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Arlene & Company
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 3 ก.ย. 2013
Hey there, lovely people! I’m Arlene-a bibliophile, planner nerd, and seasoned secular homeschooler with ADHD-driven creativity and Dominican charm 🇩🇴. I transitioned from RN to WAHM years ago and now guide my kiddos through high school and middle school with a flexible Waldorf-inspired approach. In this channel you will find mostly long form videos from my varies passions. If you're looking for quick and simple, that's not me, friends. I guide you through intimate conversations and journeys, just as if we were sitting down for tea.
(Don’t worry-there are timestamps to help you navigate through all the caregiver life interruptions).
So grab your lukewarm drink, friends, and stay awhile… 📚🫖
#BookishMom #plannernerd #secularhomeschool #flexiblewaldorf #homeschoolhighschool #homeschoolmiddleschool
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(Don’t worry-there are timestamps to help you navigate through all the caregiver life interruptions).
So grab your lukewarm drink, friends, and stay awhile… 📚🫖
#BookishMom #plannernerd #secularhomeschool #flexiblewaldorf #homeschoolhighschool #homeschoolmiddleschool
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Exploring SparkNotes: Free vs. Plus, Printed Study Guides, Literature & More| Secular Homeschool
Exploring SparkNotes: Free vs. Plus, Printed Guides, Secular High School Literature & More
#homeschoolhighschool #sparknotes #sparkteach
🌟 Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
02:18 SparkNotes website overview
13:00 other subject guides
16:37 literature study guide and plus features
34:40 SparkTeach online teacher handbook
36:26 overview of printed materials
38:23 printed study guides
41:44 No Fear Collection and Comparison
46:07 No Fear Vs Oxford School Shakespeare
47:55 SparkTeach Printed Lit Guides (for teacher)
⭐️ Links Mentioned:
Sparknotes: www.sparknotes.com
The High School Years Amazon List (aff):
amzn.to/3WC5xQJ
The Middle School Years Amazon List (aff):
amzn.to/3WkxiMu
PD Reads on Amazon (aff): amzn.to/4bXPmmi
PD Reads on my Bookshop store (aff): bookshop.org/lists/the-atypical-and-typical-pd-reads-of-a-homeschooler
Shop Con*Quest Journals (use code arlene10 for discount) aff:
conquestjournal.com/?ref=F3oSpbsfMIlur7
⭐️ Videos Mentioned:
Back to Homeschool: Foundational Skills Playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLe-qCM8nYXp_JyEzvxdcfoVoasEikb4J7.html
Back to Hogwarts with Con*Quest Journals Teacher and Student Planners! 2024-25
th-cam.com/video/BEGK4IW4gSg/w-d-xo.html
Hello Freshman! Tour Our 9th Grade Resources, Curricula, and Block Schedule| Secular Homeschool
th-cam.com/video/yo7RQCR_vME/w-d-xo.html
The Lesson Lab Ep. 1: Let’s Plan a Main Lesson Block! | Premiere Episode!
th-cam.com/video/XT0WL_UcXd8/w-d-xo.html
A Homeschooler's Ambitious PD Summer Stack | Part 1: The First 22 + New Schoolnest Reading Journal!
th-cam.com/video/ZehESCj4p50/w-d-xo.html
9 more PD Reads for Summer and Beyond! Homeschool Edition| Part 2
th-cam.com/video/yhoo8xycq40/w-d-xo.html
Struggling with Math for Your 8th Grader or High Schooler? Learn About Denison Algebra!
th-cam.com/video/FXRCjFIOKjE/w-d-xo.html
How to Use CommonLit in a Homeschool Setting~ Free ELA Secular Curriculum
th-cam.com/video/rp4edYtTlvM/w-d-xo.html
▪️ discounts codes and affiliate links (and storefronts) to some of my favorite products:
linktr.ee/arleneandcompany
▪️ About Me:
Hey there, lovely people! I’m Arlene-a bibliophile, planner nerd, and seasoned homeschooler with ADHD-driven creativity and Dominican charm 🇩🇴. I transitioned from RN to WAHM years ago and now guide my kiddos through high school and middle school with a flexible Waldorf-inspired approach. In this channel you will find mostly long form videos from my varies passions. If you're looking for quick and simple, that's not me, friends. I guide you through intimate conversations and journeys, just as if we were sitting down for tea.
(Don’t worry-there are timestamps to help you navigate through all the caregiver life interruptions).
So grab your lukewarm drink, friends, and stay awhile… 📚🫖
✨Also, like no one reads these, so I’m basically talking to myself 🤔
▪️Other places to connect:
My main IG account, arleneandcompany, is now set to private. Only requests referred by a current well-known follower will be considered or message me there introducing yourself. Thank you for understanding!
the.booknerdcafe
▪️FTC Disclaimer: (the fine print)
Unless otherwise stated, products featured on my channel have been purchased by me. If I have products sent to me for review or if I partner with a company (e.g., as an affiliate), I will disclose it in the video and description. All opinions and reviews that I share are always entirely my own. Know that I only partner with companies that I respect, love, and will use their products personally. My integrity is of the utmost importance when providing you with resource suggestions; and are never influenced by a brand or a company.
As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases. All affiliate links or sponsorship are clearly marked. Thank you for supporting my channel by using my links when available.
#homeschoolresources #secularhomeschool #flexiblewaldorfhomeschool #literatureguides #studyguides
▪️Music:
Music by Starbloom - What Comes Next - thmatc.co/?l=E92E98CC
#homeschoolhighschool #sparknotes #sparkteach
🌟 Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
02:18 SparkNotes website overview
13:00 other subject guides
16:37 literature study guide and plus features
34:40 SparkTeach online teacher handbook
36:26 overview of printed materials
38:23 printed study guides
41:44 No Fear Collection and Comparison
46:07 No Fear Vs Oxford School Shakespeare
47:55 SparkTeach Printed Lit Guides (for teacher)
⭐️ Links Mentioned:
Sparknotes: www.sparknotes.com
The High School Years Amazon List (aff):
amzn.to/3WC5xQJ
The Middle School Years Amazon List (aff):
amzn.to/3WkxiMu
PD Reads on Amazon (aff): amzn.to/4bXPmmi
PD Reads on my Bookshop store (aff): bookshop.org/lists/the-atypical-and-typical-pd-reads-of-a-homeschooler
Shop Con*Quest Journals (use code arlene10 for discount) aff:
conquestjournal.com/?ref=F3oSpbsfMIlur7
⭐️ Videos Mentioned:
Back to Homeschool: Foundational Skills Playlist:
th-cam.com/play/PLe-qCM8nYXp_JyEzvxdcfoVoasEikb4J7.html
Back to Hogwarts with Con*Quest Journals Teacher and Student Planners! 2024-25
th-cam.com/video/BEGK4IW4gSg/w-d-xo.html
Hello Freshman! Tour Our 9th Grade Resources, Curricula, and Block Schedule| Secular Homeschool
th-cam.com/video/yo7RQCR_vME/w-d-xo.html
The Lesson Lab Ep. 1: Let’s Plan a Main Lesson Block! | Premiere Episode!
th-cam.com/video/XT0WL_UcXd8/w-d-xo.html
A Homeschooler's Ambitious PD Summer Stack | Part 1: The First 22 + New Schoolnest Reading Journal!
th-cam.com/video/ZehESCj4p50/w-d-xo.html
9 more PD Reads for Summer and Beyond! Homeschool Edition| Part 2
th-cam.com/video/yhoo8xycq40/w-d-xo.html
Struggling with Math for Your 8th Grader or High Schooler? Learn About Denison Algebra!
th-cam.com/video/FXRCjFIOKjE/w-d-xo.html
How to Use CommonLit in a Homeschool Setting~ Free ELA Secular Curriculum
th-cam.com/video/rp4edYtTlvM/w-d-xo.html
▪️ discounts codes and affiliate links (and storefronts) to some of my favorite products:
linktr.ee/arleneandcompany
▪️ About Me:
Hey there, lovely people! I’m Arlene-a bibliophile, planner nerd, and seasoned homeschooler with ADHD-driven creativity and Dominican charm 🇩🇴. I transitioned from RN to WAHM years ago and now guide my kiddos through high school and middle school with a flexible Waldorf-inspired approach. In this channel you will find mostly long form videos from my varies passions. If you're looking for quick and simple, that's not me, friends. I guide you through intimate conversations and journeys, just as if we were sitting down for tea.
(Don’t worry-there are timestamps to help you navigate through all the caregiver life interruptions).
So grab your lukewarm drink, friends, and stay awhile… 📚🫖
✨Also, like no one reads these, so I’m basically talking to myself 🤔
▪️Other places to connect:
My main IG account, arleneandcompany, is now set to private. Only requests referred by a current well-known follower will be considered or message me there introducing yourself. Thank you for understanding!
the.booknerdcafe
▪️FTC Disclaimer: (the fine print)
Unless otherwise stated, products featured on my channel have been purchased by me. If I have products sent to me for review or if I partner with a company (e.g., as an affiliate), I will disclose it in the video and description. All opinions and reviews that I share are always entirely my own. Know that I only partner with companies that I respect, love, and will use their products personally. My integrity is of the utmost importance when providing you with resource suggestions; and are never influenced by a brand or a company.
As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases. All affiliate links or sponsorship are clearly marked. Thank you for supporting my channel by using my links when available.
#homeschoolresources #secularhomeschool #flexiblewaldorfhomeschool #literatureguides #studyguides
▪️Music:
Music by Starbloom - What Comes Next - thmatc.co/?l=E92E98CC
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Team parsley over here! 🤣 Thank you for making this series. Can’t wait to watch. We’re out of town with limited internet. But my laundry pile will be waiting when we return. 👍☺️
@@Hot_Springs_Homeschool noooooo it’s soap!🧼 😂 Happy to help make the laundry less daunting.
@@Arleneandcompany 🧼 🤣
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Thank you so much for taking your time with this!!! I'm new to these planners and looked at many different videos. I loved how thorough yours is and that you compare with the other planners in real time. It was also so very helpful that you showcase the back where she gives ideas for how to use the planner. I'll be purchasing this one for sure!
@@user-jo8zu8me6e really glad to hear it was helpful 🩵
Thanks... last minute freak out about what we will use for History this year! I had sort of forgotten about health as a requirement as well, so was good to see that info here as well. Going to keep watching and revisiting as we finalize our path for 9th!
@@sabrinak6905 happy to help. We tweak our plans a bit from this, but I always expect some shifts after we get started.
@arlene can you please give me so ideas on how to use the undated months section in the minimalist jungle series? I wrote down "month in review" when you both held a intro live on IG last month or so (fb was acting up) , but I can't remember what that means for the life of me? Thank you so much.
@@DisMissTnT Hi, the monthly sections can be used as simply or as elaborately as you like. You might use them just to mark appointments or anything that might interfere with school days. Alternatively, you could use them to pace curricula that have specific lesson numbers you plan to follow. For example, for math, you could outline which lesson number you’re working on each month with a simple note and arrow, helping you see if you’re on track to finish by the end of the school year, if that’s your goal. If you do unit studies, you can pre-plan by blocking off weeks in the month to visually see how much time you have to work with, possibly using color coding. You could also use the sidebar to list tools or supplies needed for the month, or note what you need to print or prepare. Ultimately, it depends on your homeschooling and planning style. My best tip: don’t overthink it. Start by filling in the dates, and if it serves a purpose beyond that, great. If not, it’s perfectly fine for it just to hold the month’s calendar.
@@Arleneandcompanythank you. The "just start" was what I really needed lol. The unit studies layout is a great idea, i am still learning how that will work -- as i am new to all of this. I am a major planner but am still learning how to make things pretty.
No Fear Shakespeare is such a good resource. I didn't realize the website was so extensive. I'm going to have to poke around there some for sure. Thanks for sharing this fantastic resource!
@@TicketToLearning my pleasure🫶🏽
We are using Mango offered thru the library, is yours different?
@@CarolinaGray-h3o I’m not sure how it looks from the library , ours was set up direct. Can’t imagine it’s too different 🤷🏻♀️
And I forgot to show the physical copies of the Graphic Novels 🤦🏽♀️ It’s ok, I’ve shown it a few times. But just a reminder, you can purchase available Shakespeare graphic novel versions too.
Salmon. It looks more salmon on camera. Light red. 😂
@@intentionallymade nooooo it’s pink! That’s the hill I’ll die on! 😆
🤣🤣🤣 mom life with older children!
@@intentionallymade all day everyday
I love how real you all are! This whole series is so much like my house with the tween attitudes! Those cards are pink 😊
@@bethdavis-pratt7122 thank you my friend and yes! Pink!
The pan love - we just replaced our old set with Caraway pans and I LOVE them. Loved hanging out with y’all on your first day.
@@ProjectHappyHome thank you twin! Wasn’t she puuuurty?!
“Paper planners are cool people!”😂🎉
@@ProjectHappyHome it’s what we tell ourselves 😆
Wow I may have written down all the words you said in this video. It was so very good and I learned so much. Thank you for your time and energy. You had me cracking up every time you said, “Curveball!” Not to mention every time they said they were hungry 🤭
@@MajajiWarrior oh my word! You would think I never feed them…like can we eat now? How about now 🤦🏽♀️ Thank you so much for joining us 🩵
Love this! Your kids are so fun. ❤
@@kann5706 thank you 🫶🏽
Their reaction to you yelling “switch!” Or “pick a card” is 😂 what a smart way to start the school year. Connection and success skills! Also, your voice on the “sidelines” is so funny. Like you’re coaching an Olympic sport. 🎉
@@kellydugan7553 😂🫶🏽
Love your energy and YES to cilantro!!!! The fragrance of it and the taste 🤌
@@John316always cilantro on everything!
This is wonderful, thank you. For this one and all the videos this week.
You are so welcome!🩵
Your kids roasting you the whole time is soooo relatable 😅
@@HeyMrKnickerbocker all day every day
You are all adorable! My kids are spilt on the color. One says it’s light red and the other pink because why would anyone agree?
@@LeahHung125 of course they don’t 😂
Fact checking I love this! You know every time my kids use Wikipedia this year I’ll be bringing it up!
@@LeahHung125 and after all that, he tried to slide wikipedia as a main source 🤦🏽♀️
Love love love.
@@LeahHung125 🫶🏽
I really enjoyed watching you guys! Love the interactions 😂 So real!
@@jackandlink real life y’all, thanks for watching 🫶🏽
52:36 Note: The PE resource I briefly showed in the video-I never received my order or a response from the company. If that changes, I’ll update this. I mentioned that I would share my thoughts after receiving it, but unfortunately, I can't recommend this company at this time. I won’t call them out here, but if you need more details, feel free to DM me on Instagram.
This is so real, I'm crying laughing over here! And its clearly PINK!
@@heidig8739 thank you!!!! It’s pink dang it!
You guys are the cutest! 😆
@@middleearthmom 😁
Omg this is GOLD!
🫶🏽
LOVE this video!
Thank you friend 🫶🏽
I agree the index card is a muted red 😂
@@bethanypetersen7005 listen!! It’s pinkish 🤣
@@Arleneandcompany 😆
Thanks for sharing the visual of the block schedule. I have been trying to jot down and tweak how to best fit in everything using some sort of block schedule method. This was really helpful to see! So so many great resources here, I will definitely be referring back to this video often. Checking out Mango Languages for my two who are starting their Foreign Lang this year, and the SAT/Career/College Prep books got added to my library holds list! Thanks again for taking the time to put this together and share, Arlene! SO SO valuable!
@@SmithsInTheMaking so glad it helped. Heads up, I changed the block schedule from this, I shared this with this week’s mini series . In case you needed another option to look at.
@@Arleneandcompany thanks, I will be sure to check that out too!
The torture! 😂
@@Readingto100 I will recover!
Thanks for sharing! This video is taking me FOREVER to get through because you have chosen so many fantastic resources that I then have to go research those items before continuing on with watching! I hadn't heard of the SparkNotes Literature Guides. So happy to find those. I purchased 5 or 6 for us to have a starting point for Lit because I was just not sure what we were going to do/read this year. Now checking out Intro to Literature and that looks fantastic as well! I am sure I will be back with more comments as I make my way through the rest of the resources <3
@@SmithsInTheMaking SparkNotes and SparkTeach are my boo! Glad it’s been helpful!
I loved getting this peek into your day!! Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watch 🩵
Sorry if this question was answered, I didnt hear it but what curriculum are you using for the slides? Is this the same as your annotating in your 2nd video? If its a diy do you have tips for beginning? Btw, I loooove your videos and watching your train of thought
No curriculum. I usually start by exploring Canva, I pay for the Pro version. I search for existing templates related to the topic and then customize them by adding my own elements or adjusting the text. Sometimes, I find a template that needs minimal editing. If I can’t find exactly what I need, I create a design from scratch on Canva. You might also want to check out TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers) for a wide range of pre-made slides on various topics.
These videos are full of so much love and joy! Also, constant interruptions. I feel so seen. Your kids are the best!
@@LeahHung125 thank you my friend, appreciate all the support 🫶🏽
Yes. Cilantro is life. Period. You know what else is life? Those placemats! I love them! Oh, Arlene. This video was pure joy, beginning to end AND full of so much inspiration. We're also working on some foundational skills to start the year, but it looks so much more fun at your house 🤣 The PE Challenge with the trivia and the dice - I am totally stealing that.
Aw thank you! The placements are awesome and easy to clean. They come in several colors, it’s in my Amazon store, for the home category: amzn.to/4dIGIZj (aff)
You have such creative ideas to keep learning fun! It's so common to find educational activities, especially for foundational skills, to get pretty dry for older kids.
@@upfouranadventure6946 very dry, got to spice it up!
This is pretty much every discussion I have with my four teenagers. 😂
@@Readingto100 never a dull moment.
Arlene! I immediately went to YT when I saw your IG story about the new video. Thank you again for being so transparent and keeping it real! I love how detailed and honest you are with homeschooling with the kids. I really appreciate it! 😁
@@pyr022511 thank you so much for your support 🫶🏽
The large dice was so fun! And starting with a note taking class is genius! I know what we’re doing in September 😂 Thanks so much!
My pleasure! It’s one of those skills many take for granted but often need explicit instructions and practice.
I love this video! What a great. Thank you for creating such helpful and fun content.❤
You are so welcome 🩵
This was great to watch! Thanks for sharing❤
@@knowledgebynature8480 thank you for watching 🩵
Arlene, you are literally the best! I loved every second of this video. From “I’m not cutting potatoes by hand, to how proud you are to rhyme (me too), it was so fun and informative. Love your foundational skills week! I’m totally stealing this idea. And the PE challenge and note taking skills session were pure genius! Thanks for sharing and for as always inspiring us!
@@kellydugan7553 aw thank you so much for watching my cra cra self. So glad it’s helpful 🫶🏽
This was amazing Arlene! I love the way you took something like note-taking and turned it into something fun and engaging. Can you tell me where I can find the PE challenge? That had me laughing. I hope you’ll share more of this foundational skills. You rock!
@@MajajiWarrior aw thank you so much. I made the PE Challenge up. Middle of the night lessons that pop into my head 😆 But fairly easy to put together. I’ll share more on it on the last video of the week as part of the wrap up where I answer questions.
Thank you Arlene and know I need to go get that 7th Grade Revolution, my son is going to really like it.
@@MajajiWarrior going to share the extras available for the book that the author shared with me. I’ll share it on day 3 one.
Love that you are working along side them on notetaking skills! One of the best things we've incorporated this year is our own take on notebooking/main lesson book/visual journal, and I really enjoy making pages along with my kids. Although, full disclosure, I work alone on my notebook in my room so I can focus lol!
@@upfouranadventure6946 helps to make things less intimidating and even make mistakes alongside them 🩵
Tell me more about how you use your VR for school please!
@@bethanypetersen7005 they have full courses, but for now I only do the virtual field trips or labs. I’ll show more of it later on.
Could you share the videos you used for the note taking lesson? Thanks!
@@cassandravite6103 which one? The actual note-taking introduction video or the video I used for practicing note-taking?
The note taking introduction video. We are going to work on note taking this year for 7th grade too.
@@cassandravite6103 I have a few that I had as backups, but this is the one I went with. th-cam.com/video/E7CwqNHn_Ns/w-d-xo.htmlsi=E99jtoS2-5z5KZAa
This video is truly inspiring...loved it my Middle Schooler loved it and wants a homeschool first week do over and wants me to come up with a powerpoint!! Love it Arlene you keep us inspired!!
@@littlelearnerandmom thank you so much my friend for all your support. Comments like yours makes the late night editing sessions worth it 🫶🏽
That was so fun to watch! I love how you make it fun and active by incorporating challenges. I need to add more games into our homeschool.
@@heidig8739 aw thank you so much for watching! It’s just simple things with minimal items to make the teens and tweens grunt less 😆
I am so impressed/envious of your blending and planning abilities!
@@elisabeth... it’s the only way I can function, funny enough 😆
Thank you so much for sharing! I think it’s important to add mental health for kids. I hope you can do a flip through❤Thanks for sharing the block schedule. I’m thinking about starting a block schedule again.
@@luv4all43 thank you for watching, we changed the schedule a bit again, but it’s still a block schedule. I’ll share that in the future.
@@Arleneandcompany great! I can’t wait to see.