Homeschool curriculum grade 1 unboxing 2024 | Impaq curriculum flip through| Homeschooling in SA

I picked a boxed curriculum from Impaq for 2024 as a homeschooling mother in South Africa. I give a grade 1 curriculum unboxing and flip through in this video, to give a look at what the content looks like. I share my views as well as to why I am using a secular curriculum as a christian.
My intent with this video is to be a resource for you if you are homeschooling or interested in knowing how to homeschool especially in South Africa.
I would love to hear back from you so comment any questions you might have in the comment section.
Have a blessed day!

[@alicefouche6372]

This is so helpful thank you. My son is 5 and will start homeschool next year and I'm very overwhelmed with all of the options and methods and also worried I won't be good enough for him. I really appreciate the time you took for this video and the informative clear info you provide. Bless you, i will definitely be checking your other videos 🙏🏻

[@alicefouche6372]

I'd also love to hear more on the process of registering with gov department of education and what they legally require for South Africa homeschooling if you have time to share ❤

[@refilwe-matshivha]

I'm glad I could help. thank you for the feedback its really encouraging.

[@AthenaOsborne1234]

I really love your reasoning on choosing the secular curriculum! Would have never thought of it that way.

[@user-eb1fg4yb5j]

Wow, thank you so much Refilwe. This video was so informative and i really needed it as i was thinking to start my kids with impaq. Thank you❤

[@refilwe-matshivha]

I'm glad I could be a resource to you. Let me know what other homeschooling questions or content you would like to see, I have been homeschooling now for 4 years and intend to homeschool all 4 of my kids till matric God willing😄

[@tiatsele]

Thank you for unboxing! Got my quote today for twin kids and wanted to make sure I made no mistake with my package selection. 😊

[@refilwe-matshivha]

happy homeschooling, let me know what other content you would like to see that is centred around homeschooling.

[@tiatsele]

@@refilwe-matshivha Thank you. I missed a webinar for foundation phase homeschoolers and wanted to ask about assessments and portfolio tasks. I have seen that some appear in the facilitator guide. I have also been told that we capture term marks on the online learner portal - there are criteria tables in the assessment files and the likes, but I always feel like there is something I am missing. I would really appreciate it if you did a series on that: formal assessments per term and capturing on the portal, as well as more on portfolio tasks. Hope I'm making sense. Thanks in advance🙂

[@Ndaboka]

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[@Sheilzdarlingz]

I’m tired of waking up after long hours of studying, I wanna try this home schooling thing My son doesn’t get enough sleep his only 10 I feel guilt every morning when he leaves at 5:15 am

[@refilwe-matshivha]

Give it a try a mommy, it will be well worth it. 5:15 for a young boy is a stretch.

[@SlyRSPS]

Hi there love the video... I'd love to ask you. How long after applying did you get approved?

[@refilwe-matshivha]

Hi, I requested them to call and apply telephonically its easier and faster. after the phone call my daughter was registered and i waited a day for the quote to be able to make payment. After payment it took a day and everything was done. hope i've answered your question.

[@praisegod2381]

Loved your video, definitely will be using impaq also for my grade 1. Can you help me understand here my boy is almost 5, i was planning to do grade R for him this year and Grade 1 next year do you think impaq will allow admission to grade 1 if he will be turning 6 next year? Are they strict with the age?

[@refilwe-matshivha]

If he turns 6 before June they will allow him but if it's between July-Dec then they will suggest he does grade R first. Remember with homeschooling you do have the flexibility of moving at your child's phase. If your boy is highly competent with grade r work move him to grade 1.

[@leannegovender4110]

Thank you so much for this. How did you purchase the Horizon curricum?

[@refilwe-matshivha]

It's a pleasure. I bought it second hand on facebook, from a group called homeschool exchange.

[@leannegovender4110]

@@refilwe-matshivhathank you so much for your response. I'm so grateful. Are you still enjoying the impaq curriculum?

[@refilwe-matshivha]

@@leannegovender4110 I've tweaked it a bit to work for my daughter but I will not use it next year.

[@leannegovender4110]

@@refilwe-matshivha please could you share why you won't use it next year? I've just registered my grade 1 with impaq, Jesus I hope I haven't made a mistake.... Stressed mum

[@refilwe-matshivha]

@@leannegovender4110 no don't stress i'm mainly not going to use it because I want to save money by creating my own curriculum. My kids and I prefer an eclectic approach over a boxed curriculum. Use it and see whether it will work fro you.

[@encouragingthesaints]

Hi! I'm an American looking to relocate to S. Africa. We homeschool also. Can I ask ehy you chose to homeschool? Are you part of a homeschool co-op at all? I would love for my babes to be able to meet there peers there. Thank you!

[@refilwe-matshivha]

Hi, my husband and I were convicted by the Lord to homeschool our children so we could teach them our values. That is why we chose to homeschool. We were part of a co-op last year but i didn't continue with it this year because it was overwhelming for me to go every Wednesday with my toddler but I would love to go back next year cause he will be 4 and able to participate in the activities. There are a number of homeschool groups to join some just for sports or socialising and some include academics like Classical conversation. Which province will you be moving to in South Africa?

[@lisahconnects]

Hi Refilwe thank you for sharing this amazing information. I am interested in knowing more on homeschooling please kindly provide your email as I have more questions to ask if you don’t mind explaining to me .

[@refilwe-matshivha]

[e-mail]. Looking forward to hearing from you

[@fifimothobi1050]

Hi Refilwe, on man I jst bumped into your vid. Jst joined the homeschooling program and i need knowledge on a few things pls kindly assist

[@refilwe-matshivha]

@@fifimothobi1050 I'm happy to assist, you can email me [e-mail]