Nonreligious 2023 Ninth-Grade Additional Student Kit

Grammar for the Well-Trained Mind uses clear definitions, plenty of practice, step-by-step instructions, and regular review to give students the skills needed for articulate writing and speech.

The elements of creative writing and doodling join forces to produce a book like no other, 99 Stories I Could Tell. By finishing doodles and answering questions, this journal will help your teen create a list of 99 stories worthy of being told. With that list, your teen can make a comic, write a song, or even write a memoir.

Children with a solid grasp of word roots will have better reading comprehension skills, because they have the ability to decode words. Word Roots teaches the meanings of Latin and Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes of words commonly used in English.

Building Thinking Skills books are among our favorites because of their tremendous scope. In this level, verbal activities are sequenced developmentally. Students learn analysis, observation, and descriptive skills. These processes help children develop superior thinking and communication skills, leading to deeper content learning in all subjects. 

U.S. History Detective is a complete U.S. history course that has integrated critical thinking skills into the lessons’ content. Book 2 continues U.S. history from the late 1800s through the Obama administration. Critical thinking questions ask your student to explore the options and then provide evidence from the lessons to support his conclusion. Ease of use, suitability for independent study, and critical thinking questions make U.S. History Detective an excellent option for exploring U.S. history. 

Friendly Biology introduces teens to biology in a gentle, non-intimidating manner, using colorful diagrams and abundant photos.

Write a short poem about today’s weather. Draw a picture of your favorite animal’s eyes. My Year of Nature provides 365 drawing and writing activities to get your child thinking and sketching about the natural world.