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Our language curriculum helps children ages 4-9 learn Spanish, French, German, or Italian through the magic of storytelling—no language experience required for parents!
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Why One Third Stories for Homeschool
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🎯 Easy to Implement
- No language experience needed for parents
- Complete curriculum with step-by-step guidance
- Everything you need in one monthly box
- Native speaker audiobooks model perfect pronunciation
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💙 Engaging for Kids
- Story-based learning kids actually enjoy
- Hands-on activities and games that make practice fun
- Beautifully illustrated books that spark imagination
- Audio support helps with listening and pronunciation
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✅ Meets Educational Standards
- Structured 12-month progression
- Covers all four language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking
- Achievement certificates for portfolio documentation
- Can-do statements aligned with learning objectives
What's Included in the Complete Curriculum
📚 12 Beautifully Illustrated Storybooks
Each hardcover book features stunning illustrations and uses our unique Clockwork Methodology™—stories begin in English and gradually introduce your target language, making comprehension natural and building confidence with every page.
What your child will read about:
- Boxes 1-3: Meet Terrance Rex (a dinosaur looking for shoes), Wilma the Whale, Little Monster, and more colorful characters
- Boxes 4-6: Follow Nico the Zookeeper's Cat, Elliot the alien, and detective sloth Two-Toes O'Malley
- Boxes 7-9: Join Tilly the Tortoise, time-traveler Mr. Logan, and explorer Ada Bell
- Boxes 10-12: Discover a flightless dragon, embark on a space adventure, and collect insects with Iñigo Idaho
🎧 Native Speaker Audiobooks
Content:
Before each Story Box arrives, you'll receive a link to that month's audiobook, professionally narrated by native speakers. Audiobooks can be streamed online or downloaded for offline listening—perfect for car rides, quiet time, or following along while reading.
Benefits:
- Builds listening comprehension
- Models authentic pronunciation and intonation
- Allows independent practice
- Makes the story accessible even for pre-readers
📝 Activity Books with Games and Exercises
Each Story Box includes a companion activity book filled with engaging exercises that reinforce vocabulary and grammar concepts from that month's story.
Activities include:
- Matching games and word searches
- Drawing and coloring prompts
- Cut-and-paste projects
- Writing exercises appropriate for different skill levels
- Movement-based games
- Family activities to practice together
🃏 Flashcards for Vocabulary Practice
Full-color flashcards feature key vocabulary words with illustrations on one side and the target language word on the other. Use them for memory games, quick review sessions, independent practice, sorting activities, and on-the-go learning.
🏆 Achievement Certificates (Months 6 & 12)
Celebrate milestones with official certificates of completion! These provide recognition of your child's hard work, documentation for homeschool portfolios, motivation to continue learning, and tangible proof of progress for state reporting requirements. Each certificate includes decorative stickers your child can place to mark their achievement.
📖 Parent/Teacher Guide
Every Story Box includes guidance for facilitating learning, including suggested pacing, tips for using each activity, conversation starters in the target language, extension ideas for advanced learners, modifications for younger or older children, and assessment suggestions.
You don't need to be a language teacher—we'll show you exactly how to make the most of each Story Box!
Months 1-3: Foundation
Your child will learn greetings, numbers, colors, foods, meal times, and family vocabulary. They'll meet Terrance Rex (a sensitive dinosaur hunting for shoes), Wilma the Whale, Little Monster, and other fun characters.
Months 4-6: Building Skills
Kids learn adjectives, adverbs, clothing, body parts, and descriptive language. They'll follow Nico the Zookeeper's Cat, Elliot (an alien who can't find a uniform that fits), and Two-Toes O'Malley, the detective sloth.
Months 7-9: Expanding Vocabulary
Your child will explore seasons, weather, parts of town, transportation, and places. Stories feature Tilly the Tortoise, time-traveler Mr. Logan, and intrepid explorer Ada Bell.
Months 10-12: Mastery & Review
The final quarter covers planets, comparisons, question formation, and a comprehensive review of everything learned. Kids will enjoy tales about a flightless dragon, an epic space adventure, and Iñigo Idaho the insect collector.
Select Your State for Details
Can't find your program on this list or you don't receive state funds?
Please reach out to us! Contact our program liaison at education@onethirdstories.com or complete this FORM. There may be other ways that we can work together!
Does your charter or program require a curriculum?
Click the button below to download a curriculum for the full 12 box series.
How to Get Started with Your State Funding
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1️⃣ Check Your Eligibility
Click your state above to learn about your specific funding program and confirm you're eligible to participate.
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2️⃣ Download Curriculum Materials
Get the documentation you need for program approval or your homeschool records.
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3️⃣ Order Through Your Program
Follow your state's specific instructions to purchase. Most families use funding programs to cover 100% of costs!
Pricing & Package Options
Monthly Print Subscription: $34.99/month
Physical story boxes delivered monthly • Auto-renewal • Cancel anytime
6-Month Print Pack: $189.99 ($31.67/box)
All 6 story boxes • Great for one semester • One-time payment
12-Month Print Pack: $344.99 ($28.75/box)
Complete curriculum • Best value • One-time payment
Digital GO! Options Also Available
Get instant access to digital story boxes starting at $11.99/month
Most families use their state funding programs to cover 100% of curriculum costs.