Are you still using saxon for math and what are your thoughts on that program?

‼️Help‼️ ok so I have a 9 year old who is between 3rd and 4th grade math.. we will be trying out *Nicole the math lady. I am having trouble placing him. We looked at the placement test for level three and it seemed like those were all first grade level questions like shapes and numbers but then when I looked at the placement for 5/4 we definitely didn’t know some of it like introduction to division. We haven’t quite done yet. What would you say? We start with level three or should we jump right into 5/4?

The difference won't be so obvious until the kids are much older. Little kids are great at going up to each other and asking to be friends and playing. In middle school is when the shift starts to happen. A well "socialized" kid will be able to approach anyone and make a friend or have a friendly conversation. A homeschooler who is getting their kids out there with others (whether in sports or co-ops) this will be no problem for the child. A public school kid (IMO) takes some time to warm up. A homeschooler who doesn't have extracurriculars will struggle. As the child reaches high school, the divide becomes greater. Especially if the public schooler or homeschooler has electronic devices (both of these groups will be anti-social). A homeschooler who has no device and has been in extracurriculars will have no problem. The other huge difference is that older homeschoolers (14 to 18 yo) will include and have respect for younger kids they do not know. They will include them in games and conversation. Public school kids will not do this if they are in high school. They may entertain it for a moment, but they will wander off trying to get away. A homeschooler who has not been in any extracurriculars on a regular basis will be socially awkward. Public schoolers may think homeschoolers are weird if they don't know the slang phrases. There are exceptions to the rule, but this is what I've witnessed. This conversation is much more relevant as the child gets older. I agree that socialization is secondary, and I also think that awkwardness in a homeschooler can be overcome as they get jobs and become adults. Kids IMO are more likely to be like their parents. If the parent seeks socialization, then so, too, will the child and vise versa. I think "socialized" homeschoolers are more mature because the parent is there to correct and have conversations about the social event to help guide their child to be a better friend or to handle a situation differently. The homeschool parent just has more opportunities to do this more often than a public school peer. This would be comparing boys to boys and girls to girls of the same age. An older homeschooler may appear weird to a public schooler because the older homeschooler still has a "play" drive. They are more likely to run around and play tag and play the younger kid games.

Thank you!!! this is beyond helpful!!

I agree my kids have a cousin who is 10 and he is a little bit of a bully and a troublemaker. My kids are 8 and 6. I had this same conversation and said I think it's good that they have play time and are surrounded by him sometimes because it will toughen ours kids up and honestly they can learn what not to do as well

I’d like the chore chart as well! Please and thank you!

Could I have the rainbow chart?

I have been combing KZbin, looking for someone to please address the issue of this answer sheet problem. THANK YOU for this video!!!!

This was so helpful, well done and explained. Thank you!

Do you only do AAR for 1st grade or so you add a english/grammar to it? If you add something what do you like?

It's amazing 👍 is this from K4 or k5 cursive?

Hi, I just saw this video, I would love if you could send me the pages you made. Thanks for the video and the great ideas!

So you don’t need the teachers guide for 3?

do you need the structures in style to do the fix it grammar? What about the course of books they reccomend for parents to learn the style

Will you be doing Saxon and Nicole again this year with your kiddos?

thank you for the youtube recording. This is awesome. I have one followup. You mentioned that kid will watch the 'video lesson'. From where can I find the video lesson? @Mycathedralgarden

you mentioned you didn't get the TM for 3rd grade... did that end up turning out okay? or do you wish you had it? trying to figure out what I need to purchase. We already use Nicole the Math Lady for my middle and high school kids, and I am looking to have my 3rd grader start using her too this year - and if I don't need to purchase the TM that would save me a ton of money lol and if I don't need that, I just need her videos and the 2 consumable books, correct?

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Definitely chocolate! This was fun. Thanks for sharing. Just subscribed. I also have a channel mainly about homeschooling and it’s so fun to be able to connect here!!

What is the notebook you have there with 6/5??

Were a family of 5 5 kids and I love this an dplan to do something like this summer! thanks for the wonderful tips

You said that you taught Saxon one in public school. Do you truly believe as a former teacher and now a homeschool mom that this spiral approach is the way to teach math well?? I ask because my daughter is about to start kindergarten and I'm losing sleep deciding between mastery and spiral. Top contenders are Saxon and rod and staff, but I'm also looking at horizons, cle, Singapore.

Your nails are gorgeous!! Did you paint them yourself?💖

So good to see you!💖

Hello! New homeschooling here. Please could you tell me Where do you find the recording form book?

I can say one thing after two years of homeschooling. I will never label our style or school. We do what works for us period. Please nobody ever feel you need to figure out or find “your homeschool style” all you need to figure out is what works for you and each of your children for each subject and each stage. Sometimes that takes trial and error and sometimes it make not work that year but will the next or vice versa. Stay strong mommas and don’t fret over a specific style!❤

I use a graph paper notebook to work out problems (instead of photocopying the pages).

Love this! Does the dry erase marker stay on the menu good?

I am so glad I found your channel! I have the exact same age of kiddos and have loved watching all your videos! I am trying all a bout reading with my first grade daughter as well! So excited. And I am switching my oldest to saxon this next year to utilize Nicole the math lady!

Great flip through. Thank you. What is the best website to buy this curriculum on?

I will not teach math being the younger years so videos are a necessity. I’m happy there’s this support now.

Hi! question for BJU how many lessons per day should I do? We just switched to BJU thanks!

Do you have a link for the spiral bound folders? And also a referral code for Nicole's program? The link doesnt seem to automatically apply a discount? (if thats what the link offers. not sure ❤) What a helpful video, thanks!

Do you have the video of Saxon 6/5?

So glad I found this !

Great video!! I’m considering switching from Teaching Textbooks, at least for my oldest. Have you tried TT? Wondering how it compares… 🤔 Love the idea of utilizing Nicole the Math Lady!! Great resource!

What did you end up choosing for writing? We are currently using Essentials in Writing, but we were gifted Structure and Style, so I’ve decided to push that to 5th grade, and try their more introductory book All Things Fun and Fascinating in 4th. If we don’t love it we can always come back to EIW! EIW is more traditional (here’s how to write a paragraph, expository paper, etc). I love that EIWs video lessons are super short, writing work is bite sized and manageable and they offer scoring services if you don’t have time to grade papers. We just use the composition portion 2-3 days per week and skip the grammar (using another thing for that). It’s very hands off for teacher :)

I appreciate you taking time out to update us. Its great to hear how everyone is doing.

Your hair got so long! You look beautiful, friend!

I love the foldable easel you suggested.

I Love this… Thankfulness❤

Your perspective is new to me. I actually agree with you. I felt guilty that my only child, who is speech delayed will be "robbed" from socializing in public school. You gave us great insight 👍 thank you.

Where did you get the binders for the kids work? I love how you put their work for each day inside and labeled.

Maybe you could save them in a photo album, or send to a company that makes your paper into a blanket!

How long math lesson take to complete for the day with videos and practice sheets?

Hi!! Could I ask you to please send me these resources? I'm in need of some structure over here 🤪🤣

Hi! I am trying to find the printable recording forms, where can I find them?

Haven't seen you in a while hope your doing ok

We are using the good and the beautiful math grade six and it is terrible I work with my daughter and it's like the lessons just jump around and make no sense they started on fractions one day the next they want decimal notation it's confusing as a parent to follow the path they are heading down let alone how my daughter must feel