ABEKA 2020 Homeschool Organization & Overview | Amanda Sandefur

[@Melanie-bo4km]

I’ve been homeschooled basically my whole life since pre-k with abeka

[@Cachick9184]

How do you like it?

[@Melanie-bo4km]

@@Cachick9184 it’s nice and pretty fun but sometimes it gets frustrating with all the stuff they give you but other then that it’s pretty good

[@stephanienewby1469]

I was also homeschooled and used ABEKA a lot in high school and loved it

[@tammyf1541]

Even though we don’t use Abeka, I find it so interesting to see what other families use for homeschool. It looks like an amazing curriculum.

[@Cachick9184]

We pulled our kids out of public school last feb. just before covid. We use Masterbooks so far for math. I’m very interested in Abeka. Thank you for this video 🙏🏻♥️

[@MG-wc5oz]

I loved Abeka. We did Saxon Math though...which was awesome

[@angiegracewellnessfreedom7544]

I'm so glad you're doing this because I wanted to know about the k5 program! So exciting ☺️ I love how you have everything organized!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Thank you Angie! 💜

[@elisarios1039]

So helpful! Thank you :) This will be our first year with Abeka and were doing 4th. I love how organized you are! Its inspiring and truly built my faith in walking into this year of school

[@kenialopez8029]

Just started my Kindergartner on abeka wish I did it since pre-k but she has speech delay due to hearing but excited to start this year! 🤍

[@hchape]

You are like superwoman! I know I wouldn't have the patience to home school our 1 child never mind 4! We are in the UK and our son just went back to school last week into Year 1. It was much needed for him and my husband and I. My husband and I have been working from home full time since March, I think we managed about 2 weeks of home schooling when the schools shut over here before it became too overwhelming for all of us trying to fit it in with work and general parenting. It was just too stressful for us all, our son was not interested (he was in reception which is age 4-5) and we're trying to fit in teaching in-between work calls, it was just too much. We were all much happier when we just let the school work go and concentrated on just making sure our son was cared for and reassured during the lockdown period.

[@AmandaSandefur]

The family dynamic is SOOOO important! Do what works for you family 💕No family should be forced into a learning environment that doesn't work for them and i'm so glad you guys were able to get him back into school. Thanks so much for sharing Heather! 💜

[@jordanann4383]

My daughter is in 4th grade in public school. We are starting Abeka in January for the 2nd semester of 4th grade. & I’m having a baby in February 🙈 it’s going to be craziness but we’re so excited! My daughter is nervous about the social change but I’m hoping it won’t be too stressful for her. She’s been in public school her whole life so homeschooling will be a big change!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Congrats! 💞I love the excitement that new babies bring. That will be a big change! But it's a lot of fun having so much extra time together, it can be difficult sometimes, haha 😂But I really love that I'm around them so much. It's fun seeing them learn and make connections as they learn new things. The social side of homeschool is a lot of work for sure, it takes some extra effort to build and maintain friendships. But it's absolutely doable and the freedom that you will have in your schedule is so freeing!

[@jimeriesalazar2892]

Thank you its a good information...we are using Seton Home Study right so far it is good for us....

[@bgibson1256]

Really great mom! What would you say your most important role in Abeka learning is? Are you checking their work everyday, do textbooks come with the curriculum?

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hi! We do the streaming videos, so i'm not needing to be their "teacher" but I have found it is vital for me to stay on top of checking their work. I need to make sure they are completely their assignments 😉and that they are understanding and not falling behind. If you do the complete video option the textbooks are included. This is what we have always done.

[@silverose1209]

Not sure you would want to, but I would love to hear about how to get started in virtual assisting. I have done a lot of work at home jobs, but mostly sales, customer service or tech support.

[@HomechoolbythePond]

Omg I need that little lock you have on the closet haha Madison is getting into everything!

[@AmandaSandefur]

That thing saves my sanity 😂And it's not only the two year old, the older ones are stinkers about taking liberties with craft supplies.

[@ninak9441]

Omg✨✨ ive been homeschooling since before covid. this video is so helpful 🌻thank you do much for sharing again.

[@LauraAndHome]

New to the abeka curriculum. Are you accredited or not? Have trouble choosing what to do. I have a 1st grader and 2nd grader. They are finishing up public school now

[@AmandaSandefur]

Yay! Proud of you mama 💞 We do not do accredited. I will probably switch to that if we are still using this curriculum when my kids reach Jr High or HS level. I find it makes it easier on me with not having to send their materials in or needing to call in for reading evaluations etc...

[@LauraAndHome]

@@AmandaSandefur does it make it easier to switch to public schools if needed in the future?

[@AmandaSandefur]

@@LauraAndHome academically your kiddos will be just fine or possibly ahead if they went back into the public schools. I was homeschooled with primarily Abeka and entered public for HS; I was just fine and even ahead in some areas. They may struggle with things being taught differently (common core style and so on) but Abeka is usually a grade ahead.

[@LauraAndHome]

Thank you so much for helping me out! I definitely subscribed to your channel.

[@alyupde9337]

I’m new to the channel but laughed at the content you do. That’s my life too!

[@kayl592]

This is our first year homeschooling with Abeka

[@AmandaSandefur]

How are you liking it?

[@jhmiranda81]

I just got to finish your video from starting it this morning. Great job with being thorough in the video! It was very helpful. I will begin homeschooling my child officially next year. I was homeschooled from the 3rd grade up. I plan to do that for my child if all goes well.

[@AmandaSandefur]

Thank you! I'm really loving it. It is a big commitment and it can get overwhelming very quickly, but, I have seen so many benefits in our family. Its great that you are planning ahead!

[@craftyanily461]

First time homeschooling I just finished wachting your 2 grade abeka curriculum

[@AmandaSandefur]

Good luck! I hope this was helpful 💜

[@Ashley-Miller]

You have such cute kids! Great and informative video on Abeka! How long does it typically take your 2nd and 4th grader to complete their videos/curriculum per day? I currently have a 2nd and 4th grader as well. This is our first year homeschooling and we are using different curriculums that I have combined. I have heard great things about Abeka and may want to try it next year. Thank you!!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Thank you Ashley! How exciting that you guys are doing homeschool! How is it going so far? Our day is usually 8am-1pm, that includes a few short breaks, lunch and maybe one longer break. Some days can be longer...but its usually five hours.

[@Ashley-Miller]

@@AmandaSandefur Thank you for writing back!! Homeschooling is going OK. I enjoy the freedom and flexibility of it but it certainly has its days 🤪 I will look into Abeka!!

[@HomechoolbythePond]

Your so convincing me I just want to buy the whole Abeka bundles for Madison as she gets older! How did your kids handle the videos/computer when they were younger? I know Madison is only 2 but she's not so hot at iPad stuff I worry about her messing up the videos somehow.

[@AmandaSandefur]

They haven't struggled too much with treating them gently and respecting when it's school time vs. when its playtime on the tablets. For the most part the kids don't need to navigate through them so they don't need to be proficient at using them or anything.

[@elizabeth0265]

Loving the homeschool content! More plz:) We are considering Abeka academy for 2nd grade. Do have any tips for the transition...especially in the Language arts area?

[@MineAlways2]

Can you share what bible you have for your 2nd grader? I need a bible for mine but we don’t normally use kjv thanks

[@amybeth2379]

Are you still using Abeka?

[@rolandabradley6193]

Thanks for your video. My daughter is in 3rd grade and we are using abeka for everything but math, language and bible...but haven't done the videos. I'm so interested in the videos to see if my daughter would like them...but I do like having me do the teaching too...so havent gone that way yet. Will probably have to when she gets into higher math for sure.

[@jhmiranda81]

Hi, can you provide a link to your plastic file bins and also your white desk chair?

[@AmandaSandefur]

Good morning! of course, here is the link for the file boxes that I use amzn.to/3hcutXf and my desk chair amzn.to/326XBuO 💕

[@jhmiranda81]

@@AmandaSandefur thank you!

[@melissamiranda7322]

I like your setup for all your kiddos!!! I’m homeschooling this year for the first time and have a 7 year old and a 14 month old son so we are trying to find a routine that gives my daughter the least amount of distraction. I’ve used the K5 math from Abeka in the past but am using BJU press for first grade now however, my daughter will go back and work in her Abeka math on her own so I’m thinking about switching back to Abeka 😃 Just wondering if you use the manipulatives and extra games that Abeka has? Thank you for sharing 😊

[@AmandaSandefur]

I have used some of the supplemental materials here and there, The coins have been a great visual and the flashcards are awesome during summer break. I haven't used any of the games that they sell.

[@Salvation238]

So thoroughly explained. Thank you

[@amybeth2379]

Love your homeschooling videos. Would love to see a new one! :)

[@triciahalverson9035]

target shelf link please?

[@kristineandrews-brown3562]

This is our first year for homeschooling and using Abeka. I have a son in the 2nd grade curriculum and one in the 4th grade.

[@AmandaSandefur]

How are you liking it so far? It took us about a month to find a routine, especially with the 4th grade curriculum.

[@Lipstickncurlsfitness]

Do you think a 5 year old can sit through the videos?

[@AmandaSandefur]

My kiddos have done pretty well with them at that age, but I usually give them quick wiggle breaks in between each one. Bible is the longest at that age, it is just under 30 minutes 😊

[@mamainchristjesusofthechri9886]

How did your son like the 4th grade readers? Did u feel the need to add more literature or was it enough for him? I have 2 starting 4th and one in 1st

[@AmandaSandefur]

My eldest daughter, Nora, is my fourth grader. She LOVES to read and she really enjoys the stories in these readers, however, she is reading extra books just for fun. I think for basic reading skill these readers suffice, but if your kids enjoy reading you would probably want to have other options available. Also, about half way through the year they have them select alternative books separate from the included readers to do a report on.

[@mamainchristjesusofthechri9886]

@@AmandaSandefur good to know!! And, I’m sorry about the kid mixup 🙃 I’m glad to hear your daughter enjoyed the readers. I really hope my sons will too.

[@bgibson1256]

How much do they incorporate the religion/bible in learning? As the teacher/mom do you need to be well versed on the bible for facilitating learning?

[@AmandaSandefur]

If you do a parent led options (not video) you can choose which subjects you want to use from Abeka. If you do the videos you have to do every subject, however, the teachers are the ones teaching your kiddos at that point, so you don't have to do any instruction. What I've found is that unless you do the Bible lessons portion, its just taught from a Christian perspective (creation etc...) and that there are versus in the margins of textbooks. You don't have to be well versed in the Bible for the academic teaching.

[@lexiepearson5309]

Is there anyway I can contact you? I have a few questions.

[@AmandaSandefur]

For sure! I have my instagram which is pretty easy to communicate through. I also always have my email in my video description, at the bottom. Feel free to email me 💕

[@HomechoolbythePond]

Ok I need to try this crate system!! Pulling out pages daily just isnt happening here haha

[@AmandaSandefur]

I loooooove using the bins! Hauling out those textbooks everyday gets real frustrating real quick 😄

[@sondrasix5503]

Wow, this is fantastic

[@angiegracewellnessfreedom7544]

"can you please put the eyes back" 🤣🤣🤣

[@SuperTopher01]

Thank you!! New Subscriber. I know you have many comments but if you could tell me how often your grade 4 daughter meets for history 4 weekly?

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hey Abby! She has a history lesson everyday.

[@trevorsheldrew5484]

Hi my Daughter is going through 4th grade can you help me i am struggling

[@stacichandler9084]

Also there are three teachers teaching in the videos not just one if that helps..

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

This is our 3rd year of homeschool. We you Gather Round Homeschool curriculum.

[@snrch1007]

We are in our 8th year of homeschooling. I have 7th, 5th 3rd and 1st grader’s this year. We use a mix of different curriculums

[@AmandaSandefur]

Way to go! 8 years is an amazing commitment 💞 I grew up with a mix of curriculum as well, it was fun blending the different styles. Thanks so much for sharing Nikki!

[@fannyherrera3664]

Hello there this is my first year with abeka I lobe it but I have a question on grading like the speed drills and test do we subtract from 100 or we add the points that shows on the key books I am little confuse because when I add the points it does not add to 100 for speed drills and test

[@allthechapters]

Almost all of Abeka materials are meant to be graded by subtracting from 100, so I would assume speed drills are the same. If you’re in the academy, the video manual usually has a section that talks about how to grade each item so it may shed some light as well. Hope that helps! :)

[@fannyherrera3664]

Thank you

[@nicholeweg6297]

We are year round schoolers with ABeka, such a complete program :) I do binders instead of crate system and pull out their daily work, highlighting top of pages so they know what need be complete. We are parent led; will be until I can't ;) All was crazy until I made sure I set up kids' material to have time to help. Can't have all three needing help at the same time :D 16 months apart is GREAT some days and a struggle others :) Year-round sounds AWFUL. It's not. It keeps structure when Daddy is working and keeps kids from being nervous about breaks and "forgetting" what they learn.

[@nicholeweg6297]

We are finishing up grades 3 and 4 for our kids.

[@AmandaSandefur]

I've always been intrigued about doing school year round. It makes a lot of sense as far as keeping the schedule going and not losing the progress the kids have made! Bouncing between them all is the biggest challenge for sure 😜

[@nicholeweg6297]

I am glad I am only teaching two grades! Our middle kid, Taylor, was the one reading with ease, pushing Makayla to pick up the slack. Makayla has no problem being in the same grade level as long as they are doing separate lessons ;) I think he is only 10 lessons behind. I am glad homeschooling gives such flexibility and Abeka is so structured, I feel comfortable in how and what they are learning. I was homeschooled before high school.

[@cbamomsaves]

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