Back to School for Our Homeschooling Family of Nine: Curriculum, Scheduling, Meal Planning

[@Erinkenny0722]

I stand by cursive writing, not because I had to learn it, but because I feel it is becoming a lost art… I’m so grateful for my learning cursive as I enjoy writing letters and cards sent in the mail…. another art lost in the world of phones and tablets….I wouldn’t push constant repetition unless the child seems to enjoy it like I did, however, I believe it should be learned as possibly an art…just my opinion ❤️

[@themamabearlife3339]

🌻 I agree, but not just as an art. When we home school, we can make sure the kids learn all the important things. But my sister sent her kid to school. So she never learned to read or write in cursive. My sister never picked up the slack & taught her daughter, so I have to remember to print for her, just so she can read something. I look at that as a disability.

[@aprilbrown2735]

There are jobs that require being able to read cursive writing too. 😊

[@viversholisticnutrition8180]

I have beautiful cursive like my mother, grandmother, my dad, and aunts. I love that I can write cursive and was given the opportunity to learn! I love writing notes in cursive and a lot of my peers don’t write in cursive.

[@MrsAPeterson]

I agree! I have written exclusively in cursive since I learned it in third grade and have received so many compliments on my penmanship. I was surprised to hear our local public school doesn’t teach it anymore. My fifth grade niece couldn’t read the birthday card I wrote to her and had to have it read to her - that inspired her to learn and I am grateful for that!

[@kimjaymama26]

I agree. I watched a video once about the research that shows that learning cursive helps develop parts of the right side of the brain and helps with fine motor skills. I was amazed when I taught my 10 year old son who is a reluctant writer (possibly dyslexic) because it is like something switched on for him.

[@LittleWayChoir]

We have a friend who is a chiropractic neurologist specializing in brain imblances. He said cutting cursive out in schools in the one of the worst things we've done for brain development. Something about the motion develops left/right brain connection. Skipping cursive has a similar affect on the brain as a child who doens't crawl before they walk. We have always done Getty Dubay Italic, which goes right from printing to cursive to calligraphy. I have found my boys to do best when we go right through calligraphy. They HATED to write but were always proud of the artistict flair their writing took on when they used this method.

[@emilykelly2815]

So interesting! I've been learning a bit about brain integration therapy and how to connect the right & left brain for better learning and some of the exercises look a bit like cursive. Not surprised at all actually! I personally think that knowing cursive adds a bit of class and flare to life too.

[@lisamariewolaver4992]

I was wondering about the midline crossing that happens in cursive and if it develops the brain as well as therapy exercises targeting the crossing of the midline.

[@earthzeroapothecary]

I'm curious if he's noticed lower instances of arthritis in the hands since stopping cursive?

[@earthzeroapothecary]

@@emilykelly2815 Look into heart and brain coherence, epigenetics, Dr. Joe Dispenza and Dr. Bruce Lipton.

[@sacredmommyhood]

"Culture wants me to be worried about this, but I'm not!" YES!!! Twenty-three year homeschool mom here who wholeheartedly agrees!

[@jenniferkessener1111]

We Homeschooled 16 years. I encourage you in it. We have such fabulous relationships wirh our adult sons, and they excelled . One son was on a totally different learning curve, but we just kept plugging along. Read out loud to him for ages, when it took he progressed rapidly. We mainly used a literature based approach, pulled from lots of sources. They all love the Lord, and I now have 7 grands.

[@kaylacollings1681]

I did teach my kids how to write cursive at a pretty young age. When we look at historical documents, or photos of them, they are in cursive. Also, I want them to be able to write their own signatures and read others' writings and signatures. The good thing about learning cursive is that it really is pretty quick and easy to teach. Two of my children actually picked it up mostly on their own. I wouldn't make a huge focus on it, but I do believe it is valuable knowledge. I will also say, though, that I don't require them to only write in cursive. Once in a while, we'll do a journal entry or some other short project, and I will just say, "Okay, I want this one in cursive." That's their cursive practice for the day, or week.

[@ginamaria2579]

Excellent

[@Boop-beep-bap]

Doesn't American education system teach cursives? Because it is compulsory in my country.

[@verafranchuk4637]

@@Boop-beep-bap It used to but not for many years, about 10 yrs in the local district

[@karenhummel49]

Excellent idea. The schools here in NY aren't teaching cursive anymore which I'm pretty surprised 🤔 I made sure my youngest knows cursive.

[@caitlinrl630]

came on to say this! To each homeschooler their own, but I do believe cursive is a useful skill: for quick writing (!) for it's beauty, for a calming, attentive exercise, for brain development, and for ability to read older documents. My first grader is doing cursive and he finds it really fun! I agree that it's easy and usually enjoyable for the kids to pick up :)

[@mountaingirl8124]

As a mother, also of 7 children, a full-working farm and homeschooler, I can say I almost laughed when you were talking about how Charlotte Mason was your first love, but now reality has set in and you're doing ABeka with your large family. It's SO true!!! I will always have Mason as my first love also and still try to implement read alouds of living books, some narration and lots of literature-based learning, BUT Mason also had no children of her own, did not home educate and did not teach in a one-room schoolhouse. Her children were divided up into grades just like the current school "system" and as a former school teacher myself, it is easier to teach in a grade setting than multiple children, especially while balancing a baby on one's hip! We will always treasure Mason, but as I look at my stacks of A Beka books in my children's school boxes this year, I am not ashamed, but glad they will get a good education a little more independent of Mom. Mason's philosophies require so much of a mother teaching (which is find for smaller families) or teacher. GREAT podcast Lisa!!! Bravo!!!! :) Have a great school year mama.

[@Tiabobia17]

How is Abeka homeschooling? Isn’t their online teachers? I guess I’m confused, sorry. Lol.

[@mountaingirl8124]

@@Tiabobia17 They do have online teachers, however having access to those videos is VERY expensive. We don’t do the videos. I teach them. ☺️

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

You can purchase videos if that is what you desire, or you can just do the curriculum yourself.

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Unschooling to Abeka! Woah mama! You aren’t lying you are totally pulling in the reigns. I think it’s a great idea for a middle schooler. School is becoming her “job” love seeing how you’re working in your family. It’s showing me some things I might change. We have a energetic distractive learner too.

[@ThisMamasHouse]

Also thanks for motivating me to get ready and do my makeup while listening

[@Havilavilah]

Thanks for sharing this! In regards to cursive, my Mom (has a background in education/special education + home schooled us all the way through and is currently helping guide me as I home school) says that it helps with a lot of brain development and connections (I can’t remember all the science but something about connecting both sides of the brain!) So it’s not necessarily just about holding on to an old practice or being able to read old documents. I’m sure they’ll probably be ok either way, it ‘s another thing to consider!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Both my girls write cursive. They were taught it in Kindergarten. We used Abeka. We use Teaching Textbook for arithmetic, and ACE for the rest. We went to the library yesterday and did our work. The girls loved it. A nice change up.✨

[@kellioconnor7504]

We have old letters from family members and some who still send letters in cursive. It’s great for my oldest to be able to read these. Also, all historical documents (like our constitution) are in cursive. It’s a good idea to empower our children with the knowledge of what these documents really say and not have to rely on others to interpret! :)

[@kate_700]

I’m really glad you didn’t scrap this because I’ve been dying to listen to your homeschool point of view and curriculum you use!

[@jaimiekight]

Thanks for sharing this! I love seeing the reality of other homeschool mom’s daily lives.

[@mistybrown8167]

Lisa!!! More videos / podcasts on these topics!! How to fit homeschooling into a busy lifestyle that also includes cooking from scratch and business ventures plus regular hold life!! I feel like that could be a huge content source that would be very interesting and not too niche because we are ALL busy. Also more on finding your homeschooling crew and how homeschooling changes over time,. Please do more videos like this one!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@valeriesearles3000]

Thanks for sharing.we homeschool as well. We use Mother of Divine Grace homeschool curriculum.

[@stacyo71]

Thank you for this, Lisa! This is our 15th year homeschooling and so many of the things you talked about have rung true over the years for us as well. My advice to anyone getting started is to enjoy the journey and ENJOY your kids! No matter what style, curriculum you choose, the fact that you've chosen to homeschool speaks volumes to their hearts and will bring out the best in them by the end of the journey.

[@nikistory8710]

Thank you for sharing this aspect of your life!! I can't imagine how difficult it is to put this out there for critique, but that IS the Beauty of homeschool; it isn't a "one size fits all" and I LOVE listening to things like this-just as you said for your meals- to at least know that idea is there, even if you don't follow it to a 't'. ❤

[@rachelelrod7948]

I did not learn cursive in school but ended up teaching myself in college so that I could take notes in my classes faster. It was a game changer because I could write down so much more information during lecture. I graduated a few years ago and still take notes in cursive on my iPad when I go to conferences for work. I do wish I would have learned this in elementary and middle school but it was also easy to pick up as an adult. Thank you so much for your videos!

[@OneMamaToAnother]

It was interesting to listen to this. I have 5 kids in grades 1 through 10 this year and our homeschool has definitely changed over the years. We do cursive because of the fine motor control practice it offers the kids. I've found that once they learn cursive their printing becomes tidier. Thanks for sharing!

[@chasingmoonlightfarm]

Cursive is in most historical documents that they will learn to read. Plus, I want them to be able to sign their signature in cursive. I taught mine in 2-3rd grade using Memoria Press Penmanship books which was simple and easy to learn. Also, for your wiggly guy...All About Reading and All About Spelling is more hands-on and fun IMO. 😊

[@Farmchic]

Lisa, thank you so much for sharing! I had asked on your main channel a few months back to share with us your homeschool routine, so I was excited you decided to share even though you thought the quality was not great. Enjoyed it so much, as I am new to homeschooling, it is only our second year. I have not found too many parents in my area that homeschool. It’s great to hear from others and be encouraged that it is possible. When I share with people that I homeschool, not too many understand it and that’s okay. Thanks again! 💗

[@hannahbaker2856]

Listening at 5:15am while nursing my first! We are planning to homeschool as well, to which I am bringing my experience from being one of 4 homeschooled siblings. Thank you for sharing, Lisa.

[@cindyking3304]

Great Information as always!! I will not touch on the Cursive writing, since many have made the same comments I would make. Just a Tip on using your Abeka curriculum, which we used for our 9 children!! The workbooks are set up for a Classroom setting, meaning the teacher has to keep the students busy working while helping other students. Do not get overwhelmed with the busy work!! You do not have to run your Homeschool like Public School!! Happy School Year!!!!

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

YES TO CURSIVE! ❤❤❤

[@annavanderbom1583]

Hand writing without tears is a good easy cursive program.Cursive is honestly important for documents that founded our country and a fun addition for them❤️

[@heidib.4089]

In Army boot camp my two sons had to read everyone’s letters to them from their families because most people wrote in cursive.

[@russlaur5786]

I am retired and I do sit here and ONLY watch your shows ❤️😍 I am Mimi to my grandkids and get some great ideas from you!! Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@hannahmcmillan5712]

My "3rd grade" daughter is in her second year of practicing cursive. I taught it to her last year the same way I taught her how to write manuscript. No curriculum. I simply showed her how to write the letters, and she traced, copied, and practiced. I'm teaching my younger one manuscript the same way. Now my older one is doing her copywork in cursive for 5-10 minutes a day, and she can transcribe manuscript to cursive pretty well. I'm not old fashioned, I and I don't know the science behind it, I just figured it was so easy and so cheap to teach, and it only takes a few minutes each day. Maybe if I had 7 kids like you that would seem like just one thing too many on the plate, but it has been surprisingly easy (for these kiddos).

[@johnsandyvandyk4265]

You are amazing Lisa! I so appreciate how you are confident to do your own thing and not worry about what other people think. God bless you in the school year ahead and on your family life this year!

[@Megan-qe6vk]

Thank you for sharing this! I've only been homeschooling for 3 years, so I love hearing how others do it. I understand being private about it though. I'm careful about what I share with others in real life about homeschooling just because I don't want to be critiqued by outsiders right now. I can imagine sharing with KZbin would take some confidence. So thanks for bravely sharing!

[@mamabenzing5872]

🥰 Love this. Being another homeschooling mama of many, I love all things homeschooling! Mama of 13 and this year I have 8 that are actually being homeschooled, a 4 year old, 3 year old, and an 1 year old running around, and 2 adult children that are no longer homeschooled! I teach cursive just because all our old documents are written in cursive and with how our country is headed, it seems people have forgotten how to read cursive. Local schools around me have stopped teaching cursive many years ago. Could it been on purpose that schools are not teaching it anymore? Plus when children first start "writing" they are using curves and loops, it's more of a natural movement. I figure, teach it young and they'll always know how to use it. It's very pretty looking too.

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

Teaching Cursive: Homeschooling mom of 8 here and we are super laid back in our approach to everything, BUT for what it’s worth, all four of my teenagers have thanked me for “making” them do handwriting (learn cursive). They are big letter-writers to friends out of town, and their grandparents, and they find writing in cursive enjoyable and easier than print. They also have friends who never learned cursive, and are embarrassed that they cannot read it. So my kids have literally thanked me for it.

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

From the beginning we have used the Pentime books from Rod and Staff and loved them.

[@ambJesusSaves33]

Love Abeka! Something I learned with Abeka though is it can become overwhelming… all the work and structure. But I had to change my mindset and say Abeka doesn’t rule my life or child’s life, instead I was using Abeka material to work around our life and pick and choose what works. But all in all Abeka is fantastic!

[@rebeccamooney4187]

I think cursive is important for reading historical documents, letters from older family members, signing checks and other documents, reading letters within books (not often but I had to read some pieces of stories for our daughter before she learned cursive) and I have also read that it is very beneficial for children who are learning to read, especially if any learning challenges are present. Thank you for another great video! And thank you for sharing your curriculum and scheduling, so helpful! This is only our second year homeschooling so I am still gathering information from any sources I can find 😊.

[@torij1649]

I know it was a true hard life..but back in time students would learn very basics of math and just reading skills and it got them far because they knew life skills from home. You are totally right about the pressure of society telling you to worry even when your not and or personality levels. Love all the ideas for scheduling and meals! Thanks homeshcool family in small town Iowa!

[@travusbre3327]

Cursive is important because all our original documents were written in it. It’s better for our children to be able to read them rather than to depend on someone else translating it for them. What you do for your children is great and works with them. For mine I do feel this is valuable and important to teach for that reason.

[@keeramitrokli5486]

I would love my kids to learn cursive eventually because I think it’s beautiful and it’s sad that it’s not being taught anymore. It’s definitely not needed but I think it could be fun to learn.

[@HomemakingonLittleCreekHill]

We used abeka for my first and it was a lot and overwhelming expensive....so now we use master books and it's great.....and it's Bible based as well

[@madisonthehomemaker]

I think cursive is a lost art and helps so much with note taking in the future to write faster. I love cursive and am so glad I can write it. The public school system has done away with it now, sadly. But it was taught when I was there, haha!

[@elisabethcuningham3526]

Thank you so much for sharing! This kind of stuff is very helpful for me as a young mom!

[@bethanyhall1524]

I love how you're are planning out your homeschool. Very cool! I'm in year 14 for homeschool and we have changed things many times over the years to fit our needs. That's such a great perk to it. Bless you and your family.🌻 P.S. With cursive, we have plugged it in over the years with each child but not made it top priority. My 10 year old is currently going through a book I got her last year and will just plug it in in a relaxed way here and there. It's the only way it will work for our family. Do what works for you. 💗

[@caitlinrl630]

Thank you for sharing, Lisa! It is so scary to open up about curriculum on such a public platform, but us newbies do so, so appreciate it! xoxo

[@marilynphillips776]

Cursive will come in handy in adulthood so definitely think it’s worth the effort. Love your content and sweet family-you do everything beautifully! May God bless you and your family 🙏💕

[@katiacleroux7376]

We have 4 kids and would love more. We absolutely adore Charlotte Mason and are applying it currently while we have one school aged. But i can't wrap my head around having 4+ doing Charlotte Mason. I wouldn't be able to be as involved with their school if we keep going as such since I'll be reading to the younger kids. I'm happy to hear from another mom you've overcame this!

[@morganjones4186]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@mamarobinson5024]

When I worked as a pediatric Occupational Therapy Assitant, we would sometimes teach cursive to kids who were having difficulty with letter reversals and to correct other handwriting difficulties. It's great for further developing fine motor skills and motor planning. But my biggest reason for wanting my own daughter to learn cursive is to be able to read historical documents. I feel like it's so important to understand history and not being able to read cursive could be limiting.

[@colinchick2692]

My children are adults but I still find it fascinating how people homeschool a large family such as yours. It doesnt matter if people agree with your plan or not - families are different and individual kids needs are different. I particularily liked that one of your children learns in a different way and does not fit into learning with the other children. I also had one child that didnt fit into a 'class' environment and it is great that you are able to adjust your regimen to accommodate his needs. Like another commenter I would teach the children to be able to read cursive writing (for the same reasons) but not necessarily to write in cursive but whatever works for you is good. I so agree that (apart from some maths) the things I learnt from textbooks doesnt stick in the long term.

[@emilefrederics8427]

Cursive writing helps with dexterity/fine motor skills.

[@blessedmama8133]

This was really helpful! I think waking the kids up is a good idea. I too find that letting them sleep in just throws the day off and gets us way too behind and stressed during the day. I’m going to have to implement this now. I also liked the quick meal ideas because making our food can take up a lot of time as well as making bread. We use Abeka also and love it. Thank you for the helpful tips!

[@juliagracemckenzie]

cursive is important for kids who struggle with written language. most letters start on the 'ground' so they don't have to think about where to start their pencil, it allows them to more fluently write.

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

Hi, mamas, how many of you would still homeschool if a local classical Christian school was free for your family? I’ve always wondered how many people truly really want to homeschool just so they can homeschool and are mainly avoiding the public school but can’t afford private school? Do you think it’s 5050 if people did a survey?❤❤❤

[@LibbySherman]

Thank you for this video and sharing the homeschool materials that you use! I'm going to homeschool my 2 boys and it's overwhelming to know where to start. This helped a ton!

[@kimjaymama26]

I never thought we would be a traditional learning family. But I love Christian light Language arts and Math. Combined with Heart of Dakota, it s a perfect combo for our large family.

[@MsJatek]

I am 37yo and I write mostly in cursive. And I imagine many adults do. So, I want my kids to know how to read it and the best way to know that is to write in it.

[@nataliescott8250]

I loved this episode! Thank you for sharing all of this! So helpful!

[@felixhorta2090]

I am going into my 3rd year of homeschooling our Daughter. I did teach her cursive. I purchased a cursive handwriting book, which she really enjoyed. I am going to purchase another on, but it will be on the the Bill of Rights. We use Lifepac curriculum, and We really like it. It is a Bible based curriculum, and it does it in unit books. Thank you Lisa, this was Great! I think you found a hit😊. Please do more. I enjoyed everyone’s comments. I learned a lot and got some good ideas! God Bless You and Your Family! Dawn 😊

[@lisaslovelymess1513]

We have done Abelard for three years and love it!

[@becca.carroll]

Get it giiiiirrrrllll... Thanks for the video.

[@hannawatts8368]

💯 on team cursive! It doesn’t take a lot of time to practice daily. Others have pointed out some fantastic reasons why and just wanted to chime in in agreement.

[@ashleyt6237]

I love hearing about your homeschool! Thanks for sharing!

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

Thanks for watching!

[@kimjaymama26]

Love this. Listening while I school plan. :) Teaching 5 this year. We have fallen in love with Heart of Dakota Curriculum ( so many beautiful rich pieces of literature) Once you find what works in your home, it makes all the difference.

[@lindsayjulson4002]

My nephew struggled with reading and his therapist said cursive is vital to kids learning. Upon learning cursive his reading improved. You should listen to IEW's cursive first video, it explains why cursive is important to kids learning and should actually be taught first.

[@sharongeorge1259]

I am loving this topic and how you do home schooling with your kids. My question is, do you do anything else besides teaching from the books. What about cooking, sewing, electrical and any other hands on learning for the kids. I think that will also help kids develop other skills in life. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful week.

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

Yes, we include the kids in everyday life and share our skills with them. As the kids get older they are competent to do these things on their own. It really is a big part of homeschool.

[@alanapavuk5401]

Thanks for sharing this info, even if the video didn't work out.

[@nmkibler]

I plan to teach my kids cursive after they master print, because my handwriting is a morph of cursive and print. Some say it's sloppy, but I can write really fast when it's mostly cursive! I don't think they need to be perfect at it, but I think it's a good skill to have!

[@judymcintire8061]

I did a paper on the lost art of penshipment in collage( I was much older) when I started studing early childhood development & could not believe the benefits it gives a child. It does help the eye/hand coordination & helps in other developmental areas. A professor l know was very disappointed that collage students could not write their signature & could not read cursive. Please check out the benefits of this lost art. Praying for your homeschooling year to be happy & blessed.❤🙌❤🤗

[@cheryldutchak1010]

I taught all four of my children cursive. It is faster than printing and also gives them the skill to read older writings,etc.

[@cindycleveland8625]

One debate I had heard about cursive writing was that our founding documents were written in cursive and knowing how to read it is important to our independence. So I am thinking knowing it doesn’t hurt to at least be familiar with it…… so it can at least be read.

[@jennakayser9694]

Thank you for this home school info! I am homeschooling our youngest three children, grades 3, 7 and 9. I really think cursive is necessary due to what someone else mentioned in the comments regarding reading historical documents. All of our grandparents usually write exclusively in cursive, if our children ever want to read through old letters or diaries they would need to read cursive.

[@jenniferchildress9785]

I would love to hear more about Rod and Staff science!

[@hartleyfamily5451]

If you teach cursive I can’t recommend “Hand Writing Without Tears” enough! Their entire handwriting curriculum is better than anything you will find 😊 It was written/created by occupational therapists who are trained to help kids with handwriting problems.

[@karenhummel49]

Making your chicken pot pie recipe tonight for dinner. Big hit here! Good idea cursive writing ✍️ has become a lost art and definitely still needed to be able to read documents etc. And of course our signatures. Sounds like a very busy schedule and well planned out! Akeca is a great curriculum 🙏👍🙏😊

[@ignitetheballoon9054]

I love the explode the code series. This year is our daughter's first official year of school. I chose Rod and Staff first grade. We have been really enjoying it. I also use the Christian light curriculum for extra reading. We will start her on cursive next year. It's an elegant craft and reading and writing it has become lost. Hopefully she will appreciate it, especially if she is interested in exploring older texts. We are also interested in her having the skill of knowing other languages. Latin is linked to 4 main ones so we might see how it goes using memeoria press. Thank you for your hard work!

[@ThisMamasHouse]

This video has been so helpful. Thank you 😊

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@17HannaMae]

I don't have children yet but when I do I really want to homeschool. I have no idea if I'll be able to pull it off though but I'm hopeful :)

[@elizabeth0265]

The Good and the Beautiful handwriting is pretty gentle and independent for teaching cursive if you are interested. Abeka handwriting is pretty intensive

[@LB-ku6ry]

I also believe in learning to write and read in cursive. People still write in cursive. People will need to read private letters and documents. Mail still is mailed in cursive. Historical literature. Museums. Books. Call me old fashioned, but there is something special about being able to read in cursive.

[@kardancer1]

Cursive is definitely something that should always be taught. It is important if you have a child interested in history, anything historical or anything that is a formal type document or situation. Adults should know how to sign there name in cursive. A lot of documents , paperwork like medical papers, work paperwork or things like checks need a cursive signature. This is coming from a Universal Pre-Kindergarten teacher. We usually, teach cursive at a very young age. It’s definitely necessary. It will come up throughout their adult lives. Being able to read cursive out in the world is important. I found this very fascinating by theway. I currently am blessed to be able to work in the same school /childcare my children are in. Financially, if I could homeschool them I would.

[@raquelarellano7536]

Thank you Lisa

[@loriwhinery3210]

Oh ABEKA , Arlin and Beka are my cousins ,our family started Pensacola Christian college, so many of the blogs I listened to are using our families curriculum ? God bless your family.❤️

[@justamags]

Not saying anything different from what others are saying, but I do agree cursive is important simply to be able to read historical documents in their original form, and to be able to properly sign their name. And in my family, all of the older generations write letters and recipes in cursive! Thank you so much for your insight, by the way! We have a son now and are considering homeschooling down the road. It is a little intimidating to me, so hearing this is encouraging.

[@victoriarussell7799]

I've always kind of gotten the gist that we probably have some theological things in common, then I spotted that Reformation Study Bible on your shelf. Confirmed. I see you 😉

[@cheriek3872]

So many great curriculum choices! This was a fun, helpful video. Thank you!

[@jessicakallen]

Thanks for sharing Lisa. I look up to you for a lot of things homeschooling included 😊

[@Lmr6789s]

With cursive someone had mentioned to me that all our first documents as a founding nation where written in cursive. So if you don't learn it you can't read all the old first documents.

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Listening while lying down. Very enriching..inspiring. talking worked very well. I am very visual so it helps tojust listen otherwise i cant relate😂

[@asianangel5400]

I think it's important to read cursive simply because it helps one to read original documents and papers of history. To write it is a bonus. I homeschooled for 17 years. My youngest is finishing his Sr. Year. My daughter is finishing her last year of college. We used ABeka, PA cyber charter school, and now an online AP highschool course specifically for homeschooling. As for Bible we used A Beka, Patch the Pirate church club, and my husband taught the kids. I'm throwing myself a party for making it as a homeschool mom, lol. Best of luck to your school year.

[@cheriek3872]

It’s so interesting that you feel that way about cursive! I don’t know why but to me you seem like someone who would appreciate it. Maybe it’s because I see you as old fashioned (not in a bad way by any means!!). I only write in cursive so I am teaching my daughter. She’s excited to learn it so that is helpful. Also I feel like it’s just one more thing that can be helpful in life. Like if you encounter a person like me and need to read my writing lol 😂

[@susanglynn7189]

Hi Lisa! I commend you on home schooling your kids! That’s awesome! As far as the cursive writing, just a thought, there are times when you do need to wet sign your name- legal docs, closing docs on your home you are purchasing, that will not accept electronic signatures. Also some businesses require you to sign the receipts. I believe it is a lost art unfortunately, but is also a necessary art for some things. Hope that helps! Oh and what if they become famous and people ask for their autographs? Are they going to print their names? Lol. Have a good day!!!!

[@NikkiSchumacherOfficial]

This was super helpful. Thank you.

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

You're welcome!

[@napdesign]

I feel like we are the same person! ❤😊

[@Justamomlori]

I keep cursive handwriting because all the original documents and writings of the founding fathers, and most historical records are in cursive. So important in my opinion, not only to write but to be able to read old literature. History is, in my opinion, the most important subject, so without cursive, a lot of history can be lost. It’s not just history, it’s “His”story…

[@amandapatterson9182]

Thank you for sharing your homeschool curriculum and routine! We love Abeka math. We started out 100% Abeka from K-3rd grade now we just use math and various others. We teach cursive based upon our opinion..my suggestion if you choose to teach cursive to go with either level 3 or 4 of The Good and The Beautiful. Their teaching is more enjoyable and less rigid for the kids ( this came from my 4th and 6th grader). Have a wonderful school year!!

[@Simplefarmhouselife]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@diversekakes]

My kids love the cursive writing. I recommend the good and the the beautiful handwriting books starting from level 3

[@JoelPalczewski]

We love doing cursive. I think it's good for their brains and it's beautiful too 🙂

[@thepioneerhomestead]

This was such great encouragement and it really helped me wrap my brain around curriculum organization along with a general schedule!!! Loved it!💗 Prayers for this new season!~Andrea

[@peggystarling]

I see that Reformation Study Bible ❤️

[@milorupare1267]

I love the Charlotte Mason style so much, but have found we had to switch to a more traditional style curriculum too. I have been shooting for starting at 9, but I think I may need to start at 8 as well to be done by noon. I absolutely loved this conversation! Lots of conversations here and I agree with so much of what you said.

[@chickengal1661]

We use abeka through 2nd and then switch to Christian light education. Love love both! I’m for cursive learning!

[@megroux]

Cursive is so important. Lots of people still write in cursive. Teens in the work place struggle to read notes left by other employees plus it is a much faster way to write.

[@Beccaleatanner]

As a homeschool mom and former teacher, I think it’s just important for kids to know how to at least read cursive. I write all my journals in cursive, and I write notes and cards in cursive and I want all my children to be able to read it. And reading things from history or memoirs or letters, knowing cursive is important. Hope that helps. 🤣🤣🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️