Thank you for touching on not worrying about the grade level! I have been stuck on trying to get my daughter caught up for such a long time. Some areas she's stronger in than others.
This video has truly helped me . I really struggled with being afraid to buy curriculum that was lower grade then what my son is in. Thank you ! Wonderful video.
Looking forward to the Evan Moor flip through! I have a Evan Moor loving child. I am so glad you found a way to use it in the 8th grade because my child will be heartbroken after grade 6.
I love these videos, thank you! Finding a writing curriculum for my 7th grader has been so difficult! I'm excited for your Building Writing Skills flip-through.
I would love to see a flip through of the ACE science! I was homeschooled growing up and that was all we used as far as curriculum goes(I was homeschooled in the 90’s and early 2000’s..awhile ago 😂)..but it looks like they have changed big time from the glimpse I saw!
I'd love a flip through of Daily Skill Builders spelling and vocabulary. I can't find a word list anywhere to know where to place my child as far as levels go. I use many of the same brands of curriculum as you, so I'm always interested in what you're using☺
Such interesting ideas Thank you Becky ❤I’m going to check on several of them I’m with you I’m not worrying about the grade levels so much as the actual information
Yes! Please do a video on the ACE Science curriculum. My daughter is going into 8th next year, and we have had a hard time finding a Science curriculum that we liked.
I also think it’s important for us to study our own country’s history. I don’t understand why, as Americans, we look down upon that. Every other country studies their own history first and as the most important. In fact, most countries barely study American history - I mean, can you see China or North Korea or Iran or Russia studying American history in depth??? No. We don’t need to look down on ourselves for doing that - how else will we learn from past mistakes and move forward?!? I’m really interested in looking into the Critical Thinking LA books that you showed. We really enjoy the Critical Thinking company!
Can’t believe our “babies” will be in 8th grade next school year! We’ve been following you since 3rd grade when we started our homeschooling adventure. It’s going by fast! 🥹😊 I always appreciate seeing your curriculum choices.
We try to do each subject every day but it doesn't always happen. I just filmed a video about how I create a schedule/flow that works for us so stay tuned for that.
Thanks for the video, I’m surprised you stepped away from BJU English and Science, I decided to try Evan Moor GP and separate writing program. Any particular reason why? especially after your promoting it for years and using it with your oldest daughter.
My oldest never used BJU Press for english or science. She did use it for history, but she used Apologia for science and TGATB for high school english. Our youngest did use BJU Press for english and science and we did love it! The main reason why boils down to independence. I'm trying to "work myself out of a job" and have my daughter do more work independently and BJU Press, while incredible, doesn't really lend to that unless you do their online courses. I still highly recommend it to younger ages or parents who still want/need to teach a lesson each day. I hope that helps!
What level of teaching textbooks are you doing with your daughter for 8th? I am homeschooling my children again after having to put them into public school for 3 years! I was going to do Math Mammoth - but I think TT might be just as effective. My oldest will be doing TT 6 along with Life of Fred... Do you think TT is a fit for a "mathy" post secondary degree?
Hello Becky. Thank you for the video. I have a question. For the BJU press history curriculum you have only 2 books, is it student textbook and activities? I just don’t want to buy teacher textbook, is it possible?
I just absolutely love your videos. Is there a specific thing that your daughter uses for literature? My middle son does not love language arts and we have tried quite a few curriculums, trying to find one he despises the least.
If one does not know how to write cursive how could they read our founding documents? Maybe that’s the point 🤔 😐 Love seeing your choices! We are beginning with American history (first grade) and plan to go deep.
This is a huge help! I’ll be looking into each of these resources, since I’m planning to branch out from the good and the beautiful. I’m so glad to see someone else who uses resources from various grade levels. That’s always stressed me out a little but we started homeschooling halfway through middle school and it’s been a challenge to find the right level for each subject 😂 Thank you for sharing!
Do you do heritage studies daily? I have a 5th grader. First year homeschooling. I feel like it doesn’t need to be everyday but trying see what others might do..
The main reason why boils down to independence. I'm trying to "work myself out of a job" and have my daughter do more work independently and BJU Press, while incredible, doesn't really lend to that unless you do their online courses. I still highly recommend it to younger ages or parents who still want/need to teach a lesson each day. I hope that helps!
I'd love to see a more in depth flip through of the ACE science and the Spelling/vocab programs.
The ACE flip-through is coming early May!
Thank you for touching on not worrying about the grade level! I have been stuck on trying to get my daughter caught up for such a long time. Some areas she's stronger in than others.
You're welcome! Of course, there are exceptions to that "rule" but in general, it doesn't make a huge difference. Don't worry!
Yes, please do a flip through on the science course.
This video has truly helped me . I really struggled with being afraid to buy curriculum that was lower grade then what my son is in. Thank you ! Wonderful video.
Looking forward to the Evan Moor flip through! I have a Evan Moor loving child. I am so glad you found a way to use it in the 8th grade because my child will be heartbroken after grade 6.
I love these videos, thank you!
Finding a writing curriculum for my 7th grader has been so difficult! I'm excited for your Building Writing Skills flip-through.
I'm so glad you're loving them! I'm actually planning to film that video tomorrow and it should be live early/mid-May.
I would love to see a flip through of the ACE science! I was homeschooled growing up and that was all we used as far as curriculum goes(I was homeschooled in the 90’s and early 2000’s..awhile ago 😂)..but it looks like they have changed big time from the glimpse I saw!
Thank you for mentioning not worrying about her grade level! 😊 hope you have a great homeschool year.
I'd love a flip through of Daily Skill Builders spelling and vocabulary. I can't find a word list anywhere to know where to place my child as far as levels go. I use many of the same brands of curriculum as you, so I'm always interested in what you're using☺
Did you post your President memorization program? Thank you!!
Can you do a flip-through of the science here soon? I need to order here soon by chance? Thank you
That video will be up in early May. :)
Such interesting ideas
Thank you Becky ❤I’m going to check on several of them
I’m with you I’m not worrying about the grade levels so much as the actual information
You hear so much about teaching textbooks not being enough…so glad to find your channel and hear that you used it thru high school graduation.
It's been a great choice for us!
Yes! Please do a video on the ACE Science curriculum. My daughter is going into 8th next year, and we have had a hard time finding a Science curriculum that we liked.
That video is coming up on 5/22! :)
I also think it’s important for us to study our own country’s history. I don’t understand why, as Americans, we look down upon that. Every other country studies their own history first and as the most important. In fact, most countries barely study American history - I mean, can you see China or North Korea or Iran or Russia studying American history in depth??? No. We don’t need to look down on ourselves for doing that - how else will we learn from past mistakes and move forward?!?
I’m really interested in looking into the Critical Thinking LA books that you showed. We really enjoy the Critical Thinking company!
I'm so glad you agree!
Would love to see the ACE flip through as I have had so much trouble finding any info on them!
The ace science looks interesting. I’ve never looked into this curriculum.
It's been a perfect fit for us!
Wow, thanks for introducing me to ACE science packs. I think that is just what I need.
You're so welcome! The flip-through of level 8 will be in early May.
Can’t believe our “babies” will be in 8th grade next school year! We’ve been following you since 3rd grade when we started our homeschooling adventure. It’s going by fast! 🥹😊 I always appreciate seeing your curriculum choices.
I know...it's gone way too fast! Thanks for sticking with me all of these years!
Does your daughter do every subject everyday? Do you do a 4 or 5 day school week? Thank you for all your wonderful advice and knowledge.
We try to do each subject every day but it doesn't always happen. I just filmed a video about how I create a schedule/flow that works for us so stay tuned for that.
Thanks for the video, I’m surprised you stepped away from BJU English and Science, I decided to try Evan Moor GP and separate writing program. Any particular reason why? especially after your promoting it for years and using it with your oldest daughter.
My oldest never used BJU Press for english or science. She did use it for history, but she used Apologia for science and TGATB for high school english. Our youngest did use BJU Press for english and science and we did love it! The main reason why boils down to independence. I'm trying to "work myself out of a job" and have my daughter do more work independently and BJU Press, while incredible, doesn't really lend to that unless you do their online courses. I still highly recommend it to younger ages or parents who still want/need to teach a lesson each day. I hope that helps!
What level of teaching textbooks are you doing with your daughter for 8th? I am homeschooling my children again after having to put them into public school for 3 years! I was going to do Math Mammoth - but I think TT might be just as effective. My oldest will be doing TT 6 along with Life of Fred... Do you think TT is a fit for a "mathy" post secondary degree?
Hello Becky. Thank you for the video. I have a question. For the BJU press history curriculum you have only 2 books, is it student textbook and activities? I just don’t want to buy teacher textbook, is it possible?
Those look like great curriculum choices! I'd love to see some more flip throughs as well.
I just absolutely love your videos. Is there a specific thing that your daughter uses for literature? My middle son does not love language arts and we have tried quite a few curriculums, trying to find one he despises the least.
Thank you so much! We don't do anything specific for literature yet but I imagine we will in high school.
Hello can you let me know the program you use for learning the presidents please
My goodness, you have a ton of good choices! You make me want to rethink my son's 9th grade year coming up now lol 😅
I’m sure you have great choices, too! 😊
Great to see your picks! Best wishes for the new homeschool year.
Thanks and the same to you!
If one does not know how to write cursive how could they read our founding documents? Maybe that’s the point 🤔 😐
Love seeing your choices!
We are beginning with American history (first grade) and plan to go deep.
Could I see a flip through of the spelling and vocab.....I am very interested and I can't find anything on UA-cam about it.
Do you plan to use the Daily Skill Building Vocabulary cards that go along with the curriculum? I'm curious how necessary the cards are?
I doubt we will but they're a nice option for visual learners. :)
I’d love to see a flip through of ACE. I can’t find a science I love.
It's coming up soon!
Great choices. LOVE your homeschooling videos
Thank you!! 😊
This is a huge help! I’ll be looking into each of these resources, since I’m planning to branch out from the good and the beautiful. I’m so glad to see someone else who uses resources from various grade levels. That’s always stressed me out a little but we started homeschooling halfway through middle school and it’s been a challenge to find the right level for each subject 😂 Thank you for sharing!
I'm so glad it was helpful! Don't stress too much!
Do you do heritage studies daily? I have a 5th grader. First year homeschooling. I feel like it doesn’t need to be everyday but trying see what others might do..
You definitely don't have to but we do. At this level, the lessons aren't very long and I feel it also counts as reading comprehension practice.
@@aplacetonest thanks so much!
Hey Becky, maybe you said it before and I missed it. But why did you stop using bju English curriculum?
The main reason why boils down to independence. I'm trying to "work myself out of a job" and have my daughter do more work independently and BJU Press, while incredible, doesn't really lend to that unless you do their online courses. I still highly recommend it to younger ages or parents who still want/need to teach a lesson each day. I hope that helps!
Thanks
Such fun curriculum choices 😊
Thank you!