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Homeschool Day in the Life // Kindergarten & 2nd Grade // November 2024
Join us for a very average day of homeschooling! We start off with breakfast read alouds, then transition to individual subjects, and finally end with more read alouds. This is what a normal Monday through Thursday of homeschool looks like in our home, and I plan on filming a Fun Friday day in the life video soon. Hope you found this video encouraging to your homeschool journey!
Second grade curriculum discussed in this video:
Singapore Dimensions Math Level 2 www.singaporemath.com/
TGATB Levels 2 LA Curriculum and Drawing Curriculum www.goodandbeautiful.com/
Kindergarten curriculum discussed in this video:
Singapore Dimensions Math Level K www.singaporemath.com/
TGATB Level K LA Curriculum www.goodandbeautiful.com/
Family subject curriculum discussed in this video:
Blossom & Root Year 2 - Wonders of the Plant & Fungi Kingdoms blossomandroot.com/second-grade/
Blossom & Root Level 0 - Arts & the History of Me blossomandroot.com/kindergarten-curriculum/
SONLIGHT HBL Level A Exploring American History
Books mentioned in this video:
How We Crossed the West amzn.to/4euJOAe
The One Year Bible for Children amzn.to/3Og7A85
Roxie and the Hooligans amzn.to/3AJlQmY
DK Plant amzn.to/3CuM6Sq
⛅SONLIGHT Referral Link ($10 off orders over $100, first time customers only): www.sonlight.com/?awraf=3E31E44B660B32B488C82
🤍 This video is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. Some affiliate links are used, which I earn a small commission from 🤍
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Homeschool Update // September & October 2024 // Kindergarten & 2nd Grade
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Hey friends! Welcome to my channel if you're new here and welcome back if you've been coming for awhile. Let's chat all about what homeschool life has been like the past two months of September and October. Let me know how your homeschool is going! Second grade curriculum discussed in this video: Handwriting Without Tears Yellow Book amzn.to/4cgoHlb Singapore Dimensions Math Level 2 www.singapo...
Wonders of the Plant and Fungi Kingdoms // A Week of Blossom & Root Science // Wonder #6 Leaves
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Check out what a week of science looks like for our homeschool family! I show you the read alouds, chat about the video recommendations, show the laboratory experiments, and the student notebook. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments. Thanks for watching! Blossom & Root Year 2 - Wonders of the Plant & Fungi Kingdoms blossomandroot.com/second-grade/ Nature Anatomy: The Cur...
Sensory Processing Differences in Gifted Learners // Elementary Homeschool
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Hello friends, and welcome to anyone new here. This was my most researched video, so I hope you found it educational and supportive for you and your child with sensory differences. Thanks for watching! Here are a few links to products that may be beneficial to your child's needs. Taste Category Sensory Chew Toy Pack amzn.to/4eFUigu Sensory Chew Necklaces amzn.to/3XLdtP5 Vision Category Calming ...
August Homeschool Update // 2024 // Second Grader and Kindergartener
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Hello and welcome to my homeschool's monthly wrap up video! We front-loaded the school year with lots of read alouds to kick start on the right foot. Let me know how your August homeschool went, or if you waited until September to start! Videos that may interest you: ua-cam.com/video/tMOpjl4QTh4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/m_Mt4WXrCjQ/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/yztnHHYLqrY/v-deo.html ua-cam.co...
First Day of Homeschool 2024!!!
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Join us for our first day of homeschool!!! We are a homeschooling family with a 2nd grader and a Kindergartener. Follow along for our learning adventures and let me know in the comments how your first day of homeschooling went! Read alouds from this video: If You Lived in Colonial Times amzn.to/3AyJ1zD Living Sunlight How Plants Bring the Earth to Life amzn.to/4dmYqSp Dolphin Treasure amzn.to/4...
Homeschool Space Clean & Refresh // Back to School // Clean with Me!
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Hi friends! It's nearly back to school time, so come join me as I get our homeschool space ready for the 2024 -2025 school year for my kindergartener and 2nd grader. I hope this video encourages you in your preparations for the new school year! My favorite curriculum from last year: The Good and the Beautiful LA Level 1 www.goodandbeautiful.com/products/level-1-language-arts-course-set/ Singapo...
Singapore Dimensions PKB // Math Curriculum Review
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Hi friends and welcome to my channel of all things homeschool! Here is my review of Dimensions Math PKB from Singapore Math. I hope this video gives you insight into the curriculum, and helps you decide if this may be a good choice for your family. Thanks for watching! Curriculum discussed in this video: Singapore Dimensions PKA and PKB www.singaporemath.com/collections/dimensions-math-pk-5/pro...
Around the World with Picture Books Part 2 // Curriculum Review // Beautiful Feet Books
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Hi friends and welcome to my channel of all things homeschool! Here is my review of Around of the World with Picture Books Part 2 from Beautiful Feet Books. I hope this video gives you insight into the curriculum, and helps you decide if this may be a good choice for your family. Thanks for watching! Curriculum discussed in this video: Beautiful Feet Books Around the World with Picture Books Pa...
Summer 2024 Homeschool Plans // Chat About Academic Testing!
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Hi friends! Let's chat about summer homeschool plans! Curriculum discussed in this video: Singapore Dimensions 1A and 1B www.singaporemath.com/products/dimensions-math-grade-1-complete-set Blossom and Root Wonders of the Earth & Sky tinyurl.com/3kyczu8x Beautiful Feet Books Around the World with Picture Books Part 2 shorturl.at/eABPY Singapore Dimensions PKA and PKB www.singaporemath.com/collec...
Flip Through of Fantastic Journeys and Perilous Quests // Language Arts Year 2 // Blossom and Root
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Hi friends! Sharing with you a flip through of a second grade language arts curriculum called Fantastic Journeys and Perilous Quests from Blossom and Root. I hope this flip through helps you decide if this curriculum is a good fit for your family. Take a peek inside, and thanks for watching! Blossom & Root Year 2 Language Arts - Fantastic Journeys and Perilous Quests blossomandroot.com/second-g...
Homeschool Curriculum Year End Review // 2023-2024 Recap & Reflections
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How did your homeschool year go? Let's reflect on and recap the 2023-2024 homeschool year! I chat about the hits and misses of all our curriculum, as well as the one curriculum we DNF. What was your biggest curriculum hit, and your biggest miss of the year? Curriculum discussed in this video: The Good and the Beautiful LA Level 1 www.goodandbeautiful.com/products/level-1-language-arts-course-se...
DO PRE-K MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS WITH US // Singapore Dimensions PKB // On the Farm by Gather Round
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Hello and welcome to my homeschool channel! I am so excited to share these math and language arts lessons with my Pre-Kinder. He had a blast getting to do school today! We used Singapore Dimensions PKB and On the Farm Letters and Numbers 2 by Gather Round. I hope this video provides you a look at what doing one of these lessons entails in a homeschool environment. Have a fantastic day! Curricul...
DO A MATH LESSON WITH US // Singapore Dimensions Level 1B // First Grade Math
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Hello and welcome to my homeschool channel! I am so excited to share this math lesson with my first grader. He had the best time and was thrilled to get to film this video. I hope this provides you a look at what doing a Singapore Dimensions 1B really looks like in a homeschool environment. Have a fantastic day! Curriculum discussed in this video: Singapore Dimensions 1B www.singaporemath.com/c...
Join Us for a DITL on our Last Week of School // First Grade and Pre-K // 2023-2024 School Year
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Hello and thanks for joining us on one of our last days of school for the 2023-2024 school year for my 1st grader and Pre-Kinder! We started the day with read alouds, then did math, language arts, and finished up a science unit on fossils. Enjoy! Curriculum discussed in this video: On the Farm from Gather Round gatherroundhomeschool.com/collections/letters-numbers/best-for-younger What Was the ...
How I Schedule Around the World with Picture Books from Beautiful Feet Books
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How I Schedule Around the World with Picture Books from Beautiful Feet Books
Flip Through of Wonders of the Plant & Fungi Kingdoms // Blossom and Root Curriculum
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Flip Through of Wonders of the Plant & Fungi Kingdoms // Blossom and Root Curriculum
March and April Homeschool Update! // 2024
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March and April Homeschool Update! // 2024
Flip Through of Arts & the History of Me // Blossom and Root Curriculum
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Flip Through of Arts & the History of Me // Blossom and Root Curriculum
Family Subjects Curriculum Picks // Kindergartener and 2nd Grader 2024 - 2025 Homeschool Year
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Family Subjects Curriculum Picks // Kindergartener and 2nd Grader 2024 - 2025 Homeschool Year
2nd Grade Curriculum Picks // 2024 - 2025 Homeschool Year
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2nd Grade Curriculum Picks // 2024 - 2025 Homeschool Year
Kindergarten Curriculum Picks // 2024 - 2025 Homeschool Year
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Kindergarten Curriculum Picks // 2024 - 2025 Homeschool Year
Wonders of the Earth & Sky Science Curriculum // Take a Peek at Wonders 2-7 // Blossom & Root
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Wonders of the Earth & Sky Science Curriculum // Take a Peek at Wonders 2-7 // Blossom & Root
Curriculum Haul 2024
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Curriculum Haul 2024
Letters and Numbers 1 by Gather Round // Curriculum Review
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Letters and Numbers 1 by Gather Round // Curriculum Review
Singapore Dimensions PKA // Math Curriculum Review
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Singapore Dimensions PKA // Math Curriculum Review
February Homeschool Update!
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February Homeschool Update!
Space Unit by Gather Round // Curriculum Review
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Space Unit by Gather Round // Curriculum Review
Wonders of the Earth and Sky Partial Flip Through // Blossom and Root Science Year 1 Curriculum
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Wonders of the Earth and Sky Partial Flip Through // Blossom and Root Science Year 1 Curriculum
December + January Homeschool Update!
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December January Homeschool Update!

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  • @stephenmodicabookgiveway
    @stephenmodicabookgiveway День тому

    Subscribed to u

  • @stephenmodicabookgiveway
    @stephenmodicabookgiveway День тому

    Love this I thrifted 532 books for 88 dollars and 75 dvds for 22 dollars for my book giveway at applebees ( 3701 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002). I have given away 3200 books in 10 months to babies,kids,teens,and adults.

  • @HomeschoolWithTheClarks
    @HomeschoolWithTheClarks 5 днів тому

    Your 2nd grader has such a great camera presence. He gave me a giggle with some of the things he said. Thanks for sharing your day!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 5 днів тому

      @@HomeschoolWithTheClarks Thanks for watching! He loves when I bring the camera out! He even pretends to film his own UA-cam videos for fun 😊

  • @adrianegomes6110
    @adrianegomes6110 10 днів тому

    Loved! ❤ Sending love from Brazil.

  • @Grace_Filled_Homeschool
    @Grace_Filled_Homeschool 11 днів тому

    I agree I used HBL A with my second grader last year and will be with my second grader next year.

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 10 днів тому

      @@Grace_Filled_Homeschool I’ve been contemplating splitting them into different social studies curriculums next year even though they’re 2 grades apart. It would benefit my youngest but be more teaching in my end.

    • @Grace_Filled_Homeschool
      @Grace_Filled_Homeschool 10 днів тому

      @ I am using the current HBL K with h my 1st grader and HBL B with my 3rd grader. It’s going very well.

  • @simplycece
    @simplycece 11 днів тому

    Love it! Your oldest seems so enthusiastic 🤩 my oldest is similarly excited about everything we do for school. :)

  • @budgetnutritionist
    @budgetnutritionist 11 днів тому

    Love it! Thanks for sharing! Dimensions looks so good!!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 11 днів тому

      @@budgetnutritionist yes! It’s working well for both boys 💙

  • @seasonsofwonder
    @seasonsofwonder 12 днів тому

    So excited for your little one getting those blends! ,🙌☺️

  • @seasonsofwonder
    @seasonsofwonder 12 днів тому

    Hi Rachel! Loved seeing your day and how its going.🙏☺️

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 12 днів тому

      @@seasonsofwonder thanks Gisel! Hope you’re having a great Friday 😊

  • @chelseaalyssefit
    @chelseaalyssefit 19 днів тому

    Love how short and to the point you kept this. Thank you!

  • @jessicaprochno7932
    @jessicaprochno7932 26 днів тому

    I would love to hear what you are thinking of doing in place of sonlight!

  • @jessicaTX964
    @jessicaTX964 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @danahall1282
    @danahall1282 Місяць тому

    Do the coop for Spanish, give yourself a break.

  • @joycely2487
    @joycely2487 2 місяці тому

    Where can I buy bible verses like yours?

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel Місяць тому

      Hi! I made my own, but I found these cute ones that would be perfect for open and go! amzn.to/3XLaTZp

  • @juliemasterson465
    @juliemasterson465 3 місяці тому

    So I missed the part where there are videos. So B+R provides a list of video links to supplement each unit/lesson?

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 3 місяці тому

      For all the lessons in Wonders if the Earth and Sky there is a section labeled “For the Visual Learner” which has a few video links! They’re all from UA-cam which make it really easy to use. We’re using Wonders of the Plant and Fungi Kingdoms this year, and so far there’s video links for every lesson so far.

  • @Imsaved777
    @Imsaved777 3 місяці тому

    I can’t even remember what I did yesterday.

  • @seasonsofwonder
    @seasonsofwonder 3 місяці тому

    How exciting! We begin this Monday. May you have a wonderful year mama.. you and your little ones. 💗☺️

  • @ashleymurphy4813
    @ashleymurphy4813 3 місяці тому

    Hi, how did Treasure Hunt Reading work for you?

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 3 місяці тому

      @@ashleymurphy4813 we completed journey 1 and it really did help my little guy have a solid phonics foundation. It gave him more confidence with each letter and corresponding sound. We started journey 2, but quit halfway through as it was too repetitive for us and he honestly was doing great with his other language arts curriculum.

    • @ashleymurphy4813
      @ashleymurphy4813 3 місяці тому

      @@HomeschoolwithRachel thank you! We are hoping to start AAR 2 after journey 2 or before

  • @jessicajones611
    @jessicajones611 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing,

  • @abbasiyad1713
    @abbasiyad1713 4 місяці тому

    Hello, I am following you from Iraq 🤍 May God bless your life

  • @HomeschoolwithRachel
    @HomeschoolwithRachel 4 місяці тому

    My little guy and I loved it. Hopefully it’s a hit for your little one!

  • @hollydolly2987
    @hollydolly2987 4 місяці тому

    I'm starting this curriculum with my 4yo this school year, and I'm glad to hear that you think it's helpful

  • @IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue
    @IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue 4 місяці тому

    Great video lesson! Thank you very much for sharing it with all! It shows that he truly knows the material! Blessings to all!

  • @IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue
    @IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue 4 місяці тому

    Thank you very much for this video and sharing all your homeschool experiences with all! Truly helpful! Your video answers many questions I have, especially regarding on the use of technology! Also for sharing all the books! I will definitely look for these. Many heavenly graces to all!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching and sharing your kind words of support! Wishing you a blessed day 😊

  • @IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue
    @IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue 4 місяці тому

    WOW! THANK YOU! Your video is very very helpful! I learned a lot. I certainly did not know this! This is totally new to me. I also went to a private school (Catholic late 70's) and we did not memorize Bible verses. So I can even use it NOW for my personal life (I'm 57 yrs old). May you, your family and all your subscribers be abundantly blessed forever and ever!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 4 місяці тому

      Thank you for your kind words! It’s helped me so much to memorize verses with my children so I’m glad you found this helpful 😊

  • @budgetnutritionist
    @budgetnutritionist 5 місяців тому

    Very helpful video!! Random question, but do you know the name of the paint color you used? It's really pretty and I've been looking for a light green for my daughter's room!

  • @SevenInAll
    @SevenInAll 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing a good look inside!

  • @seasonsofwonder
    @seasonsofwonder 5 місяців тому

    This sounds so fun and I love that it's literature based. 🥰🥰

  • @lizhalligan2089
    @lizhalligan2089 5 місяців тому

    how do I locate my scriptures within my memory box? I’ve got lots of scriptures and no “method to my madness”❣️Help❣️

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for your question! I use tabs to organize. My organization tabs are titled learning, even days, odd days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and then the numbers 1-31 to represent all the days in a month. One verse will be in each tab as we methodically work our way through the verses. The only tabs with more than one verse are the numbered tabs since as my children master the verses they review them just once during the month. I hope that helps 💜

  • @shizenteaism
    @shizenteaism 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your experience. We just did Bookshark for Kindergarten, and the history read alouds made my sensitive boy anxious and too scared to sleep for a few weeks. So... I have been tempted to try something different like Beautiful Feet Books Around the World Part One since we are an half Asian family, and my home cooking is basically a fusion of all the Asian countries listed. But I wasn't pleased of the book recommendations for India in the sample. Does it get better for the other Asian countries? I got the first impression that the curriculum creator only wanted to suggest old classic books on those countries which were usually written by Westerners.

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for your kind comment. This curriculum is very Eurocentric and like you said many are from a Western perspective. If I had to do it over again, I would probably choose Build Your Library. I believe their level K is a similar Around the World curriculum but with different book choices. Hope you find something that works for your child!

    • @shizenteaism
      @shizenteaism 5 місяців тому

      @@HomeschoolwithRachel Thank you so much for the input. I would love to try Build Your Library, but I got to get my charter to approve it so my effort making it happen would count toward state standards. Maybe in a couple of years, I really hope my kid will be ready to try Beautiful Feet Books or go back to Bookshark (I missed the memo that I should choose a level with my kid's age being in the upper range. 😅)

  • @budgetnutritionist
    @budgetnutritionist 5 місяців тому

    Love it!! These are my favorite kind of videos to watch! Curriculum reviews mean so much when they come backed up with lots of personal experience!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 5 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it! These are some of my favorite videos too 😊

  • @oldsoulmamabear
    @oldsoulmamabear 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing! Currently looking for math curriculum for Kinder and was looking into Singapore Math. This was so helpful.

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 5 місяців тому

      I’m glad it was helpful! We really like Singapore Dimensions 😊

  • @seasonsofwonder
    @seasonsofwonder 5 місяців тому

    Aaawww! That was lovely! 🙏☺️

  • @marissamoody7866
    @marissamoody7866 5 місяців тому

    Hola! Fellow SLP turned homeschool Mom with a rising k and 2nd grader. I “retired” in 2019. Lol

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 5 місяців тому

      Hello! So glad to have another SLP stop by and watch a video. I retired in 2017 😂

  • @livelikesparrow
    @livelikesparrow 6 місяців тому

    I’ve been using B&R language arts since kindergarten and my daughter thrives on it. I wouldn’t use any other language arts curriculum with it

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      That’s wonderful your daughter thrives with B&R LA! We’ve used B&R the last 2 years for science and thrive in it as well. I’m still undecided which LA program will best fit his needs.

  • @lmcr9903
    @lmcr9903 6 місяців тому

    Love how you're planning this. We are starting ATR 2 in a week as well. Are you planning to have them do note booking or coloring maps/animals from that region? I will be.

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      Thank you! We just finished up with the Brazil unit and will be doing Peru and Chile in the summer. We did all the note booking pages and it's so nice to see their progression in learning how to map and color with more precision! I hope you have a great time with this curriculum!

    • @jessicajones611
      @jessicajones611 4 місяці тому

      Chicken tikka masala for Great Britain 😃? I live in England, odd choice. We haven’t done this program, but we are starting BFB early America history primary soon, and I am noticing as I am planning, that there will be many more lessons than 94. I have estimated 140 lessons that’s using some rabbit trail books and video references. How many lessons would you make this program and how many in picture books around the world part 1 too, please?

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 4 місяці тому

      @@jessicajones611the curriculum doesn’t specifically have a total number of lessons since there are so many supplemental book recommendations that aren’t listed as lessons. I added up the lessons and then a few supplemental book recommendations. It totaled up to around 100 days of lessons for Around the World Part 2 and 90 days of lessons for Around the World Part 1. Hope that answered your question 💜

  • @gingerdillard1664
    @gingerdillard1664 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for taking the time to respond. I am not working with anyone. I have been watching videos, paying for online courses, and buying things from TPT. Any guidance would be appreciated, although it sounds like maybe you would have to hear him to help me so maybe that is not possible. Thanks again. Blessings.

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      Yes, I would definitely have to see and hear him to make the best recommendations since there are a few different things that could be impacting him. Keep it up because it sounds like you’re doing all your research. A speech therapist may be helpful if things aren’t progressing but I understand there are barriers to getting speech therapy 💙

    • @gingerdillard1664
      @gingerdillard1664 6 місяців тому

      Thank you for the encouragement. I will find out how to work with a speech therapist in a year if we don’t get it. I’m sure homeschoolers have that option somehow. In the meanwhile, if you ever feel like doing a 25 min consultation w us I would gladly pay for your time just to make sure we aren’t missing something key!!!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      @@gingerdillard1664 I am not doing any video consultations, but I will give you some info on the three different options you have for speech therapy because it can be confusing. First is going through the school system because speech therapy is covered for homeschoolers through special education by creating an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). This option is free and he would likely receive 1-2 sessions per week. Second is getting a doctor order for speech therapy and using your medical insurance to cover some of the cost for you. Third is finding a private practice speech therapist and paying out of pocket. Good luck and all the best on making progress!!!

    • @gingerdillard1664
      @gingerdillard1664 6 місяців тому

      💛THANK YOU!!!! My husband and I will start a conversation about all of this and look into it! VERY HELPFUL~ finding your channel has been a blessing!! THANK YOU AGAIN!

  • @gingerdillard1664
    @gingerdillard1664 6 місяців тому

    You mentioned being a speech pathologist ~ do you have any advice for a 7 year old struggling with the R sound? We have been working on strengthening mouth muscles and minimal pairs but not seeing results. Thank you!!! Blessings.

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      Hello and thanks for your comment! It sounds like you are working closely with your speech therapist on exercises. I would keep up the work you’re doing because that R will likely come with continued treatment. I know it’s hard in the moment, but results will payoff in time. Stay encouraged and also ask your specific speech therapist for more activities for his specific R distortion since your speech therapist knows his distortion the best 😊 Good Luck!

  • @budgetnutritionist
    @budgetnutritionist 6 місяців тому

    I stumbled on your channel looking for Singapore Dimensions reviews and I'm staying for everything homeschooling! Loved your curriculum picks and actually took the plunge on Dimensions PKA because of your reviews! It's fabulous!! Are you still loving it for your older son? I've heard several people talk about hitting a wall in grade 1 and switching to Math With Confidence or other conceptual programs in the same vein as Singapore and MWC, so I'm curious if you're pressing on with Dimensions or considering a switch!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      Hi Emily! Thanks for your kind words. We are sticking with Singapore Dimensions for 2nd grade. We have a few lessons left in level 1B and it’s challenging but in a good way if that makes sense. The games really help him stay motivated because the workbook going from levels 1A to 1B was significantly more challenging. We are sticking with Singapore because it works for us but I am completely open to changing if we hit a wall 😊

    • @budgetnutritionist
      @budgetnutritionist 6 місяців тому

      @HomeschoolwithRachel thanks for sharing! That's great that it has fun games to keep things positive!

  • @themodernhomemaker
    @themodernhomemaker 6 місяців тому

    I plan on using the same LA and math! my son actually sees a SLP twice a week and wondering what phonics you would recommend in addition to TGATB?

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      Hello and thanks for your comment! Depending on your specific child’s needs I would recommend 3 different programs. Explode the Code is workbook style, All About Reading has tons of research to back it up as it’s an Orton-Gillingham based approach, and then Treasure Hunt Reading has videos and a free workbook which you print online and follows the Orton-Gillingham approach. My now 1st grader needed extra support when he was a kindergartener and we used Treasure Hunt Reading for about 6 months until he was more confident in his phonics skills. These are 3 different programs but depending on what your child’s needs are hopefully one of these help supplement TGATB!

  • @JulieMcClure-tm5oo
    @JulieMcClure-tm5oo 6 місяців тому

    How did you end up liking Letters & Numbers? 😀

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      It wasn’t our favorite unfortunately. We ended up skipping the Numbers section as it was too simplistic for my Pre-Kinder. We did like the Letters portion but it is very repetitive with the same/similar activities for each letter. It got the job done though because he knows all his letters and sounds and is beginning to string CVC words together. I would have picked a different curriculum if I had another Pre-Kinder because I wouldn’t want to teach from it again. I have a review of it on my channel if you’re interested 💙

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      Here’s the video link if you’re interested! ua-cam.com/video/pzUFKrNaAGY/v-deo.htmlsi=2j3oMUVtVCa0PZgW

  • @watermelonwriter
    @watermelonwriter 6 місяців тому

    You might also enjoy the Pre K-8 Environmental Activity Book from Project Learning Tree. I recently picked it up after watching another UA-camr's flip-through, and it is just marvelous! I am using it to supplement the Nature Study from Blossom and Root for my Kinder kiddo.

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 6 місяців тому

      Ooo I’ll have to look into that resource! Thanks for sharing 💙

  • @budgetnutritionist
    @budgetnutritionist 7 місяців тому

    I have a very bright almost 3-year-old and I'm considering using just the teachers manual and textbook to go through this with her. Do you think it would be sufficient? Or do we absolutely need the workbook? Thanks for a great video!!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 7 місяців тому

      The workbook gives good review of the concepts but would not be necessary especially if you plan on using the games and centers in the teacher manual. The games and centers are so fun and hands on! Happy homeschooling 😊

    • @budgetnutritionist
      @budgetnutritionist 7 місяців тому

      @@HomeschoolwithRachel thank you!

  • @seasonsofwonder
    @seasonsofwonder 7 місяців тому

    Lovely flip through. The library is a great place to start gathering those books 🙌☺️

  • @FamilyValuesTV
    @FamilyValuesTV 7 місяців тому

    I'm so excited for you! 🎉 Homeschooling is so much fun!

  • @jessicaTX964
    @jessicaTX964 7 місяців тому

    Strongly Recommend Homeschool Languages. Unless they have a pretty decent vocabulary in Spanish and you have some Spanish Llamitas might be a little bit of a stretch. Llamitas focuses a lot more on "academic skills" reading, math skills etc. Homeschool Languages on the other hand is focused a lot more on building conversational skills and very very gently begins to introduce some of the grammar and pre reading skills. It's very kinesthetic and makes it all super fun. We're almost finished with Homeschool Languages Level 1 and my little girl has learned a lot. One of the great thing also about Homeschool languages is that the teacher guide is scripted in a way that you can implement if you don't know any Spanish at all. And it's pretty much open & go. I like the idea of Beautiful Mundo and have looked at it several times, but my problem is that it's just a little too unstructured and decision fatigue is real. LOL.

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 7 місяців тому

      The decision fatigue is so real with Beautiful Mundo! That's completely my problem implementing it every week. We've worked our way through it over the past year, but I want something much more structured for our next Spanish curriculum. You're the second to recommend Homeschool Languages! Thanks for your insight 💙

  • @Evrydaynay
    @Evrydaynay 7 місяців тому

    New Sub here! 1st off so happy to have found your channel, 2nd Love your tips for the lessons, review, and honesty. I have been wondering about this curriculum for my pre-k'r, as I am on the hunt for his curriculum currently. I am a homeschooling channel as well!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 7 місяців тому

      Hi Rene! So glad you found this video 💙 I'll have to stop by your channel and see what you ultimately pick for your pre-k'r in your curriculum picks videos 😊 Happy homeschooling to you and your kids!

  • @BandanaBookmom
    @BandanaBookmom 7 місяців тому

    I saw a video for a Spanish curriculum the other day that looked so amazing… but I can’t remember what it was now 😂

    • @BandanaBookmom
      @BandanaBookmom 7 місяців тому

      Homeschool Languages! It’s kinda pricey but looks amazing. I saw it on Seven in All’s channel (thanks UA-cam viewing history)

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 7 місяців тому

      I filmed this video awhile ago and saw that same video from Rachel a few days ago 😅 it’s added to my l growing list of choices! That curriculum is visually appealing so it may make me want to teach from it more than my current curriculum.

  • @BandanaBookmom
    @BandanaBookmom 7 місяців тому

    We are going to do Early American History with Sonlight too. Maybe if I actually plan next year. 😜 We liked Sonlight’s new K World History quite a bit. We did most of those literature books this year so they must not have switched those - definitely found some new favorites!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 7 місяців тому

      Im so excited for all the books!!! History used to be my least favorite subject in school, but I am actually so excited to teach history since it’s all stories and literature based!

  • @LearningPlantingGrowing
    @LearningPlantingGrowing 7 місяців тому

    Hey!! If you can’t get your boys into the co op class maybe you could sort of outsource with BJU press Spanish dvds or Masterbooks has a new online program as well. Just a thought!!

    • @HomeschoolwithRachel
      @HomeschoolwithRachel 7 місяців тому

      Oooo I hadn't even thought of those options! I'll have to look into them. Thanks for your wisdom 💙

    • @LearningPlantingGrowing
      @LearningPlantingGrowing 7 місяців тому

      @@HomeschoolwithRachel You’re Welcome!! ❤️ Best of luck to a fabulous year!