Really like that you haven’t scrapped group learning completely even though you have older kiddos. Every year changes but I think coming together for at least one subject is awesome
I love the reminder to "shop your own shelf" for homeschool curriculum. I don't always get to everything and then move on to other things. I forget what I have! Also I'm going to look into tgtb mental health. Sounds really good! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for sharing! Always love to see what you are using. Would you consider doing a video about the logistics of how you do your “school day” when your kids start using different curriculums? Do they strictly do it on their own or do you rotate to each of them to help them or do some things with them? I also have 4 kids and I feel like I can’t always get the flow down in who to help when,etc. A practical guide with all your homeschooling wisdom would be awesome! 💕
We went through Creation and Bable from Ken Ham this year. We went through it slow. It was so packed full of information and really helped our seeping understanding of the theological foundation of Genesis. I can’t wait to hear how you like it.
We have loved Notgrass! Our girls will be doing Exploring America for 11th and Exploring World History for 9th , which my oldest enjoyed this year! We’ve enjoyed Not Consumed as well.
Love these picks! I have 2 boys - a 15 y.o. and a 12 y.o., and I chose Exploring America for the older and America the Beautiful for the younger. They don’t coincide perfectly, but close enough that it will work out with Notgrass’ homeschool history videos I’m hoping to include. I love watching this progression and change in your homeschool. It gives me ideas and encouragement.
Can’t wait to hear about your thoughts on Notgrass History! We’re trying Our Star Spangled Story for my rising 4th grader. She’ll do it semi-independently. 😊
☺️ Thanks for sharing, you have always been so helpful navigating through homeschooling. I love doing family time with my children and wouldn’t had started if not for you! ❤️ Many blessings for you and your family, Linda
I would love for you to come back at the end of the school year in 2024 and let us know how you liked the Tuttle Twins. We love the Tuttle Twins history books, kids books and magazine but I have heard iffy things on those particular Tuttle Twins - I bought them but put them away for my 13 year old until I learn more. And since I trust your recommendations I would love to hear what you thought.
Just wondered what age you have found the 24 family ways to be best to start at? 😊 We have the book and I love the idea and it has worked a little for mine (8 & 5) but not quite how I thought and I wondered if you'd tried it with older/younger ages and found it to be better? 😊
We loved Adam to Us last year! Just finished up Uncle Sam and You with three of our boys and our 12th grade daughter did the Govt/Economics this year-so good! We read Candymakers a few years ago and enjoyed it, started the second one and just couldn't get into it, we should pull it back out. Also, I still do read alouds every day with my toddler-12th grader, best part of our morning. Highly recommend How I Became a Spy, we finish it tomorrow-so good.
I’m so appreciative to you for all these insightful videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to post them. We have grown along side your recommendations and have been thrilled with the results. Having to change our rhythm we finally had embraced using TGTB to a new high school rhythm was definitely a challenge. I’m So thankful to have had you to glean from thank you so much Ashley. ♥️ Brandie
Thanks for the recommendations! I want to get the Jesus Freaks one, partly because the founders of VOM, Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, were family friends and we all survived communism in Europe (Romania). Some things are very difficult to talk about, as many memories are painful and caused trauma, but the book still looks very interesting. Do you think it's for teens?
Hi Ashlee! You may already know this, but when I click on the World Watch News link, it says it is outdated and needs to be replaced? Thought you'd like to know in case it's an affiliate link. :)
My 10th grader did Notgrass this year and it went well, but even though we have done Bible, discussions, and devotions together she has felt a bit isolated this year from the rest of us who are learning history together. We used TGTB history year one and really like it. It apparently can be used for highschool too, so I was considering adding my highschool daughter with us for next year. I’m curious as to why you chose to go the independent route this year and what you thought of TGTB as a whole since you completed all four years. Ty!
I’ve decided to do that TGTB unit as a family too, even with my highschooler. Really looking forward to it! Do you know when the new history will be out?
When your high school aged kids sit in on the unit study picks, like the mental health one, do you award any sort of credits for their transcripts? I have had my eye on a few of tgtb units -particularly the health related ones - and I am trying to decide if it could be robust enough, when grouped together, to award a full or half credit for high school.
Thank you for sharing! I love seeing a family that still has some time together when their kids are in high school. My oldest is only in 6th but I value that time so much and never want to see it go!
I’d like to know too 🤗 I know you said you don’t do it all every day so just curious how you loop through it. New homeschool mom trying to get a handle on the specifics/logistics. I have a lot younger kiddos but definitely want to incorporate a “morning basket” style start to our day.
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About how long does your morning time last each day?
60 min to 90
Really like that you haven’t scrapped group learning completely even though you have older kiddos. Every year changes but I think coming together for at least one subject is awesome
I love the reminder to "shop your own shelf" for homeschool curriculum. I don't always get to everything and then move on to other things. I forget what I have!
Also I'm going to look into tgtb mental health. Sounds really good! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for sharing! Always love to see what you are using. Would you consider doing a video about the logistics of how you do your “school day” when your kids start using different curriculums? Do they strictly do it on their own or do you rotate to each of them to help them or do some things with them? I also have 4 kids and I feel like I can’t always get the flow down in who to help when,etc. A practical guide with all your homeschooling wisdom would be awesome! 💕
We went through Creation and Bable from Ken Ham this year. We went through it slow. It was so packed full of information and really helped our seeping understanding of the theological foundation of Genesis. I can’t wait to hear how you like it.
What ages were your kids when you went through this?
10, 14, 15
Same here! We read it as a family a little at a time in the evening. Jam packed full information that brought us deep conversations.
We have loved Notgrass! Our girls will be doing Exploring America for 11th and Exploring World History for 9th , which my oldest enjoyed this year!
We’ve enjoyed Not Consumed as well.
Love these picks! I have 2 boys - a 15 y.o. and a 12 y.o., and I chose Exploring America for the older and America the Beautiful for the younger. They don’t coincide perfectly, but close enough that it will work out with Notgrass’ homeschool history videos I’m hoping to include. I love watching this progression and change in your homeschool. It gives me ideas and encouragement.
Yes we still to family style learning in the mornings, it’s so important to stay connected ❤ Love your choices 😊
Can’t wait to hear about your thoughts on Notgrass History! We’re trying Our Star Spangled Story for my rising 4th grader. She’ll do it semi-independently. 😊
We have enjoyed the Not Consumed Bible studies. The a human Mind and Ken Ham books sound like a good idea to add. Thank you for sharing.
If you can do fieldtrip to the creation museum I highly recommend! And Noah's ark.
We saw Noah's ark when it had just opened.
☺️ Thanks for sharing, you have always been so helpful navigating through homeschooling.
I love doing family time with my children and wouldn’t had started if not for you! ❤️
Many blessings for you and your family, Linda
I would love for you to come back at the end of the school year in 2024 and let us know how you liked the Tuttle Twins. We love the Tuttle Twins history books, kids books and magazine but I have heard iffy things on those particular Tuttle Twins - I bought them but put them away for my 13 year old until I learn more. And since I trust your recommendations I would love to hear what you thought.
Exciting! Thank you for sharing! I'll be doing the Notgrass 50 States with my kiddos (4th grade and 1st grade)
Creation to Babel is fantastic to read and discuss together! We are doing that right now and lots of good conversations.
If you like to read about Christian martyrs, Trial and Triumph is a good option to look into as well.
We're using America the Beautiful from Notgrass, along with the map studies and student workbook. So far, we are really enjoying it.
From Adam to Us is amazing ! We did it our first year homeschooling and one of our favorites!
Just wondered what age you have found the 24 family ways to be best to start at? 😊 We have the book and I love the idea and it has worked a little for mine (8 & 5) but not quite how I thought and I wondered if you'd tried it with older/younger ages and found it to be better? 😊
We loved Adam to Us last year! Just finished up Uncle Sam and You with three of our boys and our 12th grade daughter did the Govt/Economics this year-so good! We read Candymakers a few years ago and enjoyed it, started the second one and just couldn't get into it, we should pull it back out. Also, I still do read alouds every day with my toddler-12th grader, best part of our morning. Highly recommend How I Became a Spy, we finish it tomorrow-so good.
I’m so appreciative to you for all these insightful videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to post them. We have grown along side your recommendations and have been thrilled with the results. Having to change our rhythm we finally had embraced using TGTB to a new high school rhythm was definitely a challenge. I’m So thankful to have had you to glean from thank you so much Ashley.
♥️ Brandie
What is morning basket? And how do you structure your day for homeschooling?
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You have inspired me greatly as a fellow homeschooling momma also to 4 kiddos. God bless!
Wohoo! Love it! We’re doing a few not consumed and also doing from Adam to Us for History… they are super excited to try out Notgrass for first time!
Thank you for sharing. You've picked some great books to go through. I may steal some of your ideas.
Thanks for the recommendations! I want to get the Jesus Freaks one, partly because the founders of VOM, Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, were family friends and we all survived communism in Europe (Romania). Some things are very difficult to talk about, as many memories are painful and caused trauma, but the book still looks very interesting. Do you think it's for teens?
I plan on using Notgrass for history. At the end of the year I'd love a review and your thoughts on the 2 curriculums.
Never heard of facing the facts and I will be getting that for my 8th and 9th grade this year. Thanks!!
Hi Ashlee! You may already know this, but when I click on the World Watch News link, it says it is outdated and needs to be replaced? Thought you'd like to know in case it's an affiliate link. :)
Love your picks!! We are trying Notgrass for our high schooler this year. Thank you for sharing
I would love to try Not Grass in the future! Thanks for sharing your picks ❤
I can't believe DC talks is still around I grew up on them !!!
Looks like some great picks! Hope you have a wonderful year!
My 10th grader did Notgrass this year and it went well, but even though we have done Bible, discussions, and devotions together she has felt a bit isolated this year from the rest of us who are learning history together. We used TGTB history year one and really like it. It apparently can be used for highschool too, so I was considering adding my highschool daughter with us for next year. I’m curious as to why you chose to go the independent route this year and what you thought of TGTB as a whole since you completed all four years. Ty!
I’ve decided to do that TGTB unit as a family too, even with my highschooler. Really looking forward to it! Do you know when the new history will be out?
Do you do TGTB level 8 book studies? I’m just starting to research how this works and if I should add to it.
Curriculum videos are my favourite!
Great choices! Looks like fun. Have you ever heard of Passport to Purity? I'm considering it, wondering what your thoughts might be.
No personal experience but two ladies in my church highly recommend
Love your choices. Thanks for sharing!
When your high school aged kids sit in on the unit study picks, like the mental health one, do you award any sort of credits for their transcripts? I have had my eye on a few of tgtb units -particularly the health related ones - and I am trying to decide if it could be robust enough, when grouped together, to award a full or half credit for high school.
Thank you for sharing! I love seeing a family that still has some time together when their kids are in high school. My oldest is only in 6th but I value that time so much and never want to see it go!
Looking forward to a mid year review of BJU worldview!!
You will LOVE Notgrass history!
When doing books like facing the facts, do you read them out loud to your kids and discuss them together or do they read those on their own?
What would a morning look like with these books? I know you don’t do them all at once but how many do you read through in a morning?
Thank you so much for the video. Will you be using Basics for a Biblical Worldview from BJU with the Teachers Manual or only the Student book
Can you do a review of Tuttle twins books?
Would you consider making a TH-cam video about how you host a book club?
I have it shared on my Instagram!
Do you have your kids grade some or all of their schoolwork? Or do you grade everything?
Do you have a Not Consumed (or other brand) Bible study you would suggest for a preteen (9/10 age boy)?
I love Jesus Freaks! I had that book in high school and loved it!
I’m curious about the Not Consumed study, is it Calvinist?
If you ever write a parenting book, I’ll buy it.
How long do you dedicate to morning basket on a typical day?
I’d like to know too 🤗 I know you said you don’t do it all every day so just curious how you loop through it. New homeschool mom trying to get a handle on the specifics/logistics. I have a lot younger kiddos but definitely want to incorporate a “morning basket” style start to our day.
When do u do read aloud?!?!
For the s3x ed book 4... will you read aloud to all kids?
Yes!
Be prepared to spend a long time in the Civil War. :)