@@jenniferwistey7323 I haven't done videos on those levels but I have done those levels. It's on my list to do those videos. If you have questions about them I'm happy to answer.

@@sandylawrence3704 I don't but that's a great idea for a video. I'm so behind on making videos. I'll put it on my list. As a quick answer I'd say each child is different for each subject. You should know how much each student can handle. Take cues from them. A rule I use is challenge your student but don't break them. Yes, I should do a video on this. Thanks for the suggestion!

@@sandylawrence3704 You're welcome!

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No, I didn't.

Barton does help with spelling. It gives the reasons why we spell things the way we do. Be faithful to the process and it will help but know it takes time, patience and consistency.

This is a Christian curriculum. If your child plans on going to a college where they will have to take psychology I would say a definite yes, you should go through this curriculum. It brought up great things for us to discuss. We looked at some topics that will come up as they navigate this world but they can think about it from a Christian perspective. They weren't pushy in the Christian beliefs but gets a person to think. We have a Christ centered home but these topics were different than what we normally discuss. So if you're looking for a Christian curriculum, this could work for you. If you prefer secular you may not like this one.

I referred back to my video. At this spot I was thinking specifically with American Government class. Abeka can get pretty wordy. Some students need the basic bare bones to understand a topic. Especially when it comes to the government. I feel it's important for our kids to understand our government so they can play a part in it. Even if this means going below grade level at first. When they pick up on the concepts you can get deeper with them. There are some books about government by Syl Sobel, J.D. that I've used to help break concepts down. As for general history, I like Abeka. I have also used Drive Thru History videos for American history. If there's a particular topic your student is stuck on or wants to learn more about feel free to branch out. There's so many great books out there. I use Christian Book Distributors to search for different homeschool curriculum. You can look there. I hope that helps.

Hello! I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. I buy my Barton curriculum directly from Barton Reading. When you do you get a code to go online and use different resources. One of those resources are the cards. They are very helpful to review the material. Also when you buy from Barton Reading they include a flyer for different spelling games from Spelling Success. You can also find them at www.SpellingSuccess.com I have a few of their games. They're helpful and a nice break from the regular lessons. Book 8 can be tough. Keep it up. It's worth it.

Hi there! I have been using All About Reading and I’m wondering if Barton might be a good fit once we are done? All About Reading only goes up to Level 4 (3rd/4th grade reading level)😊 my daughter is also severely dyslexic. I’m so thankful for the help and encouragement on your channel!

Yes, I do. I have used all the levels and it's easy for the parent/tutor to understand what to do. They also send you a video when you buy the curriculum that shows exactly how to use the curriculum.

@@teachingmoments8290 wonderful, thank you so much for the reply. I want to try it with her but I’ve been having self doubt and wonder how receptive she will be to me teaching her vs a tutor. She is nervous of the idea of a tutor and would prefer to start with me. Thank you!

Yes, I think it gets easier when the letters are on the tiles. Remembering can be hard for those with dyslexia. Very normal.

Each student is so different. It's hard to gauge how quickly they will go through level 8. That level has 13 lessons and level 9 has 9 lessons so mathematically you could go through both levels in one year. That would be to lofty a goal for my taste though. It's important to focus on the student learning the material versus how fast you complete it. You don't want to rush through just to say you finished it.

Thank you! ❤️

Yes, I did. Barton strings many big words together to make sentences we would never say in normal conversation. I understand they are trying to have the students practice the words they just learned but it sounds awkward. I read all the sentences to myself first then pick three to six of them that make the most sense. I explain what the words mean after he's read them. My youngest is 12 and at the end of book 6 so I understand what you're saying. I check his comprehension more with the stories than the sentences. With sentences I celebrate that he can read those big words. Hope that helps. Keep plugging away. It sounds like you're doing a good job. It will be worth it when they're reading well. As another little encouragement, my son just had something click for him and is reading better than I've seen. Not sure if it's his age or our consistency. Maybe both. Keep at it.

When you buy the DVDS they come in a case with a booklet that has questions for each section.

No, I got rid of that level already.

Glad this helped you. That's awesome that you're helping your boys by homeschooling them. I know it's not for everybody but I love homeschooling and I cherish the time with my kids. Blessings to you on your homeschool journey. May it be something you treasure always.

Glad I could encourage you.

No. Everyone, no matter the age, needs to start at level one. They even have adults start there. Barton is willing to work with you if you child flies through level one. You'll have to check out their website for details. Each level builds on the last so both student and teacher needs to go through each level. Some of my kids went very fast through the lower levels but it's good to go through them all so any gaps can be filled in.

@@teachingmoments8290 Thank 😊

I'm so glad you found it encouraging. One reason I started this channel is I remember just starting out and how much I needed encouragement from veteran moms. I had a hard time finding them. Now that I'm in that position I love to encourage others. Do you have a specific topic or concern you'd like me to touch on?

You're welcome! I'm glad they're encouraging for you.

No, I didn't use anything else for reading. There is no other reading curriculum needed. This is very thorough and can be intense but has been well worth the time and effort.

Thanks!

I did not use either the DVD or lab materials with biology. I have used lab materials with Apologia's science though and it helped my children understand the concepts better. I think using those things is a good idea to keep your student engaged.

Yes, the spell checker comes in box 4. The first time you will use it is lesson 6 of book 4.

Yes, exactly.

I have used both. I hope this video has given you more info to help you decide what's best for your family.

If anything I would just buy the student text and talk with them about each lesson. Maybe also the answer book to the text questions if you're having them do the questions. It is alot of books.

So glad this was helpful for you. I hope you're granddaughter gets the help she needs. It's wonderful that you are helping her in this journey. ❤️