Update: At the time I recorded the clips for my Term 1 update, I truly believed we would stick with our English program mashup for my 9th grader. After all, it seemed to be working, and her writing progress was steady. But after sitting down for our check-in interviews and reflecting on her needs and future plans, it became clear that simplicity-real, intentional simplicity-was what we needed most. And by simplicity, I don’t mean fewer materials, but rather a consistency that weaves naturally into the demands of every subject. It became apparent that returning to our roots was the best path forward. So, what’s changed? We’ve decided for my high schooler to return to Oak Meadow as the core for most subjects, except math (that’s Mr. Denison’s domain). Which we mostly been using anyways. Having used Oak Meadow since Grade 1, I trust the process. It’s not just about familiarity-it’s the balance of creativity, academic rigor, and gentle guidance that fosters confidence and independence, which are essential in our ND home. Why did we veer off OM English earlier this term? At the time, the seasonal shift and the structure of EIL (not marketed as secular but was adaptable for us) felt like the right fit. And it worked-for a while. But as we’ve settled deeper into the year, the symphony of Oak Meadow’s approach has proven to be what she truly needs. Its consistency across all subjects allows her to build independence with confidence, helping her grow in a way that feels aligned with our goals. This is a little mini-update for those of you following along. Sometimes, changes happen unexpectedly, even when you think everything is working well. It’s all part of the process, and we’re embracing it fully.
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Update: At the time I recorded the clips for my Term 1 update, I truly believed we would stick with our English program mashup for my 9th grader. After all, it seemed to be working, and her writing progress was steady. But after sitting down for our check-in interviews and reflecting on her needs and future plans, it became clear that simplicity-real, intentional simplicity-was what we needed most.
And by simplicity, I don’t mean fewer materials, but rather a consistency that weaves naturally into the demands of every subject. It became apparent that returning to our roots was the best path forward.
So, what’s changed?
We’ve decided for my high schooler to return to Oak Meadow as the core for most subjects, except math (that’s Mr. Denison’s domain). Which we mostly been using anyways. Having used Oak Meadow since Grade 1, I trust the process. It’s not just about familiarity-it’s the balance of creativity, academic rigor, and gentle guidance that fosters confidence and independence, which are essential in our ND home.
Why did we veer off OM English earlier this term? At the time, the seasonal shift and the structure of EIL (not marketed as secular but was adaptable for us) felt like the right fit. And it worked-for a while. But as we’ve settled deeper into the year, the symphony of Oak Meadow’s approach has proven to be what she truly needs. Its consistency across all subjects allows her to build independence with confidence, helping her grow in a way that feels aligned with our goals.
This is a little mini-update for those of you following along. Sometimes, changes happen unexpectedly, even when you think everything is working well. It’s all part of the process, and we’re embracing it fully.
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