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​CREATING EASY TO USE CURRICULUM SINCE 1989

We teach in a spirit of profound common sense
so that we can bring each person to maturity.
​Col. 1:28

Why use Common Sense Press products?

  • Complete and require a minimum of planning
  • Designed for students to work independently
    ​as much as possible
  • Created by experienced homeschool authors
  • Free from busywork
  • Affordable
  • Supported with personal, extensive customer service
  • Versatile with one of a kind additional resources​
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LEARNING LANGUAGE ARTS THROUGH LITERATURE
AN INTEGRATED LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM BASED ON CLASSIC LITERATURE.
FOR FIRST GRADE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
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Simple to teach

  • Open-and-go lessons
  • Conversational Tone
  • Assessments for evaluating student’s progress
  • Integrated lessons teach spelling, reading, writing, etc.
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easy to learn

  • Quality, engaging literature
  • Weekly reviews
  • No busy work
  • Encourages working independently
Are you ready to get started but wondering what level your student should use? The following resources will help you decide:
SCOPE AND sEQUENCE
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What are others saying?

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Made the switch this school year! My husband used this curriculum as a child and now our children love it! I love that we cover a variety of LA concepts in each daily lesson! She practices reading and can tie in those grammar skills, into the passage. I love it!

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I have been homeschooling for 12 years and this is the best LA curriculum. It is the most comprehensive and my children have loved every grade level! It really teaches the joy of reading and writing. I will also add that over the years every time I have called or emailed you have helped me with everything and been so nice and encouraging. 

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Dana

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I just love these books. I used them with my older kids for several years. They helped instill a love for good literature while helping them master the basics of language. It’s a gentle way to teach language arts.

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My daughter and I love LLATL! I love that it's just open and go. I don't have to prep anything before hand. She loves the stories that are interwoven into the lessons.

Sarah

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Honestly, it is the only LA curriculum that my kids don't argue about doing. If they love it, I love it!

Amanda

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​We already worked through the blue book and the red book with 2 of our boys and wow, it is so interesting, keeps them excited about learning a language and English being our second language, it is actually amazing how fluently they read and understand. Amazing curriculum.

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​It’s easier to teach because of the bite sized lessons - such a benefit when you have two active boys who dislike writing.
The lessons are short but efficiently written with lots of “meaty” information.

Ewa

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WORDSMITH
A WRITING PROGRAM THAT WORKS AND STUDENTS LOVE!
FOR 4TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE.
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​For more information about Wordsmith and to contact the author directly:
Wordsmith Website
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student-friendly

  • Light, humorous tones
  • Students work at their own pace
  • Fun images keep it interesting
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easy-to-use

  • Open-and-go lessons
  • Affordable
  • Students work independently
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Complete Writing Program

  • Each book is a full year program
  • For grades 4th - 12th
  • Everything you need in one book
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GREAT SCIENCE ADVENTURES
A MULTI-GRADE LEVEL PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN ONE BOOK.
​FOR 1ST-8TH GRADE.
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Student-Friendly

  • Students work at their own pace
  • Assignments coded by ability level
  • Hands-on approach reinforces concepts
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Easy-To-Use

  • Open-and-go lessons
  • Easy to follow
  • Everything you need in one book
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  • Each subject is complete, so you can design your own course of study

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