I don't have any children to homeschool but I am so grateful for the good and the beautiful and can't wait to start the constitution course. I actually ordered the history year 1 through 4 about 2 years ago so I can strengthen my knowledge in history and really liked it. Thank you for posting so much about the constitution course I have been recommending it to friends and family because I think it can be so useful for adults especially in the current climate!
Wow, thank you for posting this comment. I find I am so awestruck and humbled by your taking your education into your own hands as an adult and learning all the things you have missed in school.
I LOVED what you said about Bible curriculums feeling forced. I feel that portion of the video was meant to speak to me. I'm going to look at Bible time differently now and making it much more organic than I have in the past. Thank you, Thank you.
Yes, please, Ashley we want to hear ALL you have to share every time. Your homeschool help/thoughts/reviews are so important to hear. Love it all ❤️. Thank you
Even though I have been watching your videos forever I still really appreciate your end-of-the-year reviews and I’m so excited you are still making TH-cam videos with your older kids because I am right behind you and I am diligently taking notes as ideas for us moving forward as well. so thank you for your time in doing that even though you may feel like it’s redundant it’s does not come across that way on our end.
If you can't tell by my constant commenting, I'm catching up on some videos I have missed. I am exactly like you in that when a curriculum is working and I absolutely love it, I keep it going for the next child!
Hi Ashley, love your videos. Wanted to share that we have been very happy with Excelsior Classes. My daughter is in the same grade as your oldest. They offer some fun electives, in addition to core classes and kiddos get to work in groups during the live class. The teachers are wonderful as well.
I switched middle school Math curriculum for my Granddaughter to DIVE - which is Saxon Math and video lessons by Dr Shormann. I really liked it because the book explained the concepts well and Dr Shormann did also. I found that curriculum based on a review you gave on Shormann math. They provide 30 free lessons which I really appreciated.
Always love seeing what others accomplish all year! Loved it! Since you guys love BJU DLO for some things, we would highly recommend their math should you ever need another recommendation again too. My kids LOVE it, very independent for Mom, and very thorough. That's one of our sticking with it curriculums 6 years in.
Hi Ashlee! I’ve combed your curriculum videos to find an answer to a certain question with no luck. For the BJU Spanish, do you use the optional CDs? Are they necessary? Thanks for your time!
You know what’s funny, I’m a mom that has been inconsistent with curriculum and have switched things up way too many times- EXCEPT in math. We love our math program so much I’ll never switch. It’s Teaching Textbooks! Lol! Which I know you switched from. 😋
Thank you! Yes!!! was very helpful as im new to your channel, (& your middle two are just right for me to hear about along with going before with your high schooler ) Would love to know your daily & weekly routine.💖
I love this! Thank you for your thoughts!! I’m a little concerned about the Teaching textbooks that we are using. I checked out the math you suggested but my kids are going to be 4th and 6th next year so it will need to change for the following year. I found it challenging to try to do teaching with them with have two additional littles. Thanks for the suggestions. As always, your content is the best!!
We don't use Bible Curriculum either. We take a book from the Bible and read straight through and memorize scripture. We will also add in a theology type book or biblical truth book.
Ashlee, knowing what you know now about Dr. Shormann’s math and how much you love it, would you consider/will you start your younger kids on his science. I know you don’t like to switch so understand for the older kids staying consistent.
Do your 8th graders use just the Student Text book for BJU Earth Science? I’m confused by the options with teachers edition, lab books, test books etc… Do they just need the one book?
Even if you stick with the same curriculum, it IS nice to hear it all, especially as it could vary from child to child! And a combo video is totes fine!
Looking into doing Shorman Math, but curious as to how you are writing Geometry on your daughters transcript since it’s split into 9/10th grade with the Algebras.
Question? Are you thinking after 2 years with the Math program your oldest will get 3 math credits? Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry? That is what I am thinking about doing. Just looking for your thoughts. Thank you ♥️
Great video! Question- is the BYU Spanish a native speaker? Trying to decide between this and Homeschool Spanish Academy. My son is adopted from Guatemala so he really wants to learn Spanish.
See, I come here thinking yup, I know what I am doing.. lol! I know, what works for us will be different with yall, but now I am wondering if I should hold off IEW once I see how Level 7 goes for my 9th grader... EEEKKK hahaha!! I am REALLY thinking of giving Shormann Math a try. I just hope there is enough review at the beginning to make sure she has a grasp. Anyway, thank you for all your information, seriously, you are changing lives not just from your community but to other homeschoolers!
Hello, I will be new to homeschooling this coming school year. I’m curious if the history course US Constitution & Government, if it would suffice for fulfilling the social studies subject as well? Also, have you used the free pdf’s from The Good & The Beautiful? If so do you think it’s worth the cost to print vs. buying from the company? Thank you!
I’m not that Ashlee lol… however, I would say that you could easily add more learning to the Constitution course and use it alone as your history for the year. There were several books that I thought of for the kids to read as we went through the course. Also- I would order their stuff printed from the company for sure. I believe that’s the only option for the Constitution course but I could be wrong.
If you had to choose a different math instead of principles of mathematics what spins you choose ? We are stuck on that and had planned to do that one but my two don’t love math so I would want something more engaging.
When did you start teaching the G&B history? My oldest will be 4th grade and youngest is k. I don’t want her to be missing out but also don’t know that my younger 2 would grasp any of it.
Do you feel TT is thorough enough up to Algebra 1 ? As in, do you think there were gaps even before Algebra 1 with TT? We are using it this year for my son who is very math minded. He will be doing level 5. Just curious if you had issues even before Algebra 1. Thanks so much for all the time you put into this video!
I believe you used to do horizons for elementary math…? If you had the choice, would you swap younger children from horizons over to shoreman math? Talking k-6 grades. Thanks!
We’ll be using the health course from ACE this year. Was it a year long course or just a semester? I couldn’t find my answer on their website. Thanks for this video!! I love reviews!!
you are right. normalize not jumping around curriculum all the time! unless something really isn't working at least wait until the end of the year. a lot of moms seem to think of homeschooling as a hobby for themselves. they'll change their kids curriculum sometimes multiple times a year. I watched a mom whose reasoning was "I'm just a curriculum junkie, I like to see what's out there and I get bored" like what 🙄 what about your kids education lol
Thanks for the detailed video, it’s was so helpful! For worldly wise would you say it’s right on grade level? Not sure if I should get 4 or 5 for my upcoming 5th grader. It would be our first time using it.
Would you recommend a child starting 9th grade next school year retake pre algebra when switching from Teaching Textbooks to Shormann Math? I actually looked at Shormann last year for him but kept w TT because I wasn't sure anything was truly off w TT or if it was just me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the curriculum, nice to have reassurance when your mom gut is telling you something is off ❤
I wish the masterbooks logic had a course for younger years if that's even possible. When did you switch from TGTB science to BJU science...8th grade(ish)? I can't wait til we get to the book studies from TGTB....they look great. I hope they are still there when we get to that age...which is very soon. No this video was not boring at all. So were you satisfied with TT math up until pre algebra?
I know this video has been up for a bit so I hope you see this, but did you have you kids do any high school credits in 8th grade? Is that possible where you live? Just curious.
My oldest is going into 6th and I've struggled with finding a good math program that works for us. We did Singapore at first because it was so highly regarded but I'm not a math person and I just can't... We tried TT because it seemed like it would work better but now I'm worried about the gaps, too. Do you find TGATB math good for grades 4-6? I'm looking for something that would put us in a good position for prealg. next year and I'm not sure sticking with TT is the answer.
I’m excited to check the logic curriculum for my upcoming 10th grader! Thanks for sharing! I’ve run into the same problem with the same Math! 😠 algebra 1 was horrific! She hated it but we got through it! Definitely going to change it up but I am undecided with whether I should go with Shormann or Mr. D Math. I’ve heard great things about both. Did you happen to check out Mr. D and have any thoughts on it?
Thanks for all this! I will be going into my first year homeschooling my kids this fall and I reeeeeeally want to the the US Constitution course from The Good and The Beautiful, but my girls will be in 1st and 3rd grade. They are smart girls who like to learn... I know it's recommended for older kids, but do you think a little younger kids could handle it?? Thanks so much! I'll be working my way through more of your videos to prep myself for the year ahead :)
So, I’m totally confused by your review of POM. Did your son read the actual textbook? It is not intended to be parent led AT ALL. The text is written TO the student. You also mentioned it didn’t tell how to do anything. That is what the textbook does. I’m kinda guessing that he didn’t use that aspect and just used the worksheets, in which case, I can see why your review is what it is. If I’m wrong, and he did use that, then I don’t know what to say because I’m totally confused lol
Yes he did. And it was not very clear at all. He did not translate well from textbook to worksheet, and he’s very gifted in math. It had to be parent lead because I had to re explain and demonstrate what the text book said.
Curriculum reviews are my favorite! I love hearing how everything worked and which curriculums were favorites. Thank you for taking the time to do this video!! I know you use BJU for your upper level science courses. I’m curious about whether or not you’ve ever tried Apologia…and why or why not? BJU is a little out of our price range 😅
Where is Geography??? Your kids need to know that Africa isnt a country...do you even know that?? Like you are teaching them bible and bunch of writing but you dont teach them basic geography
They learn geography with The Good and the Beautiful. Geography is included in every Language Arts level. My son is using level 5 currently, and he is learning every single country on every single continent. 👌
I don't have any children to homeschool but I am so grateful for the good and the beautiful and can't wait to start the constitution course. I actually ordered the history year 1 through 4 about 2 years ago so I can strengthen my knowledge in history and really liked it. Thank you for posting so much about the constitution course I have been recommending it to friends and family because I think it can be so useful for adults especially in the current climate!
Wow, thank you for posting this comment. I find I am so awestruck and humbled by your taking your education into your own hands as an adult and learning all the things you have missed in school.
I love what you said about Bible--some good discussion questions and a few memorized versus really help with our Bible study as a family. ❤️
I LOVED what you said about Bible curriculums feeling forced. I feel that portion of the video was meant to speak to me. I'm going to look at Bible time differently now and making it much more organic than I have in the past. Thank you, Thank you.
Yes, please, Ashley we want to hear ALL you have to share every time. Your homeschool help/thoughts/reviews are so important to hear. Love it all ❤️. Thank you
Even though I have been watching your videos forever I still really appreciate your end-of-the-year reviews and I’m so excited you are still making TH-cam videos with your older kids because I am right behind you and I am diligently taking notes as ideas for us moving forward as well. so thank you for your time in doing that even though you may feel like it’s redundant it’s does not come across that way on our end.
If you can't tell by my constant commenting, I'm catching up on some videos I have missed. I am exactly like you in that when a curriculum is working and I absolutely love it, I keep it going for the next child!
I love the seasonal science + TG+TB combo! I did 3 day school weeks in December and then planned an intentional fun/seasonal learning day. So fun!
Yes that Constitution course was amazing. It took us all year!
Are you doing the book reviews this year? Where the kids rate the books they read? That’s always a favorite of mine 💕❤️📖
Yep next week!
Hi Ashley, love your videos. Wanted to share that we have been very happy with Excelsior Classes. My daughter is in the same grade as your oldest. They offer some fun electives, in addition to core classes and kiddos get to work in groups during the live class. The teachers are wonderful as well.
I switched middle school Math curriculum for my Granddaughter to DIVE - which is Saxon Math and video lessons by Dr Shormann. I really liked it because the book explained the concepts well and Dr Shormann did also. I found that curriculum based on a review you gave on Shormann math. They provide 30 free lessons which I really appreciated.
So glad you have found it helpful!
Always love seeing what others accomplish all year! Loved it! Since you guys love BJU DLO for some things, we would highly recommend their math should you ever need another recommendation again too. My kids LOVE it, very independent for Mom, and very thorough. That's one of our sticking with it curriculums 6 years in.
So excited to go through the Constitution course!
Hi Ashlee! I’ve combed your curriculum videos to find an answer to a certain question with no luck. For the BJU Spanish, do you use the optional CDs? Are they necessary? Thanks for your time!
You know what’s funny, I’m a mom that has been inconsistent with curriculum and have switched things up way too many times- EXCEPT in math. We love our math program so much I’ll never switch. It’s Teaching Textbooks! Lol! Which I know you switched from. 😋
We have 4 lessons left in the US constitution course 😭 its been great. We also did birds and reptiles this year. Loved them.
Thank You, this is just amazing confirmation I made good choices on a few curriculums (tgatb level 8) happy homeschooling.
Always appreciate your end of the year reviews! Thanks!
The Constitution course is fantastic!!!!
💗 amen to consistency on curriculum!! So many benefits in doing so.
I love those character cards. We used them last year and will probably repeat them.
Did you need to supplement with Math 4? You felt like it was enough and the concepts were explained well? Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi can tell me where I can buy those Bible verse cards? Please
The 7th grade math recap was just what I needed to hear. I was between Principles of Math and Dive/Saxson 6/7.
Thank you! Yes!!! was very helpful as im new to your channel, (& your middle two are just right for me to hear about along with going before with your high schooler )
Would love to know your daily & weekly routine.💖
We LOVED the Constitution Course!!!
I like the seasonal science idea - cookies for science... Our favorite homeschooling days!! 🥰
Thank you Ashlee! As always, very helpful!! 🙂
I love this! Thank you for your thoughts!! I’m a little concerned about the Teaching textbooks that we are using. I checked out the math you suggested but my kids are going to be 4th and 6th next year so it will need to change for the following year. I found it challenging to try to do teaching with them with have two additional littles. Thanks for the suggestions. As always, your content is the best!!
Where did you get the Bible verses flash cards?
Where is the other math video? I’m trying to figure out what math you’d recommend for 1st and 3rd grade given what you’ve learned now.
Thanks Ashley for this video. It was very informative.
Where did you purchase the Home and Haven scripture cards from please?
They were available on their website at that time. Not sure if they still are!
We don't use Bible Curriculum either. We take a book from the Bible and read straight through and memorize scripture. We will also add in a theology type book or biblical truth book.
I wish TGTB continued the handwriting for high school. I know it’s immersed in the high school curriculum but my kids have loved the handwriting.
How did you schedule the PACES? Certain amount of time each day or sorta like the units with language arts where each PACE had a due date?
3 pages a day
Ashlee, knowing what you know now about Dr. Shormann’s math and how much you love it, would you consider/will you start your younger kids on his science. I know you don’t like to switch so understand for the older kids staying consistent.
Hard to say! Because I also love bju for high school. For the youngers I’d def stick with tgatb
Do you know if the new history curriculums will be much different than the old?
What are the seasonal worksheets that you used?
the Bible cards link on her website to purchase physical cards doesn't work :(
Could you do a video just on the good and the beautiful highschool L.A. ?
What was the previous math curriculum you switched away from?
We love Shorman maths. My son is thriving on it.
Love everything in one video!
Thanks for all the info🤍🤍
Where is your necklace from?
Do your 8th graders use just the Student Text book for BJU Earth Science? I’m confused by the options with teachers edition, lab books, test books etc… Do they just need the one book?
Did you give high school credit for the constitution course? If so, what did you call it?
Does worldly wise require a teacher guide? Or is it something kids can do independently?
I like the repetitive videos, because you change and grow each year, so you have more/better input ❤️
That’s a great point!
Do you know Shorman does videos for Saxon math as well?
We use and have loved Shoreman math! So glad to have learned about that from you.
Have you looked at his science? Or thoughts on that?
I haven’t, just satisfied with what we have!
What was the other curriculum math that you quit using?
Even if you stick with the same curriculum, it IS nice to hear it all, especially as it could vary from child to child! And a combo video is totes fine!
Aw, her peacock looks great! We love Skillshare as well!
What ages do you recommend using Explode the Code for? I noticed you didn’t have your youngest do it this year.
My son will be doing pre algebra next year. I didn't realize shorman has pre algebra!
Does anyone know if they were using good and beautiful math before they switched?
Love this video!! So helpful!!!
Looking into doing Shorman Math, but curious as to how you are writing Geometry on your daughters transcript since it’s split into 9/10th grade with the Algebras.
I’ll write it as 1 credit after she completes algebra 2. It doesn’t matter in what sequence.
Question?
Are you thinking after 2 years with the Math program your oldest will get 3 math credits?
Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry? That is what I am thinking about doing. Just looking for your thoughts. Thank you ♥️
Correct. That’s what it equals, not me making something up! Lol
Great video! Question- is the BYU Spanish a native speaker? Trying to decide between this and Homeschool Spanish Academy. My son is adopted from Guatemala so he really wants to learn Spanish.
Yes native speakers
Do you purchase the teachers guide for Wordly Wise? Do you think it’s needed?
No and no 😂
See, I come here thinking yup, I know what I am doing.. lol! I know, what works for us will be different with yall, but now I am wondering if I should hold off IEW once I see how Level 7 goes for my 9th grader... EEEKKK hahaha!! I am REALLY thinking of giving Shormann Math a try. I just hope there is enough review at the beginning to make sure she has a grasp. Anyway, thank you for all your information, seriously, you are changing lives not just from your community but to other homeschoolers!
Hello,
I will be new to homeschooling this coming school year. I’m curious if the history course US Constitution & Government, if it would suffice for fulfilling the social studies subject as well? Also, have you used the free pdf’s from The Good & The Beautiful? If so do you think it’s worth the cost to print vs. buying from the company?
Thank you!
I’m not that Ashlee lol… however, I would say that you could easily add more learning to the Constitution course and use it alone as your history for the year. There were several books that I thought of for the kids to read as we went through the course. Also- I would order their stuff printed from the company for sure. I believe that’s the only option for the Constitution course but I could be wrong.
If you had to choose a different math instead of principles of mathematics what spins you choose ? We are stuck on that and had planned to do that one but my two don’t love math so I would want something more engaging.
This is great! Thank you. Did you assign a credit/half credit for your high schooler after completing the government course?
Yes I did. She will earn a whole credit this coming year anyway but yes 🙌🏻
When did you start teaching the G&B history? My oldest will be 4th grade and youngest is k. I don’t want her to be missing out but also don’t know that my younger 2 would grasp any of it.
Do you feel TT is thorough enough up to Algebra 1 ? As in, do you think there were gaps even before Algebra 1 with TT? We are using it this year for my son who is very math minded. He will be doing level 5. Just curious if you had issues even before Algebra 1.
Thanks so much for all the time you put into this video!
Yes I started to notice things in math 6 and up
Does BJU stand for Bob Jones University? Trying to look for it online
Search bju press homeschool
Do you bind your own curriculum? (TGATB units?)
Before they updated it yes
Will you finish year 4 eventually?
Yes! Perhaps next year
Did I miss your review of apologia health And nutrition?
I used that last year not this year. You’ll have to find that video👌
I believe you used to do horizons for elementary math…? If you had the choice, would you swap younger children from horizons over to shoreman math? Talking k-6 grades. Thanks!
Shormann is not avaible for those grades. Take a look at the website!
We’ll be using the health course from ACE this year. Was it a year long course or just a semester? I couldn’t find my answer on their website. Thanks for this video!! I love reviews!!
It’s 6 units. Depending on how much you have them do each day will depend on how long. Could be used either way
Why did you choose BJU science over Shormann?
Because we already used it.
you are right. normalize not jumping around curriculum all the time! unless something really isn't working at least wait until the end of the year. a lot of moms seem to think of homeschooling as a hobby for themselves. they'll change their kids curriculum sometimes multiple times a year. I watched a mom whose reasoning was "I'm just a curriculum junkie, I like to see what's out there and I get bored" like what 🙄 what about your kids education lol
Thanks for the detailed video, it’s was so helpful! For worldly wise would you say it’s right on grade level? Not sure if I should get 4 or 5 for my upcoming 5th grader. It would be our first time using it.
Yes it’s grade level!
Would you recommend a child starting 9th grade next school year retake pre algebra when switching from Teaching Textbooks to Shormann Math? I actually looked at Shormann last year for him but kept w TT because I wasn't sure anything was truly off w TT or if it was just me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the curriculum, nice to have reassurance when your mom gut is telling you something is off ❤
Depends on how much the retained.
What age was that teen book from masterbooks?
I’d say 12 and up
Do you recommend any Logic/Critical thinking curriculum for the elementary grades?? Ty
I haven’t found any!
I wish the masterbooks logic had a course for younger years if that's even possible. When did you switch from TGTB science to BJU science...8th grade(ish)? I can't wait til we get to the book studies from TGTB....they look great. I hope they are still there when we get to that age...which is very soon. No this video was not boring at all. So were you satisfied with TT math up until pre algebra?
I know this video has been up for a bit so I hope you see this, but did you have you kids do any high school credits in 8th grade? Is that possible where you live? Just curious.
We need an indepth review for language arts highschool 1 and one for logic 😁😁
What do you mean by in depth? I never know what to share lol
My oldest is going into 6th and I've struggled with finding a good math program that works for us. We did Singapore at first because it was so highly regarded but I'm not a math person and I just can't... We tried TT because it seemed like it would work better but now I'm worried about the gaps, too. Do you find TGATB math good for grades 4-6? I'm looking for something that would put us in a good position for prealg. next year and I'm not sure sticking with TT is the answer.
Math 4 was fantastic, I’ll be sure to report back after using math 5
I’m excited to check the logic curriculum for my upcoming 10th grader! Thanks for sharing! I’ve run into the same problem with the same Math! 😠 algebra 1 was horrific! She hated it but we got through it! Definitely going to change it up but I am undecided with whether I should go with Shormann or Mr. D Math. I’ve heard great things about both. Did you happen to check out Mr. D and have any thoughts on it?
I did check out both. I liked the simplicity and ease of shormann and the class structure and lay out better.
Do you think tgatb will have level 6 math by time Oliva is in 6th? Is that what you will use for her?
It’s being released soon
Tgtb released a video on a flip through for math 6 it should be coming out soon. Like sometime this month or next.
Math 6 is releasing shortly!
Thanks for all this! I will be going into my first year homeschooling my kids this fall and I reeeeeeally want to the the US Constitution course from The Good and The Beautiful, but my girls will be in 1st and 3rd grade. They are smart girls who like to learn... I know it's recommended for older kids, but do you think a little younger kids could handle it?? Thanks so much! I'll be working my way through more of your videos to prep myself for the year ahead :)
I’d wait!
I am DESPERATELY needing year 4 history from TGTB. Would you be willing to sell it to me?! They are completely sold out and I really need it. 🥺
I’m hanging onto it. Sorry!
So, I’m totally confused by your review of POM. Did your son read the actual textbook? It is not intended to be parent led AT ALL. The text is written TO the student. You also mentioned it didn’t tell how to do anything. That is what the textbook does. I’m kinda guessing that he didn’t use that aspect and just used the worksheets, in which case, I can see why your review is what it is. If I’m wrong, and he did use that, then I don’t know what to say because I’m totally confused lol
Yes he did. And it was not very clear at all. He did not translate well from textbook to worksheet, and he’s very gifted in math. It had to be parent lead because I had to re explain and demonstrate what the text book said.
Are you going to finish TGTB history 4 or just move on?
Move on for this year:)
Curriculum reviews are my favorite! I love hearing how everything worked and which curriculums were favorites. Thank you for taking the time to do this video!!
I know you use BJU for your upper level science courses. I’m curious about whether or not you’ve ever tried Apologia…and why or why not? BJU is a little out of our price range 😅
We enjoy the format of bju much more. Apologia is dry and boring in our opinions
Where is Geography??? Your kids need to know that Africa isnt a country...do you even know that?? Like you are teaching them bible and bunch of writing but you dont teach them basic geography
They learn geography with The Good and the Beautiful. Geography is included in every Language Arts level. My son is using level 5 currently, and he is learning every single country on every single continent. 👌
You can’t get the scripture cards in physical anymore 🥲