for a Living Education weaves together composition, handwriting practice, picture studies, narration, and dictation to develop oral and written communication skills. Levels are one year in length, except for Level 1, which is a one-semester course that follows Master Books’ Foundational Phonics or phonics of your choice. Additional literature is required. Supplemental handwriting courses are available. Mastery of handwriting is taught with one book for either manuscript or cursive. Grade 12 is coming Summer 2026.

• All-in-One Course Book includes the student and teacher information
• Designed as a 36-week or 180-day course with five days of instruction but easily adapted to fit any homeschool
• Balances grammar and writing instruction systematically

Writing Strands offers a skill-based, creative writing program for middle grade students and older. Grammar is taught “as you go” through the writing exercises, rather than systematically. Bible passages are used as the primary resource for the literary analysis lessons. Parents are also expected to select additional literature at all levels.

• All instructions are provided in the Student Worktexts along with the answer keys and glossary
• Suggested 5 day per week schedule is included
• Optional Teaching Companion shows parents how to give effective feedback and provides spelling rules and other teaching support

Math Lessons for a Living Education integrates mathematical concepts into everyday situations using copy work, narration, and hands-on learning. For Levels K-5, an All-in-One Coursebook includes the daily schedule, teacher information, and student pages. Level 6 is divided into two books: a Teacher Guide and Student Book. Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level 6 Teacher’s Guide includes the weekly lesson schedule, quizzes, and the solutions manual. Optional helpful resources include flashcards, Practice Makes Perfect books, and the Math Lessons for a Living Education Teaching Companion.

• All-in-One Course Book for K-5 includes the student and teacher information
• 20–30-minute daily lessons, 5 days per week 
• Common household items are used for hands-on activities
• Optional Teaching Companion, Practice Makes Perfect additional practice books, and flash cards available

Using a biblical lens, Principles of Mathematics covers arithmetic, pre-algebra, and application of math concepts, and strengthens critical thinking skills. Each book is a one-year course created for middle school; however, high school students may use the course following the included accelerated schedule. A Teacher Guide with Student Worksheets and the Student Text are required for each course. Suggested math tools support multisensory learning.

• Features a Biblical Worldview with application of mathematics
• Easy-to-follow daily schedule: 30-45 minutes per day for Grades 7-9
• Optional video course instruction is available at Master Books Academy (for an additional fee)

Jacobs’ Elementary Algebra and Jacobs’ Geometry courses use real world examples that prepare students to apply what they learn to real-life situations as well as other academic subjects. Although it ia a bit of a misnomer, Jacobs’ Elementary Algebra is the equivalent of Algebra 1. Jacobs’ Geometry stresses logic and deductive reasoning along with clear explanations of all geometric concepts.

• 50-70 minutes per lesson, 5 times per week
• Time-tested for nearly forty years, Jacobs’ math series has a proven track record with student success
• Optional video instruction available at Master Books Academy (additional fee)

Principles of Algebra 2 prepares students for Pre-Calculus or a college-level Algebra course. Students should have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry prior to taking the course. Topics covered include exponents, rational/irrational numbers, complex and imaginary numbers, roots, inequalities, functions, logarithms, and more. Requires TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus (or online) calculator, and graph paper.

• Easy-to-follow 5 day per week schedule, 60-90 minutes per lesson
• Textbook is written for students to be self-taught learners
• Optional video instruction available at Master Books Academy (additional fee)

Consumer Math at the high school level teaches students an impressive list of practical and relevant topics. Scripture, application of math principles, and case studies are all integral to the course. After completing the Consumer Math curriculum, your student will be able to apply basic math skills to a variety of life situations. Help your student prepare for all the challenges that they will face as an adult with this program. 

• Teaches stewardship, debt, taxes, saving, and gratitude from a Biblical Worldview
• Addresses modern financial/practical concerns; One high school math credit
• Optional video instruction available at Master Books Academy (additional fee)

Let’s Talk Science offers a GENTLE™ approach to elementary science that focuses on creation and God’s world. The lessons are interactive, hands-on, and biblically based. Memory verses with hand motions, parent-child discussions, and building a science notebook to share are key to student learning. The Course Books include both teacher and student resources. Student sheets include textual information, stories, coloring/drawing pages, and other activities. The Teacher section provides a course overview, objectives, materials lists, tips, and the weekly schedule. You will need to provide some household items for the activities.

• Creation science lessons offer hands-on activities and Bible memory work
• User-friendly, full-color All-in-One Course Books include teacher information and reproducible student pages
• Activity pages help students create a personal notebook to share what they learn
• Supplemental video instruction through Master Books Academy (additional fee)

Colorfully illustrated and engagingly written, God’s Design Science is divided into two levels: Beginners for K-2 and God’s Design for grades 3-8. Along with developmentally aligned activities, the Beginners Text includes teaching notes, readings, activities, supply lists, and tips for using the course alongside God’s Design. For grades 3-8, the God’s Design course requires two books for one year of study: the Student Text and the corresponding Teacher Guide with student worksheets. Hands-on activities and experiments help students understand the connection between science and biblical creation. Minimal preparation is needed; most activities require items that are easy to find. Optional Lab Kits are available.

• Young Earth creation-based science
• Children and families can learn science together
• Reproducible student worksheets with optional lab kits

Master Books High School Science has a wide array of user-friendly science courses to meet the needs of individual learners and families. Whether you choose to learn more about origins and paleontology through Life Science: Origins and Scientific Theory or cast your eyes upwards with the Survey of Astronomy or Intro to Astrophysics, there are options to engage your learner. Other options include a good, no-yuck study of the human body, Wonders of the Human Body, or a biblically based study of forensics and the criminal justice system in the Intro to Forensic Science. College preparatory lab-based science curricula are available through the Master’s Class High School Science.

• Eclectic variety of courses from a Biblical Worldview
• Offers lab-based college preparatory science courses or unique electives for the inquisitive learner
• Optional lab kits available for some courses

My Story is an adventure-based curriculum that helps children understand history, politics, economics, sociology, and geography through four nine-week quests. The All-in-One Course Book provides the teacher with the information to use the course successfully. Uniquely, the kindergarten level includes helpful developmental mile markers, and all levels are built around the 8 areas of intelligence. Narration, copywork, vocabulary, pencil and paper activities, and other developmentally appropriate activities are integrated.

• Activity-based curriculum provides a comprehensive study of God’s world and cultures
• All-in-One Course Book has all materials for one year
• 30-minute lessons: 2 days/week in Kindergarten, and 5 days/week in Grades 1-2

America’s Story whisks children back in time as they hear exciting stories and see stunning photographs and maps of the historical times. Visually appealing with full-color and black-and-white illustrations, the Student Text invites children to experience the past. User-friendly Teacher Guide gives you a convenient daily schedule, student worksheets, digging deeper activities, special projects, review sheets, and answer keys.

• American history is learned through a conversational approach and interesting, thought-provoking activities
• User-friendly Teacher Guide includes the daily schedule with 45-minute lessons, 5 days per week
• Three-year program covers Native American culture in Ancient America through the 2024 Presidential Election

The World’s Story is an engaging survey of civilizations and cultures from creation through the modern age. Student Texts feature a conversational historical narrative, full color and black-and-white illustrations, and biographical sketches. Easy to use, the Teacher Guide provides the suggested schedule, student worksheets and activities, review pages, and answer keys. It also contains recommended resources and optional supplies to enrich the learning experience.

• Conversational approach that brings world history to life
• User-friendly Teacher Guide includes the daily schedule with 45-minute lessons, 5 days per week
• Three-year program covers creation through the 20th century

A Child’s Geography is an engaging journey that begins with physical geography then explores individual continents and countries to introduce children to diverse cultures and people groups. The All-in-One Course Book features an engaging narrative text, full-color photographs, maps, recipes, activities, and helpful teacher resources, like a suggested schedule, supply lists, answers, and more. Suggested art and recipe supplies are listed in each volume.

• God’s work and man’s response are emphasized throughout each volume
• Each All-in-One Volume is a one-year course filled with activities and suggested readings
• 3 day per week suggested schedule

Where Faith Grows helps children build a strong foundation in who God is and how He works in our lives. Each All-in-One Course Book includes student readings and activities, weekly memory verses, and hymns to learn. It also includes a suggested schedule, lesson-by-lesson supply list, hymn list, Scripture verses, journal pages, and more. Families should complete Level 1 prior to Level 2, as Level 2 builds on Level 1. Level 2 also introduces children to basic Bible skills and keeping a prayer journal. Additional resources are required.

• All-in-One Volume includes student readings and activities, along with helpful teaching notes and schedule
• Gives parents the tools they need to disciple their children
• 3 day per week suggested schedule

Foundations Homeschool Elective Courses teach the primary doctrines that all Christians believe (Faith) and connect the hymns we sing at church to Scripture (Worship). Considered electives, the Foundations Courses nurture faith and equip teens for life. Each Foundations course requires the All-in-One Text and a Bible. Additional resources are suggested/recommended.

• All-in-One Course Book includes student lessons, course description, schedule, and parent/teacher notes
• 5 day per week schedule, 30-45 minutes per day
• Foundations in Faith requires a New King James Version Bible and Foundations in Worship uses the King James Version