Kindergarten Math | Abeka vs. The Good and The Beautiful | Comparison & Flip Through Lesson Overview

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

I hope you find this video helpful! Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Similarities & Differences 04:14 Price Comparison 06:16 The Good & The Beautiful Flip Through and Overview 14:00 Abeka Flip Through and Overview 25:17 Final Thoughts and Summary

[@lifewithginab]

Such a great video Lauren! And super helpful!!! You are so good at sharing your thoughts and explaining details! Awesone video as always!

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

@@lifewithginab I really enjoy breaking these down. I just try to share what I would have liked to know or wish I knew before buying. Thanks for the support ❤️

[@brittanyolga]

You are killing it with these comparison videos!!! I love it!! I was recently looking into Abeka k5 math for my middle daughter. I really love Abeka for the younger years. 😍

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Thanks Britt! I like Abeka for younger years too! Can’t wait to see what you decide!

[@lifewithginab]

The QUEEN of curriculum comparison reviews 🙌

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Not at all!! But thank you, lady!

[@christinayeargin7298]

Also, you may want to mention, TGATB is a free download PDF now. I just printed it out with supplies I already had and just bought the box of manipulatives for $20. My daughter is only K4 this year but this was on her academic level so we are doing K5 for math and TGATB ended up being basically free. Since I wasn't sure how our days were going to go, I was happy to find TGATB. I put everything in sheet protectors so we can use dry erase and keep the book intact just in case we need to re do a lesson or for my 2 year old when she gets older.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Nice! Yes it’s really budget friendly if you choose to print it (aside from paying for cost of ink and paper)

[@SevenInAll]

What a great comparison! I think many, many families end up using multiple math curriculums, one more for teaching, and another more for practice, and I think that's a really helpful approach for many kids.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

I agree! It helps cover some gaps too and gives a more well rounded math education.

[@SummerMeyers]

Someone literally just asked about this this morning! I'm going to share your video.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Thanks so much lady!

[@freelandtr]

I started my kindergartener with Abeka K5 workbook without teacher guide or lesson plans. I was afraid I was missing something so I opted to get TGTB k. We have continued with both and it is working very well. The grade 3 simply good and beautiful math lessons were too long for us without enough practice and teacher intensive. We switched to Abeka math 3 workbook and answer book and it as been working great even without the lesson plans.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

I agree both of the k maths work well together. That’s interesting TGTB level 3 was too teacher intensive! But I can see that if you just use the workbook for 3rd grade Abeka how it’s much more straightforward. Love that you found what works! ☺️☺️

[@doughertyfam5044]

Thank you for this! Have been looking everywhere for an in-depth comparison🙂

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

You’re welcome!! ❤️

[@courtneydavis1810]

I was literally looking for this yesterday. You're awesome.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Perfect timing! 👏

[@BandanaBookmom]

This video is exactly what I was looking for! Love the idea of combining these two programs together. Thanks!

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

So glad it was helpful ❤️❤️

[@julia.k.404]

Your videos are SO helpful, I love Abeka (grew up learning from them) but also TGTB for my children. Seeing these comparisons for various subjects is fantastic. Thank you!

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Aww thanks so much! So glad they’re helping!

[@IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue]

You are truly an AMAZING Teacher and Professional! Thank you very much for taking the time to show in detail both curriculum. You have taken away all my stress. Now I feel confident in the methodology of BOTH! Thank you again! May you, your family and all your subscribers be abundantly BLESSED! 26-Aug-2024

[@sarapayne9445]

I bought the Abeka lesson plans k5 and the readers second hand. I did a happy dance because I bought it for a half the price brand new but I also got several things with it. Thank you for videos. I’m easing into homeschool with my son he’s 3 turning 4. We started in August I wasn’t expecting him to learn so quickly. I stumbled upon your k5 reading video and I am hooked! Thank you for your channel.♥️♥️♥️

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

It’s so exciting to get what you need at a good price! Sounds like your little guy is doing great! Best of luck ☺️☺️

[@HerDailyJourney]

You did a really great in depth comparison as always

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Thanks Emily 😃😃

[@kendraparks3271]

Thank you! This was very helpful to see them side by side.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you feel it was helpful ❤️

[@kimberlygoudzwaard2811]

Great comparison! I purchased TGTB math 1 and 2 for my older two kids next year. My girl in kinder this year loved it and I think my upcoming 2nd grade son will really like it. But I already am planning on adding some supplements because I think they may need more practice problems.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Great idea! Doesn’t hurt to add in a little extra practice 😉😉

[@MW11-3]

Another great comparison video!! I have Abeka k5 math already purchased for next year but I was contemplating getting TGATB. You know, FOMO and all that 😂 But after this video, I think I’ll stick with just Abeka. Thanks!!

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

I’m so glad you were able to solidify your decision! 👏❤️🙌

[@donnabolt5847]

Oh thank you! I have a daughter going in prek and my son is in K right now and want to switch from horizons. Was thinking TGATB but not sure they have enough practice My daughter is doing 4th grade math TGATB. this is first math she doesn't cry HOWEVER not enough practice so by time she gets to assessment she has forgotten a lot... :( Looking forward to your comparison with abeka for other grades to see if that might help her not forget. What do you think?

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

I think if TGTB works for your kids don’t change it (especially if they’re finally not crying 🙌). You can always add a supplement or a math game or math app to get in the extra practice

[@JS-ec6bk]

Thank you for this video! So helpful!

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful ☺️❤️

[@heatheraz4680]

I started using 2 math programs this school year. We use Math u see which is a mastery approach then I the good and the beautiful for review. I love that with homeschooling we can do that.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Awesome! That’s a cool combo! It feels great to find something that works well for you and your kids.

[@karenu.7500]

I’m using math u see as well with my second grader and curious how you use both? I want to try something new because I feel something can work better for her. Considering TGTB for next t year.

[@heatheraz4680]

@@karenu.7500 We do a lesson in each math program each day. With TGATB I use a lower math level so it is more of a review. They introduce new concepts before Math U See so there is still some new items to use. My oldest is in 7th grade doing Epsilon and finished level 4 TGATB a week ago so start started level 5. My youngest is in 4th grade doing Gamma and level 3 TGATB. Hope this helps you.

[@heatheraz4680]

@@karenu.7500 I just want to add that I love Math U See. I like that it is tried and true, has been around for a long time, and goes through high school. So when my kids were struggling a little I added something else in the mix for this season. Which has helped a lot. The lessons are short in both and doesn't take that much extra time to do. Good luck.

[@laurabeth7755]

You must be reading my mind. I am trying to decide between sticking with Abeka or going to TGTB for 2nd grade for my daughter, so I can't wait for that video to come out. Although, I did the assessment from TGTB and my daughter can already pass into the 2nd grade book with them even though she has only finished 110 lessons of Abeka Arithmetic 1. Do you think TGTB seems like a gentler approach to math?

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

After kindergarten Abeka is going to advance quicker than TGTB. If you go from Abeka 1 to TGTB 2 there will be a lot of review and overlap, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

[@elenahajda9817]

We love Abeka Academy, great teacher, great curriculum.

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Nice!!

[@goingtheextramile0]

my daughter will be in K next year! So exciting!

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

That is exciting!! 😄😄 kindergarten is so fun!

[@whitneyvelie2070]

Currently doing Abeka kindergarten with my oldest and thinking about moving to TGTB for first !! Do you think it would be a good fit for level 1 or repeat the level k ?

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

I would have your child do the assessment for TGTB math to see where they place…it should totally be ok to go from Abeka k to TGTB 1. But again, do the assessment just to be sure (it only takes a few minutes).

[@XochitlPuga]

Thank you for this! I am currently thinking of what to do for next year. My son thrived on Abeka 2nd grade curriculum but that’s with having the videos. I’m afraid if I switch to TGTB I won’t know what to do for 3rd grade without a video guide or if it will be enough for him. The lessons seem super short?

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Totally understandable! Yes the lessons are short but that’s only because this is for level K. If you’re unsure, you can always go online and download TGTB level 3 (it’s free) and print out the first few lessons to see how you both like it before committing to the entire curriculum.

[@ummabdurahman2263]

I just want to make sure I understood correctly. Did you say that you would do a lesson from TGTB and then give her one worksheet from Abeka or how exactly did you correlate them together?

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Yes -1 lesson from TGTB and 1 page from Abeka

[@ummabdurahman2263]

Thanks!

[@flourishing.flowers8201]

Would you say that for grades 1-5 that Abeka and TGTB cover about the same content ? I have been using Abeka and will be switching to TGTB but I'm nervous if it will have them fall behind and if TGTB has enough work for the kids to grasp the concepts

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

TGTB is ahead in that it covers more grammar concepts earlier on than Abeka. But with the new release of TGTB LA from level k-2, not sure how it will compare grammar wise.

[@Kikis_Corner]

Something you mentioned in your video is the the Good and the Beautiful does not follow the common core. I am New to homeschooling and can you please explain to me if this is important and if you also use other materials to supplement with the good and the beautiful curriculum?

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

Common core is actually just a set of standards that students should know by the end of each year. But when many people refer to it regarding math, it’s a way of teaching math (reasoning and understanding the why behind the math problem, vs just memorizing the answer). Although neither program falls into that category, TGTB does offer more math theory and Abeka is very traditional. We supplement TGTB with Abeka

[@MsPatECakes]

Thanks so much

[@thepracticalhomeschooler]

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