As a mom who was debating these two curriculums, this was so helpful. Thanks for making this video!

My children use TGTB what we've learned is to simply stop in the middle of a lesson and resume the next day if we have to. Also to help with the booster cards I would have a small white board and create little sentences with the words they're supposed to master so when they see it in a book or sentence they will recognize it. I sometimes still have to say "hey remember that's one of your sight words" then they realize and say "oh yeah!" Sadly the English language is filled with words that don't make sense to the rules so the only way to master them is by seeing it often in literature. These words won't truly be mastered until they start to read on their own more.

I’m so glad you guys made this video!! We’ve struggled so much with the LA from TGATB. I was feeling so discouraged and thinking I’m not cut out for homeschooling. I’ve just been focusing on the math from TGATB but pulling from other resources for LA.

Thank you both for taking the time to share your thoughts on both of these programs. We've tried them both and I pretty much agree with your assessment. I'd be interested in a monthly check in to see how you and your kiddos are enjoying it in the future. ❤

This was helpful. I’ve seen reviews of these curriculum but a side by side is great because they are both open and go Christian curriculum that are affordable. I also appreciate reviews because you had so much insight of how it actually went versus telling us what you’re planning on doing.

I would love an update on how masterbooks is working for each of your kiddos or if you've implemented anything else. I have a struggling 9yr old in 3rd grade (public school- was homeschooled 2 years ago, but he struggled then too. I blamed myself...rant rant. He still struggles and he's at a great school. Its just not working for him for several reasons) anywho, we will be going back to homeschool next year. I want to pull him out now, for so many reasons, but I'm not yet prepared. I was going to order The Good and the Beautiful... I appreciate you showing how the lessons actually work. Thank you! - Sheena

I love this review. You Mamas did an excellent job representing your ideas in a down to earth relatable way!

I like how you went through the pros and cons. We have used both and basically quit using both except for typing and handwriting and some science of TGTB and we’ve added back in Masterbooks Science for my littles and they love Masterbooks Academy for Spanish. I am a new subscriber! I’m also a homeschooling KZfaq mama! I share all about our homeschooling and the curriculum we use.

We only use Masterbooks for science, my daughter was extremely bored with the other materials from Masterbooks. The Good and the Beautiful is definitely more advanced and better for kids who need a bigger challenge. Loved your video.

My kids were the same way with TGATB LA and Math. I'm changing to Masterbooks LLFLE and they like it so much better. Thank you for doing a review on both of these curriculum 😊

This was a great review and video. We quit TGATB because the pages looked too overstimulating for our son. Totally agree with too many moving parts. We love CLE. Thanks for sharing. Just subscribed. I also have a channel mainly about homeschooling and I actually have a video about why we quit TGATB. It would be fun to be friends and connect here.

I am so thankful you said that about the booster cards because that's exactly what my daughters would do!! They would master the cards with ease but then not recognize the words in a sentence!! So glad we aren't alone in that lol!!

Would you recommend these for other countries to use for homeschools? Or would you say it's heavily American/America based? I'm hoping if I can use it, I'll probably change and cut parts out.

I noticed the LA curriculum for kindergarten doesn’t teach silent e! (I couldn’t believe it) what are you using to teach that topic?

I have a kindergartner using TGTB. For us, language arts can be a struggle at time and I don’t like that you can’t move forward until the card is mastered, but I understand that they have to have that skill down. It can be frustrating at times though. I’m thinking about switching to masterbooks next year. I am homeschooling my autistic child who will be starting kindergarten and I just know I can’t use TGTB for him. I am wondering if I should use masterbooks for both of them next year.

My son is currently using TGTB for LA level 1 and is complaining that the lessons are too long. He used it for K all the way through and is about 6 weeks into level 1. Level 1 or 2 for masterbooks if I were to switch???

I am very glad you both made this video because I have been going back and forth between the 2 for my 1st grader (going into 2nd) boy. This video popped up on my feed. I wasn’t searching so…..God. Right!? Helpful. ❤

We ❤ Masterbooks! 😊 thanks for the video! *I've got a 4th & 6th grader and we use MB for all of our subjects. Definitely get their "Adventures in" science series! Simple, weekly science experiments! Also, check out their Passport to America book!! 😊

The art studies are a reward for finishing the days work if desired. And the artist / author studies are a simple culture intro for the kids but MOSTLY for the parents. References and cultural literacy incase you want to further your child’s education / book series.

Im curious to know how you use Christian light education with master books? I’m debating on those two and can’t decide on what to go with!

I’m going to have to get the phonics from Masterbooks. Great video!!

I tried the LA from TGATB last year and was really discouraged. We haven't been doing LA this year, just reading & spelling independently. I've been looking for a way to incorporate more writing. I've also been looking into Master Books. Thank you so much for this review!

I love the bloopers 😂

Thanks for the video

Highly recommend using a white board for the child to read off of instead of the booster card itself.

You shouldn't have to master something to do the lessons ... You master by DOING the lessons... That's why I have serious problems with TGATB

question so this books u showed are all they do for like learning school?

Please do an update!

Lol it overwhelms me just by looking at the filled pages. But i recall wanting to purchase tgatb for my kids badly.. just because of how "pretty" it was. Im glad i didn't though

Any update??

Are you making more videos?

Send the books and stuff

Are you guys twins?

My kid almost seems distracted by the extra colors everywhere