GRADE LEVEL
First Grade
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.

#10010 Independent Bible Course
Suggested Grade Level:
K - 12
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
Christian Liberty understands that Christians hold various theological views, not all of which are in agreement with our own. Therefore, we allow families to construct their own independent Bible course if the choices we offer do not meet their needs.
Course Materials:
Families choosing to take our Independent Bible course must use the Holy Bible as their primary text, regardless of what other materials are used. Those selecting this course will receive course instructions stating what CLASS requires, as well as what must be submitted in order for a final grade (determined by CLASS) to be awarded.
The Independent Bible course may be assigned at each grade level throughout the CLASS program.

#19610 Bible Treasures: 1 Samuel to Malachi
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
Focusing on the second half of the Old Testament, this course contains stories, memory verses, questions, and catechism memorization in order to help students understand God’s wonderful plan of redemption.
Course Materials:
Bible Treasures: 1 Samuel to Malachi | ©2014 Christian Liberty Press | 266 pages

#39615 Building Spelling Skills 1
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course develops a student’s spelling ability by using phonics rules to form its word lists. These rules include: short and long vowel sounds, double consonants, special blends, digraphs “oo” and “or,” diphthongs, word endings, prefixes, suffixes, and compound words. Word bank exercises, crosswords, fill-in-the-blank, writing practice, rhyming exercises, and other activities are used to provide variety while helping the student gain familiarity with how words and sentences are constructed.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Building Spelling Skills: Book 1, 2nd edition | ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 127 pages
• Answer Key – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 18 pages

#39910 Writing with Diligence
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course continues to develop manuscript style handwriting (modified Palmer method). Students continue to develop proper penmanship skills by practicing capital and lower-case letters, basic punctuation, and the numbers 1-10. Words and simple sentences are also introduced.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Writing with Diligence | ©2004 John Francis Shanahan | 76 pages
• Instructions – Guidelines for Teaching Handwriting | ©2005 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 7 pages
• Practice Pad – Christian Liberty Press | 35 sheets

#28815 Adventures in Phonics: Level B
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course continues the formal study of phonics, covering topics such as blends, digraphs, diphthongs, silent letters, and more. It also introduces syllables, apostrophes, synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms. Drill, repetition, and writing activities are used to help ensure comprehension.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Adventures in Phonics: Level B, 2nd edition | ©2013 Christian Liberty Press | 230 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – Adventures in Phonics: Level B Teacher’s Manual, 2nd edition | ©2013 Christian Liberty Press | 120 pages

#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

#59510 Liberty Mathematics: Level A
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course focuses on traditional math concepts by using problem-solving strategies, critical thinking, estimation, and mental math. Topics presented include addition and subtraction up to eighteen, place value, addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers up to ninety-nine (with carrying and borrowing), and comparing (“less than” and “greater than”) numbers. In addition, time and money, basic geometric shapes, calendars, measurement, and fractions are also discussed.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Liberty Mathematics: Level A | ©2004 Christian Liberty Press | 250 pages
• Drill Book – Liberty Mathematics: Level A Drill Book | ©2004 Christian Liberty Press | 129 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2004 Christian Liberty Press | 35 pages
• Test Packet – ©2004 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests

#56315 MCP Mathematics: Level A
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course uses a traditional drill and practice format with predictable, easy-to-use lessons. The material covers numbers 0–10, addition and subtraction facts (in stages) up to 2-digit problems, place value through 200, money and time, geometry, measurement, fractions and graphing.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – MCP Mathematics: Level A | ©2005 Modern Curriculum Press | 298 pages
• Teacher Edition – MCP Mathematics: Level A Teacher’s Edition | ©2005 Modern Curriculum Press | 331 pages

#50215 Arithmetic 1
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course presents math concepts in an orderly manner, builds on prior learning, and includes consistent year-long review. Concepts covered include counting, writing and reading numbers, place value, addition and subtraction, money, graphs, measurement, time, temperature, and fractions.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Arithmetic 1 Work-text, 2nd edition | ©2015 Abeka Book Publishers | 347 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 46 pages
• Test Packet – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests

#69910 Our Father's World
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course follows a more traditional format to studying science by examining the things that God has made: everything, day and night, seasons, plants, insects, animals, and people. Activities, vocabulary words, and review questions are included to engage and help with comprehension.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Our Father’s World, 2nd edition | ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 103 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 23 pages
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests

#60215 Discovering God's World
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This general science course focuses on a world of discovery, looking at the basics of the human body, simple machines, animals, insects, plants, and seasons.
Course Materials:
• Textbook– Discovering God’s World, 4th edition | ©2015 Abeka Book Publishers | 130 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 6 tests

#79900 History for Little Pilgrims
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course follows the premise that the central theme of history is to build the kingdom of God, and all that of history is God’s. It begins with the story of creation and the Fall of Adam. It then uses the Bible as the foundation for how mankind and nations spread throughout the world. Finally, it looks at His church and how it developed, the Reformation, and the founding and growth of the United States.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – History for Little Pilgrims | ©1998 Christian Liberty Press | 122 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©1998 Christian Liberty Press | 68 pages
• Coloring Book – ©1998 Christian Liberty Press | 38 pages

#99510 Appreciating Art
Suggested Grade Level:
1st
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course contains 36 hands-on arts and crafts activities that can be completed with simple household items. Projects are divided into four categories: crafts in the kitchen, crafts for others, crafts for oneself, and crafts from nature.
Course Materials:
Appreciating Art | ©1994 Christian Liberty Press | 85 pages