The Good & The Beautiful Reading Program Review (my honest thoughts) | Homeschool Reading Curriculum

The Good & The Beautiful reading program is something I've tried to use in their previous editions and am now using exclusively with their new editions.
Get my honest take on how this reading program is designed to work and how we're finding it.
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[@heathermorgan119]

Love your video idea on how you print and bind your workbooks/ books. Excited to watch once you post.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Coming soon!

[@kristaadams4391]

Yes! Please do a video on how you print and bind the good and the beautiful curriculum as soon as you can! That would be so helpful. I love the way you have done it

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I've since filmed one so you can find it on my channel. 😀

[@destonibehm9811]

My 4 year old is doing the preschool and my 5 year old is doing the prek, and we’ll start the kindergarten one when he completes that. I love this curriculum and so do both of my kids! I’m really excited to start the kindergarten course with my son. He is picking it all up so quick. It makes my mama heart proud. I’m so happy to hear this is working so great for your kids. It only makes me more excited as we continue.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

It's so wonderful when you find the right fit for your kiddo. :)

[@casihowe9080]

We are loving The new LA curriculum too! So happy they changed things up. Please do share how you print off and bind your curriculum. I'm into in printing off curriculum next year.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Hoping to get a video out really soon! :)

[@jamiesundblad9830]

We started this program a couple weeks ago and I’m loving it. The level K math is amazing too!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yay! Glad you're enjoying it. :)

[@emilyg1208]

We weren't in the position to get a printer, so I got Level 1 printed through LuluXpress (full colour). Cost around $100 AUD inc. shipping, amazing quality! Printed the readers and boosters on card. Considering shipping alone was $200AUD alone, this was a great option for my circumstance.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Brilliant! LuluXpress is a wonderful alternative.

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

We love TGTB and use the free downloads for math and language arts!!! I’ve watched my daughter pick up on letters thru a Tv Program so we where finding that helped my daughter pick up then we find TGTB videos helped for the blending!!! We still play the pre school games tho!!! She flew thru the course!!! We love the reading booster games!!! Level K - 8 is free for both language arts and math but math level 7 and 8 aren’t out yet!!!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

The preschool games are darling!

[@tasha2925]

I would love to hear how you print and bind the books!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

The video is up! :)

[@katrinalamphere5700]

Christine, do you also feel the writing component has improved? I’m glad to hear the spelling is better. I was always a bit disappointed that there wasn’t more writing in the previous edition. I love your channel! My kids are the exact same ages as yours and I always get such great ideas and inspiration from you! 💜

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Hey there! I'm actually a bit the opposite. Writing was pretty challenging for my eldest child (which was pretty developmentally appropriate). I would just supplement with other writing resources if your child is strong in this area. :)

[@shaneyelton5786]

Would love to see you print and put together the material

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Definitely on my to do list. :)

[@Mariellen_]

I’m a huge All About Reading fan and tentatively got the new TGTB level K and Level 2 for my kids and thought maybe we’d just do a bit but I have been so impressed. The kids really enjoy it and I feel like it’s doing a great job w/ teaching reading. I think I’ll still do AAR along w/ it because I love it but don’t feel like it’s necessary. I actually have been so impressed with TGTB that I just ordered their Math to try as well.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Right?! I've been so very pleased with it!

[@AD-lc8pw]

I can not wait for that video.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I'm hoping to have it out before too long!

[@jennakelly4446]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you for sharing your reviews. I’m wondering if you have any advice on identifying which curriculum would be a good fit? I’m looking at aar, Abeka, and tgtb. They all look so good and I love your comparisons. How did you know which kid would prefer which program? I have 5 (3 school aged) and I’m still learning each ones learning style and what works for each one.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Honestly, it's a lot of trial and error, but if you search my channel, I do have a video on this. :)

[@jsmjsm7177]

I love your stuff so much because you are not like... tied to the curriculums. So your opinion means more. It didn't occur to me til you mentioned you are not sponsored by them. I just wanted to throw that out there lol

[@tatyana1324]

My thoughts as well 😊 when video is sponsored I don't even want to hear "their honest review"....

[@MargotBrown]

I agree! I appreciate Christine’s honest opinions!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

That's lovely feedback. It is not lost on me that many people trust my opinion on resources. Many of which are working with limited budgets. When I agree to sponsorships it is not lightly done and always thoroughly researched beforehand. :)

[@carinthiamontana7069]

We are at Booster Card 43 (ING-Sound) and I find that there are still (albeit minor) glitches in the program. There is no explanation as to why the e in ‚being’ or the o in ‚going’ suddenly uses the long vowel sound… In book 17 the a sound in ‚also’ was never explained

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I need to look it up but being and going will be long vowel sounds because of it being an open syllable. I'm pretty sure they're taught that in the lesson book before card 43. Also may have been taught as a sight word. I do agree that they could add even more instruction in though. :)

[@jessicacoffey2568]

Hay ya ino u said u will make a video about priting and how you do your books . I'm just woundering what printer you use . Thanks for your videos thay are great

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I have an Epson Ecotank 4750

[@MargotBrown]

Is mastering the concepts (first few pages of booster cards) more like memorizing or just being able to say the blended sound fast without too much thought? We can blend them, but first saying each sound then putting it together- instead of just blending the two first . Ex: “ar”, she sounds out like “r-a, ra” not “ra”. So we are saying each sound then blending well. Is this a form of mastering? Does this make sense?!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I know what you mean. I think you need to decide it based on your child. If they're easily blending then they're likely fine to proceed, but if they're struggling at all I would keep going over them until it's not an issue.

[@PiningOverHome]

I’m using the old level K with my second son because it ended up working great with my first, what do you think about tacking on just the booster cards with it? Too much?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

You could probably switch out the flashcards for the booster cards instead. They're definitely more engaging and give suggestions for making review interesting. :)

[@AppointedFeasts]

I've been comparing TGATB with Abeka for my K daughter in the fall. There is a drastic difference in the readers by the end of each program. Do you feel like TGATB teachings the concepts more slowly... or that their readers are just shorter?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Abeka is very likely a faster-paced program. There's nothing wrong with either one but you will want to take your own child into consideration when making a choice. :)

[@ummabdurahman9378]

This was really helpful for me, thanks! My son really enjoys books and read alouds more than anything. Do you think it would be okay to just have him read the books with the cards? Random but you're honestly so pretty.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

You mean without doing the workbook? That depends a lot on his age and ability. I think they all complement each other really well. :)

[@ummabdurahman9378]

@@ThisHomeschoolHouse Thank you. :)

[@Svargasc3]

How did you print the booster cards and readers? Literally trying everything to get them to print like the booklets they’re supposed to be. 😭

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I have a video all about it. :)

[@moonchild14144]

Do you have any suggestions on what to use before starting this curriculum on learning letters, sounds, etc?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

They have a preschool program which is great. Also, Leap Frog Letter Factory!

[@sabrinahadro8782]

I'm curious what makes this edition now better than AAR in your opinion?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

To be honest, I think each program is excellent. I don't think one is necessarily better than the other. However, some children will do better with one over the other.

[@rewise73]

Hello! I know this is an old video but I’m about to print this myself and wondered what settings you changed to print the booster cards that size?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I can't remember off the top of my head but I used a tutorial from the TGTB Printing Helps group on Facebook if that helps!

[@rewise73]

@@ThisHomeschoolHouse thank you! I requested to join that group just a little bit ago because I ended up having problems printing the course book too!

[@Svargasc3]

Did you print the booster cards on cardstock or regular paper?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I printed them on cardstock. :)

[@meaghanchristensen9262]

How does this program compare to All about Reading since you have used both?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

I do actually have a comparison video between this and the old version. :) I should do an updated one now that you mention it! They're similar but All About Reading is strictly teaching reading whereas TGTB covers other subjects such as geography, art, grammar, literature, etc.

[@lindalou6770]

I would absolutely love a video or more in-depth thoughts on the comparison between the two. I'm on the fence with ordering TGATB level k or purchasing AAR leve 1.

[@Angie-Who]

I'm from the UK but I'm still interested in this, I understand the level differences for me but I'm not sure the difference between pre-k and preschool? is one younger/older. I'm not American so I'm quite confused. I don't plan to start young but just incase I do, I'd like to know the difference.

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Preschool first and the Pre K. :)

[@tatyana1324]

Please show how you print , especially books, because I just don't know how to 😍

[@susanasoto9526]

She shows how in her blog

[@tatyana1324]

@@susanasoto9526 what is her blog?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

My blog is www.thishomeschoolhouse.com

[@tatyana1324]

@@ThisHomeschoolHouse thank you 😍

[@cherylgorzkowski4119]

The Booster Games are out now!!!

[@cherylgorzkowski4119]

Mine wouldn’t pull up at first, I had to delete the app and put it back on for it to show up! 😊

[@nicolentwiga7049]

It looks like the booster b ones aren't. I deleted the app and downloaded it again and it's still saying they won't be out until sometime this month.

[@cherylgorzkowski4119]

@@nicolentwiga7049 yikes sorry! I had my mind on Booster A since that was Al we have been using so far… good to know! I am still new at all of this haha

[@nicolentwiga7049]

@@cherylgorzkowski4119 no reason to be sorry! It was totally worth the shot to try and reload it. We can't wait to get the games!

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

Yes, we're hanging out for the Booster B games too!

[@thelittlesimplethings7842]

Did the good and a beautiful work better for you then abeka did?

[@ThisHomeschoolHouse]

It's working well for us now. We never did the full Abeka program, just parts of it, but TGTB is a great fit.

[@abagailbrett2499]

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