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@brenkm955 7 күн бұрын
I love how you are using this! am somewhat familiar with the IEW style of writing as my kiddos have used it this past semester at a local co-op. Neither has done much writing prior to that, but seem to be doing well with the program thus far. If I were to try a themed unit at home for a slower pace, do you think I could combine them into one book? They are currently in 5th and 7th grade, so I am not sure what would be the best fit.
@learningwithboys7431 7 күн бұрын
From my experience they give options for different levels. You can look at samples to see if the guide you are looking at has that option. For me my oldest was much more advanced so I could not combined. Also is the co-op not working that you would not have them to continue with that😉 Just asking because you said they are doing well with it☺️
@brenkm955 7 күн бұрын
@ Yes, they are doing well however the co-op will only be moving forward with the 3rd-5th grade class and not the 6th-8th grade level. I also felt stretched pretty thin assisting them with totally different assignments throughout the rest of week…hoping that combining could help with that. I will definitely take a look at some of the other samples. Thx again!☺️
@learningwithboys7431 7 күн бұрын
@ I completely understand!! I think doing a book together should work especially since they are both familiar with😉
@brettnaybrazzell6100 8 күн бұрын
LOVE The Read Aloud Revival!
@learningwithboys7431 8 күн бұрын
❤️🤗
@NoHigherCalling 9 күн бұрын
Loved these tips!! Especially the reminder that the early years are introductory years 🤍 I love that! Expose them to a feast of information while they're so curious about everything
@learningwithboys7431 9 күн бұрын
Exactly🤗
@beachgurl788 10 күн бұрын
I was considering trying level 2 of this program with 7 year old for second grade next year. Why did you not like it? I am a busy mom of six kids with the youngest being a newborn so I need to simplify however possible. Debating between this, The Good and The Beautiful, or Grammar Galaxy.
@learningwithboys7431 9 күн бұрын
It has been a while so I cannot remember every detail😉 this was also my 4th and probably stuck in my ways on how I liked to teach things. If you wanted something for a busy mom this would work!! I am not sure what you have been using but for me this age is the time to at least get in reading and writing and math. ❤️🙏
@emmareads734 11 күн бұрын
Thank you for the tips and encouragement!
@learningwithboys7431 10 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!!
@SEOMaster-h2t 12 күн бұрын
Great update! I love how detailed and transparent you are about your middle school homeschool journey-it’s so inspiring for other parents. If you focus on enhancing your video's SEO, like adding relevant keywords, tags, and an engaging description, I’m sure your content will reach a much wider audience. Your tips and experiences are so valuable, and more people deserve to see them. Keep up the amazing work!
@mirasky9461 14 күн бұрын
Homeschoolers with a Meek and Quiet Spirit is my all time favourite book! It is so encouraging, concise enough for a busy mum, and so helpful in the day-to-day!!!
@learningwithboys7431 13 күн бұрын
Yes❤️
@laurahancock6802 14 күн бұрын
A book I read recently that was very encouraging and convicting for me that could be for women at any point in their faith journey is The Well-Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles. Thanks for your recommendations!
@learningwithboys7431 14 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I have not heard of before😉 I like the title though❤️
@cookie.rodriguez4980 11 күн бұрын
I'm reading this right now, it is so encouraging.
@liztefft5312 14 күн бұрын
We're using this program, too. It's very user friendly. 😊
@learningwithboys7431 14 күн бұрын
That is great!! Yes I was just thinking how he just jumps in and does it🤗
@liztefft5312 14 күн бұрын
Thank you, Rachel ❤. There are several you mentioned that I haven't heard of. These sound like great recommendations!
@learningwithboys7431 14 күн бұрын
Oh that is great!! You are so welcome ❤️
@cherylkirby4609 14 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@learningwithboys7431 14 күн бұрын
You are welcome!!
@homeschoolteenswithjenny 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions! I love to hear what has been helpful to other homeschooling Christian mamas :)
@learningwithboys7431 14 күн бұрын
☺️you are so welcome!!
@karendavis4793 17 күн бұрын
My 7th grader is almost done with volume 1 and we love this program! I'm not sure if we'll continue with Learn Math Fast when he gets to Algebra because I also have my eye on Denison. We'll see! I'd like to add that I had bought volumes 1-3 somewhere else and noticed in this video that you have COLOR EDITIONS (some blue lettering, colored coins, measuring tools, etc)! Ours are black & white. I recommend to order directly from the company, people. lol I personally want to re-order for the color editions (volumes 2 & 3) but my son said don't bother, it's not worth it. lol ;)
@learningwithboys7431 16 күн бұрын
Oh that is interesting about the color ☺️ thank you for sharing !!❤️
@KathyHutto 17 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@learningwithboys7431 16 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!!
@hollysmith9265 18 күн бұрын
I switched my 10th grader to this this year after doing 11 lessons in Algebra 1 and had no clue what’s going on. She got through the first two books in a little over two months. She’s loving it and is encouraging her little sister to switch to us as well.
@learningwithboys7431 17 күн бұрын
Oh wow that is encouraging!! Thanks for sharing❤️
@fab5bailey369 18 күн бұрын
When I decided to homeschool my son in the 7th grade, we used Learned Math Fast to fill in the holes. He enjoyed it and went through the problem really quickly. We switched to Math U See for 8th grade because it was more independent and that was one of his goals for the year. Also, how do you like Language Arts 7 overall?
@learningwithboys7431 18 күн бұрын
That is great!! Thanks for sharing that!! We are liking many things about it, but not sure I will continue with next🤔
@thissimplelife653 18 күн бұрын
I saw your other video about this curriculum and I ordered it for my 5th and 6th grader. I’m so excited about it. I got it today and it looks good. My 6th grader STRUGGLES big time and my 5th grader needed a cut and dry and let us get it done! Thank you so much for sharing!!☺️
@learningwithboys7431 18 күн бұрын
Oh how exciting!!!☺️
@kimberlyeisfeld8389 18 күн бұрын
I love that you can print off the worksheets and answers on their website… located in the front of the book.
@learningwithboys7431 18 күн бұрын
Yes, that is true!! I did not mention that😉
@tatyana1324 19 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing 😊
@learningwithboys7431 18 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!!
@heatheraz4680 20 күн бұрын
I am always thinking ahead. I planned out a rough "roadmap" for the rest of our homeschool journey. I add items in that I find over the years that seem like something they would be interested in. I have a 10th and 7th grader this year. I do already have somethings already for next year. We have been using this curriculum for the last 5 years and it has been working well for us. So if we finish the level they are in currently early we will start up the next book this year.
@learningwithboys7431 20 күн бұрын
That is wonderful!! Thank you for sharing!
@homeschoolteenswithjenny 21 күн бұрын
My son took their Advanced Physical Science for 9th grade, and it was GREAT! Highly recommend! He is still pulling info from that course to help with the chemistry course he is taking this year.
@learningwithboys7431 21 күн бұрын
That is awesome!! Thank you for sharing!!
@Grace_Filled_Homeschool 22 күн бұрын
I have 2 in high school, a 7th, 6th, 3rd, and 1st grader. I also have a 2 year old running around. I am also working on getting my 7th grader working independently. He’s about 75% there.
@learningwithboys7431 21 күн бұрын
That is great!!
@JennieJennie-j8s 22 күн бұрын
Are the Uncle Eric Books for Government worth 120 hours of work?
@learningwithboys7431 22 күн бұрын
@@JennieJennie-j8s we only need a half credit for government. But they probably have enough on the subject to make it a full credit. I would see if the website gives any details or call😉.
@JennieJennie-j8s 22 күн бұрын
@@learningwithboys7431 What grade do you recommend doing Government in?
@leticiabailey2107 24 күн бұрын
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you for sharing!
@learningwithboys7431 24 күн бұрын
You are so welcome! Praise the Lord!!
@sarahmogus9464 25 күн бұрын
Girl, I start in September for the next year 😂
@learningwithboys7431 24 күн бұрын
😁 ❤️
@steffanimiller769 25 күн бұрын
Glad I’m not alone! It’s never too early to look at future academic years!
@learningwithboys7431 25 күн бұрын
I definitely learned a lot about curriculum ☺️
@dakotabebo2024 25 күн бұрын
SO helpful. Is the science curriculum Christian or secular?
@learningwithboys7431 25 күн бұрын
I did call HOD with same question😉 It is written by a homeschool dad. It does not mention anything. It really just talks about physics, force, electricity and more. Give easy example and hands on experiments to help understand the terms😉
@dakotabebo2024 24 күн бұрын
@@learningwithboys7431 I trusted your judgment and figured you wouldn't have used it if it was conflicting spiritually. Really love your channel! Thanks for your time answering!
@bluegreenoranges 25 күн бұрын
Honestly, I'm over here making plans for the next 4 years. Is that crazy? 😆
@YasminB-u9d 25 күн бұрын
Same. I keep a running list of curriculum that I'm interested in.
@learningwithboys7431 25 күн бұрын
Are you planning Highschool☺️ I did the same but always did in pencil. It is interesting how much they grow and things could change❤️
@learningwithboys7431 25 күн бұрын
Yes I always had a running list of something to check out🤪
@MitchellsonaMission 25 күн бұрын
I start in October for the following year and normally do not wait for sales for our core subjects. October I purchase Math , November I purchase ELA and then all other subjects I do wait for sales if possible. Being a large family we normally have several options for science and history already on our shelves.
@learningwithboys7431 25 күн бұрын
That is great!! Sounds like you got a great plan and rythm 😉
@homeschoolteenswithjenny 25 күн бұрын
Great advice, Rachel!
@learningwithboys7431 25 күн бұрын
Thank you!!
@homeschoolteenswithjenny 25 күн бұрын
Next year is my son's last year of homeschool - he will be a senior... So, yes, we are thinking about next year because I want to make it a really positive year for him. It's his and his sister's last time being able to study together, so we are looking at more together time, especially for literature. So, we are having conversations about what we want next year to look like, but I know my mind may change, so I keep a loose hold on those ideas right now.
@learningwithboys7431 25 күн бұрын
Aww how exciting yet full of emotions!! ❤️🙏
@brittanym58 25 күн бұрын
Definitely not too early when so many companies do Black Friday sales. We are on the brink of High School and definitely need to make some plans.
@learningwithboys7431 25 күн бұрын
Yes After I did the video, I thought about how some companies do Black Friday deals. I do sometimes get books, but don’t think I am ever ready for full curriculum at that point😉 Although that is a perfect time for those who are confident on what they want 🤗
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable 26 күн бұрын
I know I don’t NEED to look at curriculum. I just really enjoy it. I like to peruse so that I have all the information before I need to really start making decisions. 😊
@learningwithboys7431 25 күн бұрын
Yes I understand!! I always have a ton of notes for comparing☺️
@CP-fo5sy 28 күн бұрын
North Star Geography is our favorite high school geography course. The text is Christian and interesting. There's a lot of mapwork, but my daughter has done well with it.
@learningwithboys7431 27 күн бұрын
@@CP-fo5sy for high school🤗 Sounds Interesting!! I will check it out!
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable 28 күн бұрын
We LOVE Christian Heroes books too! ❤❤❤
@learningwithboys7431 28 күн бұрын
@@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable ❤️
@colesonamission 29 күн бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@learningwithboys7431 29 күн бұрын
@@colesonamission your welcome!!
@liztefft5312 Ай бұрын
Praying for my 11th grader to gain a fresh perspective with his studies. He is not at all overloaded, but he's feeling the pull to work more hours and earn more money to spend on his truck, etc. We only homeschool Tuesday through Friday because he works on Mondays. It's challenging because he's also recently gone through some hard times emotionally, so that has played a part in the motivation factor. He said he thinks studies is a 'waste of time'. 😔
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
Oh yes I have experienced the son with desire to work to spend on truck!! I know I didn’t always agree with money spending decisions but sometimes it is a lesson they have to learn. Finding a place to meet in the middles with school/work. It can be harder the senior year. My oldest finished early and was able to work his last semester😉 But he accomplished what I asked🤪 My knees where sore for praying him through ❤️
@liztefft5312 Ай бұрын
@learningwithboys7431 Thank you for listening and for sharing your experiences. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this and that there is a fellow mom and sister in Christ who understands ❤️. We're still in the Junior year, so he's still got quite a way to go, but what younger people don't always understand is how very quickly the time actually passes. I told him he needs to hang in there with me and that one day he will be glad he completed high school. And, yes, I am learning the balance of allowing him more freedoms while still being a voice of wisdom when it is needed. I could not do this without the Lord! I ask for His wisdom all the time ❤. I appreciate you so candidly sharing the joys and the struggles of Christian parenting and homeschooling. It was different with my grown daughter since she is a girl. Boys are certainly different, lol. You have a beautiful family, Rachel. You're doing a great job, and I know the Lord is leading you ❤.
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
@ thank you!! Yes it goes by fast and yes God is good!!❤️🙏
@katiedaku8989 Ай бұрын
My oldest really likes these types of books as well. York was a favourite of his. He also just finished reading Cereal Tycoon (per your recommendation) and really enjoyed it.
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
Oh that is wonderful!!❤️
@amandamendoza4181 Ай бұрын
Thanks for all the ideas. My oldest son is 11. I’m always looking for ideas!❤
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!! ❤️
@chelseaandrews200 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I love your videos! Remind me, are some of these picks suggestions from HOD? My oldest is doing Creation to Christ and we started with the first guide. I have loved their picks and love the curriculum so much
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
Only 2 were from HOD, John Paul Jones and Michael Faraday😉 I do love all their book choices!!
@dm6324 Ай бұрын
thank you for leading the way for middle homeschoolers. Not many videos out there to help us newbies! Question about IEW Structure and Style. Would this be considered a language arts curriculum for the year or should I be using structure and style as a writing curriculum and maybe consider purchasing a full Language Arts curriculum for my 6th grader? or should I supplement Structure and Style with a vocab/spelling curriculum? We also use Fix it Grammer and love it!
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
Thank you for your encouragement! I did a video recently about writing. IEW does do a great job at emphasizing and even teaching some grammar. My boys all had grammar and spelling before starting a Structure Style. If just starting I would add fix it grammar and IEW Phonetic Zoo. If they are strong in these areas you could just do the writing for a year. But I would add in grammar again in the future.
@homeschoolteenswithjenny Ай бұрын
I had tried IEW Level A when my kids were in elementary school, and it was a HUGE FAIL! LOL! I started WAY too early! I have JUST NOW started my 9th grader on Level B, and my 11th grader is going to start Level C soon. I agree - it almost hurts you to start this program too early.
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
There is definitely no hurry!!😉 My 7th grader has not done the videos yet.☺️
@homeschoolteenswithjenny Ай бұрын
Evaluating how things are going as you go IS very important! I totally agree! I just found a weak spot with my 11th grader that I thought the curriculum would address, but it has not. So, I had to adjust to beef that back up.
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!! This is a good reminder 😉
@juliequates9529 Ай бұрын
Fall break? Do yall do year round? 6 weeks on, 1 off? Thank you!!
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
No we don’t do year round. We schedule in breaks. We don’t always plan a fall break, but this was needed😉
@Kiki-fe2le Ай бұрын
This is super helpful. Thank you!
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!!❤️
@emmareads734 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the tips! I have an 8 and a 10 year old boy this school year. We are using IEW and I help my 8 year old and it’s been perfect for my 10 year old. Fix it grammar has been good for my 10 year old too. I do think they have really benefited from all of the reading aloud that I have done with them since they were babies.
@learningwithboys7431 Ай бұрын
That is wonderful!! ❤️