Thank you! We just started homeschooling and the all in one thing wasn’t working. I’m a math and science nerd so I needed this help in language arts. I also love getting them off the computer so much. I just bought Narnia and my kids are excited to try it.
Thisnis our 3rd year of Homeschooling. We started school the first week of August. It is now almost Novemeber, and we have just now settled in. I switched my 8yr old 3 times with ELA. We are now doing Bookshark and love it! We have also switched History and Science twice and dropped alot of "busy" work. It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one still figuring it out.
I’m one those those Abeka English loyalists 😂 but it works for us and we like it:) I understand how people can hate the diagraming and switch things up. We do read classics too but in a more casual read aloud family time way
I purchased English from BJU press for my 3rd grader to kind of supplement his TGTB LA…he hates it lol 🙈 I also bought Fix It Grammar and he’s responded better to that. I may have to look more into IEW for next year.
Hi, how do you schedule your language arts to hit everything that needs to be done? Like how many times do you focus on each area... spelling, writing, reading etc.
My teenager needs more writing so we are looking into IEW!!! Those classes look awesome but my son is a freshman Unfortunately!!! I could use teaching the classics with my teenager and my pre teens!!!
They have Structure and Style (IEW) for high school. My 10th grader takes the class :) Check out this link, you can download part of the classes for free and see if you like it: bymandymaltz.com
I homeschooled using Abeka when I was in 6-8th, (otherwise I was public schooled) and the standout thing I hated was diagramming sentences. Many other things I liked, I had the videos and I remember especially loving the Bible / history teacher so much in 6th. Of course the biblical worldview was so refreshing after government school.
My daughter is in 4th grade and we are doing The Good and the Beautiful level 3. We are considering doing IEW to supplement writing and continuing with TGTB. How ever I’m not opposed to using something different. Is there anything that you recommend for upper elementary Literature - just book studies? we I like what you have IEW for writing and grammar, Abeca for vocabulary and skill sheets. Thank you for taking the time in making these videos.
I'm struggling with putting a routine together for my 6th grade daughter, and feel I'm using too many different curricula. What is your 6th grader's daily schoolwork routine? Thank you for your help!!
We keep it pretty simple, even with a few different brands. In order that he normally does his work Fix It Grammar Spelling/Vocab Reading Comp (once a week) Redefining School (his favorite) Structure & Style Discussion of the book we're reading together (Teaching the Classics Methof)
If you do state testing, How does this method of writing an outline work with standardized test? I really want to try IEW but since we do state testing not sure how that will work.
Question on IEW's grammar placement. With you having some experience with this grammar curriculum, would you say for new to IEW students to use the first level of grammar book or 2nd for my 3rd and 5th grader?
I think they do read books, but we're new, so you might want to check with Mindy! They did a Mark Twain study last month. They do author studies. I'm so excited to have you in class with us!
Hi Tami! ❤. We do short stories and poetry. There’s nothing additional to purchase. I link the text we study each month right into the PDF lessons for easy access. 😊
Hello, I have a 5 year old who will start kindergarten next fall. We are not sure about our future of homeschooling for several reasons, but we want him prepared regardless. I've been loosely using the All In One preschool lessons. If you are familiar with that program, do you believe that is sufficient for pre K?
Hey David! I’m not familiar with that brand, so I’m not sure. But if it helps, I taught pre-k for almost a decade. The main thing we really focused on was motor skills (fine and gross), writing their name, numbers 1-20, and letter recognition. The rest they will learn in kindergarten. Hopefully that helps!
@@mandy-maltz Thank you for your reply! I watched several of your preschool playlist videos, and it helped put me at ease. I didn't expect to be the parent teaching homeschool, but, it's the season I'm in.
Preschool really doesn’t need curriculum. Teach the the basics at first then work up. Colors letters numbers color combinations. Neither of my kids did preschool at school. I taught them and they were more than ready. The teacher asked me what school I send them too and i said I taught them. My. Daughter knew a rhombus was a diamond just from watching Sesame Street. Lol. We cut out pictures from magazines to differentiate land and sea animals then she write simple sentences. Don’t spend too much money.
Just like Britney, I did it again (oops) 😂 Get in the same class as my son and I here (enrollment closes soon!): app.moonclerk.com/pay/2ud3vqz67fva
100% agree on Fix it Grammar and the new changes!
“Half of school is learning to love to read.” 100% 👍🏼 👌❤
Yes, We are in the same boat and I am trying to get my husband to understand that sometimes your purchase curriculum that doesn't work for your child.
True!
I agree that all-in-one LA is not very strong 😬 I like piecing together things 😊
Thank you! We just started homeschooling and the all in one thing wasn’t working. I’m a math and science nerd so I needed this help in language arts. I also love getting them off the computer so much. I just bought Narnia and my kids are excited to try it.
Can you do a video on how you got your kids to love reading? Like a tips video! How you got your children to be obsessive readers. Thanks!
My 6 and 7 yr old are too and I owe it to reading to them when they were little and abeka for certain!!
Thisnis our 3rd year of Homeschooling. We started school the first week of August. It is now almost Novemeber, and we have just now settled in. I switched my 8yr old 3 times with ELA. We are now doing Bookshark and love it! We have also switched History and Science twice and dropped alot of "busy" work. It makes me feel better to know I'm not the only one still figuring it out.
I’m one those those Abeka English loyalists 😂 but it works for us and we like it:) I understand how people can hate the diagraming and switch things up. We do read classics too but in a more casual read aloud family time way
I heard about Redefining Homeschool!!! But we didn’t join because my 6th grader has a local LA class she goes to.
Yes, please to another video on the reading program.
Thanks!! I’ll start putting something together ❤️
I'd love a video on the middle school class!
Thanks so much for letting me know ❤️
Rod and Staff for English is awesome in grammar curriculums
We are doing Structure and Style LAY1, but we are reading through the Narnia series this year, and I wish we could use that IEW Unit 😜
We are doing the ancient history writing lessons! Our focus this year is ancient history!!! So fun!
We really like it so far!
Ever check out Evan Moor Reading Comprehension?
We do not like Abeka! My kids always check out after 15 min. It’s way too much and to do a full day of their curriculum takes 8 hours 🤦🏼♀️
Take a peek at Rod and Staff English. It’s old school but so good!
Love Rod and Staff English!
I purchased English from BJU press for my 3rd grader to kind of supplement his TGTB LA…he hates it lol 🙈 I also bought Fix It Grammar and he’s responded better to that. I may have to look more into IEW for next year.
I signed my daughter up for the reading class- so excited to try this!
How exciting!! I’m sure you guys will love it
What is the reading class? More info please.
Please do a video of the break down. I am trying to find a reading program for my 12 year old would be a better fit that what I’m doing now
Hi, how do you schedule your language arts to hit everything that needs to be done? Like how many times do you focus on each area... spelling, writing, reading etc.
My teenager needs more writing so we are looking into IEW!!! Those classes look awesome but my son is a freshman Unfortunately!!! I could use teaching the classics with my teenager and my pre teens!!!
They have Structure and Style (IEW) for high school. My 10th grader takes the class :) Check out this link, you can download part of the classes for free and see if you like it: bymandymaltz.com
Would love a video on redefining school 😊
I’ve switched my English & history curriculum twice this year already. 🤣🤣🤦🏼♀️
Can you do the Narnia IEW without having done any other IEW?
You sure can! It's customizable!
Thanks, I have heard different reports, that the Narnia ones are easier if you've already done the structure and style.
I homeschooled using Abeka when I was in 6-8th, (otherwise I was public schooled) and the standout thing I hated was diagramming sentences. Many other things I liked, I had the videos and I remember especially loving the Bible / history teacher so much in 6th. Of course the biblical worldview was so refreshing after government school.
That sentence diagramming kills me 😂
Fix it Grammar was getting to much for my struggling learner. I have set it aside for now.
What if my 2 high schoolers, 11th graders, have never used Fix It Grammar? What book should they start with?
I think level 4 or 5, but you may want to ask them. I'd probably start with level 4 or 5 myself.
My daughter is in 4th grade and we are doing The Good and the Beautiful level 3. We are considering doing IEW to supplement writing and continuing with TGTB. How ever I’m not opposed to using something different. Is there anything that you recommend for upper elementary Literature - just book studies? we I like what you have IEW for writing and grammar, Abeca for vocabulary and skill sheets.
Thank you for taking the time in making these videos.
Is this curriculum available in Canada?
I believe Language Arts & Math should be thoroughly written with 11/12th grade should be college level.
Some of them are just SO lacking. Like bare bones.
I'm struggling with putting a routine together for my 6th grade daughter, and feel I'm using too many different curricula. What is your 6th grader's daily schoolwork routine? Thank you for your help!!
We keep it pretty simple, even with a few different brands.
In order that he normally does his work
Fix It Grammar
Spelling/Vocab
Reading Comp (once a week)
Redefining School (his favorite)
Structure & Style
Discussion of the book we're reading together (Teaching the Classics Methof)
What is all included with the Abeka reading comprehension skills? Do you need to buy something separate?
If you do state testing, How does this method of writing an outline work with standardized test? I really want to try IEW but since we do state testing not sure how that will work.
Question on IEW's grammar placement. With you having some experience with this grammar curriculum, would you say for new to IEW students to use the first level of grammar book or 2nd for my 3rd and 5th grader?
Have you tried BJU Bob Jones Univ?
I signed my daughter up for the middle school lit class! Do you know if they ever read books or is everything poetry and short stories?
I think they do read books, but we're new, so you might want to check with Mindy! They did a Mark Twain study last month. They do author studies. I'm so excited to have you in class with us!
Hi Tami! ❤. We do short stories and poetry. There’s nothing additional to purchase. I link the text we study each month right into the PDF lessons for easy access. 😊
Hello, I have a 5 year old who will start kindergarten next fall. We are not sure about our future of homeschooling for several reasons, but we want him prepared regardless. I've been loosely using the All In One preschool lessons. If you are familiar with that program, do you believe that is sufficient for pre K?
Hey David! I’m not familiar with that brand, so I’m not sure. But if it helps, I taught pre-k for almost a decade. The main thing we really focused on was motor skills (fine and gross), writing their name, numbers 1-20, and letter recognition. The rest they will learn in kindergarten. Hopefully that helps!
@@mandy-maltz Thank you for your reply! I watched several of your preschool playlist videos, and it helped put me at ease. I didn't expect to be the parent teaching homeschool, but, it's the season I'm in.
Preschool really doesn’t need curriculum. Teach the the basics at first then work up. Colors letters numbers color combinations. Neither of my kids did preschool at school. I taught them and they were more than ready. The teacher asked me what school I send them too and i said I taught them. My. Daughter knew a rhombus was a diamond just from watching Sesame Street. Lol. We cut out pictures from magazines to differentiate land and sea animals then she write simple sentences. Don’t spend too much money.