I do the same thing with my homeschooling children. It’s really up to you and what you want out of this experience. My children learn quick so once they have mastered the skill we move on. Your videos are amazing and inspiring.
@Ivanna_Miretti10 күн бұрын
Did you end up getting the Teacher's guide? Why? I am about to purchase Book 10 for my 10th grader, and I am debating whether or not I should buy them both. Some Teacher's guides are very helpful, and others simply are there to collect dust. I guess my question is, can the student complete the student book without the Teacher's guide, or do they work together to teach the lessons? I need to finish getting the curriculum for this upcoming year and I'm behind, so if you can let me know your response as soon as you can...I would appreciate it SO MUCH!!
@domesticchaoscoordinator374310 күн бұрын
I did not for 9th but I would definitely recommend!! 🤪
@stephanienoble292611 күн бұрын
Lord knows I needed to hear this today, I’m struggling with this right now. My 6th baby was born this year and she’s 3 months old now. The sleepless nights are rough and she’s growing fast it makes me sad. But I miss sleep too 😂 some days I feel like I’m done and some days I don’t.
@domesticchaoscoordinator374310 күн бұрын
Oh I feel you! The sleep will come! Don't worry about that! ♥️ Just take it day by day.
@alexanderthegreat988411 күн бұрын
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@thissimplelife65312 күн бұрын
This video was so helpful to me! I purchased this curriculum for my younger two. They were using BJU and it was way too much explaining 😂
@domesticchaoscoordinator374312 күн бұрын
@@thissimplelife653 glad to be of help!!
@Destroyess00312 күн бұрын
Where is the answer key? Teacher/parent book?
@domesticchaoscoordinator374310 күн бұрын
They actually have it as a download on their website! 😊
@PlannerHomeschoolingMom20 күн бұрын
These sounds like great choices! Thanks for sharing. I looked to see if you had an end of year review for 9th grade, but didn't see one. I was wondering how the books that are suggested in Notgrass for language arts turned out.
@domesticchaoscoordinator374318 күн бұрын
This coming year we'll be using Notgrass for Language Arts! For 9th grade we used The Good and the Beautiful so we didn't utilize the Language Arts from Notgrass, but this year we will!
@PlannerHomeschoolingMom18 күн бұрын
@@domesticchaoscoordinator3743 I found both the Notgrass world history and american history at a consignment sale with all the readers and was just curious what others thought of the selections. I can't wait to hear how this year goes for you all.
@teresaboone433326 күн бұрын
This was very helpful
@cathy2142Ай бұрын
So glad you are are safe 🌪️
@domesticchaoscoordinator3743Ай бұрын
@@cathy2142 Thank you!
@cathy2142Ай бұрын
Are you a single mom
@domesticchaoscoordinator3743Ай бұрын
@cathy2142 Nope, actually married almost 17 years! My husband works the typical m-f hours :-)
@cathy2142Ай бұрын
@@domesticchaoscoordinator3743 Wonderful❤️. Im also married 21 years and my husband is an engineer that was able to keep me home full time. Thankful you have support
@cathy2142Ай бұрын
New sub🙋♀️. We homeschooled year round some years but always took fridays off. It made our community activies easier
@domesticchaoscoordinator3743Ай бұрын
@cathy2142 Welcome!! We did do Fridays off for a while too :-)
@Risici_BloomАй бұрын
Beautiful Tortie girl :) She reminds me of mine I had some years ago. I <3 the torties :)
@domesticchaoscoordinator3743Ай бұрын
@@Risici_Bloom thank you!
@Holdenpartyof6Ай бұрын
How did it turn out with this curriculum? Do you feel like the writing portion was thorough? Were the novel choices good? Great video!
@domesticchaoscoordinator374318 күн бұрын
Sorry! Just saw this! There wasn't a HUGE amount of writing involved with this curriculum. I know alot of people use IEW also. We did like the curriculum overall, but we decided to use Notgrass this coming year (history can be combined with language arts in their curriculum)
@Helen-xv7otАй бұрын
Back in the late '80s when I was in 11th grade in my Econ class we were told by the teacher that he was going to skip the Constitution because we would get that next year in Government class. But when the next year came and I was sitting in my Government class The teacher said we're going to skip the Constitution because we got it last year in our Econ class. When the students spoke up including myself and said no, we didn't. We were told we were not going to do it, and then said just read it yourself. Years later after I was married I mentioned this story to my husband. My husband is 2 years older than me and went to a whole different School district as he lived in a different county. He had the same experience! When we discuss this with our children who are now grown and married... We come to find out they were told the same thing as well! My children are 7 years apart in age and went to two different schools and two different school districts.
@domesticchaoscoordinator3743Ай бұрын
Wow!!!
@Bluekittykat82 ай бұрын
Ohhh friend I needed this!! I don’t know how to skip and feel sooo guilty if I do! ❤I can’t wait to see what you say!
@domesticchaoscoordinator3743Ай бұрын
We do this alot lol
@redeemedforever62242 ай бұрын
Sound of the children in the background was a joy to hear
@domesticchaoscoordinator3743Ай бұрын
Thank you! I try and get them to keep it down a few notches while I'm filming! 😄
@brenkm9552 ай бұрын
Do you feel level 7 could be used with a separate writing curriculum? I looked at samples online and it looked very different from previous levels. We are using another writing curriculum through our co-op and I don’t want to overwhelm my reluctant writer. I am thinking of doing level 6 instead, so curious about your thoughts if you have had the chance to look through it at all.🙂
@domesticchaoscoordinator3743Ай бұрын
I think it's definitely personal preference. I've never added any extra writing curriculum pieces, because I've always felt that what we've used is enough, especially for middle school. However, I've seen alot of people add in things like IEW, etc to get even more writing practice in. But for us, we've never added anything extra 😊
@bu2ful1192 ай бұрын
Some states require homeschool hours vs. number of lessons so if we need to fit in another 30 minutes of school that day, math drills are a good way to use that time and build those skills.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
@bu2ful119 That is very true!! For sure check your state's requirements
@bu2ful1192 ай бұрын
The curriculum spirals anyway. If you skip something, they'll see that concept next year. I wouldn't skip the same concept every year though. I agree with you about feeling ok with customizing homeschool for what works for you and your kids.
@domesticchaoscoordinator3743Ай бұрын
Yes! Agreed!
@joidavis52102 ай бұрын
This is so interesting! And encouraging!
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
With my oldest 2 having been in public school, I noticed it early on!
@brenkm9552 ай бұрын
Would you use this alongside Wordlywise or would you say some of the material overlaps? Thanks for sharing!
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
I would say use along side. I think Wordly Wise is such a great curriculum piece! When my daughter went to 6th grade this year, we switched to A Reason for Spelling and Wordly Wise and those 2 as a combination have been great!
@Analysemarie2 ай бұрын
We like Science Shepherd a lot. I Think the only thing is that he’s a little monotone. But other than that, it’s great. If you don’t mind me asking… What level of Math do you think you’ll have your son go up to?
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm not 100% sure on Math yet. It's definitely not his favorite subject! I'm going to take it year by year I think, after his required math classes. I never even took PreCal in high school, so I would be zero help!
@Analysemarie2 ай бұрын
@@domesticchaoscoordinator3743 oh yes! Me either. I was actually just watching a review on Denison Math. It seems great for non math lovers! Like my oldest 😅
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
@@Analysemarie yes!!
@realityisbest89632 ай бұрын
It's nice to have common-sense education available. It is lost in society.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
Agree!
@dawnhankins61392 ай бұрын
I’am CVT and worked in the field for 15 years before homeschooling. I worked along time in emergency and I loved it. After moving (military hubby) I became a practice manager and trained new techs. I did this in several states. I miss it but at same time I don’t miss it if that makes sense? Congrats on the new job 😊
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
Definitely makes sense!! Thank you!! 🫶
@cierrakapadia54842 ай бұрын
Hi! I’m currently looking into Texas studies. Would you recommend it?
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
I liked it, however it could pretty much just be used as a read aloud. Which I personally like, but I know that's not everyone's cup of tea 😊
@dawnsarles52142 ай бұрын
Maybe take original knobs off and spray paint them satin Nichol or gun metal gray would look so nice and updated as well looks amazing though
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
Good idea! Thank you!
@victoriasimonetv2 ай бұрын
Would you still need to get the language book if you have this book?
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
We used this in conjunction with The Good and The Beautiful Language Arts, but that's it 🙂
@victoriasimonetv2 ай бұрын
@@domesticchaoscoordinator3743 ok is it not enough? Or you just wanted more
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
@victoriasimonetv We used this workbook just for spelling. I definitely wouldn't deem it as a language arts curriculum. So you would want a separate language arts curriculum to go with it.
@nicknames53252 ай бұрын
I thought Texas is a happy place…if you own a property out of state, is there any higher tax or fee if you don’t live there?
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
Nope, you just pay the regular property tax which is super minimal 🙂
@megankochendorfer60582 ай бұрын
When you say "teacher's guide" do you mean the answer book or is there actually a teacher's guide?
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
It does have an answer key in the teachers guide 🙂
@Bluekittykat82 ай бұрын
Aww! Love it! Congratulations ❤️🥳
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@melissacapps84532 ай бұрын
Yes! We are in the same boat w TGTB
@joidavis52102 ай бұрын
Excited for you! ❤
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@seasidehomestead40642 ай бұрын
What did you end up adding on the curriculum? I have the book studies from my 8th grader for the fall but don't know what to supplement with
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
We actually just took our time and spread it out more. The second half of the school year we changed things around and split up the subjects in order to focus more on each one. (I think I did a video on that.) However, we didn't use the vocabulary curriculum (Wordly Wise) , so I probably would have used that as my file up to TGATB
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
*follow up
@SelahWithLauren2 ай бұрын
I'm doing notgrass history, literature paired with IEW outschool class for writing.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
I've heard quite a bit about IEW!
@FaithFamilyHomeschool2 ай бұрын
How have you liked this curriculum? I'm in the middle of choose a health curriculum for my twins going into 9th grade. I'm stuck between Abeka and Not Consumed's new health curriculum called Thrive.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37432 ай бұрын
I actually found that some stuff could be out of date. So I'm not 100% in love with it. I need to look into the Not Consumed!
@rmdrs10113 ай бұрын
Shormann Math Algebra 1 and Geometry is 1 credit one credit algebra and only 1/2 credit geometry. Algebra 2 /geometry is the same as above 1 credit Algebra 2 and the other half credit geometry.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
Yep! So it'll basically just spread out Geometry a little more
@amandamendoza41813 ай бұрын
Totally agree with this! ❤😊
@amandamendoza41813 ай бұрын
We have been loving Notgrass for the past 2 years as well! Always love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing this one!❤
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@fab5bailey3693 ай бұрын
My non science lover and hater of video lessons son, highly recommends Science Shepherd. Science shepherd has quickly become his favorite curriculum. After every lesson he comes and gives me a recap. My 8th grader who did Physical Science this year, loved the short lessons and how the lessons followed the notes. Even when he missed an answered once he re-read the question he was able to get the correct answer. I loved that I didn't have to teach science! Also, Science Shepherd is currently running an up to 40% off sale until May 31.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@SandyBarth13 ай бұрын
Not Consumed has a Consumer Math course available now. It might be worth a look for an elective credit , since you have Math covered.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@homeschoolteenswithjenny3 ай бұрын
Look into Shormann a little more because I'm 99% sure you get 1/2 geometry credit with Algebra 1 and 1/2 geometry credit with Algebra 2. It's not a full geometry credit after one year of Algebra 1.
@sherrikmcintyre3 ай бұрын
You are correct. 1/2 with Alg 1and the other 1/2 with Alg 2
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
You're right! So technically breaking up Geometry
@howowen45193 ай бұрын
We’ve used science shepherd for introductory science, physical science, and will begin in august life science. Love it. Short videos packed full of information and images that work well for those visual learners. Plus the worksheets reiterate all that’s been taught. The review in the worksheets is the part that’s best, imo, as it keeps it all fresh in their minds.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
Perfect! Thank you!
@fab5bailey3693 ай бұрын
We are using Life Science this upcoming school year as well!
@howowen45193 ай бұрын
The math curriculum you’re using, isn’t it just half of geometry integrated into algebra 1 and you have to use algebra 2 to get the second half of the geometry credit?
@homeschoolteenswithjenny3 ай бұрын
That's what I thought too....
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
You're right! So the Geometry, instead of taking a full year of it by itself, will be stretched out
@learningwithboys74313 ай бұрын
We are using Science Shepherd this year for 6th and it is going great. But we will take a break this coming year from it. I would love to hear how the Highschool goes for you😉
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
Thanks!! I'll give an update for sure!!
@jairolopez293 ай бұрын
Whats is MPG rating
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
Typically I get about 16ish mpg in the city
@jairolopez293 ай бұрын
@@domesticchaoscoordinator3743 thank u
@heatherzaidel93663 ай бұрын
I highly recommend pre algebra for 7th grade with Denison Algebra. It's the best math curriculum, my son absolutely loved it! Look into it!
@hart2hart8723 ай бұрын
Shormann did not work for my children. Far too heavy for us as 2-3 hours is much longer than I would like my kiddos to spend on math. There was a lot to appreciate but wasn’t as great of a fit as I’d hoped.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
Totally get that!!
@fab5bailey3693 ай бұрын
We rotate science and history every other month. Last year we did one semester of history and the other semester of science, that worked as well but I felt like my kids didn't retain as much information that way. We also do the 3Rs daily and one elective on Mondays.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
That's a good idea!
@kristyauringer21163 ай бұрын
I also like the idea of combining you’re history and literature. Kind of how not grass is set up
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
Yes!
@jessicak53704 ай бұрын
Do you wish that he would have done Shormann for 7th and 8th and skipped math u see? I just feel like Shormann might be too difficult for my son but I'm hearing Dennison is for students who need extra help with math. My son is in the middle so thinking about using math u see. I just will need to prioritize grading which I haven't been good at for him these last two years with simply good and beautiful math.
@domesticchaoscoordinator37433 ай бұрын
In Texas, grades aren't required so I wasn't too worried about the grading aspect. I feel like Shormann probably would've been a little too much for my 7th or 8th grader. But I definitely have heard great things about Dennison!