I agree with you so much about just getting the resources now! I tried so hard to create and do too many things on my own when I was first starting out with homeschooling. Sometimes it's just better to spend the money and save your sanity.
Yay for homeschooling twin boys! 😄🍎 We just finished our Kindergarten year. We used Abeka for phonics/reading, Math with Confidence, and A Reason for Handwriting. I used every shred of patience I did and didn't have, and by the grace of God we made it through! We are all very ready for a break! Planning to keep things mostly the same for next year, because they are making good progress, but I'd like to add a few extras in, like possibly All About Spelling. They are not at all into writing out lists of spelling words (or writing anything for that matter!). I'm trying to strike the balance between a good education and not banging my head against the wall too much! 😀
Thank you for your videos. I have learned so much! I have a 5 year old starting Kindergarten this coming fall. I am taking all of your suggestions. God bless you and your family.
We used Abeka K5 and have almost finished Abeka 1 for my youngest. She is so positive about reading and is confident to pick up any book and start reading with joy! We credit it all to the wonderful foundation given in Abeka.
🍎 I am glad you thought the busywork was unnecessary. And we were so happy to take Abeka grade 1 as a K-1 program because it has most of the meat without the gristle :)
I feel like I am gradually learning to spend realistically on the tools that make homeschool easy to accomplish...vs. always trying to save money and get less that what I really want or need. lol! Loved hearing this video because I also had a Kindergartener this year--how quickly they grow up!
I’m a first time homeschooling mom. I have been watching a lot of homeschooling videos. Some creators have said that Abeka can take a lot of time to prep for each week. Did you find it to be that way?
They are pretty different ... AAR is more phonics driven and tends to go slower. Abeka does use phonics but also special sounds and quick tricks like the one and two vowel rule that gets kids reading faster! I do have a comparison video on my channel from a few years ago that you can check out!
Question 🙋♀️ my 5 year old is about to finish AAR level 2. Which level of phonics would you recommend with abeka? I’m debating if we should move on into level 3 in AAR or explode the code or abeka. He’s still young but advanced in this area. I feel like AAR is going a bit too slow.
I used Abeka Kindergarten this year too, and the problem I see is that AAR and Abeka use pretty different approaches to phonics and reading. I am not in love with Abeka, but because I don't have a major issue at this point, I am not switching because I want to follow the learning train that Abeka has us on. In your situation, I would move through AAR as quickly as your child is getting it, and finish the program if they are learning and making progress. I think you would find holes in your child's knowledge if you did Abeka grade one (which can be patched, for sure!), but they would know a great deal of the material in K.
@@hannahsharon1thank you! This is very helpful. We tried to do level 2 very slowly in AAR 2 but still finish lessons in almost 10 mins every single time. Maybe we will fly through level 3 too. I think maybe moving to level 3 would be fine for him. I learned with abeka myself for years and I know language arts is pretty solid.
I agree with what @hannahsharon1 said ... they are both phonics based but Abeka also uses special sounds and some other rules to help get kids reading faster. I do have a comparison video on my channel from a few years ago that might help you!
Just thought I'd chime in if helpful! My son just finished AAR2 and he's been using Abeka 1 along side it. He's about halfway through it and will continue through the summer. A full switch to Abeka from AAR2 may be confusing as they teach things at different points. There are many blends in Abeka 1 that we have not yet covered in AAR2. However, if your goal is to let your kiddo progress faster, just getting the Abeka handbook for reading and the readers will introduce your kiddo to the blends and get them going! My son took off with it and enjoys the readers and being able to read so much more. In is independent reading he is reading above his AAR level now, however we are still using our AAR for steady consistent practice. He just began level 3 today. Once he's finished with his Abeka 1 workbook we won't be continuing with the level 2 workbook, but we will continue with the reading handbook and readers.
I agree with you so much about just getting the resources now! I tried so hard to create and do too many things on my own when I was first starting out with homeschooling. Sometimes it's just better to spend the money and save your sanity.
Glad I'm not the only one that struggles with that!
Yay for homeschooling twin boys! 😄🍎 We just finished our Kindergarten year. We used Abeka for phonics/reading, Math with Confidence, and A Reason for Handwriting. I used every shred of patience I did and didn't have, and by the grace of God we made it through! We are all very ready for a break! Planning to keep things mostly the same for next year, because they are making good progress, but I'd like to add a few extras in, like possibly All About Spelling. They are not at all into writing out lists of spelling words (or writing anything for that matter!). I'm trying to strike the balance between a good education and not banging my head against the wall too much! 😀
I love that you also have twin boys the same age ... yes, it is one of the most wonderful and challenging things I've ever done!
Thanks so much!
You are very welcome!!
🍎Hello from MX!! Thanks for doing this review!
Thank you for your videos. I have learned so much! I have a 5 year old starting Kindergarten this coming fall. I am taking all of your suggestions. God bless you and your family.
🍎 thanks so much Angie!!
Thank-you, this video was helpful! My son is going into Kindergarten this coming year and I am looking at possibly using Abeka.
Great video! Thank you for the updates on Abeka they are very helpful 🙂
Hooray for a good year!
🍎 thank you!!
We used Abeka K5 and have almost finished Abeka 1 for my youngest. She is so positive about reading and is confident to pick up any book and start reading with joy! We credit it all to the wonderful foundation given in Abeka.
Such a good program!!
🍎 I am glad you thought the busywork was unnecessary. And we were so happy to take Abeka grade 1 as a K-1 program because it has most of the meat without the gristle :)
I feel like I am gradually learning to spend realistically on the tools that make homeschool easy to accomplish...vs. always trying to save money and get less that what I really want or need. lol! Loved hearing this video because I also had a Kindergartener this year--how quickly they grow up!
Good for you! Your time is important too 😊
Very interested in ABEKA Level K thank you for reviewing it!! 🍎
Glad it was helpful!!
🍎 We used the abeka phonic cards this year via games. Its such a solid program!
Agreed!!
I’m a first time homeschooling mom. I have been watching a lot of homeschooling videos. Some creators have said that Abeka can take a lot of time to prep for each week. Did you find it to be that way?
Not necessarily, I just have a magazine holder that I keep all the current teaching materials in (flashcards, charts, etc)
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Do you have a list of what Abeka phonics cards/charts you used?
No, but I do have an Abeka phonics resource video that you can check out!!
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I have been using LOE, so which one do you like better?? Since you have used both.....How did you use LOE?
I like Abeka for K-2'ish ... really until they are reading. Then I switch to LOE for essentials!
Curious in the difference between Abeka phonics compared to all about reading.
They are pretty different ... AAR is more phonics driven and tends to go slower. Abeka does use phonics but also special sounds and quick tricks like the one and two vowel rule that gets kids reading faster! I do have a comparison video on my channel from a few years ago that you can check out!
@@sciencemama thank you! I’ll check it out!
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have u used any of Apologia Science curriculum?
what do u think about it? 😊🙏🏻
We haven't used Apologia, sorry!
Do you need the parent kit for the abeka phonics?
No necessarily - but I really liked having all the resources!
Hi! Do you think that Abeka K4 is a necessary prerequisite to K5 especially for phonics?
Not at all! It is really easy to jump into K5!!
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Question 🙋♀️ my 5 year old is about to finish AAR level 2. Which level of phonics would you recommend with abeka? I’m debating if we should move on into level 3 in AAR or explode the code or abeka. He’s still young but advanced in this area. I feel like AAR is going a bit too slow.
I used Abeka Kindergarten this year too, and the problem I see is that AAR and Abeka use pretty different approaches to phonics and reading. I am not in love with Abeka, but because I don't have a major issue at this point, I am not switching because I want to follow the learning train that Abeka has us on. In your situation, I would move through AAR as quickly as your child is getting it, and finish the program if they are learning and making progress. I think you would find holes in your child's knowledge if you did Abeka grade one (which can be patched, for sure!), but they would know a great deal of the material in K.
@@hannahsharon1thank you! This is very helpful. We tried to do level 2 very slowly in AAR 2 but still finish lessons in almost 10 mins every single time. Maybe we will fly through level 3 too. I think maybe moving to level 3 would be fine for him.
I learned with abeka myself for years and I know language arts is pretty solid.
I agree with what @hannahsharon1 said ... they are both phonics based but Abeka also uses special sounds and some other rules to help get kids reading faster. I do have a comparison video on my channel from a few years ago that might help you!
@@sciencemamathanks! I’ll look for the video. I’m just trying to get him moving forward. I worry switching might repeat things he might already know.
Just thought I'd chime in if helpful! My son just finished AAR2 and he's been using Abeka 1 along side it. He's about halfway through it and will continue through the summer. A full switch to Abeka from AAR2 may be confusing as they teach things at different points. There are many blends in Abeka 1 that we have not yet covered in AAR2. However, if your goal is to let your kiddo progress faster, just getting the Abeka handbook for reading and the readers will introduce your kiddo to the blends and get them going! My son took off with it and enjoys the readers and being able to read so much more. In is independent reading he is reading above his AAR level now, however we are still using our AAR for steady consistent practice. He just began level 3 today. Once he's finished with his Abeka 1 workbook we won't be continuing with the level 2 workbook, but we will continue with the reading handbook and readers.
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