Language Arts Curriculum Comparison | Abeka vs The Good and the Beautiful LA Review | Pros and Cons

In this video, I'm comparing two well-known language arts curriculums for homeschool: The Good and the Beautiful LA and Abeka LA. Both of these curriculums claim to be all-inclusive language arts curriculums in elementary. One has been around for decades, while the other is much newer, but each has a strong following in the homeschool world. In this video I'll compare and contrast the two and talk about some of the pros and cons of The Good and the Beautiful and of Abeka.

The language arts curriculum that is right for your family is going to depend on what you're looking for and what your child needs. That's why this video doesn't have any definitive conclusion that one is "better" than the other, but I hope that it is helpful to be able to see some of the strengths and weaknesses of the two programs.

One thing I did mean to talk about, in regards to The Good and the Beautiful, is that my impression after using it is that it definitely has a less overtly-Christian feel to it, in comparison to Abeka or other Christian curriculums. The Good and the Beautiful definitely has a worldview based on one God who created the world, but other than that, it seemed to simply keep a focus on morality, rather than the applied theology that you might see in a more overtly Christian program.

You can find The Good and the Beautiful Language Arts available for sale (or free download for levels 1-5) on their company website, and Abeka Language Arts curriculum sets available for sale on their website.

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[rw]

This video was super helpful! THANK YOU!

We have been using TGATB from K-3, and have been struggling with a few things.

1) the biggest challenge for us has been the writing assignments. My boys are not strong in imagination, which I think is one contributing factor.
So when I hear you say Abeka may be weak in writing, I’m thinking to myself “ That’s just what we need!” 🙃

2) I don’t love the amount of parental involvement that is needed. Given my schedule in the near future, we need to work more towards independence.

Your video here has given me some valuable insight into Abeka LA. I did Abeka Math and LA in my school years, and did fine with it, so I feel like my kids likely would be fine too.

Again, thank you! Your videos in general are well done!

[meghanamidei]

We love TG&TB. It’s lovely and thorough. I actually really appreciate the “ challenging words”. It opens up a good discussion and gives my kids confidence.

[HerDailyJourney]

This is such a great and thorough overview of each curriculum. So helpful!

[creatingcommunity]

I have never used either one of these curriculums for Language Arts. Thank you for an in depth look at both of them. God bless ❤️

[lifewithginab]

This was super interesting to see the differences! Thanks for sharing this ❤

[StaceyYoder]

When I went to school we used Abeka, so that took me down memory lane. Great video 😊

[mamas_on_a_budget]

Hey girl! Just subscribed! Love your fam and excited to see more from you!

[heatherburlingame]

Great comparison video! Thanks for this!

[JessicaMainous]

Thank you for a great overview of both curricula! 😊

[sarahmora]

I love hearing your feedback on curriculums. These 2 curriculums are my 2 choices for LA for my 1st grader. It still a tough decision.🤔

[HomeschoolwithJen]

You just took me back to my schooling...I had totally forgotten about diagramming Bible verses!

[LittleOwlHomeschool]

We actually use both every year. Abeka is her busy work and we do TGTB three days a week. Starting a new level in January for TGTB since it’s so advanced. I love them both and can’t imagine not doing one. :)

[ItsAWanderfulLife]

TGATB looks more up our alley. Sadie likes when things circle back and she can show off her skills haha.

[julieharris]

We have done both, abeka and tgtb. And with the TGTB is the only time I have seen my son remembering the subjects while on vacation, he enjoyed his classes so much, he has learned so much more that he is retaining compared to abeka. Having the books or readers included in the classes also help him to keep engaged in book summaries and books reviews while on abeka we didn’t know about any of that unless I read the end of the parent book. I don’t think I will ever go to abeka with all those books just for a parent and then all the books for a kid. The writing curriculum in tgtb is awesome while the one of abeka is dry to the bone.

[lifewithashleynoah]

Thanks for the video flip through. You just saved me some money

[PursuingPeace]

This is a great comparison! I agree with you about the Copyright page. It would be nice to SEE where to find that info in a book!

[MindyourMatters]

Curious thanks for helping me understand the comparisons

[PursuingPeace]

You look so cute!!! Love your hair and earrings. And I'm not just saying that because you complimented mine! 😉

[jennakelly]

I know this is an older video but hopefully you still see this.. if we are switching from TGTB to Abeka, would we be able to stay on grade level or is Abeka more advanced? We are using TGTB 5 and wondering if we can go right into Abeka 6.

[umaymahanykahfernandes]

Our family has used both. I love the beautiful layout of TG&TB. I feel like Abeka keeps my son academically challenged. He likes TG&TB so much more and I love Abeka. What program do you believe is a better for new homeschool Moms?