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@CalmintheChaosHomeschool
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool 2 күн бұрын
This looks like such a fun kit!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool Күн бұрын
It really is!
@RockSimmer-gal4God
@RockSimmer-gal4God 2 күн бұрын
I have a kid who is past classes but still needs a bit of guidance with robotics!!! I love that it’s organised but I doubt she’ll care about the organisation!!! This looks awesome for her!!! We have loads of legos so if I got it for another kid it would be ok!!!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 2 күн бұрын
@@RockSimmer-gal4God I hope they love it if you get it ❤️
@beachgurl788
@beachgurl788 2 күн бұрын
This looks sooo fun!!! Looks like a good summertime activity! Thank you for sharing!!!🫶
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 2 күн бұрын
@@beachgurl788 yes! It will be perfect for the summer
@crystalgonzalez3447
@crystalgonzalez3447 5 күн бұрын
I feel like MasterBooks accommodates those children that do not yet know the sounds to the letters whereas TGTB requires that knowledge.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 4 күн бұрын
100%
@hg8247
@hg8247 5 күн бұрын
I am trying to decide between MB and apologia level 3. Can you tell me why you switched? Pros and cons of both?
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 5 күн бұрын
@@hg8247 we’re actually using both for second grade. I think we might do the same for 3rd grade. Still deciding. I honestly think either one you go with would be a great choice. We have really enjoyed both. We’re using both for extra reinforcement.
@courtneysimon444
@courtneysimon444 5 күн бұрын
Hi! Do you add anything into IEW? I guess I’m confused because they say they don’t package a full language arts curriculum. Is there anything needed? Like a literature or vocabulary curriculum?
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 5 күн бұрын
Yes! So IEW has Fix it grammar and phonetic zoo (this is an audio based spelling curriculum) and we use those in addition to IEW. I think I may have forgotten to mention those and a few others in my recap 🤣 mom brain! If you have any specific question on any of them please feel free to ask me. I know I was so lost when I first started considering IEW but it has been such a huge blessing.
@courtneysimon444
@courtneysimon444 5 күн бұрын
Thank you! I’ve been mostly confused about if I need to add in a vocabulary and usage curriculum. Do the structure and style videos cover things like synonyms, antonyms, homophones etc?
@Blessedwithmightyarrows
@Blessedwithmightyarrows 7 күн бұрын
As far as Bible Apologetics goes Master Books truly excels in this area. I definitely recommend to take a look at what they have. It actually gives you a solid Biblical Foundation that is applied through God's word. And don't stress about having the last couple of years as rough. When you have little ones and infants I feel like it's a season of roughness. Once your little ones are a little bit older I think it will be a little smoother for you. Praying for an amazing rest of your year and great homeschool year for next year! You're doing great!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 6 күн бұрын
@@Blessedwithmightyarrows thank you ❤️ we’ve done both levels of more than words form MB. Is there another form them that you have enjoyed?
@Blessedwithmightyarrows
@Blessedwithmightyarrows 6 күн бұрын
@HomegrownHomeschool Elementary apologetics is an awesome course by Master books. I know you have younger children but for the middle school you can do Foundations in Faith and Foundations in Worship. Both are amazing courses as well. They also have the best high school Bible apologetics when you get to that point. You can't go wrong with any of them
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 6 күн бұрын
@ cool, thank you for the recommendations!
@Blessedwithmightyarrows
@Blessedwithmightyarrows 6 күн бұрын
@@HomegrownHomeschool you're welcome
@annetteah
@annetteah 8 күн бұрын
Your explanation was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 8 күн бұрын
@@annetteah so pad you found it helpful!
@nicolecole1936
@nicolecole1936 9 күн бұрын
You may like Generation Genius online for science. I use this as a buffer in science.
@loreta2315
@loreta2315 9 күн бұрын
Science shepherd 🎉
@worldofweeze
@worldofweeze 12 күн бұрын
It sounds like you're having a good year overall! Homeschooling with a toddler is HARD!!😆 Hang in there❤ You're doing a great job!! I really want to check out Lamplighter! I have the same trouble with audiobooks! I thought it was only me🤣 Thank you for hosting!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 12 күн бұрын
Haha so glad neither of us are alone! You’ll love their audio books. They’re SO good
@worldofweeze
@worldofweeze 11 күн бұрын
@ I will have to check them out for sure!☺️
@christinaallen6879
@christinaallen6879 14 күн бұрын
We are almost done with our first year of homeschooling and all I can say is, I am a mess lol.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 14 күн бұрын
@@christinaallen6879 lol oh no! Totally understand the sentiment though. It gets better. Some tears are easier than others and I think homeschooling is just as refining for us and our experience rations as it is for our children.
@christinaallen6879
@christinaallen6879 14 күн бұрын
I love the fix it grammar. My son is currently finishing up the nose tree right now. This curriculum is great. 😊 Helped my son alot with grammar concepts. Your baby sounds so sweet ❤
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 14 күн бұрын
I’m so happy you doing something that works for you guys! If you’re ever at a homeschool convention I 100% recommend checking out Andrew Pudewa’s talks if he’s there.
@christinaallen6879
@christinaallen6879 14 күн бұрын
I am interested in the good and the beautiful so I was wondering does level 2 have multiplication? My daughter isn't ready for that yet so I was wondering. Thanks ❤
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 14 күн бұрын
@@christinaallen6879 we haven’t used level 2 so I’m not sure but you can get the free pdfs to see what all they cover. We started with kinder then we’re going to use first but switched to math u see and when my daughter did kinder my son did 4th
@christinaallen6879
@christinaallen6879 14 күн бұрын
@HomegrownHomeschool oh ok thanks. I will check their PDFs
@lisaroper421
@lisaroper421 14 күн бұрын
It looks really awesome!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 14 күн бұрын
@@lisaroper421 doesn’t it?! 😍
@jennicompton3451
@jennicompton3451 15 күн бұрын
We are using Generation Genius for science, it’s video based and kids seem to really like it. One thing to take off my work load.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 15 күн бұрын
@@jennicompton3451 yes! That’s what I need
@joidavis5210
@joidavis5210 15 күн бұрын
I love these mid-year updates. Thanks for sharing! ❤
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 15 күн бұрын
💕 sometimes I don’t realize how much we’ve done in a year until I do one of these 🤣
@kateperkins7963
@kateperkins7963 15 күн бұрын
We're a military family, too! So jealous your husband is out, haha! Anyway, we use Answers in Bible Curriculum. This is such an amazing DEEP dive into the Bible, I can't even tell you. We don't follow their suggested schedule; we split the reading into two days and they work on the study notes while or right after I'm reading. That takes about 20 minutes. Then we do two days of the additional pages. If we only do a 4-day week, we only do 1 or 2 pages on one day. Then on Friday we do the review. It's seriously so good, my kids have remembered so much of what we have learned.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 15 күн бұрын
Thank you for the rec! I’ll add them to my list to research.
@mandydoerfler2909
@mandydoerfler2909 15 күн бұрын
We also use AiG and are loving it. But it is also a multi-year program. We’re in year 1, which is creation-Joseph. We are learning a lot! And we also do it our own way with our own breakdown bc one lesson would be too long for my boys (and two toddler boys in the background).
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 15 күн бұрын
@ thank you!
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable 15 күн бұрын
With regard to History and prep for activities…I might be a scrooge mom 😂, but with a toddler and preschooler myself I am minimizing the activities and just focusing on discussion. 🤷🏻‍♀️ “I aint got no time for activities!”😂😂😂 Just a thought. ❤
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 15 күн бұрын
🤣 girl for real, lol
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable 15 күн бұрын
Have you looked in to Science Shepherd? It’s video lessons and simple workbook pages for comprehension. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I have not used it, but I have friends who love it. 🥰
@jeremyadams9790
@jeremyadams9790 16 күн бұрын
Science Shepard or journey homeschool science. Answers in Genesis Bible curriculum
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 15 күн бұрын
Thank you! So many people have we come see then same so I’m definitely going to look at those. I appreciate it 💕
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 15 күн бұрын
Is this the one you’re referring to? answersingenesis.org/homeschool-edition/order/
@xenaPW16
@xenaPW16 16 күн бұрын
Science Shepherd is a video based science curriculum that they can watch and fill in information in their journals. There are also optional activities, but we aren’t doing them this year.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@xenaPW16 oh that’s good to know! I’ll look into it. Someone else recommended that one too. I’ve never heard of it.
@mandydoerfler2909
@mandydoerfler2909 15 күн бұрын
We use science shepherd as well. They’re not like thrilling videos. But informative, short segments with questions. My 7 & 8 year old boys can get themselves on and watch, rewatch as needed to understand and do it all themselves. 👍👍
@kennoncobb1946
@kennoncobb1946 16 күн бұрын
Science Shepherd
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@kennoncobb1946 thank you!
@RockSimmer-gal4God
@RockSimmer-gal4God 16 күн бұрын
We love masterbooks math!!! I’m not good with history activities!!! I don’t mind curriculum taking longer but we make it work!!! Homeschooling isn’t easy but worth it!!!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@RockSimmer-gal4God so sooooooo very worth it 💕
@thebookishpa7175
@thebookishpa7175 16 күн бұрын
We love Berean Builders. My 5th grader pretty much does it on his own and we order the Nature’s Workshop Plus kit which is amazing. You might also be interested in Journey Homeschool Academy science. Sounds like what you are looking for.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@thebookishpa7175 ohhh thank you! I just added those to my list to research
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife 16 күн бұрын
I totally get the challenge of homeschooling with a toddler. When my niece is over, we are not getting any school accomplished.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
It’s definitely rough, lol.
@TheHappyHomeschooler
@TheHappyHomeschooler 16 күн бұрын
I've definitely considered IEW and the books your kids are going through sound soooo good!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@TheHappyHomeschooler we have absolutely fallen in love with IEW. They’re amazing 🙌
@journeyinthehome
@journeyinthehome 16 күн бұрын
I'd be interested in an IEW 2A flip thru! :)
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@journeyinthehome done 💕
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
I don’t think I could manage the parent videos for IEW. I’m just winging it! Lol
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@CalmintheChaosHomeschool girl…… 🤣 I feel like my life is winging it
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
Yes, I want to see IEW 2A :)
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@CalmintheChaosHomeschool deal!
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
I’m debating on that or another writing lessons book. I just don’t know which will work better next year.
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
Yes, I was wondering how the Iew writing lessons were going for your son.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@CalmintheChaosHomeschool we love it!
@schultesweeties
@schultesweeties 16 күн бұрын
We have been doing speech with my youngest for 3 years now. It has been so good for her! I understand what you mean about the busy things and being out of the house. I’m looking forward to less of that this semester
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@schultesweeties hopefully we both get more rest 🙏
@Grace_Filled_Homeschool
@Grace_Filled_Homeschool 16 күн бұрын
We will be using The Bible Recap for Kids. It’s thorough and short.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@Grace_Filled_Homeschool that’s actually what I was thinking of using next year! How long does it take you all to do? My 6th grader and I have been doing the regular one and it’s not too bad time wise. Are there any drafts in the kids book or is it just activity type pages?
@Grace_Filled_Homeschool
@Grace_Filled_Homeschool 16 күн бұрын
@ it is just daily reading like the adult version.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
@@Grace_Filled_Homeschool awesome!
@BaileyAcademy
@BaileyAcademy 16 күн бұрын
Being validated is important. Thanks for hosting! Nice to hear your update
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
Thank you 💕
@joidavis5210
@joidavis5210 16 күн бұрын
I'm constantly looking for areas that we can simplify our homeschool, but it's still a challenge trying to figure out how to make things fit, and figure out the best rythym!! So hard! Have you looked into Answers Bible Curriculum for homeschoolers? It goes through the whole Bible and it's pretty simple and colorful. I really really loved it, but ended up cutting it out because my boys just hate bookwork pretty much of anykind. And we constantly need to simplify. 😢
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
Is it the answers in genesis one? If so, we have it but I haven’t used it yet. And yesssss to the rhythm part. I feel like even if you find a good rhythm one year it’s no longer good the next year!
@joidavis5210
@joidavis5210 15 күн бұрын
​@@HomegrownHomeschool That is spot on 😂 And yes, it is from Answers in Genesis.
@Homeschool.in.Paradise
@Homeschool.in.Paradise 16 күн бұрын
I completely understand you with too many field trip! 😅 we usually have 2 a week as well and it’s soooo much to be completing all the book work at home! But for us, I just decided we’ll do school longer
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
That’s not a bad idea! I just love having that summer break so I’m like let’s get finisheddddd 🤣
@joidavis5210
@joidavis5210 16 күн бұрын
Yes!! You are not alone!! I am homeschooling my three oldest, with a baby and a toddler. It's SO CHALLENGING. Especially trying to do read-alouds! Which I'm trying to make more time for! 😂 I am SO BLESSED to be doing this, but it's SO CHALLENGING!! 🤣🤣
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
Yes! It’s like constant chaos with the littles 🤣 especially during science experiments or read alouds for some reason
@joidavis5210
@joidavis5210 16 күн бұрын
We haven't figured science out yet either! Right now we're just doing different read-alouds and videos. But I really want to give Berean Builders elementary science a try. Because my kids really do love Hands-On stuff, I want to make time for science experiments! I never have before. And honestly never wanted to 😂 I have the first two books of their elementary series. I have not read through a complete lesson on my own yet, and I could be wrong but the reading portion may be a bit lengthy for my kiddos to sit through, and if that's true, I'm thinking to pre-read it myself and just take notes of the main points, and go over the main points with them in order to keep it simple. And each lesson has some type of an experiment. If I do decide to use it we would probably only do it two or three times a week. I've heard great things about it and it seems like a really good curriculum. You can also buy the science kit for it so you don't have to come up with items for each lesson. I've also been tempted to try The Good and the Beautiful science units. I've heard great things about them!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
Ohhhhh I always forget at Berean Builders and always hear good things about their curriculum. I need to add that to my list to look at. Thank you! Love that you can buy a kit to have everything in hand already. You’re speaking my love language 🤣
@joidavis5210
@joidavis5210 15 күн бұрын
😂
@joidavis5210
@joidavis5210 16 күн бұрын
I started my third grader with Apologia math, but I ended up switching him to Math with Confidence because it has the fun Hands-On activities like Apologia, but also has some type of constant review in each lesson. I didn't like how Apologia just stuck with one thing and then moved on to something different, without any type of constant review. I am using Apologia for my 6th grader, because Math with Confidence doesn't have 6th grade yet. And I will say, if Math with Confidence didn't exist, Apologia would definitely be my favorite. I like that they're simple and hands on. I'm glad you guys have found what works for you, and that you enjoy ❤
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
Love that you found Math with Confidence works for you guys. I think it helps us even more since she’s also getting Master Books in.
@christinaallen6879
@christinaallen6879 16 күн бұрын
I didn't know your husband was in the military 🎖️ thank him for his service 🙏
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
Yes, 21 years! Thank you 💕
@christinaallen6879
@christinaallen6879 16 күн бұрын
@HomegrownHomeschool your very welcome 🤗
@christinaallen6879
@christinaallen6879 16 күн бұрын
I would love those books by Danika Cooley. Where would I find them? I also like the who what books but they are inappropriate 😢
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
I linked them in the description bar! You can get them on Amazon
@katielopes8280
@katielopes8280 16 күн бұрын
Science Shepherd is a very affordable, Christian, video based science. The elementary levels just have video and the workbook that goes with it. The High School levels have video, workbook, and the option for a textbook as well. My kids have really liked it. We also really love Generations. No video, but beautiful pictures and the most Christ centered curriculum we have ever used.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 16 күн бұрын
Ohhhh I haven’t heard of that one. Thank you! I’ll check it out.
@beachgurl788
@beachgurl788 16 күн бұрын
Would Science Shepard work for a 2 grader and kindergartener together?
@christinaallen6879
@christinaallen6879 19 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@beloved-1
@beloved-1 20 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I think I’ll be choosing Bright Ideas Press Composer Study, they are the same publisher that do Mystery of History. They have a companion guide that goes along with it and looks like it would be more of a fit for us.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 20 күн бұрын
@@beloved-1 I’m glad the review helped make your decision 💕
@Blessedwithmightyarrows
@Blessedwithmightyarrows 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for this. It looks like a great curriculum. I'd love to see a review at the end of you can.
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 23 күн бұрын
@@Blessedwithmightyarrows definitely!
@StephanieMT
@StephanieMT 23 күн бұрын
Why didnt you just use the thicker page protectors instead of laminating all the pages
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 23 күн бұрын
Because I have a total of three kids who will use it so wanted to ensure it’s protected for the course of all of them using it.
@emmareads734
@emmareads734 23 күн бұрын
Looks great!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 23 күн бұрын
@@emmareads734 ❤️
@christinaallen6879
@christinaallen6879 23 күн бұрын
I want that printer so bad ❤ it is on my homeschool list for the upcoming year. Thanks for sharing
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 23 күн бұрын
@@christinaallen6879 it’s literally the best printer we have owned!
@RockSimmer-gal4God
@RockSimmer-gal4God 23 күн бұрын
We love beautiful feet even tho we’ve only used science history!!! I love that it includes music history!!! We only buy extra books wen my kids are interested in them!!! We are already studying composers but we only read the information at the moment!!!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 23 күн бұрын
That’s awesome!
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool 23 күн бұрын
Oh! Can’t wait for this video!
@HomegrownHomeschool
@HomegrownHomeschool 23 күн бұрын
It’s such a beautiful curriculum 😍