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[@elishacastille8352]

I am starting homeschooling in August of 2022 and this is the best video I've come across that makes me feel confident about the overwhelming task of homeschooling. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@roxiek3061]

I'm thinking about homeschooling. I have watched a lot of videos and this is hands down the most informative and thorough video. Thank you

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Well, thank you, Roxanne. That really means a lot! If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I'm happy to help if I can!

[@heatherjolly8389]

This is the most informative video! I love the sticky notes to break up the "monotony" of most voice only videos :-) And being able to peek inside is key!

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Thanks, Heather! I do admit to being a super-fan of sticky notes. ;)

[@ahouseinthedesert2737]

Thank you so much for this video! I haven't been able to decide on which book combos to go with for each subject so you have definitely answered all my questions!

[@eneidafernandez4613]

This was such a great video! I don't understand why videos that are original don't have more views....thank you so much for this!

[@bookbrilliantkids]

You're most welcome, Eneida! I'm thrilled if it helped you!

[@amyk22]

Thank you for sharing. I have decided to use Evan Moor for our full curriculum next school year. We have been using the spelling and just started a grammar and punctuation book. My son does really well with them.

[@bookbrilliantkids]

That's great, Amy! It works so well for us and keep all of us happy! :) If you have specific questions, just let me know. I'm happy to help if I can!

[@laurinpatton]

Thank you for sharing this info!

[@mayrapenaguevara6322]

Thank you so much for your recommendations!

[@eagleeye5175]

I’m staring homeschool next school year. Thanks for the info😊

[@bookbrilliantkids]

That's great! Best wishes for you and your child to learn together!

[@cocoalampkins8838]

This was such an amazing review. I found these products 2 years ago. We use Language Arts, Spelling, Science and the Math books to supplement. We matched well with Math Mammoth and I reinforce our lessons with Evan Moor. Thanks so much.

[@lenitacampbell3931]

I will be using this next year. Thanks for the review

[@goldensunlife5360]

This was so informative, thank you so much for inspiring me!!

[@bookbrilliantkids]

You're most welcome! Which was your favorite?

[@Polkadotpearl]

Is this the only thing you use or do you also use any other curriculums?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

That is a great question! It really depends on each child within each subject. While I use Evan-Moor for our primary printed curriculum for elementary grades, I do use other resources as needed for each child. For example, we love Grammar Galaxy, a story-based language arts curriculum. I find it ideal for pairing with Evan-Moor's Language Fundamentals. We also read A LOT of books and do activities to go with those stories. Additionally, we use several resources for learning games that use critical thinking in various subjects. You know your child best! Kids are great at letting us know when they have mastered a skill or need to keep practicing a bit more.

[@weirduniquestories4287]

Great video!

[@joyiasells4810]

Thank you for this!

[@meme-el2hb]

This is ME ! I almost quit homeschool because the over reading and doing is exhausting with homeschooling 4 and I have 2 babies. Since not many homeschool moms do these kind was making me doubt doing it

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Way to keep going! You are managing a lot, but what a terrific experience for all of you!

[@elizabeth0265]

Wonderful and thorough video! 5 stars:)

[@wonderfuljoanna21]

Wow amazing information

[@MissPurpleNine]

I would love to see your homeschool schedule, I am thinking of homeschooling but have no idea how to start do you have a video lk this

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Hi, @boomboomwaho83. I don't have a schedule video, but here's what has stood the test of time for us: Hour 1: Whole group lessons - Bible, Writing, Read Alouds, Geography, Art, Science Experiments (not all every day, though!) Hour 2: Individual Lessons - Reading, Math, Science Hour 3: Loop Time - subjects we "loop" or rotate through but don't do every day - including student-interest projects. My kids have taught themselves photography, sewing, graphic design, drawing, geology, zoology, inventions, and much more. Basically, I plan the bare minimum, so they have time and space to pursue their own strengths and interests. Does that help?

[@MissPurpleNine]

@@bookbrilliantkids thank you so much!

[@victoriajacob8261]

I would, maths activities book for Pre-k maths books

[@robinhill8787]

Thank you for sharing. This was very helpful.

[@bookbrilliantkids]

My pleasure, Robin! :)

[@HomeschoolMom515]

We homeschool and use a variety of these products. We use the How to teach art to children as our art curriculum and we really like everything about it.

[@bookbrilliantkids]

I'm so glad. It really helped my kids understand the elements of art - rather than just doing crafts (which are fun, too, but I wanted a little more for their artistic development).

[@jongreenlee5369]

I am thinking about homeschool my 7th who has alot of learn I ng gaps. How could I find gaps to find what grade level to start her on evan moore to help fill the gaps?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

I'd try 2 grade levels below the subjects where your child is studying. It's always great to begin with something easier and let them feel successful - especially if they have struggled in that subject in the past. I like Evan-Moor's Fundamentals for that foundational skills.

[@f3nw1ckfamily]

You might have mentioned already so I'm sorry if I missed it but I'm curious to know how long you've been using Evan-Moor? Mostly, I want to know if you've used this for 1st grade. I really appreciate how you flipped through so many books here. The only way it could be better is if you did this same video for every grade. 😉 😀

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Hi, there! Are you teaching first grade this year or next school year? I have been using something from Evan-Moor since we started homeschooling 10 years ago. Over time, we use them for all of our subjects except Bible (Evan-Moor doesn't have any religious curriculum). They make so many great resources, but there isn't time to do them all! This video shares what has worked best for us when we want focused, quick, and simple lessons for Grades 1-6. If I have time, I'll try to do a video for each subject. ;)

[@cuquisarod]

@@bookbrilliantkids do you use a curriculum for bible?

[@taralee5992]

Thank you for making this video and sharing this information with others! Do you know of any great workbooks for homeschooling an 8th grader? Basic subjects like reading, math, English, science, history, and spelling? Know that Evan Moor has some workbooks but they are mostly for grades 1-6. Any information would be much appreciated. Thank you!😊

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Hi, Tara! We are wrapping up 8th grade for one of my kids. We used: English/Grammar Daily 6-Trait Writing Grade 8 from Evan-Moor Daily Paragraph Editing Grade 8 from Evan-Moor Grammar Galaxy Blue Star for English Math Teaching Textbooks for Math (Pre-Algebra) If you have used Daily Math Practice, Grade 6+ from Evan-Moor, it's a good review. Science General Science from Apologia Social Studies We're reading Countries of the World from DK Publishers. We're still working through History Pockets from Evan-Moor. We also read Everything You Need to Know about World History (7th grade) and Everything You Need to Know about American History (8th grade). Spelling - We teach this within their writing in the editing stage. Typically spelling isn't taught directly after 6th grade, so we have the kids write and edit their own work with spell check. It's surprising how much they learn from using spell check! ;) I hope that helps!

[@taralee5992]

Thank you so very much for all the information really appreciate it!🙏🏼

[@taralee5992]

Any suggestions for Bible?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

@@taralee5992 - My pleasure. Happy to help! :)

[@bookbrilliantkids]

@@angiec5496 - My pleasure! I'm happy to help. We tried both CTC Math and Teaching Textbooks for Grade 7 Math. Ultimately, my child preferred Teaching Textbooks. We will be using it for Algebra this fall. I'm not sure how it compares to other curricula grade levels, but it has been a great fit for us for Grade 7+. I felt like Evan-Moor's Math Fundamentals gave such a strong foundation for mathematical reasoning and strategies that I feel our kids have a solid basis for upper math. I'm not sure if that helps, but that's my two cents. ;)

[@Jojohowetx]

I Love this video. You broke down the curriculum and answered all my questions about evan-moor. For Gifted and talented kids is this still one you would use its not too easy?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. GREAT question about gifted learners. There are two ways to support gifted learners: 1) Provide basic skills at an accelerated speed (your 5-year-old memorizes multiplication facts) 2) Provide more complex and multi-step activities to apply their current understanding of their skills to real-life problems. Neither is better, but one may work better for your child. Your choice of method may vary by subject, too. I tend to offer more complex activities in the subjects where my kids are stronger to give them the opportunity to excel. You know your kids best!

[@MamaAmelia]

I’m confused between Basics Math and Math Fundamentals. Do you know the difference and why you would choose one over the other? Oooor if I’m using this as the main math program maybe I should use both along with the daily math? I love that you use so many of their products which is our plan too. I find so many of the reviews I read and watch people just use 1-2 or use a bunch but as supplements. Thanks for sharing!

[@bookbrilliantkids]

I'd use Math Fundamentals for a math curriculum, and Basic Math Skills only if more practice was needed (b/c Basic Math Skills has no lessons with it). Math Fundamentals has great, short lessons. I'm planning a video to show you the difference. Stay tuned! :)

[@Honeybee-cy9gc]

They have a subscription for $99 will all their books. It's a deal!!

[@ambermartin4259]

Hi Thank you so much for this video! Question, I am not a fan of E-Books, how were you able to find the physical book?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Hi, Amber. Almost all of those books should be available in printed form on evan-moor.com. You can also look on Amazon or ChristianBooks.com (even though these are secular books). Was there a specific book you had in mind?

[@misssteph6584]

Very helpful.... Thank you!

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Happy to help, Steph. If you have any specific subjects/grade levels you'd like to see in future videos, just let me know! :)

[@karlasosa372]

Thank you for this video. Now I know Evan moor is perfect for our homeschool journey.

[@robink7657]

Is it possible to start a child with this Grade 3 Language Arts curriculum if they are a fluent reader? Does Grade 3 review the 2nd grade concepts at the beginning of the workbooks as a refresher?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Hi, Robin. I want to make sure I'm understanding your question. If they are a fluent reader, there should be no problem with starting Grade 3. Yes, there is typically a review of previous concepts within most language arts workbook curriculum books I have seen. Does that help?

[@robink7657]

@@bookbrilliantkids Yes, this is exactly what I needed to know. Thank you for your help! 🙂

[@mrsmary71]

This is so helpful! I am new this year to homeschooling and I've watched so many videos on different curriculums and keep coming back to EM because of it's simplicity daily style. Most videos I've come across are the newer ones the high rated reviews which made me hesitant about the EM workbook style curriculum. But your video has given me more confidence it can be done! A question for the Science and Geography - my kids (4th and 2nd) would be more engaged in the Skill Sharpeners book because of the color. Do you think only those would be sufficient as their core curriculum for those subjects?

[@kristina7901]

No this are used as support. You at-least need a main curriculum for math, & language arts

[@bookbrilliantkids]

For geography, I think this would be plenty. Public schools don't do a solid year of geography b/c they also fit in history, civics. citizenship, cultures within their social studies curriculum. For science, I would add related children's books and hands on experiments. However, you can use the units in the Skill Sharpeners to guide you through things to study throughout the year. Hope that helps!

[@Repentnow-ky8kn]

OMG this Video is AMAZING I can Cry! Haha Question? Do you teach the lesson first and then the children work out workbook?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Ideally, I teach the lesson first and then use the workboook to practice. However, we absolutely use the workbook to teach if it works better for the lesson and/or child. :)

[@Repentnow-ky8kn]

@@bookbrilliantkids Got it!! Thanks bunches🥰🌹 Keep up the good work!

[@sarinagray8262]

Thanks for this really informative video . Given me lots of ideas of resources to use . I have teacher file box so get all of these books :-)

[@bookbrilliantkids]

That's great, Sarina! TeacherFileBox is such a terrific value!

[@sonjaridley7460]

This was an awesome review!

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Thanks, Sonja! Please let me know if you have any specific questions. I'd be happy to help if i can. :)

[@kirkntracye]

What is your view on purchasing the bundle for the whole year?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Hi, Trace. That is such a great question. The bundle is a great money saver for homeschoolers who want to use Evan-Moor for all of their subjects for one grade level. It makes things very easy with little to no prep. We love how focused and short the lessons are. What grade levels are you considering?

[@hopej9647]

Can you use Evan Moor as the only curriculum? Or is this for supplement and extra learning ?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

It depends on the laws in your area and what works best for your child. We typically use it as our main curriculum and supplement with student led projects. In some subjects, the Skill Sharpeners are an extension for kids that need a challenge in those subjects. For other kids, those books are a review.

[@ReiverGrad14]

Question... if your child has never used a formal science, geography and writing curriculum would you go with grade level or start at the beginning?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Hi, Laura. That's a great question. How old is the child? My top concern is offering lessons that aren't too hard for the child, while still giving them a sense of accomplishment of learning something new (and hopefully fun). While it does depend on the child's interests and abilities, I would try starting with Grade 3 if the child was 9 or older and reading on their own. If the child is younger, I would start with grades 1 or 2 or wait until they are 9+. ;). Does that help?

[@ReiverGrad14]

@@bookbrilliantkids I ordered skill sharpeners grade 3 geography and it's exactly what we needed. Not overwhelming but not super easy either. Let's us put our main focus on language arts but also do the required social studies. Thank you! Ordering more books now 😆

[@sarahgibson8572]

would you consider this a complete curriculum?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

That is such a great question, Sarah! It's one that probably needs it's own video. ;) Short answer: Yes IF your family also reads great books. ;) Long-ish answer: "Complete curriculum" can mean a lot of different things. Does this cover each and every state standard for each subject here? Probably not, but public school curriculum doesn't either. Teachers do a LOT of extra supplemental lessons to cover all of that (or I did when I taught many moon ago). These resources I shared can be done in a realistic time-frame and are budget-friendly. The kids like how the lessons are short and focused. These books also give kids a solid foundation in each subject, so it's what we use in our homeschooling. It just works so well for us. That being said, my kids are always reading and doing their own independent learning projects based on their interests. We keep learning outside of curriculum lessons. So, they're learning every day because it's who they are. I'm very picky about what I recommend. These definitely passed my high standards. ;) Does that help?

[@heatherhancock5271]

I have the even Moore writing curriculum

[@cb1814]

I have multiple ages/grades (1st, 3rd and 5th). Do you think it would be too much juggling from one to the other? How much one on one reading or instruction from the teacher standpoint is involved?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Hi, C B.Most Evan-Moor lessons can be taught in about 10 minutes, so it makes it really easy for me to teach multiple ages of kids. However, it really depends on your kids' needs. I would start with one subject and see how it goes.

[@davidhardy5578]

My granddaughter does not like books but loves videos. She needs courses with teachers or cartoons teaching and testing. It should not be too expensive, but I need to see samples of the actual teaching lessons and tests and let her try out some free lessons in each subject before ordering the courses. I am looking at your picks but it seems that they are teaching by workbooks rather than videos. Once she gets into loving to read books by videos or online, she will hopefully branch out into actual hard copies of stories, and spelling and writing. She also needs to go at her own pace and not be obliged to send the videos back at a certain date. Online teachers, etc. would perhaps be more practical.

[@TheLifeofBowser]

This is amazing video? Im new to this so i wonder what is your day like? Schedule wise? Do you use all of these in one day?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Thanks, and great question, @Arinetta! No, we focus on one book per subject at a time. We have a checklist of weekly assignments. The kids are free to space them out over the week in a way that works best for them. I try to keep it very simple. :) Does that help?

[@TheLifeofBowser]

@@bookbrilliantkids a bit. Im trying to figure out our routine with a bit of help from my 8yr old. But im wondering if people do 1 subject a day or is is all subjects in block scheduling type... you know math from 9 to 10ish then language arts 1030ish to 1130ish. Does it really matter? With the books in wondering do you do fundamentals book then follow it with daily skills. Or maybe take fundamentals book on monday. Switch and do a daily skills book on tuesday? Im using evan moore for science. I daily skills and the stem book. I cant figure do i do both in one setting or split them by days.

[@bookbrilliantkids]

​@@TheLifeofBowser - There are so many right ways to make a schedule work. Ours changes from year to year, so I've learned to be flexible and set boundaries on minimal amount of lessons to be completed each week. My best advice is to start slow with 3 subjects the first week - reading, math, and writing. Then, add 1-2 subjects per week after that until you find what is working. That might mean that you don't do every subject every week. When I taught school, we did either social studies OR science each week, but not both b/c there wasn't enough time. What works for us: We complete one unit of Math Fundaments per week (unless it is one of the few units with 8 pages - those we do over 2 weeks). We complete 8-10 pages a week of Language Fundamentals. For Daily Science, we complete one unit a week. For STEM, we do them some Fridays. Other Fridays, we do art projects or other student-interest study projects. My kids are allowed to work ahead if they want (and they often do). You could do one page a day in the Daily books as a warm-up before the Fundamentals lessons, too. Either way is fine. It's just what works best for your family. The only way to know is to try it and see. ;) Does that help a bit more?

[@TheLifeofBowser]

@@bookbrilliantkids yes these arengreat ideas.. im going to try them thank you. 😊

[@jen_with_no_chaser]

Are the answer keys included?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Yes, they are with the teacher edition, but not in the student workbooks.

[@Repentnow-ky8kn]

@@bookbrilliantkidswhich books are the teacher editions?

[@bookbrilliantkids]

@@Repentnow-ky8kn - I buy the teacher's editions for all books and have my kids write in them. The teacher's editions have all of the student pages, as well as teaching guides and answer key. It's just less to keep up with and worth less stress for me. HTH! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help if I can.

[@Repentnow-ky8kn]

@@bookbrilliantkids Does the book says Teachers edition?? Currently looking.

[@jamiejonah5320]

So the math is not like the idiocy of common core.

[@bookbrilliantkids]

Hi, Jamie. I haven't look at common core in years, so I can't speak to it directly. What I like about this math book is that it teaches about 2-3 ways to solve the problems for each unit. When I was in school, I always did math in an unusual way that made sense to me. So, I like that the kids have choices about what makes sense to them. I let the kids choose which way they want to solve the problems and go from there. Sometimes, we work the problems in a different way to check to see if we got the right answer. It keeps it fun. ;) Hope that helps.