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[@brittanyalexandrea8114]

I honestly don’t know what I would do without your videos! We’re on our first year homeschooling and did teaching textbooks. My daughter and I are not fans and I had no idea what to do for next year so this couldn’t have come at a better time! Such good info for me to think about for the kids curriculum next year. Thank you for everything you do for us mommas 🤎

[@GraceandGrit]

Thankyou for saying this, I love helping you guys!

[@laurenreichow5427]

Yes!!!! Me too!!

[@Megs901]

One more question- you’ve mentioned talking to your kids about illegal drugs use. I’m struggling with navigating this topic and it’s SO important to me. My brother died of a drug overdose in 2009, one grand dad was an alcoholic, my husband’s grandfather was an alcoholic that ended his own life. I really want to tackle these topics, and I need guidance. It wasn’t done for me (other than the dare-just say no campaign in school in the 90s). I’d LOVE a video on how you do this, resources you use, what type of language you use, etc. 💜

[@caitlinwightman1694]

Loved this update!! So thankful you’re a few years ahead of me 😂 I appreciate watching what your doing with your older kids and planning accordingly.

[@nickihall3884]

Came here for the math update, but got so much other information!!! I literally wouldn't know what to do in my homeschool without you. I pride myself in being a "researcher" but you're so much better! I cannot thank you enough for all the work you do!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

My oldest loved Shormann math and it prepared her so well for dual enrollment math. She was able to take college algebra and calculus this year as a senior via dual enrollment. We just started TG&TB for my youngest and so far it has been great for her.

[@GraceandGrit]

Thankyou for telling us about it!

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

@@GraceandGrit you're welcome! Thanks for sharing TG&TB Simply Math!

[@robyntyson2873]

I agree with your review on TGATB Math 4. My Olivia also loves the videos that go along with each lesson.

[@brandibelicek1795]

Great update! I would love to hear and see more about Shoreman math in the future.

[@Reparadordeportillos5812]

We love ACE, it is what i use for homeschool for 6 years now.

[@Raising_Arrowsx5]

I love this video. I love how you point out that us as parents and our kids teachers we are all learning so much. I’m learning so much seeing I dropped out of school in the 9th grade. I loved History in school and I’m loving the good and the beautiful history. We are doing year 2.

[@AHanson88]

Yes! I am so excited about Shormann math I found it this year after we had already purchased curriculum and I couldn't justify scrapping or attempting to sell and recoup. So glad to hear more people loving it!

[@brittanyengebretson7828]

Thank you so much for taking the time to update us on your school year. My oldest is in 5th grade and your experiences and tips always give me guidance for the upcoming school year 💗

[@amberc.2840]

I could not agree more about the wonderful things with TGAB math and LA! I could not recommend them enough! So glad your year is going well and y’all are happy with your curriculum choices. That sense of contentment makes any homeschool year run smoothly. Also…your hair looks so pretty!😍

[@GraceandGrit]

Thanks so much amber!

[@gingersnaps5979]

I never thought I'd change curriculum halfway through our school year but we started doing Saxon 5/4 with my oldest son and he had so much trouble with it because it involves so much writing this year. I decided to make the switch to simply good and beautiful math with him and our daughter after hearing such good things about it from you and others. My son is gifted with math but was diagnosed with dysgraphia this past month which has to do with transcription. Hoping this new curriculum works for us!

[@SDaulton]

I’d love to hear how it’s going! My 10yo also has dysgraphia. He prefers doing his math on a whiteboard vs on paper.

[@deborahpretorius4243]

We also loving Shorman maths...👏🏼 My daughter is on math 5 TGATB.. my daughter loves the videos but doesn't always fully understand..so I sit with her most times and work through the work. Looking at moving over to Saxon Maths online for more explanation from Dr Shorman. I cannot find worldly wise in South Africa 🇿🇦 would love to use it. Thinking of getting logic..looks amazing ❣️

[@lonegamers7826]

Love this video! When we first started in 2018 I leaned highly into your recommendations- no pressure haha. We have picked our way through and use a huge variety now. I am definitely interested in that health course most of all!

[@amieeguariglia7686]

I just started watching the video and have to ask where you got your sweatshirt!!! I love it!

[@GraceandGrit]

Target!

[@SarahNicole0617]

I'd love to hear more about Shorman Math. A lesson example, how it compares to Saxon, etc.

[@GraceandGrit]

Never used Saxon so I can’t draw any conclusions!

[@lisachristinaconfirmed5067]

Love that you have middle and high school aged. Great video content . Very useful to me thank you!

[@myshaharmon6808]

These videos are so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all of your experiences to us Ashlee. I am a mom that is a few years behind you so I have a playlist dedicated to curriculum to keep my eye on for the future and your videos like this fill that playlist. ❤️

[@GraceandGrit]

So glad I can help you!

[@vanessaesquivel1425]

My husband is going to be shocked when he sees how many books I have coming in. I love following your reading lists.

[@rebeccaernst6634]

I homeschooled 8th-10th grade and used paces! Loved this video. Taking notes!

[@WonderfulCrow43638]

These are my favorite kind of videos! I loveeeee curricula haha. I use TT as “homework” for the kiddos so they do one lesson a day in addition to their TGATB lesson but not because I think TGATB is lacking but like you- have multiple littles that I am homeschooling and sometimes I need to engage them in an independent activity while I work 1:1. I got wordly wise for next year also as well as easy grammar and hwot. I plan to just sort of rotate through those as independent review while I work 1:1 with them in TGATB language arts. TGATB makes it so much easier for swap hats so frequently. Love love love

[@bshows14]

This was a first year homeschooling. My son is in 9th grade. The Good and Beautiful Language Arts program has been a real struggle. He doesn't like it at all, dreads the work everyday. I'm hoping next year I can find something different.

[@GraceandGrit]

Every child is different but from experience there’s nothing for that grade they will like more 😂

[@bshows14]

@Grace and Grit Oh man. That is very discouraging. He was public schooled till this year so, I don't know if it's just that the transition has been hard. :/ He hates all of the writing and poet studies.

[@jenbarry8904]

We love The Fallacy Detective for younger kids logic!

[@carinthiamontana7069]

Funny, Geology was our favorite unit! We especially loved scratching the rocks to determine their hardness

[@JohannaCoursey]

I love ACE. We use it for Math and sometimes other courses. But, I am going to have to check out their health education book. Thanks for sharing!!! It is fun to hear what others think about different curriculum choices. Great video!

[@OurHOMEschoolPlan]

I agree on the Shormann math! We found him last year and I love that it’s also Christian!

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Built Bars...my absolute favorite and I am SO SAD that they no longer have the Orange Creme! It is my fave of all time! I emailed them about it too (as a long time customer😉😂)...hoping they bring it back!

[@SimplyLivingIt]

I can't wait to begin Logic from Masterbooks with my boys!

[@heatherbigelow9141]

I love the orange, too!!

[@GraceandGrit]

Love orange too! I hope they are listening!!!

[@moments_peace]

We absolutely love the MB Logic course and used the videos and watched it all as a family. Then I go over it and discuss it deeper with my older teens. Very solid stuff! I would recommend RoadTrip to Truth next if you all enjoyed Logic. MBs Roadtrip to Truth is fantastic and a top favorite for us! The short videos bring in so much great discussions! It’s so good and heavy apologetics and very engaging. A must for a college bound student. Also, I very much agree about Shormann math!!

[@ljmsrm]

Fabulous update! I was particularly interested in the Shormann math update. I have an 8th grader and 6th grader doing Algebra I with the previous course you were using. Excite about looking into this new one!

[@jennandleew]

Thanks for sharing what’s working for you guys! I’m currently planning ahead(when are we not as homeschool mommas) so this is helpful

[@aubreybucher9068]

Great to hear about Shoreman. We have been using saxon 8/7 for my 7th grader along with the DIVE videos which is the Shoreman guy. And following his suggestion and doing Shoreman Algebra 1 for 8th grade. So excited!

[@LPartyof4]

This was so helpful. It makes me actually feel excited for homeschooling upper grade levels. Thank you for the wonderful content, as always.

[@ajcshenry]

Thanks for this update! Three of my kids are using the good and the beautiful math and they all love it. I will say the younger two are jealous of the older one because of her QR code videos though! This is our fourth or fifth math curriculum switch and we feel completely happy with sticking with it.

[@ellierose1379]

Such a great and helpful video! Thank you!! New homeschool momma and feeling very encouraged by you 💕

[@hg-tm6gn]

Ashley, I haven't watched your videos in a while but I am soo glad I jumped back in. I love all your honest feedback! I have been doing Saxon because I'm not a big fan of teaching textbooks but my daughter is about to go to high school so I definitely will be looking into the Math you are doing!

[@jessicacreamer6209]

I've been looking at the Logic course for a while, but thought it looked boring. You've got me tempted to try it after all! My daughter finished the ACE Health course last semester. We liked it too! We also really Love Shormann for Algebra 2!

[@jackiemadegwa5906]

Where did you get the ACE health course

[@sweetsound1339]

I’m using Horizons for my son (first grade) for math. The number of problems IS daunting. He’s very strong mathematically, and I do think he’s doing well with it, but it seems very boring. I do like how easy it is to use and he can do most of each lesson on his own, so that’s nice. But, I’m worried he’s going to go from loving math to being bored with it. Your reviews are very helpful!! LOVE TGTB LA so much! I may have to try their math next year.

[@onebow2arrows543]

Everything I needed for my soon to be 8th grader!!!!! Thank you for always sharing so grateful 🙏♥️

[@kaylaslifecaptured]

great run down! Makes me excited to homeschool when my daughter is of age

[@julieturner4168]

We are using TGATB Math 3 and I really love it too. I love that each lesson has the new material and review from the last couple of lessons. I really like the review for my son.

[@kristenbarkey5540]

“They”would have so much fun with me. I pronounce a lot wrong. My whole family laughs all the time at it! It’s just me and they love me! So all is good right?! Thanks for the curriculum updates nice to see what others are doing.

[@Megs901]

I have a non homeschool question- where is your sweatshirt form? Love it! 😍

[@agamble1126]

Thank you for your reviews. We are excited to try the G&B science next year. We are using Science Shepherd this year, it works and we like it, but the G&B looks much more detailed and hands on. We love their math and ELA and I'm looking forward to seeing the changes they make in the lower level programs for my youngest.

[@godsbuckets]

A HUGE thank you Ashlee, for this video. It’s given me lots of ideas and some direction for our homeschool. 💕🌷

[@GraceandGrit]

So glad!!!

[@alissa2448]

Thanks for this video. Love, love your top you are wearing! We are planning to make the move to Shormann math for next year. Really struggling right now with what we are using for Algebra. We also enjoy the Logic course. We switched a month into the school year to TGTB Simply Math and it has been a big hit with my younger child.

[@thetate6pack]

Thank you! Always so helpful!!! First I love love love your sweater!!! Would love to know where you got it from! I literally love that I use all the things you do and have always taken your advice & it’s always worked so well for us! I had already decided we would do Shorman math for 7th grade and up from learning about it with Colleen at our blessed life … Trying to decide whether to do his (Shormann’s) earth science, bju’s earth science or apologias … Any thoughts on if you’ll ever try Shorman’s science or always stick to bju? Thank you for always being so helpful!!!!

[@cassandracriswell4539]

So helpful, as always, Ashlee!!! Thank you! I am thinking ahead for next year and even future years as I have a 6th grader so I made some note for things in the next few years.

[@sabrinajohnson5264]

I watch ALL your videos and plan to someday hoping your membership BUT I live for these homeschool videos. Thank you for continuing to share. My oldest is in fifth grade and I am starting tot honk ahead and I literally take notes on your homeschool videos. 😁

[@GraceandGrit]

That makes my heart happy!

[@MeredithHazel]

I’m so excited for the revised history from TGATB!! Cannot wait! We’re about to wrap up Reptiles. Its been great. Have you done the weather unit? Thinking of going to that one next for my kiddos. Ages 7, 8, and 10.

[@GraceandGrit]

Did weather! Wasn’t our fav!

[@MeredithHazel]

@@GraceandGrit thanks for the heads up. I’ll be honest, it didn’t look as appealing as some other units.

[@debbiej4406]

Wish I would have known about that master books math book when my son was younger it sounds amazing! So important to have those concepts down. We're using TGTB math now too though, so hopefully they get up to level 7 math! 🤞🤞

[@carmenoliver8147]

Thank you so much for this video. It is always very helpful to see what is working for other homeschoolers.

[@stephaniejones678]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! We love the missionary stories too!!

[@shanaruiz5740]

Grabbed a built bar at the grocery store yesterday. YUMMY. Will be getting the value pack with your code ASAP

[@VineandBranches723]

This was very helpful. You gave me lots of ideas for next year! Thank you!

[@Kleighsher]

Thank you! I always love and look forward to your review videos. Also, love love love the sweater!

[@Veronica_Esterhuyse]

Woop woop!! Blessings for your second half!

[@ashleygutierrez8305]

Hi mamas and Ashley I sure love you! For bible this year we are using the church for all nations app it’s free from my church it’s a light blue icon with white lettering. The kids button on the bottom then you pick a series (we are doing the hidden crown right now which is so fun boldly go 2 is also a fav if you get a chance to check it out) and We download the parent guide (I print one for each of my kiddos) and explore use that as our guide for the week. We do quiet time, scripture memory, and a do the parent guide through the week on Wednesdays we watch the episode and watching the episodes are such a treat for my little ones. I like being able to incorporate the lesson we are doing with church into our daily bible time it also is great because they pick my scripture to memorize which is kinda cool. My kiddos get a reword at church when they come with the verse memorized so it’s a win win win.

[@BaudelaireOrphan1]

I love this!!! I have young ones but I like to plan and look out for the future so I’m not so lost later

[@ashleyprice20]

So helpful! Thank you! 💜

[@Loudwinter1227]

Extremely helpful Ashlee! I have a fifth grader and I was definitely taking notes! Thank you!

[@MusingsofFamily]

Fourth grade mom here doing the same!

[@boyzmama]

Loved this a million times over!!

[@mili9808]

Muchas gracias por compartir. Pronto voy a comenzar TGATB con mi hijo que está en 9 grado. Yo no se mucho inglés pero lo entiendo bastante. Mi hijo (14) sabe mas ingles que yo sin embargo quiero reforzarlo con currículo en inglés. Gracias y saludos desde Puerto Rico.

[@kalisweaney9833]

I finally tried built bar....it's so good! I love the cookies and cream and cherry. Thank you for the suggestion!

[@EducationalRoots]

Principles of Mathematics IS a pre-algebra course if you do both books 1 and 2. So 7th you can do book 2 and 8th do algebra.

[@GraceandGrit]

Right! Just not sure we want to do that!

[@Cherylkoster]

Lots of great information, thank you! I am curious what you will do next as far as math transition we are using Masterbooks as well but for 7th grade.

[@bsimpson77921]

Yes! I used ACE in a private Christian school in the 90’s as well!! Traumatic is a great description!! 🤣🤣

[@georgiesekigawa8068]

Did you just purchase the MB Introduction to Logic teacher’s guide? Or is it required to purchase the additional workbook for our kids to do the worksheets?

[@amandab.6815]

You gave so many good suggestions! Thank you!

[@ericawilson1796]

Great video for us, thank you!! Thankful for your videos!!

[@erinevans348]

Thank you for your updates! I look forward to these videos! Love your necklace and sweatshirt by the way! Do you have a link for those as well? ☺️

[@GraceandGrit]

No I don’t! It’s target!

[@kayleaclarke4994]

I switched from one math curriculum this year to Horizons level 1 as my daughter was having a hard time grasping concepts. She seems to enjoy the spiral approach. Would you recommend sticking with Horizons instead of going to TT later on (knowing what you know now) or would you recommend TGTB math instead?

[@GraceandGrit]

Yes I would. I would never go back to tt knowing what I know now

[@CalmintheChaosHomeschool]

Yes! ACE paces… a little traumatized! Lol but thank you! Totally looking for a health course like that.

[@jennajadeg7010]

Awesome update!! Ty so much for sharing

[@KitKat_1589]

I know your kids are older, but will you be covering any of the revisions they are doing on TGTB K Primer to 2nd LA?

[@GraceandGrit]

I’m not sure!

[@veronicageorge7982]

Do you think the ACE Health would be understood by a 5th grader? Or would you recommend something else?

[@rachelwelsh980]

Thanks for the update! Helpful info :)

[@amielawson8344]

We just stopped out science curriculum. We were using Oak Meadow Environmental Science and it was just so boring and repetitive. We are replacing it with The Thinking Tree Bird Watching Journal and Geology Journal.

[@stoltzmama10]

Paused this video so many times to add stuff to my high school notes!

[@memecourt]

My kids are 4th grade and younger, so I haven't looked into courses for older kids. Do you have to switch to something like BJU for middle and high school science or is that a personal choice? I'm always so impressed by homeschool moms of middle/high schoolers!

[@Megs901]

What science would you count the Apologia health course as, if it wasn’t only health?

[@meljon3905]

I know each state’s laws are different, but do you think you’ll continue the traditional trajectory of science for your kids throughout high school? I’m kind of struggling with what I’m going to do for my 8th grade son when he starts high school in the fall. Chances are he will not be pursuing anything in science beyond high school, but I don’t think it would be bad to continue on the traditional trajectory for science in homeschool, especially when it comes to college transcripts if he ends up going that route.

[@April-zh2vm]

Shoreline math flip through please

[@GraceandGrit]

It’s online!

[@melaniebergshoeff4424]

Do you think you could move from Teaching Textbooks pre-algebra to Shoremann Math Algebra 1 easily or is Shoremann way more advanced?

[@GraceandGrit]

Much more advanced! My kids did algebra 1 on tt and still had to adjust and relearn because of what tt left out

[@melaniebergshoeff4424]

@@GraceandGrit good to know!! Thanks ☺️

[@krystalgardner1109]

How does aces present immunizations?

[@GraceandGrit]

Talks about what they are and which diseases they are for. But does not present a stance either way.

[@erind3286]

love your sweatshirt!

[@TRdOzment]

Two questions today. First, I know you have been using the missionary books for a while but I don't remember how you do that. Like do you just read through and talk about it or do you have activities/sheets that you do to reinforce the material? Secondly, is there a scope of practice that you follow for what to teach which years? I am pretty confident for scope of practice for my youngest moving forward. However, I am worried I will miss something for my 7th-grader. And I know each state has guidelines but I feel that's hard to really understand for my state.

[@GraceandGrit]

We just read them, and discuss as naturally as it comes. Scope- I have a book linked at the very bottom of my amazon page that helps me when I want to check on things. To be honest I don’t worry too much!

[@TRdOzment]

Is that the Home Learning Year by Year? If so I just added it to my cart. Thank you!

[@emilykelsay1969]

I cried at the end of Nate Saint!!

[@jaminamartinez8058]

We are reading that one now!

[@joelbrynna]

Can you link your video explaining the teaching textbooks holes? I’m researching math for jr high and upper elementary right now.

[@3LittleBearsMom]

I love these videos! Your BJU link isn’t working, however, just wondering what you thought of the 7th grade science From BJU? Would you recommend the online class as well? Or anything else you recommend to go along with it?

[@kita3256]

Ashlee, it’s not Mexican heritage for Spanish. It’s Latin American heritage. So many other Spanish speaking countries other than Mexico. Or is this exclusively a Mexican Spanish curriculum because depending on the Latin American country Spanish words do differ a bit? I am Mexican American and I’m looking for a Spanish curriculum that is closest to our Spanish.

[@GraceandGrit]

This is a Mexican Spanish curriculum. It does touch on different Spanish speaking cultures etc. but this is the “version” of Spanish you’d find spoken in Mexico.

[@kita3256]

@@GraceandGrit awesome thanks!

[@3LittleBearsMom]

Do you guys do the Christian heroes books as read out louds? I’ve been wanting to add them to our day. So many good ones!

[@maxshriver4428]

Do you think you will keep Olivia in each level of TGATB for math 5, 6, and if they make 7th or move to Teaching textbooks?

[@GraceandGrit]

I won’t ever do Tt again!

[@nikithede8062]

I have my 7th grader doing POM1 this year. Do you mind sharing what you will do moving forward? Will you have him do POM 2 next year?

[@GraceandGrit]

Not 100% yet will share when we decide though!

[@moments_peace]

@@GraceandGrit if you don’t do POM 2 you may want to look into Shorman pre algebra now available or Saxon math with dive(Dr.Shorman teaching in shorter videos/cds) for 7/6. Just a thought. Hope it helps.

[@moments_peace]

Free sample lessons on the website for 10 lessons.

[@erind3286]

We love the Math 4!!

[@EverydayArmyWife]

Question: Does your youngest do worldly wise as well? What grade did you start worldly wise?

[@landerosee5264]

Happy and blessed Friday! Thank for sharing. Your videos a very helpful and informative. Quick question. How do you know which subjects your high school student needs and how many credits/ years of certain subjects are required? Thank you in advance.

[@GraceandGrit]

By looking up my states requirements

[@bshows14]

Does anyone have any suggestions for online math? My kids did teaching textbooks this year and it was OK but, I think they need more help.

[@barbaracozens3999]

Really liked this video. Very informative. 2 questions… when do you advise starting to prep for HS? I have a 6th grader. Not sure when to start looking toward HS courses. Next question… when do you wish you would have switched from TT to Shorman (sp?) Math?

[@ourblessednest5669]

Ashley! Quick question- was the lab kit worth it?

[@GraceandGrit]

Expensive. Yes. But so necessary for them to be able to actually do the labs. I found the amount and randomness of the items to be too overwhelming for me to try to collect on my own