Reading
First Grade Curriculum
Below is more information about the elementary, junior high, and high school grade level courses available. Information for each course will include suggested grade levels, cost, description, and a listing of the materials used. Linked course names will take you to a “look inside” of the primary text.
#29610 Meeting New Friends
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course uses a collection of short stories to expand a student’s understanding of phonics through reading. Phonetic pronunciation charts for new words and simple review questions are included to improve vocabulary and comprehension.
Course Materials:
Meeting New Friends, 2nd edition | ©2006 Christian Liberty Press | 185 pages
#29600 Trottino's Tale
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course uses an allegory (written in a style similar to Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit) about a disobedient rabbit and his troubles to teach biblical principles and moral instruction.
Note: This text is written at a third grade level and is intended to be read to the student.
Course Materials:
Trottino’s Tale | ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 38 pages
#28705 Christian Liberty Nature Reader 1
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course develops better reading skills by reinforcing phonics principles through stories that pique young minds—stories about insects, spiders, birds, and other animals. Vocabulary skills are developed through exposure to new words and simple review questions are included to promote comprehension.
Note: This is an advanced reading course and should be pursued after the phonics material has been finished. Students who have completed our phonics course should be able to read this book with minimal help.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Christian Liberty Nature Reader 1, 3rd edition | ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 168 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 13 pages
#20130 Kind and Brave
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course is a collection of stories about kindness and bravery and includes both animal fables and true-to-life stories, as well as some poetry. Basic comprehension questions are included throughout the book to improve comprehension.
Course Materials:
Kind and Brave, 5th edition | ©2015 Abeka Book Publishers | 107 pages
#20135 Strong and True
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course is a collection of various types of stories, such as animal fables, folk, true-to-life stories, poetry, and Scripture readings. Basic comprehension questions are included throughout the book to improve comprehension.
Course Materials:
Strong and True, 4th edition | ©2015 Abeka Book Publishers | 126 pages
#29515 Noah Webster's Reading Handbook
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course provides additional practice in the application of phonics rules, and is designed to create a stronger foundation in reading, phonics, and spelling.
Course Materials:
Noah Webster’s Reading Handbook | ©1993 Christian Liberty Press | 138 pages