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[@sherri1999]

Good, better, best. Nothing wrong with searching until you find the right fit for your family:)

[@MariaSantana-hx4bb]

My son just decided to switch his LA from TGATB to CLE along with their Reading because he's loved their Math. Going on our 3rd year of Math with CLE and he loves it and is thriving. Not too many reviews for CLE. Nicely done!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks Maria! We are really loving it. I noticed there wasn't a lot of reviews too...so I thought this would be helpful. :)

[@SaraFehr-py2vf]

I also teach CLE! I absolutely love it

[@ashleyvickers6904]

Hey girl. Love the video. Glad you made it. I always love seeing more of Cle products.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

It's so good! So grateful for your recommendation!

[@robinhill8787]

Hello. Thank you for sharing. I agree with a lot of subjects you touched on. I never thought of homeschooling. But, because of Covid-19 I decided to. I love homeschooling. It's really bringing her out of the whole she was in as far as academics. I will be checking out C L E curriculum for next year.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hi Robin! If you would have asked me years ago if I'd homeschool, I probably would've laughed at you. I NEVER thought I had it in me to homeschool. So I can totally relate. I am SO happy that you have decided to homeschool. You won't regret it. I wish you the very best! :)

[@tatyana1324]

Thank you for thorough instructions...I actually ordered Reading from them on the top of Lifepac curriculum, so it's very helpful for me (being first year homeschooling family).

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Tatyana, I’m so excited you guys are homeschooling. Welcome to the homeschool club lol. It’s a big one haha. And I’ve found it to be full of helpful, supportive & encouraging mama’s just like us! ♥️

[@Tanacarroll]

Thank you so much for the links to HSLDA. I had wondered about the legal aspect in my state of KY. I went through the entire website and I have a better understanding of the law, which is more relaxed than I thought. 😊

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yay! So happy to help Tana! ♥️

[@hannahyoung3533]

I love CLE!! My son who is in 6th grade this year has been using CLE math and Lang. Arts since kindergarten/1st grade. I have never regretted it! From kindergarten through about 4th grade- we had made up a little song that we would sing together when it was time to do the "We Remember" section and he would always end the song by giving me a kiss. He still will occasionally ask me to sing the "We Remember" song before he starts working on it. We have also used the CLE science, reading, social studies, and Bible throughout the years. He sounds a lot like your son, wants to get the work done and then move on to other stuff - no need for all that fluff ;)

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw Hannah, I love that! That is so sweet...the we remember song :)

[@shalon4jc2]

What are your impressions on the cle science and social studies

[@SevenInAll]

I've heard lots of great things about CLE, especially for math. I think that copying out spelling words is a classic, tried-and-true practice method (it's also something that's used in learning Chinese), because the muscle memory is a factor in spelling!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I totally agree! And Im the same way, when I write something down...I remember it :)

[@tatyana1324]

I love that you said "fluff" is not necessary 😊 same here 😍

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Right?! Haha. Let’s just get it done. I’m here to get it done lol! Ain’t got time for all the craziness. And honestly my son can’t stand it either. His goal is to get outside and play…so no room for fluff lol.

[@brandibelicek1795]

I have one going into 4th next year. We are planning on using CLE Social Studies, Reading and Bible with her. I really like how straightforward it is so I can leave it with her to do with minimal input from my parents while I am working.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yes Brandi, I LOVE this about CLE. Makes it so much easier to homeschool & multi-task.

[@alilewis4593]

We use The Good and The Beautiful but I don't like every subject in it. My son loves the math and the science is Awesome. I am going to try the new math with my daughter that TGATB just came out with and if she still doesn't like it, then I will try math in CLE. One thing they don't like is the language arts. I am going to order language arts through CLE and see if they like it. It looks really Good to me. We use All about Reading as well for their main reading. I totally forgot about CLE so I am glad I found it again and found your video.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hi Ali. I was reading your comment this morning over coffee & my son Parker is sitting next to me, he says, “Oh they’ll like it.” In regards to your comment on L/A with CLE lol. I’m glad you found my video helpful! Wishing you guys a great school year! 💗

[@journeyprogress9497]

Thanks for sharing! I am about to make the switch from GITB to CLE. I found my daughter isn't where I'd like her to be going into grade 4 so thank you for the video, I feel confident in the switch!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad it was helpful! I think you'll LOVE it :)

[@Lipstickncurlsfitness]

Im torn between cle math and horizons 😭

[@CallieBeth846]

I love your videos about CLE! We use and love this curriculum but it is hard to find other KZbin mamas who use it. Thank you!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I know! I found the same issue when I was researching it. There’s a lot of people that use it but not a lot on KZbin about it. So glad you found our channel! 😊

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Just purchased CLE 4th grade reading. We finished all about reading 4, but I didn’t feel like he was ready to not have a reading curriculum anymore. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I feel the same way with my son. Especially because he doesn’t care for reading 😂, but I think it’s important. Hoping he’ll learn to love it!

[@allyh193]

This looks great! I may need to try a light unit 😊

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

You should! I think you'll love it! :)

[@DanaK817]

We have LOVED CLE for our first year of homeschooling. Are you using a seperate writing program? There wasn't much writing instruction in 3rd. Same...no regrets, it's been the best thing ever!

[@MariaSantana-hx4bb]

Just wanted to share we are adding EIW for writing composition only to our CLE curriculum. EIW also includes grammer the first half so we'll be only usingvtge last half of their program incorporating writing 2x's per week. Don't want to overwhelm my son with 2 full LA programs.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hi Dana, no were not using a separate writing program. To be honest, I don't know if it's a boy thing but Parker HATES writing lol. So I think the creative writing that's in his CLE L/A curriculum is just enough lol...he can't handle much more than that right now. So nice to chat with another homeschoolin' mama! :)

[@giax2031]

Amen.

[@jennifermerritt6848]

Great video!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@minipinkrobot]

Hi we use CLE for reading and LA and absolutely love it, was wondering why there’s only 5 light units and not 10?

[@minipinkrobot]

We use learning to read and reading + LA 3rd grade and all those 3 have 10 units

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

To be honest Isela, I don't know. But there are several subjects that are like that. For example, social studies & Bible are also like this...there's not as many light units. Maybe because there is a lot more content in Math & L/A...so there's more light units? I'm just assuming. :)

[@sarafehr7217]

I am so glad I found your schannel the first video I watch I am new to homeschool my kids where do I start can you help this mama out a bet

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hi Sara! Are you here in the United States? If you are, check out your state requirements on the HSLDA’s website. Ill link that for you to check out! It’ll give you all the requirements for your state. For example some states require you file a notice of intent with the school board etc., (sounds scary but it’s really easy). Then you need to decide on your curriculum. If you’re using CLE, you can order the curriculum by grade…makes it really easy. I’ll link that for you too! If you want to talk one on one, feel free to email me directly at [e-mail] christianlight.org/shop-curriculum/by-grade hslda.org/legal Good luck & remember you CAN do this & you’re not alone! 💗

[@sarafehr7217]

@@HomeFreeAlaska yes I am in the United States and I have checked the requirements I think will order the CLE curriculum for me kids the no them from school so I think it will be a little bit easier for me in for them I hope I can do this but thank you very much I Appreciate it

[@Txanaplays1]

Could you share some of the academic growth you've seen in him over the time you have been using CLE?

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hello! I think Parker is progressing in his studies tremendously! One of the biggest things that I’ve noticed with CLE, is his ability to independently work. It’s designed for them to be self-motivated and work independently once they learn the concepts. He’s in 4th grade this year & his reading is much faster. He’s learning all kinds of concepts in math & has had zero issues with grasping them. The curriculum is laid out well, step by step. 😊

[@tumaestra8458]

Thank you for the info greatly appreciated. I am now using CLE after seeing your video a while ago I had to change too. I’m loving the simplicity and thoroughness of it. My girl is in third grade she is liking it. I like the set up so much!

[@genebandlucymarie]

Long time CLE user here. 🙂 If the courses don't say Sunrise Edition or Sunrise 2nd Edition, like your Science 4 doesn't, they are old Alpha Omega Life pacs that CLE redid to suit their own purposes back in the 80s when they were starting out as a company. We don't do those old courses because they're so dry.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Lucy thank you for the background! :) I didn't know all of that.

[@genebandlucymarie]

@@HomeFreeAlaska we love the Sunrise Edition and Sunrise 2nd Edition, though! Those are the ones that they have written and published themselves.

[@kersaintsaintfleur7239]

@Clean Gene's Crew Hi you mentioned that you don't do the old courses that don't say Sunrise Edition or Sunrise 2nd Edition, what other curriculum do you use in place of it? What school grades do you use CLE for?

[@genebandlucymarie]

@@kersaintsaintfleur7239 We've used CLE through 8th grade so far. We usually use Rod and Staff for science and Social studies in the years that CLE doesn't have Sunrise editions. CLE's 7th and 8th grade history is excellent, though! (Those are courses they wrote themselves)

[@couchschoolers8583]

We are loving our change to CLE math! :)

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yay, I am so happy to hear that. :)

[@heatherwiltshire0182]

What do you use for writing and spelling? Is that included in the LA?

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yep! All of that is a part of the L/A.😊

[@ashleyvickers6904]

I think the science and social studies is old lifepacs. Might be dry. Not sure. Cle bought lifepacs I think. Just sew trish mentioned this on her KZbin channel I think

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I agree Ashley...I find the social studies to be pretty cool...but the science def looks dry.

[@itssewannie5872]

Does the reading and laguage arts work together?

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

No they’re separate.☺️

[@itssewannie5872]

@@HomeFreeAlaska thank you 🙂

[@heatherklimack8910]

Hi! Thank you so much for making this video. How long does each reading lesson last per day? How long does it take to get through one reading light book? Thank you so much

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hi Heather! Parker & I knock out a reading lesson in about 20-25 min a day. Each light unit book has I think like 16-17 lessons in it & we do reading about 3 times a week. We try to do it everyday but reality is sometimes we don’t get to it. So if we’re doing about 3-4 reading lessons a week, I’d say anywhere from a month to a month & a half it takes us to get thru a light unit book. Thanks so much for watching my video! Blessings to you! 😊

[@heatherklimack8910]

@@HomeFreeAlaska tha no you so much for the information. It really is helpful!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@heatherklimack8910 of course! 😉

[@sherri1999]

Oops! I just commented and realized this is 3 yrs old. What do you use now - 2024?

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

We still use CLE!😊

[@driftingforward]

do you have a review on yr 5?

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I don’t. We are finishing up 4th grade this year. ☺️

[@eureeka1981]

Thank you for this awesome video! It’s so refreshing to see a fellow CLE/CC family on here. We do cle LA and Reading We’ve tried cle social studies, Bible, and art but didn’t like those too much.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

You are so welcome!

[@Lipstickncurlsfitness]

Do you think doing language arts and their reading with their math is too muchh work? Or is it ok? I heard cle is alot of pages and alot of work load

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Oh I’d say def not too much work. I do that with my son each day plus science & social studies about twice a week. I’m surprised people are saying it’s a lot because I don’t feel that way. Each lesson is about 3-5 pages but spaced out. It’s not loaded content & a lot of it is redundancy so they get practice with the content. 😊

[@SandraKFreeman]

I’ve used ACE thus far and we are going 4th grade now. Is their math more advanced?

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I don’t think so. We’ve done Abeka & The Good & The Beautiful & my son didn’t have any problem transitioning.😊

[@JaswinderKaur-mj4pw]

Which homeschool is best for grade 4 ? Please suggest.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

There are a lot of wonderful curriculums. We personally use Christian Light Education (CLE). My son is currently in 4th grade. We love CLE! 😊 You can check them out here: christianlight.org/

[@JaswinderKaur-mj4pw]

@@HomeFreeAlaska thx u so much for helping me as well sending the link .thx u .

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@JaswinderKaur-mj4pw you’re very welcome friend! 😊

[@burkhousehold8880]

Are you still using CLE?

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yep!😊

[@burkhousehold8880]

We switched from Abeka to CLE. So far, we love it. I love that it is academically sound and not as teacher intensive as Abeka. I also appreciate that i don't have to worry about my kids being exposed to certain subjects earlier than I would like to introduce them . Thanks for sharing!!!

[@burkhousehold8880]

You make me miss Alaska. I lived there for 16 years before moving about six years ago

[@burkhousehold8880]

I love that so many people homeschool there and I felt like I knew the homeschool community in general living in Wasilla

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@burkhousehold8880 Aw! We missed Alaska too. We lived here twice before. We moved to VA back in 2013. Very happy to be back here.😊

[@giax2031]

Does Christian Light use enough repetition to retain the lessons?

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hi Gia! Yes, for sure. There’s repetition each day of lessons & content previously learned! That’s another reason I really like CLE. 😊