TGTB LA 1 is CHANGING... does that change how MASTERBOOKS LLFLE 1 compares? detailed comparison!

Even w/ the changes that The Good & The Beautiful is updating for level 1 language arts, Masterbooks & TGTB approach their curriculum differently.

I've used several Masterbooks Language Lessons for a Living Education levels. I've used several The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts levels. Even though, TGATB is making updates, I don't think many of the key differences that i've seen in both of these homeschool lanuguage arts curriculums will change. They have different styles and approaches. Which language arts curriculum is right for your 1st or 2nd grader?

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 REAL LIFE.....
0:56 BUT...The Good & the Beautiful is updating level 1: what and when?
02:10 What does the cost include? Which is a better value?
03:30 How many lessons does each curriculum include?
03:42 Binding Comparison: why? because it makes a difference! Trust me! And TGATB is changing their binding....
04:29 How does each program work? How open & go are they?
06:33 How do they each approach phonics? decoding & practicing?
08:06 How do they approach reading? what books do you REALLY need?
11:35 How do they incorporate Art & other creative, hands on activities?
14:46 How do they integrate the Bible in the curriculum?
15:22 MORE examples of the hands on activities....and about the variety and the DETAILS in the curriculum that both homeschool mom and child will love!
18:33 How does each homeschool curriculum test the student's progress?
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other YOUTUBE videos mentioned:

THE GOOD AND THE BEAUTIFUL LANGUAGE ARTS UPDATES FOR LEVELS K, LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2:

OUR HOMESCHOOL PLAN VIDEOS MENTIONED:

MASTERBOOKS LANGUAGE LESSONS FOR A LIVING EDUCATION 5 vs TGATB LANGUAGE ARTS 4 & TGATB LANGUAGE ARTS 6:

HOW TO FIX YOUR TGATB BINDING TO KEEP YOUR PAGES FROM FALLING OFF:

GATHER ROUND SCIENCE vs THE GOOD AND THE BEAUTIFUL SCIENCE:

OUR DAILY HOMESCHOOL SCHEDULE: THIS ONE IS WORKING!

HOW TO GET HOMESCHOOL DONE & ALSO THE HOUSEWORK WITHOUT BEING A NAG!?!?!
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[shayj]

This! vid is so informative! Seriously cannot TY ENOUGH for taking the time to be in this space and share!!! ALL of your vids are TY so much.... <3 <3 <3

[holywarriorforthekingdom]

Hello there, Rachel! Nice to see ya today. I'm just sold on TGTB for life, I believe. I just love it. Not so much tha early years, though. Excited to see how they revise it.

[jamietobin]

I have been researching the two for a while now. when I go onto local facebook/homeschool groups and ask opinions I get more of the same answers that seem to be lazy. mostly i read that TGTB have too much detail, THATS WHAT I WANT SINCE MASTERBOOKS DOESNT GIVE MUCH INTO TELLING THE TEACHER HOW & WHAT TO TEACH. The response to masterbooks is that they like it bc its short and parents dont have to much to do. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR THE IN DEPTH COMPARISION. THIS JUST MADE THE FINAL DECISION.

[heatherhenson]

I 100% agree. We used TGTB this year for my kindergarten(ish). We tried level 3 with my 4th grader(ish) and it was challenging to jump into it. That being said, I can't tell you how much my daughter loves this material. I love this. I love how peaceful we all feel sitting down for these lessons. I am excited about the new updates but I'm also interested in kindergarten prep. I'm not sure if my youngest can jump into the Kindergarten level without having some phonics and basic cvc words prior. Love this so much I see a strong possibility of trying out the High School material for my oldest (currently 7th). Thanks for your videos. I've watched so many of them.

[laciemarvel]

We just recently switched to the good and the beautiful and we are loving it so much. I want to share my tip. I write the date at the top of each lesson completed. Thank you for making videos. Keep up the great work!

[jessicachipepo]

I loved listening to you. You speak clearly, you’re funny, to the point. I literally felt like I was at your house drinking some coffee and getting your thoughts. Had to subscribe. I have been doing level K with my 4 year old who is an advanced learner for her age. I love the good and the beautiful and she is doing so well with it. But with many critical reviews, I find myself going down that what if… or maybe we should… I’m looking forward to the new changes because I don’t want to push her too much with her still being young. I’m hoping the new level one will work well for her. If not we will take a break or find something else. I never thought I would really be a homeschool mom, but here we are. Love your channel!

[sheilasepulveda]

I’m so happy to watch your video. I was nervous bc we just ordered our LA curriculum for next year and after watching so many videos I was torn on what to do. Your video just confirmed that we ordered the right thing for us this next year 💕 Thank you for sharing!!

[DanielleVoiculescu]

I was torn. Love the idea of Master Books and MB was better than Christian Light Education, for example. (CLE is solid, but really dry and literally made my kids cry sometimes.) But, we didn't do as much of MB consistently... A lot felt SO repetitive. I like their science and history books a lot, though. Bought some of the texts/books just to have for whenever we want to read them.

Your in depth review made me realize TGATB may be a better fit. My whole family of 6 has ADHD and we need curriculum that spirals and is engaging. We also are all creative. So, the art component sounds awesome!
One of my kids special interest for 6 years is history and geography. And, all of the activities. I am glad to find out that it supports creationism, but doesn't go too deep into it, since the creator of the curriculum is believing quite differently from my family outside of that. Wise move.

[lifewithginab]

We are using level 2 this year... we like it! The new edition is exciting... so sad that my son will be moving on to level 3 but still excited at the same time 😅 great video mama!

[jennajadeg]

We are switching to TGTB lang arts this year! Can't wait

[cristinapena]

We are also loving TGTB. I am glad we changed to this curriculum. I can't wait to see the new changes.

[sarahescobar]

Thank you for this video! Love your personality as well :)

[laurabeth]

We currently use Abeka for my 1st grader but I am considering the new TGTB Grade 2 Language Arts next year. I can't wait til they actually give us a full preview of what it will be like.

[OurHOMEschoolPlan]

If you like TGATB…..Are you going to wait for the new updates or buy the old version on discount? That’s the question now….And this topic will be a bonus video in a couple days!!! 😉

[WatchingtilJesusComes]

Thank you so much for this in depth review❤️

[HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I don’t use either. I’m just here because I love your videos.

[RockSimmer-galGod]

We look at the back when we need to as well as when prompted!!! We are excited for new updates but I’m not sure if the app will be internationally available!!! TGTB phonics is awesome!!! The masterbooks books are on the website I believe!!! We are excited to use the marvels of creation as a reader for my youngest when she learns to read. We use our own readers but we did use the level 1 reader form TGTB!!! The reader came with the free download and I wanted my kids to practice phonics!!! We love that TGTB teaches character and we use masterbooks science as well as TGTB science!!! My daughter needed extra science!!!

[simplyjen]

Great review. I'm really done with TGatB for now. Used for several years. Just finished kindergarten level to find out new 1st grade will be mostly review for half the year. So I'm skipping 1st grade and bought 2nd grade Masterbooks and it looks great!

[allheartandsong]

My 2nd grader just finished up masterbooks language arts today...so now I'm trying to decide if we continue or not. I am leaning towards TGTB!

[momofmany]

Hi Rachel! I know this is an old video, but I just wanted to say hello. I miss your videos and I am praying for you!