LANGUAGE ARTS LEVEL 1||DO AN ENTIRE LESSON WITH US||THE GOOD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

[@langanle]

Ashlee, I'm not sure if you'll ever see this on such an old video, but I have my youngest coming up in first next year. THANK YOU a million times again for the dedication on your channel over all these years and showing a full lesson and just how kind/encouraging you are (then and now!).

[@GraceandGrit]

I see it! thankyou for commenting!

[@krystallynch9912]

Love this! What a beautiful moment of mother/daughter instruction. She is absolutely precious! She behaves just as a little girl ought-fidgety but respectful, determined but joyful, imaginative but focused. It’s a testament to her good upbringing. “You should be proud of yourself.” “Well I’m not.” Lol! And that face! Thank you for showing us a lesson and one way homeschool can look. Looking forward to using TGTB this year!

[@tuckerroadfarm8911]

I love that the hardest part was picking her favorite snowflake. ;)

[@GraceandGrit]

SimpleHealthyLiving I know! Big choices!!!

[@clairegray_]

That’s so funny because we say “been” with the normal ee sound 😄 same language but so many differences. I’ve bought the course as well and had it shipped over here to Australia but there’s quite a few things in it that’s different.

[@christinasheaff6097]

We love this curriculum! It has truly restored goodness and beauty to our homeschool!

[@GraceandGrit]

Christina Sheaff ours too!

[@SUNSHINE-tx9vf]

Hahaha I love how the hardest part was picking one snowflake! 🥰 We just switched our curriculum to mainly The Good & The Beautiful so far my oldest specifically is loving it. So thank you for all the content!

[@lynseypowers8817]

Okay! 3 days into our homeschool journey and I scrapped the phonics/language arts portion, order the level k pdfs & ran to kinko's. Huge difference, and we love it so much. Oh my lanta. Also, when she says "very" - SO cute.

[@GraceandGrit]

lynsey miller way to stay flexible!

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

Aww...this is so sweet!...I looked and search for something like this when I first started teaching my boys to read and there just wasn't anything. She did so amazing and she should be super proud of herself. My boys sounded and did the same thing she does as she reads, but since I hadn't ever taught anyone to read and quite honestly wasn't super at it myself and never learned phonics. I was so worried that my kids weren't reading well, but it was only because I just didn't know this was part of the process. Our reading lessons go pretty much just like this only with a different curriculum. I believe this video will be so helpful to new homeschooling moms especially ones like me when I first started out. In fact I was so concerned about them learning to read well that I had them do 2 different phonics programs and now I'm having them do TG&TB as a review. I guess I felt so short changed in public school and struggled with reading my whole life that I'm make sure my boys have the basics down pat. Wow! I really wish I could've seen something like this when I first started out!! Your amazing way to do mama! I wish I could give this a million likes!

[@GraceandGrit]

Creekside Homeschoolers Thankyou so much! I truly hope the helps with the illusion of what should be:)

[@allheartandsong]

Your kids are always wanting to please their mom :) what a wonderful attitude she has. She is so calm and seems to like this program. My boys wouldn’t go for this but my daughter would I bet.

[@GraceandGrit]

Mary Weikel sweet observation!

[@tamiivory7406]

I enjoyed watching you do an action/ lesson video with your daughter. It's more helpful than when you just explain how you do it.

[@tamaragarner6993]

I helped me to see you and your daughter do a lesson. It helped me to realize that we are doing good! My 6 year old daughter tries to guess at the words sometimes too, lol. She tries to guess what the story is about. She also likes dictation, but not so much the reading part. But she LOVES to be read to. I set the timer without her knowing, because she makes more mistakes if she knows the timer is going. But I was glad to hear that your little one was disappointed with her efforts, because my daughter does the same thing! It makes me feel like I was doing something wrong! But I suppose a lot of children may feel that way. My daughter seems to get frustrated easily. She wants to read "like I do" right now! I tell her that it takes lots of practice. Thank you for sharing this video, it was helpful for me. Now I think I will show it to my daughter so she can see that she is doing really good and I think it will encourage her too!

[@GraceandGrit]

Tamara Garner ❤️❤️❤️❤️ so happy it boosted your confidence!

[@JessicaDiaz411]

Thank you for sharing! Love your daughters honesty at the end. ❤ She is so sweet!

[@GraceandGrit]

Jessica Diaz she’s a funny girl! I honestly think she was just saying that for shock value or to be funny, but I decided to leave it in, to keep it REAL

[@JessicaDiaz411]

I love how you always keep it real! Thank you ❤

[@catherinendegwa7694]

Thank you for showing us the lesson. I was debating on whether to continue with the curriculum. I am convinced. Very encouraging.

[@kimlisanne9851]

So sweet!! Loved watching you homeschool and Olivia is just too cute! We’re going into level 1 this year- so excited after watching this. We just love tgtb!

[@samzman9]

We say "bin" for been. We call words like that rule breakers. Sometimes we even scold the word for breaking the rule (in an obvious silly way) to help the kids remember.

[@GraceandGrit]

samzman9 totally! English is confusing!

[@naomig3168]

It's funny how English works. I have a friend from Europe and they say been with a long e.

[@AM-xi1lh]

@@naomig3168 I wish we would just say it with a long e.

[@AM-xi1lh]

@@GraceandGrit I read ahead and box around rule breakers to help visually. It kept my child from wondering...just how many rule breakers for this?! It gave some clarification

[@christinaw2102]

This is so good! I got my TGATB History yesterday and I'm obsessed!!! Can't wait!!

[@GraceandGrit]

Christina W it’s awesome!

[@madelinecedillos109]

This is awesome, thank you so much for sharing! Your daughter is so adorable and you're an excellent teacher 😊

[@GraceandGrit]

Madeline Cedillos that means so much! Thankyou

[@stefanielliott]

Thank you so much for this video. I've been trying to determine if it would be a good fit for my daughter and it has really helped.

[@angiesteuck]

Thanks for sharing Ashlee! Love your top! I have a niece named Olivia. Your daughter is so sweet. :)

[@GraceandGrit]

Angie Steuck Thankyou!!!! I sure love her

[@jennifercampbell2586]

Aw! Such a sweet little pumpkin!

[@GraceandGrit]

Jennifer Campbell she really is!

[@riseupradiant1858]

Thank you for sharing your video! My son will be starting Level 1 in a couple of weeks!! P.S. not all people have feet ;)

[@theryzhkovs6037]

Love TGTB! Thanks for giving us a peak into your schooling :)

[@GraceandGrit]

RyzCo.Family Thankyou for watching our day!

[@RachelTeeKae]

We’re in this book on lesson 8 with one of the kids. With the spelling, sight words, poems, and reading, we usually only do one page a day. I guess once he passes of some of the sight words and stuff we can do more pages at time.

[@GraceandGrit]

RachelTeeKae yep! So awesome to be able to pace it as you need!

[@Peekabooplanning1]

"Nope, don't make it up" 😂 I have to say thst to my 5 yr old everyday lol Thank you for doing this! I found this really helpful and relatable. ❤❤

[@GraceandGrit]

Peekabooplanning so glad!!! We aren’t perfect over here

[@kristinmcnulty518]

Peekabooplanning , me, too! And, "you have to look at the page!"

[@diaryofahomeschoolmama9191]

😂😂😂 too funny!

[@aliciaperez4862]

My daughter does the same thing! Lol I’m glad I’m not not only one who’s kid does this.

[@sherryakuta]

I thought it was cute how you say “ben” for been and had to explain how it’s pronunounced as “ben”. In Canada we do say been the way it’s spelt just like bean. Just thought it was cute. Sending Love from Canada 🇨🇦❣️

[@GraceandGrit]

Sherry Akuta weird Americans lol 😂

[@krystallynch9912]

I thought that was funny, too! We say “bin”. I’m from Nevada. Haha

[@ninilovenana]

I’m trippin on the /EW/ for the word food. I’m like umm huh?

[@Lipstickncurlsfitness]

Weird I’m Canadian and never heard anyone say it like “bean” Never. We say “BIN” lol 😂

[@katherinetrumbauer5011]

Do you guys do a whole good and beautiful lesson each day? Some of them seem longer than others... Ive been letting my kids stop when they seem like they've had enough, but don't know if I should be pushing them to do the entire lesson. I'm still new to the homeschool thing.

[@GraceandGrit]

Katherine Trumbauer we definitely stop when she’s done. On this day she was ok though:) I wouldn’t push her!

[@katherinetrumbauer5011]

Thank you Ashley!

[@katherinetrumbauer5011]

Ashlee sorry I mispelled before

[@anniebrunelle3918]

Oh man, totally unrelated but your youngest is flippin cute. Love your videos, thanks for sharing!

[@Mels2H]

I have been considering The Good and the Beautiful for LA - this was so helpful!

[@GraceandGrit]

Melissa Haunson so glad!

[@nickimum1]

Thank you for this, it’s so helpful, we are starting with LA soon.

[@GraceandGrit]

Nicki Zieth so glad!!!

[@noroots3784]

She’s so sweet. Thanks for sharing!

[@hanh2843]

In Australia we say been like 'bean' haha

[@jenfoster128]

In Canada too.

[@missmartpants2269]

Im American and in my head, I said bean with your accent... Lol

[@GraceandGrit]

Han H makes more sense! Lol

[@ieshiagoodell1247]

We say it like "bin."

[@cynthiacarr4252]

Super cute. Nice presentation. Thank you.

[@angelataylor8503]

I always wondered why American's said ben, instead of been. Here in New Zealand we actually say been, just like bean. You have done such a good job showing what you do, thanks so much for sharing.

[@metallicleoraa]

I used to put my finger on the page when we were going over the reading too. But if mine got it wrong I tapped it, then they knew to try again. I gave them a few chances before I would tell them what the word was.

[@GraceandGrit]

metallicleoraa great tip

[@connieseward8773]

In our dialect we do say ‘been’ with the long e or with the short sound. Interesting to see the variations of different nations.

[@JazzyJazzy435]

This video is motivation right now. Thank you for have a level one day. I know this is old. I noticed at the beginning of the reading she "made up" the words. My daughter has a bad time about slowing down and not guessing the words. Did you have this happen with any of your kids? If so, how did you over come it? She gets upset when I tell her to slow down and put one foot in front of the other.

[@maryjmama46]

It was so cute when she thought it said her daddy’s name haha so sweet

[@nealkennedy3447]

When do you do the phonics cards, spellings and sight words? Is it before or after the main lesson from the course book? And do you do them one after the other or have a break between them? My daughter is 5 and just starting the K book. I love it so far, and my husband is really impressed with TG&tB too. Thanks! Jacqui

[@GraceandGrit]

Neal Kennedy we do them after:)

[@gracegreenwell2657]

Thanks for this video. I like the way this la works although it looks like one lesson may take quite a bit longer than the sl la we use now. But it looks so thorough. My question is, is your daughter in this video in K or 1st?

[@GraceandGrit]

Grace Greenwell 1st just starting though. She is 6, and using level 1 here. It’s definitely ALOT more thorough:)

[@cygnetschoolhouse2047]

Love this! I made my son watch it with me since he is in level 1 as well, but I am wondering if I should have gotten him level 2 😬😂

[@GraceandGrit]

B Swanson of anything he’ll just move faster:)

[@awallacedoula]

This was super helpful! Thanks!

[@kristinnickel282]

Quick question from a first time homeschool mama...since you have used both the Sonlight and The Good and The Beautiful curriculum, what would you recommend for my situation? I have 4 children (ages 7, 6, 3 and 2) with a baby arriving in September. I also work for a company from a laptop in my living room about 10-15 hours per week. My husband works full time out of the home. I am looking for a curriculum that is Christian based in every aspect but that also isn't super parent intensive. Which one do you think we should try for our first year?

[@GraceandGrit]

Kristin Nickel how many of your kiddos will be doing school? And are we talking all subjects bought from one place?

[@Tammy_Yeck]

I love this, thank you for sharing :)

[@loveofinquiry8067]

Thank you so much for sharing! I've been working with my son with the good and the beautiful kindergarten. I've only done the language arts and I'm going to add math next week but I'm worried it will be to much work for him. Any advice?

[@GraceandGrit]

Love of inquiry just follow his lead maybe take a break between!

[@loveofinquiry8067]

Grace and Grit ok thank you

[@diaryofahomeschoolmama9191]

Using TGATB language arts next school year and now I'm questioning if my son will need all about reading with this or not 🤔🤔🤔 he loved all about reading level 1 this year but it's looking like TGATB covers reading really well.

[@ashleyallen6479]

YES, AAR was so much better than TGAB K. We have done 5 other levels, but K was so dry and horrible. We switched to AAR and it was night and day.

[@missmartpants2269]

Fantastic! I have heard one should not dive into buying books until they know their style, I am just making the leap though. I am beginning with a 5 yo and in your opinion @GraceandGrit should I be looking to invest in books now? Or is it ok to put together different work for her myself to start out?

[@GraceandGrit]

Mrs mart pants you can definitely put things together for a 5 year old.

[@missmartpants2269]

Grace and Grit Thank you!

[@JaniceCrowell]

It’s funny that we pronounce been differently. In Britain they pronounce it how it is written, or at least they USED to. I knew English people when I was growing up and they pronounced it with long e sound.

[@tequilamockingbird532]

In Australia we pronounce “been” just as written - with the double ee sound.

[@caylagerman2369]

Hey! Can you tell me how teaching textbooks is going for you? Do you feel like it is lacking? We have tears at math time with Abeka and I need something new for my 4th grader. I did notice she would need Math 5 because she is advanced. I just keep reading there are gaps in TT. Just curious how it was going for your daughter. Thanks!

[@GraceandGrit]

Cayla German I’ve got a full review coming out on Monday! Stay tuned!

[@Casainiguezzz]

Hi! She’s TOO cute!! EE!🤗 Do you happen to have a discount code for the Good and the Beautiful?

[@asam7483]

Thanks for the reviews! I’ve watched a few of your reviews and feel that you have a thorough academic focus overall. I do as well and am considering good and beautiful this year but am very concerned that it’s not rigorous enough to keep them at or above grade level? Mine have used Abeka and I don’t want to lose ground by switching. I’m not really seeing reviews to say how one might have progressed after using this for a year? Thanks!

[@shandiinlucas2568]

Do you do Wordly Wise in addition to TGTB English? If so, when did you start incorporating Wordly Wise ?

[@elizabeth0265]

Thank you for this video it is very helpful! On average how long do you think it takes to complete The Good and the Beautiful language arts level 1 each day?

[@amandabrown4895]

She is sooooo darling...

[@greenladyoakwitch2123]

In UK been sounds as bean.

[@khadijahiqbal7357]

Really good lesson. How old is your daughter 😀

[@GraceandGrit]

Khadijah Iqbal 6

[@merissagraham3502]

does the good and beautiful website ship to Canada ?

[@pixie1310]

is there lots of religious stuff in here? I'm not religious and this curriculum looks really good but don't want to get it if it has jesus and god in it.

[@hannaverlie6747]

The girl in the last painting look likes she’s wearing a Norwegian national costume😱😂 what is the artist/painting called?

[@mrschrissyg.5955]

Do the levels go by grade

[@GraceandGrit]

MrsChrissy G. No:)

[@mrschrissyg.5955]

Thank you so much for all the reviews you did on TGATB, Can’t wait to use it with my daughters this year.

[@RachelRodriguez0925]

What is your son working on while you work with her? How old is he?

[@kellyalbertson257]

Olivia=cutie patootie 😊😊

[@GraceandGrit]

Kelly Albertson ❤️💕

[@OneMamaToAnother]

So I've been saying been wrong all these years?! Maybe it's an American thing

[@GraceandGrit]

One Mama To Another it is:) I never imagined I’d get feedback on that lol.... I taught her the way we pronounce it because that seems most logical lol

[@RachelTeeKae]

I don’t think ‘ben’ is the proper way to pronounce been. Just type in BEEN on your Google search and the first thing pops up will be an option to pronounce it, it’s ‘bin’.

[@linnea1576]

RachelTeeKae Probably depends where you are from. I also pronounce been as "ben".

[@christinaw2102]

For sure depends on where you're from. All through out the States people say words a bit differently.

[@creeksidehomeschoolers]

Yeah it definitely depends on where you live. In the south we trade our "e" and "I" sounds and put a lot of emphasis on our "o" luckily the curriculum I use for phonics points this out and my boys and I had a lot of fun learning how to say words like the northerners do, it was quite funny to us.

[@RachelTeeKae]

I also pronounce ‘our’ like hour. But a lot of people in my are say it like ‘are’. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@yoya9193]

How have you ben? How have you bin?