First Language Lessons Level 1

First Language Lessons Level 1 skips the tedium and gets right to the good stuff—helping your young learner (typically ages 6–8) speak, write, and think in complete, polished sentences. Written by Jessie Wise of Well-Trained Mind Press, this fully scripted, year-long program (100 lessons total) blends classical methods with a dash of Charlotte Mason charm—think copywork, narration, picture study, and memory work, all rolled into one.

You won’t find a separate student workbook here—kids write on their own lined paper, and the teacher’s book has every word you need to say. That means zero prep and no flipping between guides. Lessons start orally, guiding students through poems, grammar definitions, and picture discussions before moving into copywork that reinforces what they’ve learned.

Your child will master nouns, verbs, punctuation, and capitalization—not just by memorizing definitions but by using them in context. Regular review keeps concepts locked in, and the respectful tone treats your child like a capable learner, not a grammar guinea pig.

This is grammar that’s gentle, structured, and built to last—without sacrificing your sanity or your child’s interest.