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.
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 💙
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.
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 💙
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!!!
@@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!!!
💛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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!!
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.
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 💙
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.
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 💙
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!!!
@@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!!!
💛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!
I saw a video for a Spanish curriculum the other day that looked so amazing… but I can’t remember what it was now 😂
Homeschool Languages! It’s kinda pricey but looks amazing. I saw it on Seven in All’s channel (thanks UA-cam viewing history)
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.
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.
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!
Do the coop for Spanish, give yourself a break.
Thank you 😀
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!
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!
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!!
Oooo I hadn't even thought of those options! I'll have to look into them. Thanks for your wisdom 💙
@@HomeschoolwithRachel You’re Welcome!! ❤️ Best of luck to a fabulous year!