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Hi Rachel! I know this is an old video, but I just wanted to say hello. I miss your videos and I am praying for you!

This video is almost four years old, and I'm here watching it for the first time. I've been homeschooling for around 13 years, and I have been feeling so unmotivated, and dry spiritually. This video, your message, was 🔥🎯😍😭. It is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing your story, and for sowing the seed of this message. You shared so much biblical truth, and I can clearly see where I am off track. I'm committing to repent of not putting Christ/God's glory first in all things. I'm going to turn to him and commit to seeking to be like Mary, and less like Martha. I'm going to make my homeschool track be in line with why we homeschool in the first place, and I paused your video to get the Envy of Eve, because God used someone in my life recently to point out some envy that needed to be dealt with 🫤. I'm going to re-listen to your video and take notes. I think this is a message every woman should listen to once or twice a year. Be blessed!!!

I really love this walk through of your decision to go with CC. It’s something I am praying about right now for my youngest who I feel could really use the community and is possibly still at the point to jump in and not feel lost or behind. My older 2 would have probably benefited but are in a good place. Thank you for sharing your experiences!! It is such a blessing to have choices! ❤

I am only researching CC at this point and I am looking at this with an older kiddo (5th/6th grade - which might be crazy but I have been told it’s completely doable ??). Listening to your videos (I saw your next one too) and having been part of an organization where I coordinated for many years, is the director position one that can be shared by two people? I realize that probably doesn’t work out in terms of the paycheck 😕 but maybe the work load? I, too, would feel obligated to help but that IS a lot to ask of someone. So just wondering. We are one of those pandemic families that started homeschooling after having been in PS. I have really appreciated your videos throughout these last few years. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom!

I have gotten all those answers too 😆!

Ok so, I have researching and trying to figure out what to do for the high school years. My son graduated from CC (11 years in the program) so he did IEW and LTW. My daughters were not great long term candidates for CC so we do other programs/co-ops. My daughter, a junior this year, just started the 12 week university writing program as she hopes to dual enroll next semester. I have 2 more coming up behind her in 7th and 8th grade. They are doing history based writing, both choose it and doing well with it. Since we have not gone this far in using IEW (for hs), do you think it is a well versed in all of the writing styles to stick with it through to graduation? I just don't know that I want to go the LTW route with them. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated?

What would you recommend for a student (thinking next school year) who has 3yrs IEW SSS under their belt, taking as a high school freshman, who doesn’t have the foundations from the lower levels? Also would a 4th grader do better in the Foundations level starting out? What subjects does CC cover for elementary, middle, & hs? Not seeing it on the CC website. Side note question-after going through Shormann w/ your son, would you choose it again for him if you had to do things over, & is this a math curriculum you would choose for your daughter in hs? We are almost through quarter 1 of Pre-Algebra, & I just am unsure

God is the only one who passes judgement. That Bible verse you seem to forgotten. There is another one about being prideful. We are supposed to humble ourselves before God. I know all those things. I went to public school. Went to church on Sunday and Sunday school. Then youth group meetings. You could not possibly have been more wrong. Imagine saying that something like me watching. My granddaughter so my son could work overtime. As being irresponsible and selfish. You managed to judge someone. Who husband is retired from the Navy. Our family made it possible for you stand on that soapbox. Amazing how skilled you putting your foot in your mouth.

Very helpful, thank you!

I thought the art and geography credit for TGTB is per year for each completed level of LA. did you find out which is accurate? 😬

Hi I know this is an older video, not sure if my comment will be seen. Do you think that my son could benefit from this curriculum even though he would be using this curriculum for the first time as an 8th grader. He also has ADHD so I need him to do something that does not require him to spend too much time on it because he will lose interest fast. TIA if you do see this comment.

We started CC for the first year and I’m already feeling like I need way more structure! I flounder when there’s too much freedom especially having to figure out reading and math as foundations. Community is great though!

Thank you for such a humble and transparent analysis of your CC experiences. This was very encouraging, and I will be recommending this video (and your pros/cons) to potential CC families who attend our information meetings and open houses!

I can tell you from being a pastor’s wife that one of the reasons no one reached out to you after you left CC is probably because they felt that you rejected them by leaving the community. If a church member leaves our church, it’s difficult to not take it personal & feel that you didn’t measure up in some way for them or meet their expectations. Therefore, you just move on with the relationships of the members who have chosen to stay. They probably would have wanted to be friends but when you left they felt you had made a decision to sever that relationship. I notice that a lot of church members leave quietly over the years to see if anyone notices and if no one calls them they feel validated in leaving. It’s is a sad way to view community, though I can see the other side too as to wanting to feel wanted and needing friendships. Sorry you felt that way

My 9 year old is finishing level 3 of TGTB. He doesn't enjoy writting and gets overwhelmed when there is too much on a page. I would love for him to fo TGTB level 4, but I feel there is a huge jump in writting. What do you recommend, pushing through TGTB or maybe moving to MB level 5/6 until he gets the stamina for more writing?

This helped me so much!! I didn't know the answer key was in the confirmation email

A) I am so troubled by the excessive use of “community” everyone associated with CC uses. B) you don’t have to do all of this to homeschool. If you want friends, invite people over or do meet ups. C) it sounds like you had so much other work load for this crazy organization that you were defeating your purpose- homeschooling your children. Glad you got out! 22:23

I haven’t watched the whole video yet, but the biggest pushback I get when I say I’m considering CC is that CC uses tax exempt churches for a for profit business and then puts all the liability on the director if there was ever an audit. I know some make it out to be that CC is operating the business in a very sketchy/potentially illegal way. This has probably been the biggest 🥴 for me. I really want to join CC because I love the classical model but also looking to ease my hesitations. I don’t play games when it comes to the IRS. They scare me way too much. 😂😅

Thank you for making these videos! I have found them to be very helpful! I think you are doing a great job!

Wow, I am a Chinese student (just graduated from my last teenage year haha) doing homeschooling for the IGCSE exams - I'm from Malaysia and people would assume Asian parents are stricter than western parents but it seems like you are way stricter than mine ! It can be a good thing, though. I wish my parents had more academic structure with me rather than leaving me entirely alone with my tutors for my homeschooling academic career 😆 I'm also working with preschoolers and soon to study Early Childhood Education so by listening to what works and don't work for your homeschooling routine definitely provides insights on what I can implement in my future classes with my students. Thanks so much for sharing ! ❤🎉

How did it go for your oldest?? I’d love an update! Thinking of using these books for my high schooler.

Rachael thank you so so much! I prayed before I left today that God would send some clarity and you are an answer to that prayer! 🤍✝️🕊️God Bless you beautiful Momma and sister in Christ🥰

😭 I needed to hear this right now.

Thank you. Are you saying your sister pulled all of her children out of CC, or just the child who was struggling? Is it possible for a child to start CC for the first time in Challenge I? We visited a community and my 14 year old found the Challenge B Math work too easy. Maths is his favourite subject. Could we fill in the gaps with Latin in our own time? What is the workload like for Challenge I vs Challenge B?

Thank you for this video. Would you say being a Foundations tutor is manageable in terms of the weekly workload? Myself and family visited a community recently, and we are thinking of signing up. I have been also asked to tutor Foundations.

I keep attendance and all legal forms, grades,scope and sequences, lesson plans, standardized testing,all graded work,pictures of projects, and field trips. At the end of the year, I remove my ever growing "notes" where i keep a running tab of books, ideas, curriculum, etc. for the future. I then can go through her work and add some pages to keep and I have a complete portfolio. We aren't required to keep them but I think its a great idea to have one. 😊

That is an amazing opportunity for your son! You are so right in saying that college is not necessary and times have changed from growing up believing college is the next natural step after high school. It is definitely not that way anymore! My husband is a coder and all he learned to be a good one he has learned outside of college!!! College was a waste of time and money.

I love your videos!!!❤

What is the name of the hotel and City, State you stated in ? Thinking of going in October, great video

My 7 year old wants to be a science teacher like ms. Frizzle but he doesnt know where to get a magic school bus.

I always feel being pressured by the director or community to be a tutor. That’s what I don’t like about cc. I wish I can contribute to only one subject or just a couple of weeks. As homeschool family we travel whenever we want. It’s hard for us to commit 24 weeks.

I've also wondered why there were no other programs out there similar to CC. CC looks amazing, but I could see someone doing some things a little differently.

I have to say, years ago when there were CC Tutors doing videos on ideas for organization, games, etc I was so drawn in by them, lol. Did you have a video about how to tab Henle? I didn't even have any way to use any of the tips at the time but I just loved all those videos for some reason lol.

Your excitement on the paper cutter 😂

Great video! I think going to college for the sake of going to college (especially while accumulating lots of debt) was very much a Gen X and millennial phenomenon, although it still happens today sometimes. From my own experience with my older kids, I have learned this: There are children / people who want to do what they love for a job and do it 100% of the time and possibly sacrifice wages, while others prefer to have a well paying job, even if it's not their favorite part of the day, and have a hobby on the side. Certain jobs, such as part-time or full-time nursing (3 x12-hr shifts) lend themselves very well to this approach. In my opinion, it's not just about what a child wants to do as a career, or what is the best fit for them in terms of enjoyment. It is also about their longterm plans for themselves and their future family. Where do they see themselves in 5-10 years from now? There is always a give and a take. For instance, a child might have a special interest and talent in arts or music. They could become a professional musician in an orchestra and love going to work 100% of the time (given all the other circumstances are just right, the colleagues are friendly, etc.). They might also have an affinity for math and engineering, which might make them suitable for an array of well paying jobs, but they might not enjoy this line of work as much. If this child plans on being the sole provider for a family, possibly with a stay at home, homeschooling mom, then they need to consider all of these aspects holistically and figure out the path that best meets all of their combined goals, as hypothetical as they might be at this stage in their lives. Of course a lot of this will be up to God, and detailed planning in this context doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but this approach at least gives the child an idea. Also, please give regular dual enrollment another look. At least here in WA you can use dual enrollment / running start to get full access to programs such as welding, cosmetology, etc. at the community college & public universities, free of charge to all income levels. However, I do agree that career centers are an excellent resource for exposure and limited college credit, and in WA they recently opened up career centers to juniors and I believe freshmen (don't quote me on this), so they can explore their interests and potentially still do 2 years of full-time running start. PS: You are still young and can still explore graphic design as a career now :-).

The commandment to stone in the Old Testament was surely directed to an older child…they were called a glutton and a drunkard. Drunkard is not generally a term applied to a young child

I just watched a video before this one about Lit Logs! Super Simple and no curriculum needed! Reading lists, read the books, draw a picture and a short narration in the lit log.

“Reflex” is an online math game for math facts for adding and subtracting and multiplication and division My kids enjoy it and it’s not overbearing but they now have their facts memorized- It’s been great for my household!

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I think I'd like to sign up my homeschool kids to your homeschool!!! I love it!

This video is super helpful! What is the manipulative that your daughter is using 6 minutes into the video?

Thank you so much for this ❤ this really shed light on why I’m facing burnout

Yes, we have an outhouse 400 yards away so we have had some of this with my 9&10 yo