Living education is the real-life application of the things
you learn. When this approach is applied to math, it is not taught in a vacuum.
Instead, mathematical concepts are integrated into everyday situations. In the
spirit of Charlotte Mason’s living book philosophy, Math Lessons for a
Living Education teaches math through stories, copywork, narration, and hands-on learning. Throughout the lessons, students will follow the lives of two twins, Charlie and Charlotte, and their family.
Math Lessons for a Living Education is designed as a 36-week or 180-day course with 5 days of instruction per week. However, it can easily be adapted to fit other types of homeschool schedules. Books feature a suggested daily schedule at the beginning with a grid
for completion and grading built in. The books are titled as
“levels,” with these levels are based loosely on grade. Even if you haven’t used the
earlier levels of this series, you can jump in at an appropriate skill
level/topical area for your child. All books are consumable and non-reproducible. Worksheet solutions and all answers are included.
There are no fancy manipulatives for this series - colorful
paper versions are printed in the back of each book, and you'll use household
or other commonly-found items. In Books 2 and 3, you will also need items like
a 12" ruler, indoor/outdoor thermometer, coins for money lessons, and $1
bills.
Available for Levels 1-5, Practice Makes Perfect books offer optional supplemental activity pages, quizzes, and additional
manipulatives to help students develop greater mastery of conv. All answers are included. Sold separately, optional Flashcards
are available for addition/subtraction and multiplication/division facts. We
also offer the optional K-6 Teaching
Companion that includes level-by-level goals, scope & sequence,
teaching & review tips, resources, games, recipes, and readiness tests
with solutions.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
