I listened to a Protestant college pastor speak recently, and he said that Catechisms are one of the best things you can do for your kids. Because the question-answer format tucks the theology in their brain so that when they get away from you and go to a non denomination church (that can choose their own theology) or listen to a pastor they can easily recall those questions to decipher if what they are listening to is false. He referenced a sermon by TD Jakes then said, this is contrary to this particular catechism. We use the Westminster Shorter in our morning time and simply memorize 1 per week.
You always have the best resources! We use Sonlight and love it (pretty sure we’re lifers at this point), TGTB for LA, and BJU. But I love all the extra resources you provide and the in-depth information. Thank you so much! It’s been a while since I’ve been on your page, and I’m hoping you have some videos on how youre doing school, because now that I have 4 schooling (and soon 5!) I’m struggling with time. We homestead, and don’t live near town so we are home most of the time. But finding time to check everything and read everything and do all the things. 😅 Thank you for sharing your calm, peaceful presence on YT!❤
Thank you for always sharing reviews! It’s so helpful! New City Catechism also has answers for younger children and an app with songs to help littles remember!
I always love these videos! Thank you for sharing your review of the morning time basket. While my oldest is just finishing kindergarten I continue to add these books to my library for the future!
Thank you so much for this Ashlee, I love year-end reviews and this was so helpful and informative. You are so well-spoken, and I appreciate you and your recommendations!
This was soooo good i appreciate this so much! Thank you 😊 we use a catechism for our 2 young daughters too and mannnn do they know their stuff. The one we have is LONGGGG so I had to take a break for their little minds. But when we review the ones they know it's amazing! They haven't forgotten anything
Thank you for sharing. I have been researching a lot of bible curriculum/ books plus history, science, and more. And you basically confirmed for me all the different materials i was planning on using. Plus I'm really intrigued in the Tuttle Twins series now ❤🎉 Question, how did you teach different history at the table with all the kids? While teaching one set of kids did the others do something else? Do they get distracted and listen in, instead of doing what they should be? After a 1 year pause of homeschool while i had my 4th child (they were in a christian school). I will now be homeschooling a 1st grader 4th grader, and 7th grader. Im trying to see how to make it work imwhen i do history with the older 2 and then with the little one. Your experience on working with the different ages throughout your homeschool journey would be a great video. I'd love to watch😉😊😊🙏🙏👍👍👍. Just a suggestion😊.
Wow I just watched your video from 6 years ago about why you decided to homeschool (because I was curious) and it got me a little emotional knowing that you stuck with that list and are now graduating your first child. So inspiring! 🙂
I love all of your content! I went through TGATB prek with my daughter this year. I have a 3 year old and almost 5 year old. My question is, do you know anyone on UA-cam who has very similar values as you, but who shares about curriculum for younger aged children? There’s so much to dig through! I’m saving all of your ideas for further down the road! Thanks!
You turned us onto Notgrass history last year and my 10 year old daughter now enjoys history! I enjoy it too! I love the full color pages with photos and art from the time period. 😄
I love these types of videos!! Although we are Catholic and therefore use Catholic resources, it always gets my brain thinking about different ways to teach various topics and types of books to be on the lookout for. I did have to cringe a bit when you said that the New City Catechism would probably be ok for Catholics...yikes. As a long time subscriber, I know it was just an off the cuff comment....but that is definitely not a Catechism for the Catholic Church lol. Looking forward to any other end of the homeschool year videos you might do and of course the homeschool room clean out...always a favorite of mine! ❤😊
There are lots of similarities for sure! But definitely some fundamental differences across all Christian faiths, the age old: faith alone vs faith and works, one is Protestant the other is Catholic. It's like when I pick a bible study for myself or my kids...there are 73 books in the Catholic Bible not 66...just have to be careful and aware because there are so many denominations and they all believe various things! ❤
It’s most likely a good catechism for most Protestants. I would say if you’re not a Protestant Christian though it would be best to ask your priest about what catechism they recommend. We are eastern Catholics (Melkite) and we wouldn’t use the same catechism that our brother Roman Catholics use. In essence, we all believe in the same things, for the most part. Although we can get down to splitting hairs on our perspectives about these issues.
This was so inspiring and helpful! I will definitely be ordering some of the books you mentioned. I am curious how long your morning time normally lasts, and also if you continue with it during summer months?
we have been using journibles this year as well. We are getting the bju biblical worldview book and I hear great things...can't wait. it does have an activity book though right? I just got Facing the Facts and wow...my kids aren't all ready for that yet. Maybe next year. LOL
Will you be sharing what your morning basket for this up coming year? Not sure if you shared it, catching up with videos while on a staycation if you posted one yet.
Question: Did you read your high schoolers history lessons yourself? If not, how do you incorporate discussions with them to make sure they’re understanding what they’re reading? Also, just so I’m understanding, you read through the second book of From Adam to Us PLUS the Tuttle Twins American History books with your younger two? Thank you!
Is the proverbs normally hard to find for Journibles ? I was intrigued by this but searched and notice many are on sale and no Proverbs one. Hope these will still be available.
Such a great review! Thank you!! You mentioned that there are alpoogetics books for younger ages...mine are 9 and 5....are the ones you mentioned also by Ken Ham? Thank you!
Have your kiddos ever gotten started on independent work prior to morning time? My son has a hard time stopping his work to come do morning time but he just wants to be done asap. Loved hearing your review!!
I have a question about The New City Catechism book… My children are 7 and 9. Would you recommend the one you have or the kids version for this? We are in the word with them daily and they have, what I would say, is an above average amount of knowledge for their ages. So I’m unsure of which version to go with.
I really enjoyed this video! I purchased the BJU biblical worldview book, The New City Catechism, and the I am Grateful journal through your link. I’m looking forward to using these with my son.
If I remember correctly, you used to do more 50/50 with the more serious topics vs fun read aloud. Do you feel your kids stayed as engaged focusing on more serious topics consistently? Did they enjoy leaving the “fun” readings for their personal time?
I listened to a Protestant college pastor speak recently, and he said that Catechisms are one of the best things you can do for your kids. Because the question-answer format tucks the theology in their brain so that when they get away from you and go to a non denomination church (that can choose their own theology) or listen to a pastor they can easily recall those questions to decipher if what they are listening to is false. He referenced a sermon by TD Jakes then said, this is contrary to this particular catechism. We use the Westminster Shorter in our morning time and simply memorize 1 per week.
I love the idea of Copywork in Proverbs!
You always have the best resources! We use Sonlight and love it (pretty sure we’re lifers at this point), TGTB for LA, and BJU. But I love all the extra resources you provide and the in-depth information. Thank you so much!
It’s been a while since I’ve been on your page, and I’m hoping you have some videos on how youre doing school, because now that I have 4 schooling (and soon 5!) I’m struggling with time. We homestead, and don’t live near town so we are home most of the time. But finding time to check everything and read everything and do all the things. 😅
Thank you for sharing your calm, peaceful presence on YT!❤
Thank you for sharing! I recently purchased Creation to Babel and I’m loving it!
Thank you for always sharing reviews! It’s so helpful!
New City Catechism also has answers for younger children and an app with songs to help littles remember!
Thanks for sharing!!
I always love these videos! Thank you for sharing your review of the morning time basket. While my oldest is just finishing kindergarten I continue to add these books to my library for the future!
I wish adults could play night zookeeper 4:12
absolutely love biblical worldview!!
Thank you so much for this Ashlee, I love year-end reviews and this was so helpful and informative. You are so well-spoken, and I appreciate you and your recommendations!
Thankyou so much!
This was soooo good i appreciate this so much! Thank you 😊 we use a catechism for our 2 young daughters too and mannnn do they know their stuff. The one we have is LONGGGG so I had to take a break for their little minds. But when we review the ones they know it's amazing! They haven't forgotten anything
That is awesome!
Thank you for sharing. I have been researching a lot of bible curriculum/ books plus history, science, and more. And you basically confirmed for me all the different materials i was planning on using. Plus I'm really intrigued in the Tuttle Twins series now ❤🎉
Question, how did you teach different history at the table with all the kids? While teaching one set of kids did the others do something else? Do they get distracted and listen in, instead of doing what they should be?
After a 1 year pause of homeschool while i had my 4th child (they were in a christian school). I will now be homeschooling a 1st grader 4th grader, and 7th grader. Im trying to see how to make it work imwhen i do history with the older 2 and then with the little one.
Your experience on working with the different ages throughout your homeschool journey would be a great video. I'd love to watch😉😊😊🙏🙏👍👍👍. Just a suggestion😊.
Wow I just watched your video from 6 years ago about why you decided to homeschool (because I was curious) and it got me a little emotional knowing that you stuck with that list and are now graduating your first child. So inspiring! 🙂
Love that I have the history documented too!
I love all of your content! I went through TGATB prek with my daughter this year. I have a 3 year old and almost 5 year old. My question is, do you know anyone on UA-cam who has very similar values as you, but who shares about curriculum for younger aged children? There’s so much to dig through! I’m saving all of your ideas for further down the road! Thanks!
Love this type of video! Thank you so much for doing this video here on your channel! ❤
You are so welcome!
You turned us onto Notgrass history last year and my 10 year old daughter now enjoys history! I enjoy it too! I love the full color pages with photos and art from the time period. 😄
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love these types of videos!! Although we are Catholic and therefore use Catholic resources, it always gets my brain thinking about different ways to teach various topics and types of books to be on the lookout for. I did have to cringe a bit when you said that the New City Catechism would probably be ok for Catholics...yikes. As a long time subscriber, I know it was just an off the cuff comment....but that is definitely not a Catechism for the Catholic Church lol. Looking forward to any other end of the homeschool year videos you might do and of course the homeschool room clean out...always a favorite of mine! ❤😊
I don’t see why a book talking about the trinity, salvation, repentance would be contrary to the catholic beliefs 👍
There are lots of similarities for sure! But definitely some fundamental differences across all Christian faiths, the age old: faith alone vs faith and works, one is Protestant the other is Catholic. It's like when I pick a bible study for myself or my kids...there are 73 books in the Catholic Bible not 66...just have to be careful and aware because there are so many denominations and they all believe various things! ❤
It’s most likely a good catechism for most Protestants. I would say if you’re not a Protestant Christian though it would be best to ask your priest about what catechism they recommend. We are eastern Catholics (Melkite) and we wouldn’t use the same catechism that our brother Roman Catholics use.
In essence, we all believe in the same things, for the most part. Although we can get down to splitting hairs on our perspectives about these issues.
Check out Seton home schooling and CHC, Catholic Heritage Curricula. They have excellent books. Stories of the saints also real Catholic history.
This was so inspiring and helpful! I will definitely be ordering some of the books you mentioned. I am curious how long your morning time normally lasts, and also if you continue with it during summer months?
About 60-90 mins and we do Bible but nothing else through the summer
I always appreciate your reviews! Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
Can you link the proverbs book?
we have been using journibles this year as well. We are getting the bju biblical worldview book and I hear great things...can't wait. it does have an activity book though right? I just got Facing the Facts and wow...my kids aren't all ready for that yet. Maybe next year. LOL
Will you be sharing what your morning basket for this up coming year? Not sure if you shared it, catching up with videos while on a staycation if you posted one yet.
Soon!
Question: Did you read your high schoolers history lessons yourself? If not, how do you incorporate discussions with them to make sure they’re understanding what they’re reading? Also, just so I’m understanding, you read through the second book of From Adam to Us PLUS the Tuttle Twins American History books with your younger two? Thank you!
Is the proverbs normally hard to find for Journibles ? I was intrigued by this but searched and notice many are on sale and no Proverbs one. Hope these will still be available.
You have probably said this before, but is there a certain number of school days you aim for or are required to do each year?
No my state doesn’t require anything! But I do 36 weeks of school through the year
Love these!! Ty! I got the Creation to Babel as a PDF this year, it was on sale 🎉
Now to add these other to my wishlist 😂 such great resources!
Such a great review! Thank you!! You mentioned that there are alpoogetics books for younger ages...mine are 9 and 5....are the ones you mentioned also by Ken Ham? Thank you!
Nvm, I think I found them! Thank you :)
Have your kiddos ever gotten started on independent work prior to morning time? My son has a hard time stopping his work to come do morning time but he just wants to be done asap. Loved hearing your review!!
No I don’t allow that. It disrupts the flow to my day and everyone working simultaneously
I have a question about The New City Catechism book… My children are 7 and 9. Would you recommend the one you have or the kids version for this?
We are in the word with them daily and they have, what I would say, is an above average amount of knowledge for their ages. So I’m unsure of which version to go with.
I’d do this one!
I really enjoyed this video! I purchased the BJU biblical worldview book, The New City Catechism, and the I am Grateful journal through your link. I’m looking forward to using these with my son.
Wonderful!
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Can you recommend some of your favorite Bible related read aloud for ages 6-9.
If I remember correctly, you used to do more 50/50 with the more serious topics vs fun read aloud. Do you feel your kids stayed as engaged focusing on more serious topics consistently? Did they enjoy leaving the “fun” readings for their personal time?
Yes they read for fun on their own. The issue really became finding something everyone enjoys. When they were all young easy! Now not so much!