How Do We Like Our MATH CURRICULUM? || MID YEAR Homeschool Curriculum UPDATE || CLE

How Do We Like Our MATH CURRICULUM? || MID YEAR Homeschool Curriculum UPDATE || CLE
We are halfway through the year, so I'm going to share with you how things are going. Let's talk about Math! We have been using Christian Light Education for all 3 of my girls...I'm sharing today how we like it. I hope you enjoy!
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[@amandamendoza4181]

We use CLE for math, language arts, and reading. I am very happy with the program and progress of my children. This program is very solid. Like you mentioned in your video, I also love the quizzes and test at the end. Keeps me updated. I also like how it teaches independence on the children’s part as well. I like the check boxes after every step. The children go back and make sure they checked all the boxes and know that the work is completed. I can then begin to correct it very easily with teachers manual. We go over mistakes that same day or next depending. If any subjects in math are hard to comprehend or need further explanation, we go to youtube and watch math antics video together. Another bonus is that CLE teaches my children wonderful values. They are underrated and you just can’t find this quality of curriculum for this price these days! I

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes to all of this! ❤️

[@hannahyoung3533]

We've been using CLE math for 8 years now. One big thing I have always loved about it is how few moving parts there are - light unit and teacher book- that's it! Everything needed is included in those two books. I've used other curriculum for different subjects and there were workbooks, teacher book, answer guide, quiz book, quiz book answers, tests, test book answers...so many different books!! I don't have to keep track of or try to assemble each lesson for the day, it is all included within the light unit and teacher book.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes!!!! I totally agree! 🙌

[@user-qe7cm4vr5d]

We also love CLE! We use them for math, reading, and language arts because they are all very strong programs. I also love that they are independent programs. Very helpful!

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s awesome! All such good programs. I’m so glad this was helpful! ❤️

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

It’s great that you have found a good fit for your family.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thank you! 😁

[@HerDailyJourney]

We're doing CLE for 1st grade and I've used spiral before but the way this curriculum is set up is so much better. I've seen a big difference with my son.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That is awesome! It really does help make it concrete for them! So good!

[@ashleym9305]

Love CLE. So great for Learning to Read. We will be adding in Language Arts next year and keeping Reading. I am hoping once we get further along that the reading and LA will become more independent. I’ve seen so much progression with my son. I will be starting my next child on reading shortly. When the lessons become too lengthy, we split them into two days or more as needed. We homeschool year round, so I like the flexibility or taking more time if needed.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s so great! And yes, they definitely become more independent as the levels increase! Huge perk for this curriculum!

[@kristenmarie8655]

Love your review! I'm officially starting homeschooling with my younger two. I love the CLE approach to math because I'm definitely all about equipping my kids to love learning and doing things on their own.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s great! This should be a really great fit for you then! ❤️

[@shannonstewart4737]

I love your videos! And I completely agree with staying the course on one type curriculum. Then you don't have "gaps." Our family actually does love MUS. And of course we had a little FOMO and tried a year of Teaching Textbooks. Halfway through that year, my oldest said, "Mama, please reorder Math U See. I just get it better." That's one of the beautiful things about homeschooling, we get to choose the curriculum/learning style that fits our kiddo best!!!

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thank you! 🥰 Yes to all of this! It’s so great when your kids can recognize what works for them and what doesn’t!

[@larrymarceaux192]

I have been homeschooling 8 years and have bounced around through Many different curricula...I 100% agree that the best idea is to find one and STICK WITH IT whenever possible...or try to switch it up as few times as you can. I don't recommend switching unless it is like Really obviously not right for your family.we have game plan now for my oldest that includes switching for highschool grades, but they flow into each other with no transition issues and that is really important.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes! It can take trial and error to figure this out unfortunately! So hopefully mamas like us sharing this tip will help others out there to stick with it if they can! ❤️

[@tess04231211]

LOVING all of the CLE info Much appreciated- thinking of switching

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Im so glad this has been helpful! It’s definitely a great curriculum to consider! We are loving it! ❤️

[@lillyloveshome9055]

We started using CLE because of you and I'm very thankful that you shared these videos, and I was able to find this curriculum. My oldest daughter was struggling with math last year and this curriculum has helped tremendously. They are very pleased with it and so am I. We love it for the same reasons you are sharing here. Just wanted to let you know and thank you.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

I love hearing things like this! That is wonderful! ❤️ I’m so glad you found CLE and it’s working for you and I’m so grateful I was a part of helping you on that path!

[@sarahs458]

This is so helpful. We absolutely love CLE! Finishing up our other math right now, about to switch to CLE math. Otherwise, we have all the other subjects and both of my boys are really enjoying it. We love the independence of it.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s awesome! I hope the switch to CLE is smooth for you! I’m so grateful to be back to it!

[@melaniebergshoeff4424]

We love CLE!!! We use the reading program. I got out of the LA and tried to go back but I had left it too long. We did CLE in grade 1 and I think 2 but it just required too much from me and I’m not very math minded. We switched to teaching textbooks and that works for us. We just couldn’t fall in love with Math.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s the beauty of homeschooling! Certain subjects from the same curriculum work for certain families and some just don’t. I’m so glad you found something that works for your family! Thanks for being here!

[@WilliamTheUnkownShoutout]

Our Thrifty Homeschool I subscribed because you are a cool and awesome family😀.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thank you! ❤️

[@WilliamTheUnkownShoutout]

@@ourthriftyhomeschool my friends your welcome😀.

[@Firechristianacademy]

I'm homeschooling my cousin, her mom and I are doing joint learning. She does Bible, Reading, and reading one chapter a day in our book of the month. And I do the teacher led science, social studies, math, LA, and music. :) she's going to be earing high school credit next year.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s great!

[@Txanaplays1]

I wish more curricula were as well organized for the parent and child as this one.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes! I couldn’t agree more!

[@shalon4jc2]

Ny girls are also doing CLE math. Level 600 and 800. We love CLE

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s great to hear! I’ve been curious about level 800 math….how do you like it?

[@destinybenz5986]

I love seeing your CLE updates! Can I ask, do you do 1 math lesson a day? Regardless of length? Or do you break the lesson and review up between two days? Wondering this because you talked about lesson length and I as well have a problem letting work go undone before we move on.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thank you! We always just do one whole lesson per day no matter what length it is.

[@Nikki-jt6uc]

Agreed! I use CLE for Math, Reading, & Language. It works so well for my son. I am debating on trying their Science & Social Studies. Have you tried those?

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That’s great all those subjects are working for you! I haven’t tried science or social studies yet, we’ve always done more of a living books/family style science and reading.

[@AngelHawksUnhingedCreativePlan]

This is what I needed. We have been using Math U See and it's not sticking. We are switching to CLE.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Im so glad this helped! ❤️ I hope CLE is a great fit for your family!

[@juliequates9529]

Were almost done with Simple Math 2 from TGATB but I'm really leaning to CLE for 3rd grade.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

I would! 😁 it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in our homeschool!

[@Kelly_Mae]

Julie, how did the switch go for you and your family? I have one son that loves TGATB and asks to keep doing it year after year. My youngest son just finished their level 1 math, and I don’t feel like he’s getting it. I am thinking of switching him over to CLE for at least math. I’m just so nervous about it. Looks like he would go from what we are doing to level 200 in CLE according to the placement test. Which is right on target for us. Just wondering how the transition went for you guy? Thanks!

[@juliequates9529]

@@Kelly_Mae we actually ended up going with Saxon which i love. But we needed to take a break and just do math facts for a while. TGATB was fun but I just didn't feel like he was retaining much. But I'm using CLE for another subject with my first grader and really enjoy it! Not much help there, but I think math facts then moving onto whatever curriculum is helpful for that age.

[@webeja01]

I LOVE CLE math! It has worked so well for my son. Something I would add…I think this math is advanced. My kiddo is a math whiz (definitely more math minded than me) and he is fine with the pacing. When I compared it to the Texas Educational Standards, it was quite ahead. I see that as a good thing, but I would want someone to know working below grade level is not a bad thing.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes! That is such a good point! I have one daughter working “below” grade level but it is probably still average level compared to some other curriculums and public schools. That is good to point out though, bc it can be discouraging to feel like your child is “behind” when they really are fine!

[@heathersavage4023]

This was our first year homeschooling (4th) and we used Abeka. It’s soooo overwhelming. Someone recommended this to me. Do you think switching to 5th there will be enough review? Is it pretty independent?

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Yes! This would be a really great choice. It’s very independent. Just make sure you take the placement test to fit her in the right level.

[@roonie85]

I was wondering if you have thoughts about switching from MUS to CLE when a child has lots of "gaps." Because MUS doesn't teach the same things in the same order, my daughter, who just finished MUS Delta and will be going into 6th grade next year, does not know a lot of the concepts taught in CLE Math 3 or above. This would be things like weight and measurements, geometry concepts, etc. that were either not really taught in MUS or she hasn't seen it in a while because of their mastery approach. We've done about half of the placement test, but she seems to be discouraged because she doesn't know a lot of it. Would you go back to level 3 and just work through only the parts of the light units that she doesn't know? The same has happened with my [younger] son, but the gap is not as wide because he hasn't gone through as many levels of MUS. I am questioning why I haven't made the switch a long time ago, especially since I have been watching your channel for quite some time. Hopefully, this change works! We weren't super unhappy with MUS, but they were getting burnt out because of the focus on one thing for an entire book.

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

That is hard! I felt like we had a lot of gaps going from MUS to CLE also. But we just really focused on those things they didn’t know…made flash cards of measurements, and made my daughter study those everyday before her lesson. She eventually got most of it! I wouldn’t wait any longer. Add in extra practice worksheets or even apps if you need to to get those things learned. It will be worth the switch. And it’s so hard when they place “below” level, but you really need to just put her where she places so she doesn’t feel discouraged all the time. Good luck! ❤️

[@caytonheathphotography8522]

HI! I'm curious what math you guys are using now? Still CLE or something else? THANKS!!

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

My younger two are using CLE for math. My 7th grader is using CTC Math, and my 9th grader is using Denison Math. I'm planning to switch my 7th grader to Denison Math next year too! Its awesome for the upper levels.

[@katrinalamphere5700]

Thank you for this informative video! Do you find the instructor guides unnecessary?

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Thank you! Yes! I absolutely think Teachers Guides are a must. #1 for east my/quick grading #2 for help when they need something explained and I don’t know how to explain it (especially for my oldest).

[@katrinalamphere5700]

@@ourthriftyhomeschool great. Thank you!

[@momofthree6634]

How long does it take your 7th grader to do a lesson?

[@ourthriftyhomeschool]

Probably around 30 minutes….45 at the most if it’s a new concept that is challenging.