Just started 3rd grade. It’s review and it’s “boring! We did this” 🤣. Soon is our month break. So trying to keep him interested 🫣. We switched science twice so far because “I know everything” 🙄. Fun times 🤣. We have been doing 5 days a week vs 4. History literally went flying across the room today 🫣. That subject is a struggle.
Rod and Staff Spelling is GREAT! Cost effective and sticks!! Also 7 and 8 has a really great historical word study at the end of each lesson. SO GOOD!!
I got all the Generations History and I read them to my older kids 😂 I didn't want them missing out. I do have littles but I felt the older kids would love listening to them too and they did. I printed zoology but we're starting that in the fall. We are going to start the Titanic after the Resurrection Day unit. I was looking into the Narnia course but glad I didn't get it 😂 Doesn't sound like something I would enjoy. We did a curriculum 180 a few months into the school year. Switched from TGATB to Generations for science and history, also switched our math and language arts. 😬 I'm so happy we did! We are enjoying homeschooling again.
Oooh I really wanted the Titanic unit! Neither of my kiddos seem interested, though. I keep trying to suggest it 🤣 I'm so happy you are enjoying Generations. I keep hearing people say the same thing and it makes me so excited!
Have you looked into logos press “imitation in writing “ series? It seems on the same vein as IEW and I’ve been looking at it for my kiddos. I’d love your thoughts if you have them . ❤
How well is Teaching the Classics working as far as middle school and high school together? I want to do it with my upcoming 7th grader and rising senior next year, but wasn't sure how it went with age gap. My middle schooler probably has better reading comprehension than my high schooler 😆. Also saw IEW is releasing an university style prep this year which would be fantastic to go after structure and style C!
Do you have a Bible curriculum that you follow? As a former My Father’s World user, I enjoyed their specific Bible assignments for every day. I know you used them, too. Just curious if you don’t feel the need to do a separate Bible “subject” because Generations History is so rich with biblical intertwining? We are starting with Generations History in the fall, and I give you all the credit because I’d never heard about it until I started following your videos on UA-cam! 😂
We're using Generations bible studies. They are really neat, and are meant for family studies (not just individual, but you can certainly do it that way, too). They are here (referral link): generations.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=24&url=51
Glad you mentioned standardized testing! I'm in NC and my kiddos are only 9 and 7 but I really wish we didn't have to. I have to talk my daughter through it letting her know it's ok if she doesn't know parts it's just to get an idea of where she's at. Do you have a test you like better than others?
Nice. I have Apologia science on the list after we finish Easy Peasy Science. We are in second grade doing chemistry & physics now. I did enjoy the 2 Master Books. Heaven & Earth and Life. Both beginners. I think we use one of every brand of homeschooling materials 😂🤷♀️
It can absolutely be helpful, especially if you’re new to IEW. It’s not 100% needed if you do the lessons with the kids, but it sure makes things easier to grade and help when assisting your kids.
How much time do you think redefining school takes your kiddo every week? I'm interested but trying to balance my incoming 6th graders workload for next year. Thanks
I wanted to say about the theme based writing course from IEW- the company suggests that you as the parent take a teaching writing course that is about $189 and it teaches you how to teach your child the theme based curriculum. Have you done that? I have not done it but I had talked to a lady from IEW and she had suggested that since my so. Is too young to do the structure and style as of now.
I have it, and went through it years ago (like a looong time ago) and haven't had time to go through the new one. I figured I'd understand more going through that.
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How do you feel your year has been, friends?
The year could have been much better. But, we are dealing with it 😂
@@Isthisreal32 I’ve had many of those years 🤣
Just started 3rd grade. It’s review and it’s “boring! We did this” 🤣. Soon is our month break. So trying to keep him interested 🫣. We switched science twice so far because “I know everything” 🙄. Fun times 🤣. We have been doing 5 days a week vs 4. History literally went flying across the room today 🫣. That subject is a struggle.
Eclectic homeschool family here too!! ❤ Thanks for the great reviews
Rod and Staff Spelling is GREAT! Cost effective and sticks!!
Also 7 and 8 has a really great historical word study at the end of each lesson. SO GOOD!!
I'm in the Carolinas as well (SC to be specific). Are you going to the homeschool convention in Greenville this weekend?
have you ever used Bob Jones?
I can’t seem to find the experiment kit for that particular Apologia science course. Do you know if they discontinued it?
I got all the Generations History and I read them to my older kids 😂 I didn't want them missing out. I do have littles but I felt the older kids would love listening to them too and they did. I printed zoology but we're starting that in the fall. We are going to start the Titanic after the Resurrection Day unit. I was looking into the Narnia course but glad I didn't get it 😂 Doesn't sound like something I would enjoy. We did a curriculum 180 a few months into the school year. Switched from TGATB to Generations for science and history, also switched our math and language arts. 😬 I'm so happy we did! We are enjoying homeschooling again.
Oooh I really wanted the Titanic unit! Neither of my kiddos seem interested, though. I keep trying to suggest it 🤣 I'm so happy you are enjoying Generations. I keep hearing people say the same thing and it makes me so excited!
Have you looked into logos press “imitation in writing “ series? It seems on the same vein as IEW and I’ve been looking at it for my kiddos. I’d love your thoughts if you have them . ❤
I haven't used that one, so sorry! I have used their brand before and enjoyed it, though.
Hi Mandy! How do you implement Abeka Spelling? Do you have your children write the lesson once a day, three times a day, spell it outloud?Thank you!
How well is Teaching the Classics working as far as middle school and high school together? I want to do it with my upcoming 7th grader and rising senior next year, but wasn't sure how it went with age gap. My middle schooler probably has better reading comprehension than my high schooler 😆. Also saw IEW is releasing an university style prep this year which would be fantastic to go after structure and style C!
Do you have a Bible curriculum that you follow? As a former My Father’s World user, I enjoyed their specific Bible assignments for every day. I know you used them, too. Just curious if you don’t feel the need to do a separate Bible “subject” because Generations History is so rich with biblical intertwining? We are starting with Generations History in the fall, and I give you all the credit because I’d never heard about it until I started following your videos on UA-cam! 😂
We're using Generations bible studies. They are really neat, and are meant for family studies (not just individual, but you can certainly do it that way, too). They are here (referral link): generations.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=24&url=51
So do you only use SSS and not the theme levels then? Like... the two years of A, then move in the two years of B, then the two years C?
Glad you mentioned standardized testing! I'm in NC and my kiddos are only 9 and 7 but I really wish we didn't have to. I have to talk my daughter through it letting her know it's ok if she doesn't know parts it's just to get an idea of where she's at. Do you have a test you like better than others?
We take the CAT, and we get it on the Academic Excellence website.
@@mandy-maltz that's what we use!
We used the IEW ancient history and she likes it!praise Jesus! It’s so hard with her sometimes but she likes this. It’s a keeper lol
Oh that's so wonderful!
For IEW themed books parents should listen to a course targeted specifically for teaching these. There are 12 videos. Very helpful.
Yes I reference that ❤️ I'm sure it's very helpful for these books.
Nice. I have Apologia science on the list after we finish Easy Peasy Science. We are in second grade doing chemistry & physics now. I did enjoy the 2 Master Books. Heaven & Earth and Life. Both beginners. I think we use one of every brand of homeschooling materials 😂🤷♀️
I feel the same way sometimes lol
Do you find it necessary to use the teacher version of the Structure and Style?….I have went back and forth on buying that….
It can absolutely be helpful, especially if you’re new to IEW. It’s not 100% needed if you do the lessons with the kids, but it sure makes things easier to grade and help when assisting your kids.
Don't know if you know this but there is DVD course like teaching the classics but for teaching writing structure and style. :-)
I didn’t! Thank you. I have to look more into this ❤️
You said you’ve tried every spelling, I’m curious if you’ve used spelling you see
I have. We only used it for one year.
How much time do you think redefining school takes your kiddo every week? I'm interested but trying to balance my incoming 6th graders workload for next year. Thanks
About 10-20 minutes a day
@@mandy-maltz thanks so much
I wanted to say about the theme based writing course from IEW- the company suggests that you as the parent take a teaching writing course that is about $189 and it teaches you how to teach your child the theme based curriculum. Have you done that? I have not done it but I had talked to a lady from IEW and she had suggested that since my so. Is too young to do the structure and style as of now.
I have it, and went through it years ago (like a looong time ago) and haven't had time to go through the new one. I figured I'd understand more going through that.
So do you not do the DVD lessons with IEW?
What math curriculum are you using?
Teaching textbooks