In this week's Master Books' podcast, homeschool curriculum author, Carrie Bailey, discusses Handwriting: A to Zoo for students in first and second grade. In this episode, Carrie discusses:

• Important benefits to teaching handwriting
• The features that set Handwriting A to Zoo apart from other penmanship courses.
• How this Christian homeschool curriculum honors God.
• The brain science incorporated into the lessons of Handwriting A to Zoo.

Learn more about this course here.

Handwriting: A to Zoo by Master Books offers a biblical homeschool curriculum for grades 1-2, perfect for developing correct letter formation and fine motor skills. Authored by Carrie Bailey, known for top-ranked curricula like Catch on to Cursive, this engaging course blends the beauty of creation with fundamental writing skills. With a 5-day per week schedule and fun activities including reading, writing, and hands-on exercises, students will love learning handwriting while exploring unique animals in God’s creation.

Timestamps:

1:59 - Carrie shares her background in public education, homeschooling, and her introduction to Master Books.

4:00 - Introducing new curriculum - Handwriting A to Zoo 5:18 - Introducing on the screen the Handwriting A to Zoo Christian penmanship curriculum for 1st and 2nd grade students.

7:20 - Brain development, muscle development and the Master Books method of education in this course.

8:08 - The science of reading revealed. "When you write, that also activates neural pathways that are associated with reading." Carrie Bailey

9:14 - "Studies even show that students who write in print will actually generate more ideas." Carrie Bailey

10:11 - "We need to be careful about having our students learn to type before they learn to write." Carrie Bailey

10:55 - The muscles involved in writing

12:06 - Reading and writing use both the left and right sides of the brain.

12:33 - Author, Carrie Bailey, shows pages of activities given for learning to write the capital "B" and talks about the importance of each activity.

18:25 - Carrie Bailey shares how this course helps student learn to honor God and how she designed to be fun.

Carrie Lindquist, author of Master Books top-ranked Let's Talk Science series, shares the importance of hands-on learning activities when teaching homeschool science. Lean in as Carrie explains how easy and important it is to add these fun learning assignments. Lets Talk Science sets homeschool families up for success with the memorable experiments throughout the series.

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This talk was featured in the Recipe for Homeschool Success Summit which is now available here on YouTube.

Topics covered in this podcast include:

The Importance of Hands-On Learning in Science Courses
- Benefits and impact on student engagement and understanding

Overcoming Common Obstacles in Hands-On Science Learning
- Strategies to address common challenges

Essential Supplies for Hands-On Science
- Overview of necessary materials and where to find them

Addressing the Fear of the Mess
- Tips for managing and minimizing mess during experiments

The Time Factor in Hands-On Science
- Importance of experiments in the learning process
- Risks of focusing only on theoretical learning without practical assignments

Using Hands-On Science to Engage Reluctant Learners
- Techniques to make science interesting for students who find it boring

Carrie’s Favorite and Most Memorable Experiments for Her Family
- Personal stories and recommendations for engaging experiments

Author Kate Hannon joins the Master Books podcast to reveal her latest mathmatical homeschool resource: The Big Book of Math. This historical timeline of math, science, and technology comes in the form of a book of panels that can be viewed one at a time, spread out on a table or floor, or hung on a long wall for families to enjoy for years to come.

In this podcast episode designed for homeschool families and educators, you will enjoy discover:

9:31 - How to use Big Book of Math in your homeschool day
11:13 - Learn how to incorporate the guide included in the back of the book.
12:56 - How to use the Big Book of Math with various ages to aid in homeschool education
14:48 - Kate shares the biblical worldview of math explained including the Bible verse, Jeremiah 33:25-26.

Learn More and Purchase the Big Book of Math by Master Books homeschool curriculum here:

Big Book of Math: A Historical Timeline of Math, Science, and Technology (masterbooks.com)

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Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series for elementary students, joins the Master Books podcast to inspire your family with truths to help you celebrate Memorial Day together. Christian homeschool students will learn to see military service as a reflection of our life in Christ. This show is great for parents and students! It is a replay of episode 50 from 2023.

Lean in to learn:
⭐ The Importance of studying America's history and celebrating Memorial Day
⭐ Ideas to help students truly honor America, it's veterans, and service men and women.
⭐ The importance of maintaining and studying an unedited history.
⭐ How studying history is the best way to learn from our history
⭐ How service to God and service to one's nation is similar.

Links:

America's Story Homeschool Curriculum Series

Days to Remember: Devotions for the Holidays Throughout the Year

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Christian families learn ways to teach godly principles as they study America's history and remember veterans on Memorial Day.

1:59 - Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series, discusses the history behind Memorial Day and why it is important to honor this day of remembrance.

4:30 - We are in danger of losing our history.

5:02 - The battle over truth about our history and other subjects.

6:01 - The Bible tells us to remember the landmarks and pass the stories of God's faithfulness from one generation to the next.

6:58 - Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for us and the one who died for our liberty.

7:52 - Memorial Day devotional reading from the book, Days to Remember, by Henry M. Morris

9:45 - Ways to teach your family to honor American veterans who have lost their lives in battle and the stories of family members who have served our country.

12:15 - Teach your students the themes of bravery and courage.

12:48 - Answer questions about America's leaders in the past with factual documents. 13:08 - Trust the Bible to tell us who God is instead of other voices.

13:43 - Protect historical documents because many are being purged to hide the truth about our nation's history.

14:05 - Bravery, courage, and being respectful of men and women who have served our country are major themes to be taught with Memorial Day unit studies.

14:40 - Teach children to learn history so they can learn from history.

15:13 - Recognize the work of Satan to deceive and divide the country from God and its roots. Know the truth so you can discern the lie.

18:17 - How to teach your children about Memorial Day.

19:51 - What we can learn from the last few years of our country's history?

21:04 - God is love and He is justice. He doesn't look away from sin or wrongdoing forever.

21:34 - Teach students to pray for our nation.

22:09 - We were chosen to be born and alive in this time in history in order to be a light in the darkness.

22:50 - We are soldiers in God's army. As Christ followers we are citizens of heaven. We fight a battle that is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities of the dark world.

23:38 - Jesus came as the Truth and died in our place so we can be a part of the family of truth.

25:54 - America's Story Volume 3 reveals important American momuments that can be included in Memorial Day unit studies.

28:01 - God's life-saving miracle story of an American sailor.

30:37 - Angela O'Dell prays for families of veterans and those who lost soldiers who have fought to defend America.

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Ken Ham and Jessica DeFord of Answers in Genesis join the Master Books podcast to discuss their book, Climate Change for Kids... and Parents Too!

Check out the book here at MasterBooks.com.

Climate Change for Kids...and Parents Too! —is a groundbreaking book designed to equip families with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complex issue of climate change. Authored by renowned speaker and Founding CEO of Answers in Genesis, Ken Ham, and Jessica DeFord, also of Answers in Genesis, this full-color hardback reveals the intersection of science, Scripture, and logic to provide a comprehensive understanding of this issue from a biblical worldview.

Some people are claiming the earth will be destroyed in a few years if this supposed man-made climate change isn't stopped. But author, Ken Ham, forecasts that in another 10 years we will find these predictions haven't come true either for two reasons:

God's Word makes it quite clear that man can never destroy the earth (Genesis 8:22). Real observational science (not the radical interpretations of some of the data) does not support the alarming claims of these activists.

Christians have no need to fear. In moments when climate change hysteria grips the media or academic spheres, it's crucial to approach with discernment. Beyond the predominant theories attributing climate change to human activity, we must also weigh in various factors such as natural cycles of the earth and the sun, which significantly influence climate patterns.

Discover the truth of science, climate change, and the true history of the world in this powerful exploration of climate change science and the importance of developing a strong biblical worldview.

Homeschool mother of 14 children and homeschool curriculum author, Marilyn Boyer, joins the Master Books podcast to introduce her What a Character: Notable Lives from History series of books for 4th-8th grade students.

This series is perfect for family read alouds, independent reading practice, and as a supplement to homeschool history, science, geography, and language arts courses. In this episode, Marilyn shares:

• The importance of using stories to help children learn.
• The importance of having a true representation of history as opposed to an edited version.
• Inspiring biographical stories of a war hero, an extraordinary animal hero, and Thomas Edison.

The series includes the follow books that offer 10 stories each.

• America's War Heroes
• Inventors & Scientists
• Extraordinary Animal Heroes
• America's Famous Spies
• Heroes from the War of Independence
• Famous Women in History

You can learn more about this amazing series of character building readers at this link. https://www.masterbooks.com/what-a-character-series

Welcome to the Master Books podcast! In today's episode, we delve into the insightful world of identity and culture with Martyn Iles, the Executive CEO of Answers in Genesis. Our focus revolves around his latest book titled Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle.

In Who Am I?, Martyn Iles boldly addresses the contemporary shift towards self-created identity, offering truth and hope rooted in God’s Word. This book serves as a double-edged sword of biblical truth, cutting through the layers of deception prevalent in our culture today. Whether utilized in family devotions, Bible study groups, or evangelical gatherings, Who Am I? equips readers to reclaim a firmly rooted biblical understanding of identity.

Designed with modern aesthetics and reader-friendly formatting, this critical Christian resource beckons individuals to delve into the transformative power of Christ's work on the Cross. Join us as we explore the profound insights and practical wisdom found within the pages of Who Am I? with Martyn Iles.

TimeStamps:

2:56 - Martyn shares his new role as Executive CEO at Answers in Genesis and his background as a lawyer who worked on religious freedom cases. He also took biblical truth into the public square with grass roots movements and a youth training program for biblical worldview.

5:20 - Book quote: "We are trapped by a morbid obsession with self, personality, well-being, and the unending quest to find out what makes us tick."

5:39 - How does the self-created worldview lead to self worship? Martyn shares how this worldview negatively impacts our acceptance of the gospel of Jesus Christ as good news.

12:13 - The "self" and a narcissistic inclination creates a worldview

12:29 - A self-created worldview often leads to depression, social anxiety, increased rates of suicide, and their need of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

12:54 - Is self good or bad?

13:37 - The Bible warns us about the self.

13:45 - Jesus says in Mark chapter 7 - the things that defile a person come from within or out of the heart of man. And then He lists 14 really grave sins.

14:30 - Martyn addresses the sin of pride and the celebration of it happening now in our culture with no hint of shame.

15:32 - Survey shows that less than 30% of the people polled strongly believed that lying is always wrong.

16:50 - For someone beholden to the identity theory of life, the best hope they have is found in how they feel about themselves. Only 40% of young people state that they feel good about themselves.

17:43 - Martyn shares what the identity theory of life does to our attitude about the gospel. The gospel is only for those who need a Savior.

18:15 - The identity theory is as opposite to the gospel as anything ever could be.

19:58 - Self Esteem: As the culture moves further and further away from Christian foundations,self esteem becomes self-worship.

Links:

Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle

Welcome to the Master Books podcast, a resource for Christian families seeking to disciple their families through biblical homeschooling. In this episode, author Angela O’Dell shares the history of Holy Week from her heart and her world history curriculum series, The World’s Story Volume 1.

Gather the family to watch or listen to this show and deepen their understanding of Holy Week and its profound significance as the climax of all human history.

Key Questions Answered Include:

2:30 – What year in world history did Holy Week take place?

3:50 – How is Holy Week the climax of human history?

10:24 - When did the Passover start according to Biblical history? How does prophecy in the Old Testament relate to Holy Week?

15:58 - Which specific events during Holy Week are crucial to understanding Jesus' death and resurrection?

21:28 - Why is it so important to understand the type of death Jesus suffered on our behalf?

Additionally, Angela explains:

• The profound significance of the four major events of world history: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration.
• The biblical origins of Passover and its connection to Holy Week as foretold in Old Testament prophecy.
• Jesus is the victorious King whose sacrifice reshapes the course of history, offering communion with our Creator and revealing our true identity in Him.
• The specific events during Holy Week that are essential to understanding Jesus' death and resurrection, including Palm Sunday, the Cross, and the Empty Tomb.
• The importance of comprehending the type of death Jesus suffered on our behalf.
• The theological significance of Jesus' sacrifice, which offers redemption and eternal life to all who believe.
• The profound significance of Holy Week, including the calendar's alignment around Jesus and the transformative power of His resurrection.
• How the resurrected Christ offers communion with the One who created us and reveals our true identity in Him.
• The timeless truth that, no matter how significant our problems may seem, the Cross always holds greater significance.

Join us as we journey through the rich tapestry of Holy Week, remembering and honoring the Cross and the Christ, and deepening our understanding of the profound truths that shape our faith and worldview.

Links:

The World's Story Volume 1 Homeschool Curriculum for Middle School Students

Meaningful Resurrection Resources for Discipleship (blog)

NOTE: This is an edited replay of episode 47 of the Master Books Podcast.