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The Good and the Beautiful
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- What The Good and the Beautiful is: A homeschool curriculum publisher with an online store, covering language arts, math, science, history, handwriting and electives from…
- Ages, price, ads: Free, with paid extras · Ages about 4-18 (preschool to high school) · Ads: not stated.
- Our take: Suits homeschooling families who want a low-cost, faith-friendly curriculum with a free option; skip it if you want secular materials or…
Peabody (ours): free stories by reading level, read aloud. Free through the end of 2026, no sign-up, no ads.
Play freeBy The Good and the Beautiful LLC. Go to The Good and the Beautiful ↗
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-11-10.
Quick answers
- How much does The Good and the Beautiful cost?
- Free: K-8 language arts and math PDFs, the Homeschool app, Simply Spelling. Paid: books, other courses, typing (10 day free trial, then a subscription), Musical Multiplication (7 day free trial). Prices not on the pages we read (Nov 2026).
- What age is The Good and the Beautiful for?
- Ages it suits: about 4-18 (preschool to high school). What its terms say: Children under 13 must have a parent's or guardian's permission, and the company says it does not knowingly collect their personal information without verifiable parental consent. The terms state no minimum age.
- Is The Good and the Beautiful safe for kids?
- Our take: Suits homeschooling families who want a low-cost, faith-friendly curriculum with a free option; skip it if you want secular materials or an all-digital course. Ads: not stated. In-app purchases: yes. Account: a parent's account. Watch for: Faith-based content, so check fit with your family.
- Where is the official The Good and the Beautiful site?
- The official site is goodandbeautiful.com, from The Good and the Beautiful LLC. It works on the web, on iPhone and iPad, and on Android.Go to The Good and the Beautiful ↗
- What are the alternatives to The Good and the Beautiful?
- Three others in classroom tools: Freckle, WorksheetWorks and Education.com.
A homeschool curriculum publisher with an online store, covering language arts, math, science, history, handwriting and electives from preschool to high school. Free print-at-home PDFs cover language arts and math for levels K to 8, and a free Homeschool app and spelling program run on the web and phones. Other courses, books, a typing program and a multiplication app are paid. The emphasis is on family, faith and character.
Our take
Desk researchSuits homeschooling families who want a low-cost, faith-friendly curriculum with a free option; skip it if you want secular materials or an all-digital course.
- PriceFree, with paid extras
- AdsNot stated
- In-app buyingYes
- AccountA parent's
Ages about 4-18 (preschool to high school) · 4 good things · 4 things to watch for
Is The Good and the Beautiful OK for my kid?
Find your child's age. Each row reads The Good and the Beautiful's own terms (quoted above), the ages it suits and the account it needs. An age rule is the least a maker asks, not a judgement that it suits a child of that age. Check another app.
| Age | By its terms | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 5 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 6 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 7 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 8 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 9 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 10 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 11 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 12 | With a parent | The terms want a parent or guardian to agree for anyone under 13.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 13 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 14 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 15 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 16 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| 17 | No age rule | We found no age the terms set for using it.In the ages it suits (about 4 to 18).A parent sets up the account. |
| Ages it suits | about 4-18 (preschool to high school) |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | Children under 13 must have a parent's or guardian's permission, and the company says it does not knowingly collect their personal information without verifiable parental consent. The terms state no minimum age. (terms) |
| Price | Free, with paid extras. Free: K-8 language arts and math PDFs, the Homeschool app, Simply Spelling. Paid: books, other courses, typing (10 day free trial, then a subscription), Musical Multiplication (7 day free trial). Prices not on the pages we read (Nov 2026). |
| Works on | Web, iPhone and iPad, Android |
| Account | A parent's account |
| Ads | Not stated |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| The AI in it | No AI mentioned. |
What's good
- Full K-8 language arts and math courses free to print
- Free Homeschool app on phones and the web
- Free Simply Spelling program for levels 4 to 8
- Parent account with up to six student profiles in some apps
Watch for
- Faith-based content, so check fit with your family
- Subscription fees are not refundable
- Cookies and text-message cart reminders on the store
- Printing the free PDFs takes ink and paper
8 things to know before your child uses The Good and the Beautiful
- Check the age rule first. Children under 13 must have a parent's or guardian's permission, and the company says it does not knowingly collect their personal information without verifiable parental consent. The terms state no minimum age.
- Know what it costs. Free, with paid extras. Free: K-8 language arts and math PDFs, the Homeschool app, Simply Spelling. Paid: books, other courses, typing (10 day free trial, then a subscription), Musical Multiplication (7 day free trial). Prices not on the pages we read (Nov 2026).
- See whose account it is. A parent's account.
- Expect in-app purchases. The Good and the Beautiful has in-app purchases. Turn off purchases in the phone's settings before a child opens it.
- Read what it does with data. The policy says it collects contact, order and device details, and uses cookies to track abandoned carts and send text reminders. It says it does not sell personal information and may share aggregated, non-identifying data with partners and advertisers. Apps use a parent account with a 4-digit PIN and student profiles. Policy updated September 2026.
- Know where the AI is. No AI mentioned.
- Watch for the main catch. Faith-based content, so check fit with your family.
- Start with what it does well. Full K-8 language arts and math courses free to print.
Data and privacy
The policy says it collects contact, order and device details, and uses cookies to track abandoned carts and send text reminders. It says it does not sell personal information and may share aggregated, non-identifying data with partners and advertisers. Apps use a parent account with a 4-digit PIN and student profiles. Policy updated September 2026. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
The maker's own claims only; we found no independent study.
The Good and the Beautiful beside 4 alternatives
| App | Price | Ads | In-app buying | Account | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Good and the Beautiful (this page) | Free, with paid extras | Not stated | Yes | A parent's | about 4-18 (preschool to… |
| Freckle | Through schools | No ads | None | A school's | about 5-18 (grades K-12… |
| WorksheetWorks | Free, with paid extras | No ads | None | None needed | about 5-14 |
| Education.com | Free, with paid extras | Has ads | None | A parent's | about 4-14 (pre-K to grade 8) |
| Super Teacher Worksheets | Free, with paid extras | No ads | None | A parent's | about 4-12 (Pre-K to grade… |
Alternatives to The Good and the Beautiful
Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads
Freckle
Renaissance Learning · ages about 5-18 (grades K-12; math through Algebra 2)
A reasonable school pick for differentiated practice, especially in districts already using Star tests; families can't buy it directly.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo adsNo account
WorksheetWorks
WorksheetWorks.com · ages about 5-14
A strong pick for parents and teachers who want custom printable practice without ads; it is a tool for adults, not something a young child uses alone.
Desk researchFree, with paid extras
Education.com
Education.com, Inc. (IXL Learning) · ages about 4-14 (pre-K to grade 8)
A practical source of printables and practice for parents and teachers; kids get the most from it with an adult choosing the work.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
Super Teacher Worksheets
Super Teacher Worksheets · ages about 4-12 (Pre-K to grade 6); the site is for adults
Good value for teachers and homeschool parents who want printable practice; not something to hand to a child as an app.
Desk researchFree, with paid extrasNo ads
99math
99math (Estonia) · ages about 5-14 (grades K-8)
A low-effort, free way for teachers to make fact practice lively; parents of kids who dislike timed competition may want a calmer tool.
Desk researchThrough schoolsNo ads
Amira Learning
Amira Learning · ages about 5-14 (school product; listed studies run from kindergarten to middle school)
Worth asking about if your child's school uses it; parents cannot buy it, so home users should look at family apps instead.
Where these facts come from
- https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/
- https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/pages/free
- https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/pages/apps
- https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/policies/privacy-policy
- https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/policies/terms-of-service
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