Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 1 Course Description

This comprehensive early learning course strengthens foundational reading and communication skills.  Stamina and reading comprehension gradually increase as students read fun stories and complete activities in this full-color book.  Key phonics and reading concepts are systematically reviewed throughout the course for retention.

This curriculum harmoniously blends a Charlotte Mason influence with traditional learning pedagogies, offering a holistic approach to language arts education rooted in Christian values. Designed for modern homeschoolers, students will enjoy poems, picture studies, copywork, oral narration, and faith-growing Bible verses through short, engaging lessons that inspire creativity and foster retention. Just4Fun! activities encourage creativity and critical thinking skills.  

Students will fondly remember the special times spent co-reading sweet and colorful books as they develop a lifelong love for reading and grow in faith. 

The scope and sequence, daily schedule, and other teacher aids genuinely make this an open-and-go course.  Additional resources in the back of the book allow the teacher to customize this course to meet the precise needs of the student and include:

• Recommended book list

• Phonics charts

• Spelling word lists

• Grammar study sheets

• Copywork study aids

• Enjoyable games for practice

A helpful and detailed daily schedule:

• DAY 1: Focus on a children’s book, poem, picture study, select Bible verses

• DAY 2 & 3: Phonics reviews, new words, letter combination, writing practice, simple grammar concepts

• DAY 4: Review grammar concepts, more phonics, fun with simple spelling and words

• DAY 5: Word lists for creating your own dictionary

Required Course Materials: 

This course has an integrated reading component that uses:

•  Charlie and Trike in the Grand Canyon Adventure

• Not Too Small at All

• The Door of Salvation

The Door of Salvation is read at the end of the course to provide the student with a sense of accomplishment.   This not-to-be-missed book presents the Gospel in a beautiful narrative centered on the door of the Ark.  

All three books are available from Master Books.  

Independent Reading icons are a reminder to assign books from the family library for additional practice and to foster a love of reading. A list of suggested Master Books titles can be found at the back of the course.