Homeschool Curriculum Catalog 2013

CATALOG2013–14

Complete Curriculum for Homeschool and Christian School

See the World Through God's Eyes

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My Father's World

Complete Curriculum Guide

Raising Up Generations of FamiliesWho See the World through God’s Eyes and

Live According to that Knowledge

• Easy-to-Use Daily Lesson Plans• Strong Academics• Character Development• Integrated Biblical Content• Builds a Love of Learning

• Hands-On Units• Minimal Preparation• International Focus• Chronological History• Multi-Age Programs

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First Grade Curriculum RevisedOur complete first grade program, Learning God’s Story, has been updated to provide stronger phonics and math instruction, easy-to-follow grid lesson plan charts for each week, additional hands-on activities, and much more. Learn about the first grade improvements on page 18.

Family EnrichmentEnrich the family learning experience and extend thematic learning with excellent books, CDs, and other activities like the Big Book of Things to Spot, Keva Planks, and Hearing Everett Film and Study Guide (p. 65).

Also, find trusted resources that help families raise up generations who see the world through God’s eyes. Resources like God’s World News (p. 57), ScreenRetriever (p. 65), and the Home School Legal Defense Association (p. 67).

Visit our website to view other great resources at www.mfwbooks.com/resources

DISCOVERfor younger children

During the grammar stage of learning, children DISCOVER the building blocks for all other learning in future years. Teaching focuses on learning about God and His

world, how to read and write, and an overview of history from Creation to the present.

Preschool and Toddler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Discover God’s Ways

Learn about God and His Word through music and develop important readiness skills.

Kindergarten - God’s Creation from A to Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Discover God’s World

God created the earth and everything in it. Each alphabet letter is linked to an object found in God’s creation and a Biblical character trait. Science activities and hands-on projects reinforce each character trait.

First Grade – Learning God’s Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Discover God’s Word

God’s Story from Genesis to Revelation is read, narrated, and illustrated through more than 50 stories in the phonics-based Bible Reader. Simple projects, such as making a Bible times costume, help students connect with the Word of God.

2nd Grade (or 3rd Grade) – Adventures in U.S. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Discover God’s Character

Students study the names of Jesus, learning about His character while reading from their own grade-level Bible. Science lessons correlate with the names of Jesus, and U.S. history spotlights the Biblical character of America’s forefathers.

Combining the Best of Charlotte Mason’s Ideas, Classical Education, and Unit Studies

with a Biblical Worldview

New for 2013

Our New LookMy Father’s World is pleased to present our new look! Among the changes are a redesigned logo and covers for all Teacher’s Manuals and Lesson Plans. Also, the three stages of classical education are now easily identified within our newly defined structure—DISCOVER, INVESTIGATE, and DECLARE. Peruse the following pages for all your curriculum needs.

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Declarefor high school students

During the rhetoric stage of learning, students learn to apply the rules of logic to their knowledge in order to DECLARE their conclusions both verbally and in writing.

My Father's World integrates Bible, history, and English to help students grow in their understanding of a Biblical worldview.

High School Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Ancient History and Literature (Year 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Declare God’s Glory

A verse-by-verse reading of the entire Old Testament encourages challenging, practical, daily application. Worldviews of ancient societies and their literature are studied and compared to a Biblical worldview. Each year of high school includes scheduled participation in student-selected community service projects.

World History and Literature (Year 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Declare God’s Sovereignty

A verse-by-verse reading of the New Testament is combined with personal application from Experiencing God Youth Edition and other impacting resources. Church and world histories are studied from the time of Rome to the present.

U.S. History to 1877 (Year 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Declare God’s Kingdom

A Biblical worldview is studied in depth and then used to analyze the diverse worldviews found in early American literature. Worldview disciplines studied include theology, philosophy, biology, psychology, ethics, sociology, law, politics, economics, and history.

U.S. History 1877 to the Present (Year 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Declare God’s Truth

Concepts and skills for spiritual growth are taught to encourage lifelong habits and practices. These disciplines include in-depth Bible study, Scripture memorization and meditation, and prayer. Literature and history assignments continue to include analysis from a Biblical worldview.

Complete Your CurriculumLanguage Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57God’s World News magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Enrichment (Additional Resources) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Investigatefor family learning through 8th grade

In the logic stage of learning, children INVESTIGATE cause and effect as they begin to think more analytically and understand how facts fit together into a logical framework.

Integrating Bible, chronological history, geography, science, literature, music, and art helps children to understand the world around them.

Multi-Age Family Learning Cycle Guide (3rd – 8th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Exploring Countries and Cultures (Year 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Investigate God’s Heart

God calls us to share His love with the world. A study of the Gospel of Matthew and stories of missionaries help children understand God’s heart for all people. Students are introduced to the physical and spiritual needs of mankind as they learn about ecosystems and lifestyles in different parts of the world. This foundational year prepares students to view the upcoming study of chronological history with God’s heart and mind.

Creation to the Greeks (Year 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Investigate God’s Law

See God’s hand and His plan throughout ancient history. An overview of the Old Testament, which serves as a key history text, allows students to study the Bible and ancient history side by side. Old Testament stories and celebrations come to life as families experience the Old Testament feasts, the ten plagues, and much more. Science experiments point to God’s design and purpose in Creation. Creation science teaches about dinosaurs and other discoveries from this time period.

Rome to the Reformation (Year 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Investigate God’s Mercy

Gain an overview of the New Testament and the life of Jesus including a special focus on the books of Luke, Philippians, and 1 John. Roman civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation are viewed in the context of Christ and the early church. A study of astronomy and the human body is viewed from a Biblical perspective.

Exploration to 1850 (Year 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Investigate God’s Faithfulness

Studying and memorizing the book of James helps children understand man’s struggles in world exploration. Inspirational true stories of faithful men and women encourage us to press on in difficult times. God’s creative hand is revealed through a scientific study of plants and animals.

1850 to Modern Times (Year 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Investigate God’s Call

Stories from around the world and a life-changing Bible study teach basic Christian beliefs and invite families to live out the amazing privilege and responsibility of sharing God’s story of love with all people. Learn how prayer greatly impacts situations in our world, including many notable historical happenings. A beginning study of chemistry and physics offers many hands-on opportunities to recognize God’s ultimate power in our universe.

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Basic or Deluxe Package—What’s the Difference?We are often asked, “What is the difference between the Basic and Deluxe Packages?” and “Do I really need the items in the Deluxe Package?” The option of a Basic Package was created to offer choices for our customers. Because the Deluxe Package has excellent books that may already be part of a family’s library, offering a Basic Package gives families a great discount as well as the option of purchasing any items needed to complete their Deluxe Package. We also wanted to provide families on a tight budget with an option that includes all of the basic elements for each year’s study. The Basic Package has the essential items needed for the year, but choosing the Deluxe Package will bring a richer, fuller experience.

What Are Student Sheets?Student Sheets are convenient, consumable pages designed to make life easier for Mom! Create lasting notebooks for each child as you complete activities scheduled in the Teacher’s Manual. Student Sheets include history or geography notebook pages, map work, hands-on projects, science activities, writing projects, games, and timeline figures. One set of Student Sheets is included in a Deluxe or Basic Package. Purchase additional sets so that all your 2nd – 8th graders have their own. (Student Sheets include cardstock, color printing, and colored paper and may not be photocopied.) We recommend purchasing Student Sheets for age 3 to 1st grade as well—building unity in the family as younger children participate in games, activities, and projects with big brothers and sisters.

Hands-On Activities Enhance LearningStudents using My Father’s World not only read about important concepts and places but also discover them with simple hands-on experiments. For example, using just four items found in the average kitchen, and approximately 10 minutes of time, a student learning about Antarctica experiences first hand what it feels like in the bitter cold water and discovers why a penguin can withstand these cold conditions when a human cannot.

We recognize school days are busy, so most projects are completed in 15–20 minutes once or twice a week. My Father’s World hands-on activities—easy and time-efficient for Mom and Dad—are designed to create learning that will last.

Charlotte Mason InfluenceCharlotte Mason’s educational philosophy has influenced the development of My Father’s World. The following key principles and ideas are integrated into our curriculum:

• Structured mornings that feature short, effective lessons with unstructured afternoons left for other activities

• Study other countries and cultures early in the educational process to avoid an “arrogant” habit of mind (Year One, Exploring Countries and Cultures)

• Study history in chronological order and compare across countries in any given time period

• Read great literature aloud at grade level and above with featured living books and more

• “Century Books”—create timelines and history notebooks

• Weekly nature walks, including notebooking• Children are given direct contact with the Bible

at an early age

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Easy–to–Use Daily Lesson for Each Week of Our ProgramsOur Teacher’s Manuals include daily lesson plans in an easy-to-use weekly chart format that lists each subject with book titles and page numbers to complete each day. All of the books in the package are scheduled for you. Most activities are suitable for all ages; some additional reading is scheduled for older students. Notes with additional helpful information and directions for simple hands-on activities are also included in the Teacher's Manual. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Sample Lesson Plan

Week 24 – India

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Window on the World p64-65 Gonds Memory Verse Matthew 7:12

Matthew 19:16-30 Hero Tales p33-34 Amy Carmichael Memory Verse Matthew 7:12

Matthew 20:1-16 Hero Tales p35-37 Memory Verse Matthew 7:12

Matthew 20:17-19 Hero Tales p38-40 Memory Verse Matthew 7:12

Matthew 20:20-28 Hero Tales p41-43 Test memory verse; review previous verses

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Dictation of memory verse

Writing Strands Writing Strands Vocabulary—Geography from A to Z mountain range highland

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Illustrated World Atlas p50-51 Nature Advanced—continue Asia pages this week

Illustrated World Atlas p52-53 Farming & Industry Play Geography Game

Flag—Another Trip Around the World see p104 and write flag info on flag sheet**

Hindi Language—Another Trip Around the World p106 Advanced—Illustrated World Atlas p54-57 South East Asia Play Geography Game

Cooking—AnotherTrip Around the World p107

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Book Basket Book Basket Book Basket Book Basket

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Living World p80-81 Living in a Mountain Climate Ice Experiment (see notes)

Living World p82-83 An Isolated Life

Nature Walk Nature Notebook

Volcano Experiments (see notes)

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Art

Wee Sing p54 – #36 Anilae, Anilae; p54 – #37 Kai Veechamma

Global Art p57 Stone Inlay

Wee Sing p54 – #36 Anilae, Anilae; p54 – #37 Kai Veechamma

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#14 Amy Carmichael #15

Amy Carmichael #16

Amy Carmichael #17

Amy Carmichael #18

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Included in the Student Sheets

Book Basket - learn more

on p. 58.

Record titles and page #’s of chapter books your students are reading here - see p. 58.

See grade level recommendations for spelling on p. 59.

See grade level recommendations for language arts on p. 59.

See grade level recommendations for math on p. 62.

Notebooking

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Playtime is Learning Time!

Wee Sing Bible SongsBible heroes, teachings, parables, praises, and prayers come alive in this collection of 63 traditional songs and poems on a one-hour CD, complete with a 64-page illustratedbook of lyrics. 10.99 7.95

Toddler Package (ages 2–3)• Enjoy Learning Bible Songs • Develop Fine Motor and Visual

Discrimination Skills• Introduce Numbers 1 to 5• Teach Sorting by Color and Shape• Develop Concentration

and Attention Span

DISCOVERGOD’S WAYS

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Preschool Activity CardsThese easy-to-use 4 x 6-inch cards developed by My Father’s World include more than 72 activities to build readiness skills while using the six educational Lauri toys in the Preschool Package. 14.95

Hide ‘em in Your Heart (two-CD set)What could be sweeter than hearing your children sing Bible verses while going about their day? This collection of 41 Bible verses set to music will help your whole family easily memorize Scripture. 13.99 12.25

Number Puzzle Boards & PegsTeach important math readiness skills using these two-part puzzles for each number 1–10. Fit the pegs in the board and use them to count, sequence, and sort by color. Includes 55 pegs and 10 number boards. 35.99 27.95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Kids PuzzleChildren develop reading readiness by identifying slight differences in puzzle shapes. Prepares kids to distinguish “b” from “d” when they begin reading. 8¼ x 11½-inch puzzle with plastic storage tray. 9.99 8.25

CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Lace & Link Lowercase LettersBig 4-inch letters come in their own linking puzzle frame. Hop, skip, and jump on these durable, washable letters. Lace them to reinforce letter shapes. Includes 10 laces and suggested activity sheet. 29.99 24.95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Lacing & Tracing ShapesClassic lacing activity develops hand and finger coordination important to handwriting. Heavy-duty chipboard shapes are durable and work well for tracing activities too. Includes 9 tipped laces and 9 colorful shapes. 6.99 5.95

Fit-A-SpaceBoth a puzzle and a stringing activity to develop fine motor skills. Use the 52 fit-in shapes to form patterns and sort by shape or color on a table or on a string. Includes 16 fun puzzles, 3 laces, and suggested activities. 14.99 11.95


8-Inch Pegboard (pegs not included)Kids love to make designs and stack pegs. This 25-hole pegboard uses pegs from the Number Puzzle Boards & Pegs. May be used for addition/subtraction and multiplication readiness. 6.99 5.95

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Shape & Color SorterLittle ones love this time-tested favorite. Helps kids master essential skills as they sort by 5 colors or shapes. 25 inviting, chunky shapes slide over pegs to promote eye-hand coordination. 14.99 11.75

Tall Stacker Pegs & PegboardKids will think they are just having fun with this educational toy from Lauri. However, they’ll be sorting, counting, adding, subtracting, making colorful designs, and seeing just how high they can stack the 25 easy-to-grasp, unbreakable pegs. Includes 8-inch square pegboard. 14.99 11.75

Number ExpressNumber puzzle, peg set, and creative play board all in one. Load the 20-inch train with “passengers” or see how high the 15 pegs will stack. A tactile, entertaining way to learn numbers 1-5. 14.99 12.95

Wedgits Starter SetThis fun and challenging multi-dimensional building set is the winner of several awards. Toddlers can discover a variety of ways to nest and stack the blocks. Preschoolers can create hundreds of unique vertical and horizontal designs with this open-ended building set that the whole family will enjoy. 24.99 21.50

Wedgits Design CardsThis card-deck provides 46 design ideas at four difficulty levels—ideal for toddlers, preschoolers, and older siblings. 7.99 6.95

$69$88.94

Toddler

Preschool Package (ages 3–5)

Preschool

Enjoy God’s Word and Develop Academic Readiness Skills

• Learn 41 Bible Verses through Song

• Introduce the Alphabetand Numbers 1 to 10

• Develop Concentrationand Attention Span

• Teach Shapes, Sequencing, Categorizing, and Problem Solving

• Develop Fine Motor and Visual Discrimination Skills

• Encourage Quiet Play While Older Siblings are Busy with Homeschool


God's Creation from A to Z DISCOVERGOD’S WORLD

FOCUS: God Created the World and Everything in It• Complete Curriculum• 26 Hands-On Units• Multi-Sensory Phonics• Step-by-Step Instructions

• Character Development • 60–90 Minutes Daily

$214$272.15

Deluxe

What Really Happened to the Dinosaurs?This exciting adventure takes you through the Garden of Eden and Noah’s Ark to discover what really happened to God’s magnificent creatures, the dinosaurs! Recommended for Unit 8. 10.99 8.25

Butterfly GardenWatch tiny caterpillars turn into beautiful Painted Lady butterf lies with this ingenious, transportable butterfly habitat. Includes a certificate to mail in with $5 for caterpillars and food when you’re ready to start (can be shipped only within the continental U.S. and Alaska). Recommended for Unit 21. 19.99 15.75 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Ant HillWatch the world’s tiniest engineers dig tunnels and build roads right before your very eyes. Includes a certificate to mail in with $6 to receive ants (can be shipped only within the continental U.S. and Canada). Recommended for Unit 11. 19.99 15.75


For the Children’s SakeA classic that explains the ideas of Charlotte Mason in a way that is easy to understand and implement. Includes information about nature walks, “living” books, and more. 14.99 10.95

Cuisenaire® Rods155 plastic rods are an excellent hands-on tool for teaching problem solving and other math concepts. Rods for numbers 1–10 are 10 lengths and 10 colors; each color is a different length. Use with Cuisenaire® Rods Alphabet Book. 19.99 15.95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Cuisenaire® Rods Alphabet BookDevelop spatial relationships, counting, addition and subtraction readiness, and problem-solving skills. Cuisenaire® Rods (sold separately) are used to cover letters and pictures. 9.95

Say Hello to Classical MusicClassical music comes alive for children as they listen to a sampling of musical selections by Bach, Mozart, and others while enjoying various activities like painting to music, dancing to a waltz, and creating with clay. CD includes an activity guide ideal for ages 2–10. 10.95

Inflatable GlobeAn ideal, child-friendly way to begin teaching geography concepts using this 12-inch globe. 5.95

Kindergarten Curriculum


The Deluxe Package includes all items pictured on both pages.

The Basic Package includes only the items listed on this page.

An overview of God's Creation from A to Z begins on page 12

$129$159.35

Basic

Recommended (not included; purchase separately)• consider the Kindergarten Literature Collection (p. 13)• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider a subscription to God's World News magazine (p. 57)

*Call our office (573-202-2000) to upgrade your first edition Teacher’s Manual for $45.

Reminder: Join HSLDA and receive a great discount through MFW (see p. 67 for details)

Teacher’s Manual (upgrade option*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.50

Student Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95(purchase one per student) include:

Student PagesBiblical Concept FlashcardsABC ChartNumber ChartShort Vowel Song Cards

Teaching ChartsBlend Ladder ChartGame CardsBadge PatternsMonthly Calendars

MFW Alphabet Flashcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95

A-Z Textured Letters (2-inch lowercase by Lauri) . . . . . . . . . . 9.95

“We absolutely LOVE everything about the kindergarten program. Our son loves school.

In his words, ‘Kindergarten is fun!’ You have made this mom very happy. What a blessing your company has

been to our little family. Thank you!” –T. A.

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God's Creation from A to Z DISCOVERGOD’S WORLD

God’s Creation from A to Z is a year-long hands-on learning adventure for young children. This

complete kindergarten curriculum contains all necessary subjects and is ideal for homeschool or classroom. The first two weeks focus on the Creation story from Genesis, followed by 26 hands-on, easy-to-teach thematic units that focus on the wonders in God’s creation. The sun, moon, rocks, vegetables, elephants, butterflies, and dinosaurs are just a few of the exciting topics you will explore.

ReadingThis highly successful multi-sensory phonics approach makes teaching reading easy. Hands-on and workbook activities are combined to teach letter names, 26 letter sounds (consonants and short vowels), sound blending, and correct handwriting. Students learn to read and write short vowel words. By mid-year they are reading

very simple stories. The reading lessons may be used successfully with 5-year-old and mature 4-year-old children, or with older children who are just beginning to learn letter sounds. See the next page for placement recommendations. Each unit also recommends a children’s literature book (and alternate choices from a list of over 400 books) related to the theme that becomes the focus of related activities. Borrow these books from the library, substitute picture books of your choice, or purchase the Kindergarten Literature Collection (see adjacent page).

MathAn informal, integrated approach assists parents and teachers to easily teach math concepts. In addition to the daily hands-on math routines and worksheets for each unit, many skills are woven into the lessons as students cut an apple in half, measure and compare the lengths of dinosaurs and whales, and order leaves by size. All typical kindergarten goals are taught, including counting objects, writing numerals, preparing and understanding charts and graphs, comparing, classifying, sequencing, and understanding ordinal numbers, fractions (whole/half), clocks, money, and an introduction to addition and subtraction.

Bible, Science, Creative Thinking, Children’s Literature, and ArtThese subjects are integrated into the 26 easy-to-teach thematic units. Each six-day unit focuses on one alphabet letter and one corresponding science topic. For example, in Unit 1, “S-s-sun”

• Students learn letter “s” and number 1• Study about the sun, construct and use a sundial, observe and

chart grapes as they become raisins, paint a sun, and listen to a funny book about shadows

• Learn that, like the sun, Jesus is the Light of the World

Character DevelopmentThis special focus is integrated into each unit.

• The turtle unit teaches “I don’t quit – I persevere!”• The horse unit teaches “I obey right away.”• The zebra unit teaches “I can’t hide anything from God.”

Daily LessonsClearly written step-by-step, 60–90 minute daily lessons in a grid lesson plan chart for each week are of great help to new homeschool teachers. Daily work is presented in three parts:

• 100 chart and monthly calendar• Reading lesson

By mid-year, students are reading simple stories.

Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?We usually recommend waiting to begin kindergarten until the year your child will be five years old in September. Some older four-year-olds are ready for kindergarten. When it is time to make this decision, you can ask yourself several questions about your child:

• Is he ready to sit down and do 20–30 minutes of written work each day? • Does he have the manual dexterity to begin writing letters and words, and is he interested in

doing so? • Is your child taking time to sit down to draw and color on his own initiative?• Is he excited about starting school?

If you can answer yes to these questions, your child is probably ready for God’s Creation from A to Z kindergarten curriculum. If your child is not strong in these areas, we recommend our Preschool Package (p. 9).

What If My Child is Already Reading?Even if your four- or five-year-old is already reading, we still recommend using our kindergarten program. It is so much more than just a phonics program (and includes suggestions for advanced students). Powerful Biblical truths—many that adults wrestle with—are perfectly sized for a five-year-old. Children gain a wealth of knowledge about God’s love and His character. Hands-on thematic science units, interwoven with Biblical concepts, build a love of learning as your natural-born explorer interacts with nature. Time spent cuddled up together with a good book and doing related activities will create memories for a lifetime. Almost all young children benefit from the fine motor skill development in the program and time to mature physically, emotionally, and spiritually before advancing to the next school year.

Kindergarten Literature Collection“Mommy, read it again!” Children will love listening to this treasured collection of classic picture books, with a story corresponding to each of the 26 kindergarten thematic units. Includes stories such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Frog and Toad Are Friends, Mouse and Mole, The Tortoise and the Hare, and Katy No Pocket.* Simple, fun activities related to each story are included in the Activity Book. (These activities are a lso included in the Teacher’s Manual.) This set is ideal for those who live overseas or find it difficult to visit a library, and for anyone who prefers to own these memory-making stories. Visit our website for more information.

*stories are subject to change based on availability

Overview

• Bible/character development lesson and the day’s special hands-on activity—focusing on science, math, art, children’s literature, and creative thinking (Children ages 3–8 may learn together using these activities.)

For classroom use call our office.

$119$176.47

26 stories


BibleNotebook

The Basic Package includes only the items listed on this page.$214

$260.07

Basic

Learning God's Story DISCOVERGOD’S WORD

FOCUS: God Gave Us His Word to Live By• Complete Curriculum• Hands-On Bible and Science• Easy-to-Teach Phonics• Bible Notebook• Bible Timeline

• Genesis to Revelation • Foundational Math

Principles

$259$326.91

Deluxe

First Grade Curriculum

Teacher’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.50

First Grade Student Materials . . . . 54.00 48.50(purchase one per student) include:Student Sheets (15.50)

Student Workbook (15.50)

Bible Reader (13.50)

Bible Notebook (9.50)

My Big Book of5-Minute Devotions . . . . . . . . . . 12.99 9.75

The Complete Book of Math . . . . . 14.95 10.95

Unifix Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.95 10.95CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Student Clock (geared) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Horizontal Addition and Subtraction Flashcards . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90

Wooden Pattern Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.95CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Pattern Animals: Puzzlesfor Pattern Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95

Things Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95

Science with Water . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99 4.95

Science with Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99 4.95


Honey for a Child’s HeartReading aloud to your child is an important part of your school day, and this book will provide suggested reading lists from a Christian viewpoint, as well as the “why” and “how” of reading aloud. 12.99 9.95

Drawing with ChildrenMona Brookes’ method, emphasizing step-by-step guidance, yields astonishing results. The drawing skills taught in this book will be helpful when illustrating the Bible Notebook. Lesson plans for using Drawing with Children are included in the Teacher’s Manual. 18.95 12.95

Enjoying Art TogetherWhat a wonderful way to enjoy art together! These gentle lessons that encourage looking deeper introduce your children to a wide range of paintings. The set contains twenty color paintings of people and animals on 8 ½ x 11-inch high-quality cardstock, with questions to guide your discussion and a brief history of the artist. Includes art stickers and study guide. 24.95

Peter and the Wolf (CD)Introduce your children to the names and sounds of instruments in the orchestra. The CD includes Peter and the Wolf, Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra by Benjamin Britten, and Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens, and is used with pictures cards included in the Student Sheets. 9.95 6.95

An overview of Learning God’s Story begins on page 16

Recommended (not included; purchase separately)• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider a subscription to God's World News magazine (p. 57)


15–9 = 6

5 + 615–9 7 + 6


REVISED for 2013!Read more on page 18.

Get Connected with Other MFW Users!Find out what others are saying about our curriculum and experience the community of MFW users by visiting our message board (board.mfwbooks.com). Read stories of God’s work in the lives of families using My Father’s World and get practical tips for teaching our programs.

“We absolutely LOVE the program! My first grader is thriving and for the first time he looks forward to school. It’s enough

routine for him to know what’s next and enough variety tokeep things interesting. Most of all, we love the fact that

so much of the curriculum points him to Jesus!” –H. T.

“This program gently teaches my daughter the necessaryskills without redundancy and without tears.” –A. L.



Is My Child Ready to Begin First Grade?If your child has not successfully completed God’s Creation from A to Z kindergarten curriculum, please take some time to determine if your child is really ready to begin first grade:

• Does your child know the 26 letter sounds (consonants and short vowels)? Letter names are not as important.

• Is your child generally able to print alphabet letters correctly? Is he generally able to place letters accurately on kindergarten-sized lined paper?

• Can he easily read short words such as hat, pig, and men without your help and without any accompanying pictures? (Was he taught how to blend sounds, not just memorize words?)

• Is he developmentally able to sit long enough to copy 4–6 short words on kindergarten-sized lined paper without complaining or becoming tearful?

• Is your child mature enough to sit cooperatively for 20–30 minutes at a time for structured school activities? (Learning God’s Story first grade curriculum will take up to 2 hours each day to complete.)

• Will your child be six by September 1st? (We do not recommend first grade for a four-year-old, even if he appears to be ready. A mature five-year-old about whom you can answer yes to all of the above questions may be ready to begin first grade. However, we still encourage you to consider using God’s Creation from A to Z kindergarten curriculum because of all the wonderful things your child will learn about a relationship with Jesus through the integrated Bible and science. Kindergarten reading and writing assignments can be adjusted to meet the needs of a child who is already reading simple words.)

If you can answer yes to all of the above questions, your child is most likely ready for first grade. If not, we recommend that you begin with God’s Creation from A to Z kindergarten curriculum. The skills taught in kindergarten—especially reading short vowel words fluently for many months—give a child the foundation needed for success in first grade. Learning God’s Story first grade curriculum quickly reviews these skills in the first month of school and then moves on to new skills at a rapid pace.

Learning God’s Story is our newly revised complete first grade curriculum with a phonics-based

reading program that focuses on the Bible. The integrated lessons also include language arts, social studies, science, math, and art. Easy-to-teach lesson plans guide you through an entire school year.

Using a thematic approach, this learning adventure focuses on Bible history from Genesis to Revelation. Phonics lessons develop the needed skills to read Bible stories from our Bible Reader. Students retell (narrate) the Bible story and create a lovely keepsake Bible Notebook in which they summarize and illustrate Bible stories. Weekly memory verses selected from Proverbs help strengthen handwriting skills as well as Biblical character.

Hands-On ProjectsThese projects help students understand and experience the world of the Bible. Creating a timeline helps them visualize Bible stories as actual events that fit into history. Making a Bible times costume and celebrating a Sabbath meal help students understand the culture of the Bible.

ReadingStep-by-step instruction in phonics makes teaching reading easy. Learning God’s Story begins with a quick review of letter names and sounds, followed by in-depth teaching of all necessary phonics to produce an independent reader. The Teacher’s Manual provides easy-to-follow daily lesson plans that teach new skills and allows continuous review. Student worksheets reinforce phonics, spelling, and handwriting skills. By week 13 students are reading Bible stories in a special beginning level Bible Reader included with the curriculum.

ScienceLearn about nature, using three age-appropriate, engaging science books included with the curriculum.

MathThe Teacher’s Manual includes goals and activities for a hands-on approach to best develop foundational math principles with manipulatives and a supplementary math workbook to reinforce skills.

The first grade program is an ideal follow-up to the My Father’s World kindergarten program, but may be used by any student who is ready for first grade reading. If your child is not yet reading simple short vowel words, he may be more successful if he begins with our kindergarten program. See the next page for placement recommendations.

Overview

“The first grade program is hands on and easy to teach. It makes learning funfor both child and parent.” –H. C.

Meet the Author of My Father's WorldMarie Hazell is a speech and language specialist with a master’s degree and teaching credentials. After completing her degree, she taught in a special language kindergarten where her interest in teaching children and adapting to their various learning styles developed. She then taught kindergarten and first grade in a Christian school, which challenged her to develop a program that focused on both strong and weak learners, often at different levels. With her background in the educational system, and then becoming the mother of six children, she realized the importance of the family in the educational process. Combining her experience and knowledge, she developed a Bible-based program for both homeschools and classrooms. Writing from her deep desire to further God’s kingdom, she continues to develop curriculum that is a unique combination of her own observations, Charlotte Mason’s ideas, and classical education, providing an international focus and Biblical worldview.

Phonics-based reading instruction includes the Bible Reader with

over 50 stories



What’s Improved?Our complete first grade curriculum has gone through a major revision, with a new look and a new title. Improvements include:

• New grid lesson plan charts for each week, similar to our other programs

• More hands-on activities• Expanded Bible lessons• Revised sequence of phonics lessons, including

additional new lessons, give more time to confidently master specific skills in the first months

• Math is integrated into the weekly charts with easy-to-follow plans and many new hands-on activities

• Exploration Day on Friday• Deluxe items scheduled in the lesson plans• Weekly materials list

Student Sheets are essentially the same as before but now include: • New math sheets, such as addition exploration and weather chart/graph • New reading activity sheets with new artwork

The Student Workbook is essentially the same as before with the following improvements:

• Revised sequence for many phonics lessons• New pages and artwork

The Bible Reader and Bible Notebook have updated covers.

You can select Deluxe or Basic, which include our newly designed hands-on, age-appropriate math lessons and manipulatives.

NEW ResourcesAdded resources include:

• My Big Book of 5-Minute Devotions: Celebrating God’s World (in Basic)

• Additional math manipulatives – Unifix® Cubes, small geared clock, Horizontal Addition and Subtraction Flashcards (in Basic)

• Enjoying Art Together (set of 20 sturdy art cards in Deluxe)

• Picture cards in our Student Sheets for Peter and the Wolf music CD

NOTE: The Student Sheets and Student Workbook for our revised first grade, Learning God’s Story, cannot be used with the first edition of My Father’s World First Grade. First edition Student Materials are available for purchase by phone (573-202-2000).

Student Workbook (16.95) Bible Reader (13.50)

Student Sheets (16.95) Bible Notebook (9.50)

Upgrade to the New Edition We highly recommend upgrading your First Grade because of all the great improvements. To upgrade from the original My Father’s World First Grade to the newly revised Learning God’s Story, follow these easy steps:

1. Trade in Your Teacher’s ManualIf you purchased a My Father’s World First Grade Teacher’s Manual new from MFW or its retailers, you may exchange it for a Learning God’s Story Teacher’s Manual for $45. Call our office to request an upgrade (573-202-2000). You will be given information about how to return your Teacher’s Manual to our office. Once we receive your Teacher’s Manual, a new one will be sent to you.

2. Purchase New Items in the Basic and Deluxe PackagesMy Big Book of 5-Minute Devotions: Celebrating God’s World (9.75)

From polliwogs to porcupines, animals illustrate spiritual principles in this understandable and practical book with lovely watercolor illustrations.

Unifix® Cubes (10.95)100 interlocking counting cubes in 10 colors provide hands-on experience in math exploration.

Horizontal Addition and Subtraction Flashcards (9.90)Used to introduce math facts

Clock (3.95)A small teaching clock with geared hands and clearly-marked face

Enjoying Art Together (24.95)What a wonderful way to enjoy art together! These gentle lessons that encourage looking deeper introduce your children to a wide range of paintings. The set contains twenty colorful paintings of people and animals on 8½ x 11-inch high-quality cardstock, questions to guide your discussion, and a brief history of the artist. Includes art stickers and study guide.

3. Remember Required ConsumablesFirst Grade Student Materials (purchase one per additional student – 48.50) include:

• Student Workbook for phonics• Student Sheets with hands-on phonics activities, handwriting, timeline figures, and math

and reading charts• Bible Reader with simplified Bible stories that the student reads for himself• Bible Notebook that the student writes and illustrates after reading the stories

The Complete Book of Math (10.95)This full-color workbook covers patterns, classifying, comparing, addition/subtraction, place value, geometry, measurement, graphs, time, money, and fractions. Also includes creative ideas for hands-on activities.

Revised for 2013

We’d Like to Hear from You!Your stories and pictures are a great encouragement to families connected with My Father’s World. We welcome pictures of your family using My Father’s World curriculum and stories of how our programs have impacted your lives and those around you. Please email pictures and stories to [email protected]. Thank you to those whose pictures are included in this catalog.

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Week 13A heart at peace gives life to the body,

but envy rots the bones.Proverbs 14:30

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□ Deuteronomy (see notes)

□ Joshua is the army leader that God chose to lead His people into their new land. This book tells of many battles, and how the new land was given to the people.

□ Judges tells of the time when Joshua died, and God sent people to rule the tribes. This was before Israel had a king.

□ Ruth is a wonderful woman who loves and takes care of her mother-in-law.

Exploration Day□ ScienceThings Outdoors – review pp. 8-9 “The Sun and the Moon.”

Do the moon model activity on p. 9 (see notes).□ Read the proverb

together (p. 116), discuss, and begin to memorize.

□ Copy the proverb using neat handwriting.

□ Continue to memorize and apply the proverb.

□ Continue to memorize and apply the proverb.

□ Third Day of Creation (see notes)

□ Fourth Day of Cre-ation (see notes)

□ Fifth Day of Creation (see notes)

□ Talented Aardvarks – My Big Book of 5-Minute Devotions, pp. 24-25

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□ Words to Learn – land, then, plants, were, third

Bible Reader – pp. 14-15 of “God Made the World”

Bible Notebook – p. 1 (see notes)

□ Words to Learn – lights, in, put, sun, moon, stars, work, fourth



□ Words to Learn – birds, fish, fifth



□ Long vowel e spelled y

Workbook – pp. 61-62 (see notes)

□ Reading Game (see the appendix, p. 316)

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Hands-on Activities• Restaurant and Store• p. 87 (adapt for subtraction), The Complete Book of Math• library books

Workbook• pp. 136-138, 144-152, The Complete Book of Math

□ CalendarWeatherNumber of the Day – 49

Activity – Count Seeds (see notes)

CBM –

□ CalendarWeatherNumber of the Day – 50Day 50 Celebration (see notes)

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□ Weather

Pattern Animals and pat-tern blocks

□ Reading Review □ Reading Review □ Reading Review □ Reading Review

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□ ScienceThings Outdoors – pp. 8-9 “The Sun and the Moon”

□ ArtDrawing with Children pp. 93-99, “Leo the Lion”

□ ScienceObserve Feathers (see notes)

□ Outside Exploration Spend part of today outside enjoying God’s creation.

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To Complete Your Curriculum (not included; purchase separately)

• add language arts (p. 58)• add math (p. 62)• consider a foreign language (p. 57)

• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider a subscription to God's World

News magazine (p. 57)


DISCOVERGOD’S CHARACTER

FOCUS: The Names of Jesus Teach Us His Character• U.S. History• Patriotic Symbols• U.S. Geography - 50 States• Children in History• Timeline

• Hands-On Activities • Nature Studies • Notebooking


Adventures in U.S. History

$299$374.95

Deluxe

Teacher’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.50

Student Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95(purchase one per student)


Map of U.S./World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50(placemat size; purchase one per student)

NIrV Discoverer’s Bible . . . . . . . . . 24.99 17.95

The Story of the U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50

North American Indians . . . . . . . . . 3.99 3.25

American Pioneers and Patriots . . 17.99 13.50

Red, White, and Blue . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99 2.75

The Thanksgiving Story . . . . . . . . . . 7.99 6.25

The Fourth of July Story . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.50

First Encyclopedia of Science . . . . 9.99 7.75

Science in the Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . 5.99 4.95

Science with Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99 4.95

Birds, Nests, and Eggs . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 6.95

Patriotic Songs of the U.S.A. (CD) . . . . . . . 12.95


An overview of Adventures in U.S. History begins on page 22

$199$244.26

Basic

Refer to page 67 for the consumer safety warning label key. Refer to page 67 for the consumer safety warning label key.

Introduction to Tchaikovsky and the Nutcracker SuiteIncludes The Story of Tchaikovsky in Words and Music CD (7.95), Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Nutcracker Highlights CD (7.95), and The Nutcracker Ballet book (3.95)19.85

Read-Alouds for Adventures in U.S. HistorySquanto, Friend of the Pilgrims 5.99 4.50The Courage of Sarah Noble . . . 4.99 3.75Sarah Whitcher’s Story . . . . . . . 10.00 6.25Mountain Born . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 6.25

On the Banks of Plum Creek . . . 6.99 4.75In Grandma’s Attic . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.50Farmer Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 4.75

Fun with MagnetsLearning about magnets will fascinate your child with this easy-to-use kit. 14.99 11.75

CHOKING HAZARD (1,4). Not for under 3 yrs.

Soda Bottle Bird FeederRecycle a soda bottle to create a bird feeder, and watch the birds flock to your house. 3.95

I Can Do All ThingsA complete art program with over 200 pages of wonderful, easy-to-teach lessons. The book becomes a portfolio as the student does his work on the heavy-duty pages. Purchase additional books or photocopy the book for additional children in your family. For ages 6+. (Includes one set of Paint and Marker Cards.) 39.95 29.95

Paint and Marker CardsEach child will need his own set of these thick cardstock sheets for painting and marker lessons. One set is included with I Can Do All Things. Photocopy cards or purchase additional sets. 7.95

for 2nd or 3rd graders (and advanced 1st graders who are reading and writing well)


DISCOVERGOD’S CHARACTER

Travel back in time and explore U.S. history and patriotic symbols from a Christian perspective

with fascinating stories, hands-on activities, a timeline, and a student-created history notebook. Also includes U.S. geography, Bible, science, art, music, and more.

NOTE: Adventures in U.S. History is a one-year program designed for 2nd or 3rd graders who are the oldest in the family. 2nd or 3rd graders with older siblings in 4th – 8th grade should skip Adventures and go directly into the Multi-age Family Learning Cycle (p. 24), joining in their siblings’ current program. This ensures that a parent is only teaching one program for all 2nd – 8th graders.

Teacher’s Manual• Daily lesson plans are in an easy-to-use weekly chart format that lists each subject with the

appropriate book titles and page numbers to complete each day. Additional helpful information and directions for hands-on activities are included. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible• Learn how wonderful Jesus is as you study about the Bread of Life, the Lamb of God, the Good

Shepherd, the Rock, and more. Includes hands-on activities and memory verses. Children enthusiastically read the Bible for themselves using the NIrV Discoverer’s Bible for Young Readers. This Bible, based on the NIV and adapted for beginning readers, uses large 12-point type.

“We LOVEAdventures!

I don’t know wholikes it more, thechildren or me!” –D. C.

U.S. History and Geography• Enjoy U.S. history with a collection of great books, all fully scheduled in the Teacher’s

Manual. The Story of the U.S. provides the framework. American Pioneers and Patriots contains delightful stories about children in the early days of the U.S.

• Hands-on activities reinforce learning.• Patriotic symbols such as the flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Statue of Liberty help

children understand American heritage.• Libraries have a wealth of books about U.S. history that will add to your learning. Our Teacher’s

Manual includes an extensive, optional, recommended book list. Learn more on page 58.• Learn U.S. geography with a brief trip through the 50 states, one state per day, and other

related hands-on projects.• Integrate history, geography, art, composition, and handwriting as students create a United

States notebook.• Read-aloud books in the Deluxe Package enrich the study of history.

Science• Explore the fascinating world of science: stars, weather, plants, animals, atoms, energy, gravity,

friction, sound, computers, and much more.• Enjoy beautiful full-color pictures and

interest ing information in the First Encyclopedia of Science.

• Hands-on science activities are included in Science in the Kitchen and Science with Air.

• Nature studies include Birds, Nests, and Eggs, and optional weekly nature walks.

Art and Music• Enjoy hands-on art projects related to history,

geography, and Bible.• Learn patriotic songs.• Music appreciat ion lessons focus on

Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” and more (in the Deluxe Package).• Develop a variety of art skills—drawing, using colored pencils and colored markers, and

beginning painting—with I Can Do All Things (in the Deluxe Package).

Math, Language Arts, and Foreign Language• Add math (p. 62)• Add Primary Language Lessons (2nd – 3rd grade) and Spelling by Sound and Structure (2nd grade)

or Spelling Power (3rd grade) (p. 60).• Foreign language is optional but highly recommeded (p. 57).

Science experiment in Adventures

Adventures in U.S. History

“It is very thorough,yet gentle... an amazing

introduction to American historyfor this age group.” –Heather

Is My Child Ready for Adventures in U.S History?

A child should have a strong foundation in these skills to begin Adventures in U.S. History:• Can your child write or copy 1–2 sentences fairly easily and cheerfully? • If you were to read the story of David and Goliath to your child, would he be able to write

several simple sentences about the story? (Spelling and punctuation do not need to be correct.)• Have your child read a sample from our Bible Reader (www.mfwbooks.com/biblereader). Can

he read it fairly easily? Please note that needing to sound out words is common at this age.• If you are considering Adventures for an advanced six-year-old, is he prepared to spend 3–3½

hours each day doing school?

If you can answer yes to these questions, your child is probably ready for Adventures. However, if he is younger than six years old, older than eight years old, or studied U.S. history recently, please call our office for placement help.

If your child is not strong in the above areas, we recommend Learning God’s Story, our first grade curriculum (p. 14).

Overview

Includes Bible, U.S. History & Geography, Science, Music, Art, and Read-Alouds

Multi-Age Family Learning Cycle

A Simple Guide

24 25

Investigate

KINDERGARTEN 1st GRADEPRESCHOOL

11th GRADE9th GRADE 10th GRADE 12th GRADE

ADVENTURES INU.S. HISTORY

A one-year program only usedfor 2nd or 3 rd graders with NO

siblings in 4 th − 8th grade

Ancient History:CREATION TO THE GREEKS

Geography:EXPLORING COUNTRIES

AND CULTURES

World History:ROME TO THEREFORMATION

U.S./World History:EXPLORATION

TO 1850

U.S./World History:1850 TO

MODERN TIMES multi-age familylearning cycle

Integrates Bible, literature,science, music, ar t, and character

development with geographyand history

What is the Multi-Age Family Learning Cycle?My Father’s World’s unique INVESTIGATE Multi-age Family Learning Cycle is designed for children through 8th grade to be taught together using the same program. Bible, geography, history, literature, science, music appreciation, and art activities can be enjoyed by a range of ages. Our INVESTIGATE Teacher’s Manuals provide guidance for grade level expectations as needed. A 7th grader will complete assignments more thoroughly than a 3rd grader while using many of the same resources. The Multi-age Family Learning Cycle keeps the family together when possible and assures that the parent is only teaching one complete curriculum package each year. A family purchases only one INVESTIGATE package per year for all 2nd – 8th graders and adds grade level language arts and math for each child. All our recommendations for 2nd – 8th grades are designed to be completed together with INVESTIGATE curriculum packages in about four hours each day for all children in all grades. Each 7th and 8th grader will have an additional one to two hours of independent study in more advanced math and science.Five year-long programs are included in the INVESTIGATE cycle, beginning with a one-year foundation in geography and cultures, followed by four years of chronological history. A 2nd or 3rd grader will continue in the cycle for 6–7 years. So 7th and 8th graders repeat material previously learned in 2nd or 3rd grade at an advanced level.

Why Begin with Geography?We highly recommend that your family complete Year One, Exploring Countries and Cultures, before beginning the chronological study of history. This foundational study of countries, cultures, geographic terms, and God’s heart for all people makes the future study of history more understandable and retainable. Watch your interest in the history of the world come alive when you pray for specific people groups, prepare and eat authentic meals, and learn about cultures, geography, and ecosystems before you study history!Because this unique and focused study of geography and cultures is not repeated in high school, we strongly recommend all 2nd – 8th graders complete Exploring Countries and Cultures. A 5th – 8th grader new to our program may need to skip a year or more of the history programs in the INVESTIGATE cycle. History will be thoroughly taught again in the DECLARE high school years.

How Do I Teach K and 1st While Schooling Older Children?Kindergarten and first grade students, who are in the learning-to-read process, will still complete God’s Creation from A to Z and Learning God’s Story for their language arts and math. These DISCOVER programs are designed to be completed alongside INVESTIGATE curriculum packages when there are older siblings. Children in 2nd – 6th grades will complete 60–90 minutes of independent work each day. This provides the parent time to complete kindergarten or first grade with younger children. High schoolers complete most of their studies independently and have a scheduled meeting with the parent on Friday. Friday is a shortened day in the DISCOVER and INVESTIGATE years allowing time for everything to be accomplished!

Where Should I Start? (refer to the chart on the right)If You Have Children in Preschool – 3rd Grade:Start each child in the appropriate DISCOVER curriculum. Your 2nd or 3rd grader (with no older siblings in 4th – 8th grade) will use Adventures in U.S. History for one year and begin the Multi-age Family Learning Cycle the next year.If You Have Children in 4th – 8th Grade (and siblings in 2nd – 3rd grade):The INVESTIGATE Multi-age Family Learning Cycle begins with Exploring Countries and Cultures for all 2nd – 8th graders. Younger children will still use the appropriate preschool, kindergarten, or 1st grade program while enjoying some of their older siblings’ activities. Your family will advance through the Multi-age Family Learning Cycle each year. When younger children reach 2nd grade, they fully join their older siblings in the same cycle year the others are studying. Each child will continue through the Multi-age Family Learning Cycle until completing the 8th grade.If You Have Children in 9th – 12th Grade:Your student is ready for parent-guided independent work in our DECLARE curriculum for high schoolers.

MFW’s curriculum simplifies your teaching schedule and unifies family learning.

Declare for high school students

Investigate for family learning through 8th grade

DISCOVER for younger children

View sample lessons at MFWbooks.com 573 - 202 - 2000


Exploring Countries & Cultures InvestigateGOD’S HEART

FOCUS: Sharing God’s Love with the World• Geography Game and Flags• Art and Music Around the World • Habitats and Ecosystems• Study of Matthew• Memory Verses

• Diverse Cultures• Vocabulary • Map Work

Teacher’s Manual (upgrade option*) . . . . . . . 99.50

Parent/Teacher Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95

Student Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50(purchase one per student)

Flags of the World Sticker Book . . 6.99 5.50(purchase one per student)


Passport (purchase one per student) . . . . . . . . . 1.95

Exploring World Geopgraphy . . . . . 17.99 13.50(purchase one per 3rd – 8th grader or photocopy)

Hero Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 9.95

Window on the World . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 13.95

God Speaks Numanggang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50

Illustrated World Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95

Classroom Atlas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95

Wall Map of the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95

Maps and Globes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 4.75

Geography from A to Z . . . . . . . . . . 7.99 5.95

A Trip Around the World . . . . . . . . 15.99 11.95

Another Trip Around the World . . . 15.99 11.95

Properties of Ecosystems . . . . . . . 24.99 19.25

Living World Encyclopedia . . . . . . . 14.99 11.25

Global Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95

Wee Sing Around the World (CD) . . 10.99 7.95

for 3rd – 8th graders (and 2nd graders with older siblings in the program)


Kingdom TalesA classic collection of 36 beloved tales by David and Karen Mains that use allegory to reveal truths about the Kingdom of God. Updated by My Father’s World® to include discussion questions. 29.95

Christian Heroes: Then and Now (Read-alouds - six-book set)Exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom. Scheduled in our daily lesson plans as family read-alouds, and coordinated with countries studied this year (8.99 6.50 each). Set includes Cameron Townsend, Amy Carmichael, Nate Saint, David Livingstone, George Müller, and Gladys Aylward. (Gladys Aylward is included free with the book set or with George Müller.) 44.95 32.50

Inflatable GlobeToss this 12” globe to students and have them identify countries, capitals, and bodies of water. 5.95

The Great Animal SearchThis brain-teasing picture puzzle has over 100 animals to spot on every double page of this book. Each beautifully illustrated scene shows the wildlife in a different part of the world and includes fascinating animal facts. 9.99 7.75

Fun with Easy OrigamiEnjoy learning the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Includes 24 sheets of origami paper and easy-to-follow instructions for 32 simple projects. 9.95 8.25

An overview of Exploring Countries and Cultures begins on page 28

$352$440.88

Deluxe

$279$340.09

Basic


All Students• add language arts (p. 58)• add math (p. 62)• consider a foreign language (p. 57)• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider a subscription to God's World

News magazine (p. 57)

2nd – 3rd Graders• consider adding The Complete Book of

Animals (p. 29)7th – 8th Graders

• required: ‐ 7th – 8th Grade Supplement (p. 29)

• add Apologia science (p. 64)




*Call our office (573-202-2000) to upgrade your first edition Teacher’s Manual for $45.


Take a trip around the world and explore diverse countries and cultures while learning geography

and being challenged by true stories of missionaries. Experience different cultures by preparing traditional food, making native crafts, and listening to ethnic music.

Our easy-to-teach unit study includes a teacher’s manual with daily lesson plans and all required books for Bible, geography, science, art, and music. Supplement these with optional picture books and information books from the library for the countries you study. Library books are general resources and you will not need to find specific titles, although we list resources we have found helpful. (For classroom use, please contact us for special ordering information.)

Exploring Countries and Cultures is designed for use with 3rd – 8th graders and 2nd graders with older siblings in the program. Learn about our Multi-age Family Learning Cycle on page 24.

Teacher’s Manual• Daily lesson plans are in an easy-to-use weekly chart format. Charts list each subject with page

numbers of books to read. Many activities will be suitable for all ages; additional activities are suggested for older students. Many simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher’s Manual to reinforce the study of geography. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching! See a sample lesson plan on page 7.

Bible• True stories from Hero Tales of godly men and women and the character traits they portrayed

as they served as missionaries.• Weekly information about different ethnic groups around the world and their specific prayer

needs, using Window on the World.• Weekly memory verses and daily readings from Matthew.

Reading• Develop a love for reading using “living”

books from our excellent library list of picture books, fiction, and non-fiction for each country you study. We list the very best books we have read, but none are required. Learn more on page 58.

Geography• Maps and globes are explored with

Illustrated World Atlas, Classroom Atlas, Maps and Globes, and a world wall map, as well as additional hands-on activities.

• Easy-to-use full-color Geography Game teaches country names and locations.

• Vocabulary focuses on geographic terms as students make illustrated vocabulary cards using Geography from A to Z.

Baking a geography cake!

• Research skills are developed through the study of continents in Exploring World Geography.• Hands-on activities (cooking, flag making, passport, etc.) to explore 15 countries using A Trip

Around the World and our Teacher’s Manual.

Science• A focus on different habitats (desert, rain forest, grassland, forest, polar region, etc.) using

Properties of Ecosystems and Living World Encyclopedia, as well as optional library books. Correlates to the country being studied (e.g., rain forest when studying Brazil). Includes a weekly nature walk and nature journal.

• For 7th and 8th graders, add Apologia science (purchase separately; see p. 64).

Art and Music• Enjoy art projects and music from countries you “visit” this year using Global Art and Wee

Sing Around the World. You may supplement with ethnic music from the library.

Math, Language Arts, and Foreign Language• Add math (p. 62)• Add language arts (p. 58)• Foreign language is optional but highly recommended (p. 57).

Exploring Countries & Cultures InvestigateGOD’S HEART

Overview

Includes Bible, Geography & Cultures, Science, Art, Music, and Read-Alouds

The Complete Book of Animals (add for 2nd and 3rd graders)Students study science while practicing reading skills with this high-interest, easy-to-read book. Includes 12 mini-books and fascinating information about 100+ animals. Use when studying animals on each continent in Exploring Countries and Cultures or when studying the animal kingdom in Exploration to 1850. Scheduled in the lesson plans; optional but highly recommended. 14.95 10.95

7th – 8th Grade Supplement for Exploring Countries and Cultures(required for 7th and 8th graders)

Includes four inspiring missionary biographies and resources for completing additional research on each country. All of the items are scheduled in your lesson plans for Exploring Countries and Cultures. Basic or Deluxe Package is also required. 107.86 92.90

Bruchko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.50

The Narrow Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.50

I Dared to Call Him Father . . . . . . . 13.99 10.50

Peace Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.50

Writing a Country Report . . . . . . . . 8.95 7.95

World Book Encyclopedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95(DVD-ROM - for Windows and Mac)


Creation to the Greeks

FOCUS: Old Testament and Ancient History• God's Hand in History• Creation Science • Music and Art Appreciation• Jewish Traditions• Greek Roots

• Inspiring Read-Alouds• Hands-On Notebook • Pyramids

for 4th – 8th graders (and 2nd – 3rd graders with older siblings in the program)

InvestigateGOD’S LAW

Teacher’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.50

Student Sheets (purchase one per student) . . . 14.50

Journey Through the Bible . . . . . . 29.99 19.95

Streams of Civilization, Vol. 1 . . . . 24.99 20.95

Ancient World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.95

Celebrating Biblical Feasts . . . . . . 14.99 9.95

Ancient Egypt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 6.50

The Children’s Homer . . . . . . . . . . 9.99 7.95

Aesop’s Fables for Children . . . . . . 12.99 9.95(includes CD)

The Trojan Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99 3.25

English from the Roots Up, Vol. 1 . 29.95 22.95

Genesis for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.95

Dinosaurs of Eden . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 10.95

Pyramids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95

Archimedes and theDoor of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 9.95


An overview of Creation to the Greeks begins on page 32

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All Students• scheduled as an optional resource:

‐ Window on the World (p. 26)• add language arts (p. 58)• add math (p. 62)• consider a foreign language (p. 57)


News magazine (p. 57)7th – 8th Graders



Patricia St. John (Read-alouds - three-book set)Patricia St. John was a missionary nurse in Morocco for many years. Her inspiring, well-written classics, set in England, Morocco, and Switzerland, deal with themes such as forgiveness and love. Our top choice for read-aloud books for the first half of the year.

The Tanglewoods’ Secret . . . 6.99 5.95Star of Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.95

Treasures of the Snow . . . . . 7.99 5.95

God and the History of ArtWhat a treasure! A four-year art history program with easy-to-teach art lessons from a Christian perspective. The 250 lessons are integrated with each of our four years of history. Lessons focus on Egyptian and Greek art this year. Purchase one per student or photocopy for siblings. Recommended for ages 10+, but younger children may be able to use it with help. (One set of Paint and Marker Cards and Master Artist Post Cards included.) 49.95 39.95

Paint and Marker Cards for God and the History of ArtEach child will need his own set of these thick card stock sheets for painting and marker lessons. One set is included with God and the History of Art. Photocopy cards or purchase additional sets. 7.95

Introduction to Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel (six-CD set)Classical music comes to life for your child through a narrated life history of the composer interspersed with selections of his music. This helps your child associate the composer with his most famous pieces. In addition, we add a music-only CD for each composer that you can play at bedtime, mealtime, and art time, etc.

The Stories of Vivaldi and Corelli in Words and Music . 7.95 4.95Vivaldi: The Four Seasons (music only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95The Story of Bach in Words and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 4.9525 Bach Favorites (music only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95The Story of Handel in Words and Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 4.9525 Handel Favorites (music only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95

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“What a wonderful, special yearCreation to the Greeks has been

in the life of our family.” –Jenn



Creation to the Greeks InvestigateGOD’S LAW

Creation to the Greeks follows Exploring Countries and Cultures and begins a four-year chronological

study of history. Travel back in time to Old Testament days and explore ancient history. Provide a firm foundation for your study of history as you see how the Biblical account fits in with other civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Babylon. Enjoy the many hands-on projects, timeline, and history notebook.

We highly recommend that your family complete Year One, Exploring Countries and Cultures, before beginning your chronological study of history. This foundational study of countries, cultures, geographic terms, and God’s heart for all people makes all future study of history more understandable and retainable. Learn about our Multi-age Family Learning Cycle on page 24.

This easy-to-teach unit study includes a teacher’s manual and all required books for Bible, history, and science. The Deluxe Package also includes art, music, and more read-alouds. This program is designed for use with 4th – 8th graders and 2nd – 3rd graders with older siblings in the program. (For classroom use, please contact us for ordering information.)

Teacher’s Manual• Daily lesson plans are in an easy-to-use weekly chart format. Charts list each subject with page

numbers of books to read. Many activities will be suitable for all ages; additional reading is sometimes suggested for older students. Many simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher’s Manual to reinforce the study of history. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching! See a sample lesson plan on page 7.

“I love the organized lesson planningand the chronology of history.The ‘flow’ of learning is effortless.” –Crista

Bible/History• Study Old Testament stories in depth using your Bible combined with Journey Through the

Bible and Ancient World for helpful background information.• Participate in the Jewish feasts celebrated in Old Testament times and learn how they point

to Jesus, the Messiah, using Celebrating Biblical Feasts.• Integrate the history of other civilizations, such as Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, and Greece, with

Old Testament history. Learn how the 10 plagues were a judgment against Egypt’s gods, and why Israel and Judah feared Assyria. All of history is viewed from a Christian perspective using the Bible, Streams of Civilization, and other resources.

• Complete a timeline and create a history notebook, which includes a page for each major event or person, map work, and illustrations to color.

• Enjoy playing the ancient Egyptian game of Senet, writing in cuneiform on clay tablets (cookies), and sampling Old Testament times food. Hands-on projects from Ancient Egypt and other sources reinforce learning.

• Library books provide enrichment for topics that you study. We provide an extensive list of recommended books for independent reading, but none are required. Learn more on page 58.

Science• Focus on the six days of Creation with science experiments from Genesis for Kids. • Study creation science using Dinosaurs of Eden, science related to the pyramids using

Pyramids, and ancient Greek science using Archimedes and the Door of Science. Includes hands-on activities.

• 7th and 8th graders use Apologia science instead of the above (purchase separately; see p. 64).

Art and Music• Enjoy hands-on projects from

ancient history.• Music appreciation lessons focus

on Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel with easy-to-use CDs (in the Deluxe Package).

• Art lessons include drawing as well as Egyptian and Greek themes from a godly perspective, using God and the History of Art (in the Deluxe Package).

Read-Alouds• Enjoy the classic Greek stories, the Iliad and the Odyssey from The Children’s Homer, as well

as fables from Aesop’s Fables for Children.• Books by Patricia St. John (The Tanglewoods’ Secret, Treasures of the Snow, and Star of Light)

inspire children to live the Christian life (in the Deluxe Package).

Math, Language Arts, and Foreign Language• Add math (p. 62)• Add language arts (p. 58)• Vocabulary lessons focus on Greek roots this year and Latin roots next year using English

from the Roots Up.• Foreign language is optional but highly recommended (p. 57).

Celebrating a Biblical feast

Overview

Includes Bible, History, Science, Art, Music, and Read-Alouds

Impacting Culture: Evolution-Free ResourcesMy Father’s World has had the privilege of influencing secular publishers to edit the content of their books. Walking along-side these publishers, MFW’s editorial team has been able to change evolutionary language to more neutral language acceptable to most audiences. The primary change in many resources is to simply change phrases like “millions of year ago” to “many years ago.”

My Father’s World resources that have been revised:• The World of Animals, MFW edition• The World of Science, MFW edition• Illustrated World Atlas, 2011 edition• Great Animal Search, 2009 edition• Living World Encyclopedia, 2009 edition • Pyramids, 2010 edition or newer• History of the World, MFW edition

Please pray that God will open the door for My Father’sWorld to work with other publishers in the future.


Rome to the Reformation

FOCUS: Life of Jesus and the New Testament• God's Hand in History • Middle Ages through Reformation • Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart• Astronomy and Anatomy

• History Notebook• Latin Roots• Timeline

$353$442.76

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InvestigateGOD’S MERCY

Teacher’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.50

Student Sheets (purchase one per student) . . . 14.50

How the Bible Came to Us . . . . . . . 12.99 8.95

The Roman Empire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 7.50

Augustus Caesar’s World . . . . . . . 21.95 17.95

The Story of the World, Vol. 2 . . . . 16.95 10.95

Medieval World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.50

Trial and Triumph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 16.95

The Human Body for Every Kid . . . 14.95 11.25

Galen and the Gatewayto Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 9.95

The Body Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.99 13.50

First Encyclopedia of theHuman Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99 8.95

The Wonderful WayBabies Are Made . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 11.95

Exploring Creationwith Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 28.95


Read-Alouds for Rome to the ReformationThe Bronze Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 5.25

A powerful story of hatred and forgiveness that shows the struggles of the Jewish people at the time of Jesus.

Twice Freed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 6.95Historical fiction set at the time of the apostle Paul.

Dangerous Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 18.95The classic story of Pilgrim’s Progress retold in a beautiful hard-back edition with full-page illustrations.

The Door in the Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.75In this Newbery Award book, a boy in the Middle Ages learns the meaning of Revelation 3:8, the “open door that no one can shut.”

Starting ChessAn introduction for beginners that covers everything a young player needs to know. Chess was a favorite game in the Middle Ages! 4.99 4.25

Make a CastleYou only need glue and a pair of scissors to make this model castle. A great project for Dad to supervise or for an older child who works well independently. 9.50

Introduction to Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven (seven-CD set)The second year of a four-year study of composers, includes a narrated life history CD of each composer as well as music-only CDs.

The Story of Haydn in Words and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 4.95The Best of Haydn (music only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95The Story of Mozart in Words and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 4.95The Best of Mozart (music only - 2 CD set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.90 (7.95 each)The Story of Beethoven in Words and Music . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 4.95The Beethoven You Love (music only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95

An overview of Rome to the Reformation begins on page 36

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All Students• required (one per family):

‐ Journey Through the Bible, Streams of Civilization Vol. 1, Ancient World, and English from the Roots Up (p. 30)

• scheduled as an optional resource: ‐ God and the History of Art (p. 31)

• add language arts (p. 58)

• add math (p. 62)• consider a foreign language (p. 57)• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider a subscription to God's World

News magazine (p. 57)7th – 8th Graders



“We praise God for your excellent, fun, godly curriculum and books!” –Bonnie



Rome to the Reformation InvestigateGOD’S MERCY

Rome to the Reformation follows Creation to the Greeks in our chronological history-based study

for students in 2nd – 8th grade. Travel back to the time of the Romans and learn how they set the stage by their Pax Romana for the central event of all history—the birth of Jesus. Follow the development of the church and study the Middle Ages, culminating with the Renaissance and Reformation. Science focuses on the human body and astronomy.

If your family has never used Year One, Exploring Countries and Cultures, we highly recommend it before continuing your chronological study of history. This foundational study of countries, cultures, geographic terms, and God’s heart for all people makes all future study of history more understandable and retainable. Learn about our Multi-age Family Learning Cycle on page 24.

Rome to the Reformation is a complete curriculum for Bible, history, and science. The Deluxe Package includes music, read-alouds, and several additional hands-on projects (playing chess and constructing a castle).


appropriate book titles and page numbers to complete each day. Most activities are suitable for all ages; some additional reading is scheduled for older students. Many simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher’s Manual to reinforce the study of history. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible/History• Rome, the life of Jesus, early church

history, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation from a Christian perspective.

• Bible readings and memory verses.• Hands-on projects: make a Roman writing tablet, enjoy a Roman feast, construct a Roman

arch, sample foods from the Middle Ages, play Medieval games, and more.• Learn to play chess and construct a model castle (both in the Deluxe Package).• Map work, history notebook, and timeline.• Library list of optional, yet recommended books to enrich your study. Learn more on page 58.

Science• Human body - participate in simple experiments and demonstrations as well as make simple

models of body systems.• Astronomy - explore the universe from a Christian perspective. Includes hands-on activities.

A family dressed for their Roman feast

• Optional weekly nature walk and nature journal.• 7th and 8th graders use Apologia science instead of the above (purchase separately; see p. 64).

Art and Music• Enjoy hands-on projects from history.• Art lessons include drawing as well as Roman, Early Church, and Middle Ages art from a godly

perspective, using God and the History of Art (purchase separately; see p. 31).• Music appreciation lessons focus on Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart with easy-to-use CDs (in

the Deluxe Package).

Read-Alouds• Selected books (in the Deluxe Package) that are integrated with the study of history to inspire

and develop godly character.

Math, Language Arts, and Foreign Language• Add math (p. 62)• Add language arts (p. 58)• Vocabulary lessons focus on Latin roots using English from the Roots Up (purchase separately;

see p. 30).• Foreign language is optional but highly recommended (p. 57).

“My boys love Rome to the Reformation! Augustus Caesar’s World and The Bronze Bow have been a hit! They did not want to quit reading them! I cried at the end of Bronze Bow. We loved it. We are getting ready to plan our Roman feast and move into the Middle Ages. Of course, they can’t wait to learn chess. My boys are getting a lot out of our Bible study this year. The human body science has been our favorite so far!” –Melissa (mom of six)

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Make a Castle completed and enjoyed by all!


Exploration to 1850

FOCUS: Perseverance and the Book of James• Exploring the New World • U.S. and World History• Botany and Animal World• Map Work

• Godly Faith and Character • U.S. Presidents• State History


InvestigateGOD’S FAITHFULNESS

Teacher’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.50

Student Sheets (purchase one per student) . . . 19.95CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

Boy, Have I Got Problems! . . . . . . . 10.99 7.95(purchase one per student)

U.S. Presidents Flashcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95(purchase one per student)

Map of U.S./World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50(placemat size; purchase one per student)

Exploring AmericanHistory, 2nd Edition . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99 8.95

In God We Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95

Building a City On a Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95

George Washington’s World . . . . . 21.95 17.50

The Last 500 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99 9.95


Writing a State Report . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 7.95

U.S.A. Wall Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.95

The World of Animals . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 19.50(Answers in Genesis)

The World of Animals (MFW) . . . . . 24.99 16.25

Exploring Creation with Botany . . . 39.00 28.95


An overview of Exploration to 1850 begins on page 40

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‐ Trial and Triumph (p. 34) ‐ Wall Map of the World (p. 26)

• scheduled as an optional resource: ‐ God and the History of Art (p. 31)

• add language arts (p. 58)• add math (p. 62)• consider a foreign language (p. 57)


News magazine (p. 57)2nd – 3rd Graders

• required: ‐ 2nd – 3rd Grade Supplement (p. 41)

7th – 8th Graders• add Apologia science (p. 64)



Read-Alouds for Exploration to 1850Six books, integrated with the study of history, will help develop godly character.

Almost Home . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.95Amos Fortune, Free Man . . 6.99 5.25William Carey . . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 6.50

Madeleine Takes Command . 13.95 9.75Bound for Oregon . . . . . . . . . . 5.99 4.25Mary Jones and Her Bible . . . . . . . 11.95

Introduction to Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Chopin (six-CD set)The third year of a four-year study of composers, includes a narrated life history CD of each composer as well as music-only CDs.

The Story of Schubert in Words and Music . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 4.95Schubert Symphonies (music only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95The Story of Mendelssohn in Words and Music . . . . . . . 7.95 4.95The Best of Mendelssohn (music only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.95The Story of Chopin in Words and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 4.95The Best of Chopin (music only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95

Then Sings My SoulDiscover the stories behind the great hymns of our faith. Includes 150 hymns with piano music and lyrics, arranged in historical order. (Also used in 1850 to Modern Times.) 19.99 15.95

Soda Bottle Bird FeederRecycle a soda bottle to create a wild bird feeder, and watch the birds flock to your house. 3.95

$381$478.09

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Exploration to 1850 InvestigateGOD’S FAITHFULNESS

Exploration to 1850 follows Rome to the Reformation in our chronological history-based study for

students in 2nd – 8th grade. Explore the New World with Leif Ericsson, Christopher Columbus, and others; discover the amazing story of the U.S. from colonial times to the California gold rush; and learn about the courage and faith of many who came to America. Investigate world history and cultures, and see how U.S. and world history are interrelated. We hope and pray that you will understand history in a new way and that God’s kingdom will be affected by what you learn this year.

Exploration to 1850 is a complete curriculum for history, Bible, and science. The Deluxe Package includes music and read-alouds. Your 2nd and 3rd graders will also need the 2nd – 3rd Grade Supplement for Exploration to 1850.


appropriate book titles and page numbers to complete each day. Most activities are suitable for all ages; some additional reading is scheduled for older students. Simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher’s Manual to reinforce the study of history. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible• Study the book of James using a children’s inductive Bible study called Boy, Have I Got

Problems! and memorize verses from James.• Be inspired by the stories of Christians from the past when you read Trial and Triumph (p. 34)

and In God We Trust, which focus on the godly faith and character of early Americans.

“How perfect was it memorizing the book of James while learning about the

humble difficulties of establishing the United States? Just WOW!” –P. B.

History• Study world and U.S. history from the early European explorers of North America through

1850 with a number of helpful books, all fully scheduled in the Teacher’s Manual. • Learn about U.S. presidents and U.S. geography with a brief trip through all 50 states (a two-

year study that will be completed in next year’s program).• Integrate history with art, composition, and handwriting as you make a history notebook. • Enjoy simple hands-on projects, map work, and timeline.• Study your own state (the final 4–6 weeks of the year) as you learn how to write a research

paper.• Enrich your study with our library list of optional, yet recommended books. Learn more on

page 58.• To add history content for 2nd and 3rd graders, you will need the 2nd – 3rd Grade Supplement

for Exploration to 1850.

Science• Explore the world of plants and animals from a Christian perspective. Includes an introduction

to taxonomy (the scientific classification of living things).

• Focus on nature journaling in your local area as you study state history at the end of the school year.

• 7th and 8th graders use Apologia science instead of the above (purchase separately; see p. 64).

Read-Alouds• Selected books are integrated with the

study of history to inspire and develop godly character (in the Deluxe Package).

Art and Music• Enjoy hands-on art projects related to

history.• Sing the great hymns of our faith and

learn their stories, coordinated with this year’s history study, using Then Sings My Soul (in the Deluxe Package).

• Art lessons from a godly perspective, using God and the History of Art (purchase separately; see p. 31).

• Music appreciation lessons review music history and focus on Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Chopin with easy-to-use CDs (in the Deluxe Package).


2nd – 3rd Grade Supplement for Exploration to 1850 (required for 2nd and 3rd graders)The key “living” books from Adventures in U.S. History (p. 20), selected specifically for 2nd and 3rd graders, help make history come alive for younger students. Enhance your study of the animal kingdom with The Complete Book of Animals (p. 29). Each book is conveniently scheduled in your lesson plans for Exploration to 1850. You won’t want to miss any of these great books. 68.89 50.45

American Pioneers and Patriots . . 17.99 13.50

North American Indians . . . . . . . . . 3.99 3.25

Red, White, and Blue . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99 2.75

The Fourth of July Story . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.50

Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims . . . 5.99 4.50

The Courage of Sarah Noble . . . . . 4.99 3.75

Sarah Whitcher’s Story . . . . . . . . . 10.00 6.25

The Complete Book of Animals . . . 14.95 10.95

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1850 to Modern Times

FOCUS: God Calls Us to Serve• Modern U.S. and World History• Civil and World Wars • Intro to Chemistry and Physics• Detailed Timeline

• Historical Cookbook • Patriotic Songs

and U.S. Composers

$351$439.44

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InvestigateGOD’S CALL

Teacher’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.50

Student Sheets (purchase one per student) . . . 18.50CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3 yrs.

A Young Person's Guideto Knowing God . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 8.95

Tales of Persia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99 7.25

States & Capitals Songs (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95

United States Map Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50


The Story of the World,Activity Book 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.95 25.95(photocopy for 4th - 8th grade siblings or purchase additional Student Pages at www.peacehillpress.com)

Creation to Modern Times Timeline Book . 15.50

Children's Encyclopediaof American History . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 20.95

America's Favorite Patriotic Songs (CD) . . . 9.95

The World of Science . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 16.25

100 Science Experiments . . . . . . . 15.99 13.50


An overview of 1850 to Modern Times begins on page 44

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‐ Trial and Triumph (p. 34), ‐ In God We Trust, Exploring American History (2nd Ed.), The Last 500 Years, and U.S.A. Wall Map (p. 38) ‐ Wall Map of the World (p. 26)

• required (one per student): ‐ U.S. Presidents Flashcards and Map of the U.S./World (placemat size) (p. 38)

• scheduled as an optional resource: ‐ God and the History of Art (p. 31) ‐ Then Sings My Soul (p. 39)

• add language arts (p. 58)• add math (p. 62)• consider a foreign language (p. 57)• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider a subscription to God's World

News magazine (p. 57)2nd – 3rd Graders

• required: ‐ 2nd – 3rd Grade Supplement (p. 45)

7th – 8th Graders• add Apologia science (p. 64)



Read-Alouds for 1850 to Modern TimesSix books, integrated with the study of history, will help develop godly character.

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Brother Andrew . . . . . . . . . . 8.99 6.50Sergeant York

and the Great War . . . . . 16.00 11.95

The U.S. History CookbookServe up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from America’s past. 14.95 11.50

Wired! (Electricity Kit)Combine fun and science to make electrical toys and a circuit tester. 6.99 5.25

CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not for under 3yrs. Components have sharp points.

Fun with MagnetsLearning about magnets will fascinate your child with this easy-to-use kit. 14.99 11.75

CHOKING HAZARD (1,4). Not for under 3yrs.

Introduction to U.S. ComposersExperience the music of U.S. composers as we finish our 4-year study of composers.

The Stories of Foster/Sousa in Words and Music (CD) . . 7.95 4.95The Best of George Gershwin (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95Sousa to Satchmo (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95




1850 to Modern Times InvestigateGOD’S CALL

1850 to Modern Times is the final year of a chronological history-based study for students in

2nd – 8th grade. Enjoy learning U.S. and world history as you solve cryptography puzzles, bake Vietnamese Apricot Coconut Cake, recite the Gettysburg Address, and sing catchy states and capitals songs. Read about Hudson Taylor, a pioneer missionary to China, and Sergeant York, a humble mountain man and Christian who became a great World War I hero.

1850 to Modern Times is a complete curriculum for history, Bible, and science. The Deluxe Package includes music and read-alouds. Your 2nd and 3rd graders will also need the 2nd – 3rd Grade Supplement for 1850 to Modern Times.

This program uses The Story of the World, Volume 4, as well as the corresponding Activity Book. Because the

content this year is more difficult, the activity book’s review questions are needed to reinforce learning. It includes maps and activities as well as assignments for outlines or summaries for each chapter to help students develop writing skills.


appropriate book titles and page numbers to complete each day. Many simple hands-on activities are included in the Teacher’s Manual to reinforce the study of history. We do the lesson planning for you so that you have more time to enjoy teaching!

Bible• Learn about basic Christian beliefs with stories from around the world that illustrate key Bible

passages by using A Young Person’s Guide to Knowing God by Patricia St. John.• Be inspired by the stories of faithful Christians from In God We Trust (p. 38), Trial and

Triumph (p. 34), and Tales of Persia.• Scheduled, guided prayer for the United States (or your country of residence) and other

countries around the world with varying beliefs and customs.• A six-week Bible study focusing on God’s faithfulness to mankind and the call for all believers

to be a blessing and a witness to others. • Sing the great hymns of our faith and learn their stories (coordinated with this year’s history

study) using Then Sings My Soul (optional).

History• Study world and U.S. history from 1850 to modern times with a number of informative books

and a detailed timeline book (all fully scheduled in the Teacher’s Manual).• Integrate history with composition and handwriting as you make a history notebook. Enjoy

cooking delicious recipes from the past.• Learn about U.S. presidents and U.S. geography with a brief trip through all 50 states,

completing a two-year study that began in Exploration to 1850.• Library books provide enrichment for topics that you study. We provide an extensive list of

recommended books for independent reading, but none are required. Learn more on page 58.• To add history content for 2nd and 3rd graders, you will need the 2nd – 3rd Grade Supplement

for 1850 to Modern Times.

Science• Study chemistry and physics with many hands-on experiments. The Deluxe Package includes

the Wired! electricity kit and a magnet kit.• 7th and 8th graders use Apologia science instead of the above (purchase separately; see p. 64).

Read-Alouds• Selected books are integrated with the study of history to inspire and develop godly character

(in the Deluxe Package). Learn more on page 58.

Art and Music• Enjoy hands-on projects related to history, science, and Bible.• Focus on U.S. patriotic songs and composers such as Foster, Sousa, Armstrong, and Gershwin.• Sing the great hymns of our faith and learn their stories (coordinated with this year’s history

study) using Then Sings My Soul (purchase separately; see p. 39).• Continue to develop a variety of art skills with lessons from God and the History of Art

(purchase separately; see p. 31).


Note for 2nd – 3rd Grade: The content of 1850 to Modern Times is difficult for 2nd and 3rd graders; many of the books are written at a higher comprehension level than in our other history programs. The history content is often troubling—describing wars and human cruelty—and not suitable for younger students. The author of The Story of the World does not recommend using Volume 4 with 3rd grade or younger, and we agree. However, 2nd and 3rd graders can still join you for Bible, science experiments, science readings (the easier sections), and president and state studies. (Your 2nd and 3rd graders will have an opportunity to repeat 1850 to Modern Times in 7th or 8th grade, when they will have the maturity needed to fully comprehend the complex information.)

2nd – 3rd Grade Supplement for 1850 to Modern Times (required for 2nd and 3rd graders)Fascinating literature books as well as two activity books help make history and U.S. geography come alive for younger students. You will find all of these books conveniently scheduled in your lesson plans. They are great books, and you won’t want to miss any of them! 79.78 59.55

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U.S. Facts & Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.99 10.95(purchase one per student)

Scheduled as an optional resource:American Pioneers and Patriots (purchase separately; see p. 20)

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Composition and Grammar in High School

In Year 1, Ancient History and Literature, composition focuses on the argumentative essay. The Ancient Literature Supplement with Grammar and Composition instructs students step-by-step how to write a strong five-paragraph argumentative essay. Five unique argumentative essays are written during the year to help students improve their skills. Detailed instruction explains how to write a thesis statement and format each of the five paragraphs. Grammar lessons related to this type of writing are included. These essays draw from what is being studied in Bible, English, and history to help students mature in their understanding and ownership of a Biblical worldview. One essay prompts the student to compare and contrast the gods’ motivations and relationships in Bulfinch’s Mythology to that of the Living God. As students think through and write this type of essay, they cannot help but grow in their understanding of their God. Students also create original psalms and complete less structured essays on history topics.

During Year 2, World History and Literature, a traditional research paper is written during the first ten weeks. This project includes research and bibliography note cards, footnotes, and a bibliography. The student also learns to write ten other types of compositions in response to literature read during the program. Writers INC provides instruction for the research paper and other assigned compositions, and serves as an excellent resource on language usage.

In Year 3, U.S. History to 1877, American literature is analyzed from a Biblical worldview using reading and writing assignments in the American Literature

Supplement. The Progeny Press study guide for The Scarlet Letter also includes assigned essays. In addition, grammar review is included using Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: Grade 11.

Year 4, US History 1877 to the Present, includes one semester of modern American literature and one semester of speech. Each classic novel read from this time period is analyzed using a novel review included with the lesson plans. A research paper is highly recommended.

Bible, History, and EnglishMy Father’s World’s comprehensive four-year curriculum integrates Bible, history, and English. Each year has detailed daily lesson plans and a complete book package.

• Ancient History and Literature (includes Old Testament)• World History and Literature (includes New Testament and Church History)• U.S. History to 1877 with Government, American Literature, and Biblical Worldview• U.S. History 1877 to the Present with Economics, English/Speech, and Bible

Our high school curriculum covers all needed language arts including writing instruction and assignments (composition), grammar, literature analysis, and reading lists. No supplementation is needed. However, an incoming student weak in formal grammar should complete Applications of Grammar (p. 61). Likewise, a student weak in composition skills should complete Writing Strands Level 4 (p. 60).

Math and Science We recommend high school level Apologia science (p. 64), Saxon math, and Jacobs Geometry (p. 63).

Foreign LanguageMy Father’s World has developed daily lesson plans for Rosetta Stone with helpful hints and additional activities to meet high school credit requirements (p. 57).

Other ElectivesIncluding health, personal finance, logic, drafting, and others (p. 56).

Why Ancient History and Literature in High School?While reviewing the sequence of the high school program, you may be asking, “Can my student skip Ancient History and Literature since it is not a state requirement for graduation?” Though not state-required, My Father’s World believes Ancient History and Literature is critical to a Biblical scope and sequence for high school. This program provides high school students with a solid foundation in Bible that includes reading the entire Old Testament. Integrating Old Testament readings with the study of ancient cultures and literature meets the greater goal of educating children with solid Christian beliefs, while achieving strong academic goals. Ancient History and Literature helps high school students embrace a strong Biblical worldview by developing analytical skills and spiritual maturity. Students will be faced with many thought-provoking life issues including, “Will I live for my pleasure, or will I live for God’s glory?” Ancient History and Literature is important for all high school students, even those who have recently studied this time period. Don’t miss this great opportunity to give your children more of God’s heart for His people and His creation while preparing them for college or a career.

High School

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FOCUS: Preparing Godly Graduates• Comprehensive Four-Year Program• College-Prep• Parent-Guided Independent Study• Bible, History, and English Integrated• Daily Lesson Plans

• Timelines and Maps• Service Projects• Math and Science • Full Range of Electives

Graduate with My Father's World!Our high school curriculum packages and recommended math, science, and elective courses provide:

• History – 3 credits• English (literature and composition) – 4 credits • Science – up to 4 credits• Math – up to 4 credits• Bible – 4 credits (electives)• Geography – up to 1 credit• Government (Civics) – 0.5 credit• Economics – 0.5 credit• Fine Arts – up to 1 credit• Logic – 0.5 credit• Health – 0.5 credit• Personal Finance – 0.5 credit


Ancient History and Literature

FOCUS: Ancient History and Old Testament• 3 Full-Year Credits• Verse-by-Verse Reading

of the Old Testament• Argumentative Essays

• Apologetics• Literature Analysis• Detailed Timeline

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Daily Lesson Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.50(purchase one per student or photocopy for siblings)

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Challenge* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99 9.95

The Tabernacle (pamphlet) . . . . . . . . 3.99 3.50

The New Answers Book . . . . . . . . . 14.99 10.50

What On Earth Am I Here For?* . . 22.99 15.95

Daniel Teen Inductive Bible Study . . . . . . . 19.95(purchase one per student)

Unwrapping the Pharaohs . . . . . . . 34.99 23.95

EnglishAncient Literature Supplement

with Grammar and Composition . . . . . . 32.95 (purchase one per student)

Bulfinch’s Greekand Roman Mythology* . . . . . . . 3.50 2.95

The Epic of Gilgamesh (condensed version) . . . 9.95

The Cat of Bubastes. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 5.75

The Iliad* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 11.50(translated by Robert Fagles)

The Odyssey* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00 12.50(translated by Robert Fagles)

Eric Liddell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.50(by Catherine Swift)

HistoryEncyclopedia of the Ancient World . 19.99 13.50

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Exploring World HistoryQuiz and Exam Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95

Timeline Figures (Creation to Christ) . . . . . . . 22.95

Ancient History Timeline Book . . . . . . . . . 24.95(purchase one per student)

World History Map Activities . . . . . 26.00 17.50

Rand McNally HistoricalAtlas of the World . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 13.50


• required: ‐ Journey through the Bible (p. 30)

• recommended if teachingmore than one student: ‐ purchase additional copies of the starred (*) books

• add math (p. 63)

• add science (p. 64)• add foreign language elective (p. 57)• add Introduction to Logic or other

electives (p. 56)• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider a God’s World News magazine

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Ancient History and Literature is a one-year curriculum that integrates history, English, and Bible (3 full-year credits). Ancient History and Literature lesson plans are written to the

student for parent-guided independent work. On Fridays, the student and parent have a conference to discuss the week’s topics and review completed work. There are 36 weeks of lessons, five days a week, with a somewhat lighter schedule on most Fridays. Parents assign grades based on informal

discussions and daily written questions, vocabulary quizzes in the literature program, and essays for English and history. There are no formal tests for history, Bible, or literature. You will need to add science, math, and electives such as foreign language.

Bible and History• Read through the entire Old Testament, applying its truths to your life with insightful

questions from Taking the Old Testament Challenge. Parents, especially fathers, are encouraged to purchase their own copy of this book and complete the study to help in guiding a weekly discussion with their child, as well as for developing personal spiritual growth. Journey through the Bible adds in-depth information. Unwrapping the Pharaohs and The New Answers Book include archeological discoveries and apologetics related to the Bible and history being studied.

• Study history from Creation through the time of the Greeks. Assignments include reading with comprehension questions, map work, and in-depth information about Creation and early man. Students also create a detailed timeline book. The Old Testament readings are a central focus of the history lessons and are integrated chronologically with the other history studies.

• Participate in service projects chosen and/or developed by the student and the parent-teacher.

English• Develop composition skills with comprehensive lessons for writing essays (see p. 47). • Enjoy and analyze (from a Christian perspective) literature written during or about the

ancient period: the Bible, The Epic of Gilgamesh (condensed version), The Cat of Bubastes, Bulfinch’s Greek and Roman Mythology, The Iliad, and The Odyssey. Vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension and critical thinking questions included.

We love how you weave God’s Word into the lessons. The result has been many family discussions on living for God and not for ourselves.” –Beth

“Thank youso much for this curriculum...


World History and Literature

FOCUS: Rome to Present and Church History• Verse-by-Verse Reading

of the New Testament• Comprehension and

Critical Thinking • Research Paper

• Classic and British Literature• Composition Skills• Geography

Includes Bible, History, English, and Geography 10th – 12th graders

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Church History in Plain Language . . . . . . . 29.95

More Than a Carpenter . . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.50

Christianity, Cults & Religions . . . . 3.99 3.50

Four Views of the End Times . . . . . 3.95 3.50

Experiencing God Youth Edition . . . . . . . . 18.95(purchase one per student; one foreach parent also recommended)

EnglishJulius Caesar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.95

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Writers INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.45 23.95

Beowulf (translated by S. Heaney) . . . . 13.95 9.95

Teacher Guidefor British Literature . . . . . . . . . . . 7.95 6.75

British Literature (Parallel Text) . . . . . 16.95 13.95

Practicing His Presence (Lawrence/Laubach) . 9.95

The Pilgrim’s Progressin Modern English . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.50

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Cry, the Beloved Country . . . . . . . . 15.00 11.50

Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret . . . 7.99 6.95

The Hiding Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99 9.95

Animal Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99 7.50

In His Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99 7.95

HistoryTimeline Figures (Resurrection to Revolution) . . 22.95

Timeline Figures (Napoleon to Now) . . . . . . . . 22.95

World History Timeline Book . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95(purchase one per student)

History of the World (MFW) . . . . . . . 39.99 35.95

World History and Literature is a one-year curriculum for high school that integrates history, English, and Bible (3 full-year credits). World History and Literature lesson plans are written

to the student for parent-guided independent work. On Fridays, the student and parent have a conference to discuss the week’s topics and review completed work. There are 36 weeks of lessons, five days a week, with a somewhat lighter schedule on most Fridays. You will need to add science, math, and electives such as foreign language.

Bible (New Testament/Church History) and World History• Read the entire New Testament as well as challenging books such as Experiencing God Youth

Edition and More Than a Carpenter. The concepts in Experiencing God are life changing. We strongly encourage parents, especially dads, to purchase their own book and complete this


• required: ‐ Exploring World History (Notgrass), Exploring World History Quiz and Exam Book, World History Map Activities, Rand McNally Historical Atlas of the World (p. 48)

• recommended: ‐ Encyclopedia of the Ancient World (p. 48)

• add math (p. 63)• add science (p. 64)• add foreign language elective (p. 57)• add an elective as needed (p. 56)• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider a God’s World News magazine



study to help in guiding a weekly discussion with the student as well as for developing personal spiritual growth.

• Study world history from Rome to modern times. Assignments include reading with comprehension questions, unit quizzes, and map work. Students also create a detailed timeline. Church history is integrated with the history studies.

• Participate in service projects chosen and/or developed by the student and the parent-teacher.

Literature and Composition• Enjoy and analyze (from a Christian perspective) literature written during or about historical

periods being studied: Julius Caesar, Beowulf, Pilgrim’s Progress, Pride and Prejudice, The Hiding Place, Animal Farm, and more. Also read short selections from classic works of British literature such as The Canterbury Tales, Paradise Lost, and Gulliver’s Travels.

• Learn how to write a research paper with detailed, step-by-step instructions.• Develop a wide range of composition skills with topics from literature and history. Writers

INC is used as a guide for essays and other writing forms.

Geography and Fine Arts• Completion of all assigned maps earns ¼ credit of geography. This credit may be combined

with the geography included in Year 4, U.S. History 1877 to the Present, to provide up to one credit of geography.

• The lesson plans also include recommendations for completing a fine arts credit.

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U.S. History to 1877

FOCUS: U.S. History and Biblical Worldview• Early Explorers to Reconstruction• U.S. Government• Historical Documents and Speeches• American Literature analysis from

a Biblical Worldview

• 10 Specific Aspects ofBiblical Worldview

• Grammar Review• Timeline

with Government, American Literature, and Biblical Worldview 11th – 12th graders

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Thinking Like a Christian Teaching Textbookwith Parent/Teacher Guide . . . . 29.99 24.95(MFW Exclusive Edition)

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Assumptions That Affect Our Lives . . . . . 15.95

Growing Up Christian . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 11.50

Christian Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95(purchase one per student)

LiteratureAmerican Literature Supplement . . . . . . . 39.00

Early American Literature . . . . . . . 15.95 12.95

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Of Plymouth Plantation . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 8.25

Four Great American Classics . . . . . 7.99 6.25(The Scarlet Letter, Red Badge of Courage, Billy Budd, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)

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My Heart in His Hands . . . . . . . . . . 15.99 12.95

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass . 1.50

101 Great American Poems . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95

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U.S. HistoryUnited States History

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Never Before in History . . . . . . . . . 35.00 31.95

U.S. History to 1877 with Government, American Literature, and Biblical Worldview is a one-year curriculum for high school that integrates U.S. history, government, English, and Bible

(3 full-year credits). You will need to add science, math, and electives such as foreign language.

Lesson plans are written to the student for parent-guided independent work. There are 36 weeks of lessons, five days a week, with a somewhat lighter schedule on most Fridays. On Fridays, the student and parent have a conference to discuss the week’s topics and review completed work.


• recommended: ‐ CLEP study guides (p. 57)

• add math (p. 63)• add science (p. 64)• add foreign language elective (p. 57)

• add Health or other electives (p. 56)• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider a God’s World News magazine



Biblical Worldview• Develop a consistent Biblical worldview in the areas of theology, philosophy, biology,

psychology, ethics, sociology, law, politics, economics, and history. Study Thinking Like a Christian by David Noebel and Chuck Edwards of Summit Ministries, and Assumptions That Affect Our Lives. Includes a daily journal and projects.

• Grow in applying God’s truths to daily life through the encouragement and challenges in Growing Up Christian and Christian Character.

• Participate in service projects chosen and/or developed by the student and the parent/teacher.

U.S. History to 1877 and Government• Study from early exploration to the Civil War and Reconstruction periods. Assignments

include extension activities with maps, comprehension questions, and chapter tests. One semester credit. (U.S. history after 1877 will be studied the following year.)

• Study U.S. government with comprehension questions, chapter tests, and related projects. One semester credit.

• Optional: Attempt CLEP college credit for U.S. History 1 at the end of the year (p. 57).

American Literature• Read historical documents such as the Mayflower Compact and early political speeches.• Read literature written during the historical periods being studied. The primary focus is

analyzing the author’s worldview in light of a Biblical worldview. All the literature is fully scheduled in the lesson plans so that assigned readings coordinate with history events being studied. Assignments include questions for some of the literature as well as short answer/essay assignments. For several weeks students select reading books from a recommended list.

• Review grammar (punctuation, capitalization, parts of speech, etc.) 5-10 minutes each day to improve the accuracy of the student’s writing and assist in ACT/SAT review.

• Optional: Attempt CLEP college credit for English at the end of the year (p. 57).

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FOCUS: U.S. History and Spiritual Disciplines• Modern American Literature• Economics • Speech with a Purpose• Current Events• Geography

• Lifelong Habits and Practicesfor Spiritual Growth

• Review Questions and Tests

Economics (second semester)• Understand the economic forces that shape our world. One semester credit.

Note: If the student has not already completed Personal Finance (p. 56), we recommend completing the course during the first semester before taking Economics.

Geography• Learn geography as it relates to current events and develop a heart to pray for those needs.• Complete assigned world and continent maps.• When combined with the maps from World History and Literature, completed in a previous

year, one semester credit may be earned, with an option for a full-year credit.

Modern Literature/Speech (full year – one semester each)• Read significant books written after 1850 using a book list and the public library, and complete

a short book analysis (included in the lesson plans). • Students choose from the list and may add other books that meet their educational goals

with their parent/teacher’s approval. Our lesson plans include the complete book list, plus helpful information such as a suggested number of weeks to read each book, how to schedule the books to coordinate with history topics being studied, and how to individualize the total number of books required. Listed below are examples of suggested books students may choose to read. One semester credit.

‐ The book list includes choices of classics about U.S. culture for worldview analysis, such as The Call of the Wild by Jack London, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and 1984 by George Orwell. ‐ The list also includes choices of biographies to challenge and inspire, such as Joni by Joni Eareckson and Born Again by Charles W. Colson

• Develop speech skills to become an effective communicator for God’s Kingdom. Do Hard Things challenges students to become involved and have a passion for change. Secrets of Great Communicators gives students tools to communicate God’s heart to others. One semester credit.

• Optional: Write a research paper (highly recommended for college-bound students).

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Loving God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99 9.95

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English/SpeechSecrets of Great Communicators . 64.99 49.95

‐Secrets of Great CommunicatorsStudent Textbook . . . . . . . . . 17.99 11.75(purchase one per additional student)

Writing a Research Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95

Do Hard Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.99 13.50

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with Economics, English/Speech, and Bible 12th graders

U.S. History 1877 to the Present with Economics, English/Speech, and Bible (3 full-year credits) is a one-year curriculum intended for 12th grade, to follow U.S. History to 1877. You will need

to add science, math, and electives such as foreign language.

Lesson plans are written to the student for parent-guided independent work. There are 36 weeks of lessons, five days a week, with a somewhat lighter schedule on most Fridays. On Fridays, the student and parent have a conference to discuss the week’s topics and review completed work.

Bible• Learn concepts and skills for spiritual growth, developing lifelong habits and practices.

Students are encouraged to surrender all areas of their lives to Christ. Assignments include instruction for in-depth Bible study, memorization, and meditation. They also include learning about and practicing different types of prayer.

• Participate in service projects chosen and/or developed by the student and the parent/teacher.

U.S. History 1877 to the Present (first semester)• Study U.S. history from 1877 to the present. While using BJU United States History students

complete comprehension questions, extension activities with maps, and chapter tests. One semester credit.

• Understand national and international current events from a Christian perspective and develop a desire to pray for them.


• required: ‐ Bible – World magazine subscription (p. 57), YWAM Prayer Diary and Daily Planner (purchase one per student at www.ywampublishing.com or call 1-800-922-2143) ‐ Geography – Classroom Atlas or any up-to-date world atlas (p. 26) ‐ History – United States History (BJU): Student Text, Student Activities (one per student), Student Activities Answer Key,

Tests (one per student), Tests Answer Key; U.S. History Timeline Book; Answer Key - U.S. History to 1877 and 1877 to the Present (p. 52)

• add math (p. 63)• add science (p. 64)• add foreign language elective (p. 57)• add Personal Finance or other

electives (p. 56)• consider enrichment activities (p. 65)• consider CLEP study guides (p. 57)


“Very well done, both doable and challenging.” –J. P.


CLEP College Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95 28.95CLEP History of the United States 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95 28.95

Earn college credit while still in high school! CLEP History of the United States 1 and CLEP College Composition include a comprehensive review and full-length practice exams.

By using these study guides after completing our U.S. History to 1877 high school year (plus CLEP Professor College Algebra), students can review for CLEP tests and possibly earn 9 hours of college credit. Even students who don’t plan to attend college may want to consider earning CLEP credits. Visit www.mfwbooks.com/clep for more information.

The CLEP Professor College Algebra review course is included FREE in MFW’s Algebra 2 Complete Package on the DIVE Algebra 2 CD. Saxon Algebra 2 contains almost all the material covered on the CLEP College Algebra exam. Students who do well in Algebra 1 and 2, with a little extra study using CLEP Professor, will generally be able to earn a passing score on the CLEP College Algebra exam. (See p. 63 to order Algebra 2 Complete Package.)

World (magazine, 12th grade – adult)A news magazine written from a Biblical perspective. Published every other week; 26 issues for a full year.

Visit www.mfwbooks.com/magazines for discount information. Additional discounts apply for multiple subscriptions of God’s World News shipped to one address. When you subscribe using the MFW discount code, a donation is made to Bible translation (God’s Word for the Nations).

Introduction to Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00 35.00Logic and critical thinking skills are important for all students, but the textbooks are often dry and intimidating. Finally there is a solution! The Fallacy Detective and The Thinking Toolbox (17.50 each) are written from a Christian perspective with a friendly, humorous style by two homeschooled brothers. A semester of credit for Introduction to Logic may be given upon completion of this easy-to-use two-book set.

Practical Drafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 33.50Starts at the beginning with lines and sketching and provides a great introduction to drafting. It exposes the student to many types of drafting and standards. 136 pages including 30 pages of reference materials. Half semester credit.

Fine ArtsFine arts coursework emphasizes visual arts, instrumental or vocal music, dance, and theater. The lesson plans for World History and Literature include detailed recommendations for earning a fine arts credit. Portfolio record keeping forms for activities, assignments, events, classes, and courses completed are also included in the lesson plans.

Driver’s EducationVisit our website at www.mfwbooks.com/drivers-ed for information.

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.99 47.45This one-semester course addresses physical, mental, social, and spiritual health both Biblically and scientifically. The course presents the Bible as the foundation for a healthful lifestyle and provides students with the tools for making wise choices. Includes:

Total Health student textbook . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 36.50I Kissed Dating Goodbye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99 10.95Daily Lesson Plans and Answer Key

by MFW (included FREE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00

Personal Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.98 22.50One semester credit. Recommended for 11th and 12th graders. Challenges the student to evaluate money and possessions in light of a Biblical worldview, with Scripture references and practical personal application. Includes three books:

Money Matters for Teens Workbook . . . 14.99 11.25Money, Possessions, and Eternity . . . . . 14.99 11.25Daily Lesson Plans by MFW (included FREE) . . . 5.00

SAT & College Preparation Course for the Christian Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 24.95Building disciplined study skills, developing an extensive vocabulary, writing high-scoring

essays, and improving reading comprehension skills are laudable goals; and they are pursued vigorously in this course. This excellent program prepares students for the SAT or ACT, or for those who may not be college bound but want to improve their critical thinking skills. The course includes vocabulary development, math/critical thinking and essay practice, test-taking strategies, and an extensive list of classic books for additional reading. For 9th graders (who have three years to complete the 150 lessons in 15–20 minutes per day), 10th graders (who have two years to prepare), and 11th graders.

Rosetta Stone® Ver. 3 – Homeschool Edition with Audio Companion® (2nd grade – adult)Daily Lesson Plans by My Father’s World included FREE!

This award-winning program uses your computer to teach foreign language the natural way—the immersion method without translation. Sets of color photographs are paired with spoken and/or written words or sentences. Includes lessons on CD, User’s Guide, Parent’s Guide, Application CD, Audio Companion CD (MP3 format), and headset with microphone. See our website to select from 25 different languages. RosettaStone® offers a 6-month money-back guarantee.See our website for levels and pricing information.

Daily Lesson Plans for Rosetta Stone® (Ver. 3, Level 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00Daily plans were developed by MFW especially for students seeking high school credit. Schedules additional exercises for the Audio Companion® CD and weekly Real Life Activities to meet high school foreign language requirements.

Rosetta Stone® and Audio Companion® are registered trademarks of Rosetta Stone Ltd.

God’s World News (magazine, PreK – 12th grade)A monthly current events magazine with a Biblical worldview. For more than 25 years, hundreds of thousands of students have benefited from God’s World News’ focus on news, knowledge, wisdom, and action. Available in six different reading levels.

See World magazine above for ordering information.

NEWS CURRENT

GOD’S WORLD NEWS FOR GRADES 5 & 6 VOLUME 31, NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 2011

Ten Years Ago p9Power Shorts p10 Digging into Time p18State Fair Season p24

Seeking Refuge from Hunger p4

AP Photo

GOD’S WORLD NEWS FOR GRADES 1 & 2 VOLUME 29, NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 2011

Truck Art p8“B. Free” Post Office p14Seeing Three p20

Balloon Race! p4

AP PhotoAP Photo

Hot Air Balloons p4

What Things Are Made Of p16

County Fair p22

Counting Wild Elephants p10

GOD’S WORLD NEWS FOR PRE-K & K VOLUME 29, NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 2011

God’s Big World

Electives and Recommendations

All Grades

High School


Language Arts

My Father’s World is a literature-rich curriculum that strives to provide the best choices for reading while keeping annual curriculum costs at a minimum. All required books are

included in the curriculum packages. In addition, an extensive list of highly recommended (yet optional) library books—organized by week, theme, and reading level—is included with each year of our curriculum. This list allows My Father’s World to provide excellent options for children of all reading levels. There are four types of reading in our programs for 2nd – 8th grades: read-alouds, thematic independent reading (Book Basket™), independent reading at grade level, and reading for comprehension.

Read-AloudsEach year of curriculum for 2nd – 8th grades provides a core set of books scheduled in our Teacher’s Manuals for Bible, history, and science. These books are read aloud together as a family. Reading time is followed by parent/teacher-led discussion, narration, and other activities designed for retention. Engaging literature for the entire family, including missionary biographies and other life-impacting classics, is also scheduled in our Teacher’s Manuals and included in the Deluxe Package.

Thematic Independent Reading (Book Basket™)Book Basket is designed to develop a love for reading using “living” books. Each of our Teacher’s Manuals recommends hundreds of colorful picture books, chapter books, fascinating biographies, videos, and DVDs related to the history, geography, music, and science being taught each week. Some of these books may be borrowed from the library and placed in a simple basket (or box) at home. Students are then able to choose those titles that most interest them, exposing them to a wide variety of literature, while enriching their learning experience. Children who love to read also love to learn.

Independent Reading at Grade LevelIndependent reading from chapter books is scheduled daily for 20–30 minutes. Books may be selected from a list of over 100 classic titles organized by grade level, the Book Basket recommendations, or other chapter books of your choosing.

Reading for ComprehensionCustomers choosing to follow My Father’s World’s recommendations for language arts complete activities by grade level that provide both written and oral comprehension activities in response to various reading assignments. These activities are found in Primary Language Lessons, Intermediate Language Lessons, and Progeny Press Study Guides.

Kindergarten – 1st GradeGod's Creation from A to Z and Learning God's Story Deluxe Packages cover all needed language arts; no supplementation is needed.

2nd – 8th GradeMany language arts skills are integrated into history, science, and Bible activities in our curriculum:

• Narration, copywork, dictation, and memorization• Informal handwriting practice• Read-aloud literature in Deluxe Packages• Book Basket™ - extensive library lists for read-alouds and readers• Vocabulary (Exploring Countries and Cultures, Creation to the Greeks, and Rome to the

Reformation)• Letter writing (Exploring Countries and Cultures)• Composition in science and/or history• And more!!

You will need to add grade-specific resources as a supplement to assure a well-rounded, complete language arts program. We recommend:

2nd Grade Primary Language Lessons (first half of the book) and Spelling by Sound and Structure

3rd Grade Primary Language Lessons (last half of the book), Spelling Power, and Modern Style Cursive Connections

4th Grade Intermediate Language Lessons (first third of the book), Writing Strands Level 3, and Spelling Power

5th Grade Intermediate Language Lessons (middle third of the book), Writing Strands Level 4 (see note below), and Spelling Power

6th Grade Intermediate Language Lessons (last third of the book), Writing Strands Level 5 (first half of the book; see note below), and Spelling Power

Students who are academically strong may use All-in-One English Series in 6th grade and Applications of Grammar in 7th grade.

7th Grade two literature guides from Progeny Press, All-in-One English Series, Writing Strands Level 5 (last half of the book; see note below), and Spelling Power (if needed)

8th Grade two literature guides from Progeny Press, Applications of Grammar, Writing Strands Level 6 (see note below), and Spelling Power (if needed)

NOTE: Writing Strands levels in the above chart are for students who begin Writing Strands in 4th grade. Your 5th – 7th graders who are new to Writing Strands begin at Level 3 and complete one level each year. Any 8th graders new to Writing Strands begin at and complete only Level 4.

See page 60 for 2nd – 8th grade items. For more information, see page 61.

9th – 12th GradeOur high school curriculum covers all needed language arts including writing instruction and assignments (composition), grammar, literature analysis, and reading lists. No supplementation is needed. However, an incoming student weak in formal grammar should complete Applications of Grammar (p. 61). Likewise, a student weak in composition skills should complete Writing Strands Level 4 (p. 60).

Literature in My Father's World Overview by Grade

“I overheardmy kids discussing

something I didn’t teachthem. Amazed, I asked,

‘Where did you learn that?’Their reply? ‘Book Basket!’”

–Meredith


Primary Language Lessons (2nd – 3rd Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95 10.95Intermediate Language Lessons (4th – 6th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.95 15.95

A Charlotte Mason-style approach with short, easy-to-teach lessons that cover English usage, composition, punctuation, poem memorization, oral language skills, letter writing, and dictation. Fables and writings by famous authors are included. These are not workbooks but lovely texts including a wide variety of oral and written activities that may be adapted to a child’s specific needs and learning style. You only need one copy of each book per family.

Spelling by Sound and Structure Set (2nd Grade) . . . . . 16.95 11.95An excellent, time-efficient program for 2nd grade. A back-to-basics approach using only two workbook pages per week. Words are grouped by similar phonetic patterns. Excellent phonics review as well as synonyms, antonyms, syllables, and more. Set includes student workbook with 34 weeks of lessons plus an easy-to-use teacher’s manual. Workbook for additional child (6.95).

Spelling Power (3rd Grade – High School) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.95 56.95Give your child individualized spelling instruction in just 15 minutes a day. This is a thick book with helpful information for the parent and over 90 pages of spelling lists for students. Includes CD-ROM with printable forms, charts, and activities, and Quick Start DVD. You only need one book per family.

Spelling Power Activity Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 25.95365 cards with a variety of hands-on games and activities. These cards are not required, but they will make it easier for you to use the Spelling Power program.

Modern Style Cursive Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99 7.50Our curriculum already includes handwriting instruction in kindergarten and first grade, and practical reviews in all other levels. But when you are ready to teach your child cursive (usually 3rd grade), you may find this book helpful. A simple-to-use 88-page workbook teaches cursive handwriting using a “modern handwriting” style.

Writing Strands Levels 3-6 (4th – 8th Grade) . . . . 20.00 15.95 per levelThis sequence of books helps develop a strong foundation in composition needed for high school. Easy to teach with step-by-step instructions; may be reused with additional children. Your 4th – 7th graders begin at Level 3; 8th graders beginning Writing Strands will complete Level 4.

Progeny Press Study Guides (7th – 8th Grade) . . 18.99 14.95 eachAll 7th and 8th graders should complete two study guides each year. Select from the following:

Anne of Green GablesGolden GobletEagle of the NinthJohnny TremainThe Swiss Family Robinson*The Witch of Blackbird PondThe Bronze Bow

*Requires the version of the book we carry.

Books for Progeny Press Study GuidesAnne of Green Gables . . . . . . . . 9.00 7.95Golden Goblet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.95Eagle of the Ninth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.99 7.50Johnny Tremain . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 5.95

The Swiss Family Robinson . . . . 6.99 5.95The Witch of Blackbird Pond . . 6.99 5.95The Bronze Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95 5.25

All-in-One English Series (6th or 7th Grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95 11.95An excellent, simple-to-use first-year course that teaches all eight parts of speech and reviews capitalization and punctuation.

Applications of Grammar Book 1 Set (7th or 8th Grade) . . . . . . . . 27.57 22.95Thorough coverage of parts of speech, diagramming, and more. Includes workbook (11.95), tests (4.95), and answer key (6.95).

Language Arts

Why Does My Father’s World Recommend Primary LanguageLessons (PLL), Intermediate Language Lessons (ILL), Spelling Power, and Writing Strands?

1. When you combine the above books with the practical language arts skills already in My Father’s World curriculum, the coverage of language arts is very thorough. This combination follows a Charlotte Mason approach better than any other program we know.

2. The moral content is excellent. PLL and ILL are reprints of public school books from the early 1900s. ILL even begins with a story about Moses.

3. The programs are very efficient and quick to teach. They teach skills without “fluff” and “extras” that really aren’t needed. Spelling Power takes 15 minutes, scheduled four times per week. PLL takes about 15 minutes and is only taught three times per week.

4. They are very flexible. You can adjust lessons to your child’s needs or a particular day’s responsibilities. If a child has already focused on writing earlier that day, you can often give the PLL or ILL lesson orally. This can really speed up the lesson.

5. They are cost-effective. These books may be reused with any number of children. PLL is only $10.95 for two full years! Spelling Power is a one-time purchase to teach spelling to all of your children for as many years as it is needed.

6. Minimal parent preparation time is needed. Writing Strands provides specific, step-by-step instructions; parents simply open the book and read it to the student. In addition, Writing Strands is recommended because students are guided through complete compositions, not just sentences or isolated paragraphs. The amount of weekly work is very reasonable. It is written for the individual student, not a classroom. It doesn’t assume or rely on knowledge of parts of speech—which we believe should be taught at a later age.

7. This gentle approach is less stressful for children and parents. We are concerned that so much energy goes into language arts that children are worn out for the day, before you even get to the “good stuff” in homeschool.

When is it best to teach parts of speech?Respected homeschool expert Ruth Beechick advises parents to wait until junior high to teach parts of speech. Students don’t need to diagram sentences or formally learn about prepositions, adverbs, etc., when they are young. Why teach the same concepts year after year at the elementary level? These concepts are learned more easily at an older age when students are able to think more abstractly. Parts of speech are taught informally in PLL and ILL, and you may not even realize it. In the last year of ILL (6th grade), when children are old enough to retain it more easily, parts of speech are covered more directly. Older children understand abstract concepts more easily than 3rd and 4th graders.

We have found that 7th grade is an ideal time to begin formally teaching parts of speech in a thorough manner. For 7th graders, All-in-One English Series is an excellent, simple-to-use, first-year course that teaches the eight parts of speech and reviews capitalization and punctuation. For 8th graders, Applications of Grammar thoroughly covers parts of speech, diagramming, and more.

2nd – 8th Grade


Math 8/7 Complete Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164.60 107.95Saxon Homeschool Kit (textbook 3rd ed., tests,

and answers) with Solutions Manual* . . 99.60 69.95Daily Lesson Plans by MFW (included FREE) . . . 15.00

DIVE CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00Math 8/7 Tests and Worksheets . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.80 20.95

(for an additional student)

Algebra ½ Complete Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184.55 115.95Saxon Homeschool Kit

(textbook 3rd ed., tests, and answers) . . . 77.70 54.95Daily Lesson Plans by MFW (included FREE) . . . 15.00

DIVE CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00Solutions Manual* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.85 30.95

Algebra 1 Complete Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185.80 116.95Saxon Homeschool Kit



Geometry Complete Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206.89 154.95Jacobs Geometry textbook 3rd ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115.99 Daily Lesson Plans by MFW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00Teacher’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.95Test Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.95

Algebra 2 Complete Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189.25 119.95Saxon Homeschool Kit


DIVE CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00Solutions Manual* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.55 33.95(College Algebra CLEP information on p. 57)

Advanced Mathematics Complete Package . . . . . 190.40 119.95Saxon Homeschool Kit

(textbook 2nd ed., tests, and answers) . . . 81.05 58.95Daily Lesson Plans by MFW (included FREE) . . . 15.00


Calculus Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182.75 125.95Saxon Homeschool Kit

(textbook 2nd ed., tests, and answers) . . . 87.25 63.95DIVE CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00Solutions Manual* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.50 34.95

*Solutions Manuals are highly recommended

Singapore Math® Levels 1A–6B (with Daily Lesson Plans by MFW)

Before you order Singapore’s Primary Mathematics, your 2nd – 6th grader must take a placement test (available free on our website). Singapore Math® is a very strong program; expect your child to test one or two (or more) levels below his actual grade level.

Two-Semester Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.80 45.00Set includes two reusable textbooks, two consumable workbooks (one per semester), and Daily Lesson Plans with Answers (7.50) by My Father’s World.

Workbook for Additional StudentLevels 1A–4B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.80Levels 5A–6B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.60

Horizontal Addition and Subtraction Flashcards (set) . . . . . 9.90Horizontal Multiplication and Division Flashcards (set) . . . 9.90

Flashcards are an effective way to practice math facts. My Father’s World developed these horizontal f lashcards to provide practice consistent with Singapore Math®. Addition and subtraction facts to 18 (4.95 each). Multiplication and division facts to 81 (4.95 each).

Singapore Math® is a registered trademark of SingaporeMath.com Inc.

Math

Overview 7th – 12th Grade

Kindergarten – 1st GradeGod's Creation from A to Z Deluxe Package and Learning God's Story cover all needed math; no supplementation is needed.

2nd – 6th GradeSingapore Math® was developed in the country of Singapore. Students in Singapore are distinguished among their international counterparts for receiving high marks in math. Singapore’s Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition includes additional information for teaching math relative to American culture (U.S. currency, pounds, ounces, inches, etc.).

Singapore Math’s primary strength is a strong mental math component (unlike many U.S. programs). Logical, unique strategies are taught that help students truly understand mathematical concepts. Students are then able to solve problems mentally without always relying on paper and pencil.

Creative problem solving is encouraged as students are taught several methods to solve the same problem. We also appreciate the manageable number of workbook problems that students are expected to solve on a daily basis. Its effective parent- and student-friendly format makes this a program we highly recommend.

7th – 12th GradeWe recommend Saxon Math with one year of Jacobs Geometry. Our complete math packages include the tools you need for older students to work more independently.

• Daily Lesson Plans developed by My Father’s World assign specific problems each day.• DIVE CDs used with your computer teach each lesson in the Saxon textbooks.• Solutions Manuals (highly recommended) show each problem worked out step-by-step.

Sequence of CoursesA 7th grader who has completed Singapore level 5B should begin Saxon Math at level 8/7. All other 7th – 12th graders new to Saxon Math should take the Saxon Placement Test (available free on our website) and begin where placed. (Any 7th or 8th graders who test below 8/7 may call our office for recommendations.) Students who complete Saxon 8/7 with test scores consistently at 80% or higher may skip Algebra ½ and go directly into Algebra 1.

After completing Saxon Algebra 1, students are strongly encouraged to study a year of geometry using Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding by Harold Jacobs (not published by Saxon) before continuing in the Saxon Math sequence with Algebra 2, Advanced Math, and possibly Calculus.

2nd – 6th Grade

15–9 = 6

5 + 6

8 × 48 × 4 = 32

18 ÷ 3

15–97 + 6

24 ÷ 6


Apologia Exploring Creation Series (with Daily Lesson Plans by MFW)

General Science Complete Package (7th – 8th grade) . . 124.00 79.95Exploring Creation with General Science

(textbook, tests, and answers) . . . . . . . . 105.00 84.95Daily Lesson Plans by MFW (included FREE) . . . . . 15.00Multimedia Companion CD (included FREE) . . . . . 16.50

Physical Science Complete Package (8th – 9th grade) . 124.00 79.95Exploring Creation with Physical Science

(textbook, tests, answers) . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 84.95Daily Lesson Plans by MFW (included FREE) . . . . . 15.00Multimedia Companion CD (included FREE) . . . . . 16.50

Biology Complete Package (high school) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.00 79.95Exploring Creation with Biology

(textbook, tests, answers) . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 84.95Daily Lesson Plans by MFW (included FREE) . . . . . 15.00Multimedia Companion CD (included FREE) . . . . . 16.50

Chemistry Complete Package (high school) . . . . . . . . . . 124.00 79.95Exploring Creation with Chemistry

(textbook, tests, answers) . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 84.95Daily Lesson Plans by MFW (included FREE) . . . . . 15.00Multimedia Companion CD (included FREE) . . . . . 16.50(Prerequisite: Algebra 1)

Physics Complete Package (high school) . . . . . . . . . . . . 124.00 79.95Exploring Creation with Physics

(textbook, tests, answers) . . . . . . . . . . . 105.00 84.95Daily Lesson Plans by MFW (included FREE) . . . . . 15.00Multimedia Companion CD (included FREE) . . . . . 16.50(Prerequisites: Geometry, Algebra 2)

Anatomy – Advanced Biology Package (high school)Please see our website for ordering information.(Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry)

Science

Overview Additional Resources

Kindergarten – 6th GradeScience is included in our Kindergarten – 6th grade curriculum packages, preparing students for more advanced Apologia science programs recommended for 7th – 12th graders. Science topics integrate with the time period being studied.

Kindergarten – CreationFirst Grade – NatureAdventures (2nd or 3rd grade) – General overview

Multi-age Family Learning Cycle, 3rd – 6th grade science topics:Year 1, Exploring Countries and Cultures – EcosystemsYear 2, Creation to the Greeks – Creation scienceYear 3, Rome to the Reformation – Anatomy and astronomyYear 4, Exploration to 1850 – Botany and animal lifeYear 5, 1850 to Modern Times – Intro to physics and chemistry

7th – 12th GradeWe recommend Apologia Science for all 7th – 12th graders. Students in 7th grade are strongly encouraged to begin with General Science.

Family enrichment

7th – 12th Grade

Enrichment ActivitiesAdd more fun to your day with our new selection of great free-time activities that enrich your family's learning experiences. These uniquely engaging educational toys, games, and DVDs complement the topics studied in each of our curriculum packages, bringing even more excitement and enjoyment to your MFW educational experience.

Over 30 items to choose from!View all of our Enrichment Activities at www.mfwbooks.com/enrichment

Power of a Praying Book SeriesPrayer is one of the greatest gifts we have as children of God. Stormie Omartian’s books, The Power of a Praying Husband, The Power of a Praying Wife, The Power of a Praying Parent, and The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children (13.99 10.95 each), are wonderful tools to help us connect with our Creator and intercede on behalf of those He’s placed in our lives.

The Brinkman Adventures (set of four audio CDs)Powerful stories from the lives of real missionaries come to life through the humorous escapades of the Brinkman family. The adventures in Dangerous Waters, Out of Control, Into the Wild, and Unity Bridge (12.95 9.95 each) will strengthen your faith and inspire young and old to follow Jesus. The Brinkman Adventures are a treat for the ears, mind, and heart of your family! 39.80 24.95

Hearing Everett (DVD Combo)During a simple trip to Mexico to help the poor, Ed Everett realized that a unique opportunity existed to help deaf children. Little did he know one of his own sons had prepared him for this very exciting leap of faith. Hearing Everett is a powerful documentary that tells a story of faith, love, and adventure. A one-of-a-kind film motivates, educates, and inspires families with a message of hope. The DVD Combo includes a 1 hr. 7 min. DVD documentary and a 5-week DVD study guide and book. 69.00 24.95

Teach Responsible Computer Use Online & Offline

A computer is great for learning, playing games, and communicating with friends and family.

Unfortunately, it also poses risks that can result in life-changing mistakes. ScreenRetriever is a wonderful tool to help parents teach their

children to use computers safely and responsibly. Learn more and receive your 14-day free trial by visiting our website at the address below.

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What Makes My Father’s World Unique?• Combines the best of Charlotte Mason’s ideas and classical education with a Biblical

worldview, an international focus, and our own observations of how children learn.• Recognizes the Bible, God’s truth, to be the foundation of wisdom and education.• Utilizes hands-on unit studies with daily lesson plans that are easy to teach.• Enables families and schools to teach children of multiple ages and grades together. • Uses a comprehensive, sequenced learning program beginning with preschool learning toys

to develop readiness skills. Our complete unit-based curriculum includes a phonics-based learning-to-read program focusing on God’s amazing creation (kindergarten), the world of the Bible (first grade), and U.S. history (second or third grade). Then a year of geography sets the foundation for chronological world and U.S. history (through eighth grade). Our high school curriculum provides a Biblical framework forEnglish, history, and other subjects.

• Provides easy-to-teach, integrated curriculum that is enjoyable, academically strong, and focused on character development.

• Is committed to the Lord of All, who tenderly searches for people from every tribe and language. A portion of our profits helps support mission work overseas, especially Bible translation projects. Our heart’s desire is that someday soon all people would be able to read of God’slove in their own language.

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