I love your videos! Im just starting homeschool with my 5.5 year old. We did a little bit of Playing Preschool curriculum and it is simple enough and sweet. This year im doing a comprehensive ELA curriculum that not enough people talk about, probably partly because it is newer: Pinwheels by Rooted in Language! It was written by speech & Language pathologists to include phonics, handwriting, word study, grammar, etc and be multimodal and good for kids who may have dyslexia dysgraphia etc. I don't think my kid has those but its been FUN so far ❤
Heritage History is my favorite history resource. It's completely free. The books are already formatted for PDF printing. There are maps, timelines, and study questions to go with the reading guides. There is even a free downloadable quiz game that is really fun. I think I've only ever heard it talked about by one youtuber.
Treasure Hunt Reading by Prenda! It's a free Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, and I've only ever heard it talked about by one other person on TH-cam. It has video links to every lesson, so you as the parent aren't even necessarily teaching the concepts, but are supporting the learner. It's great as a supplement to the early learner who needs some extra support learning literacy skills.
I LOVE Genesis Curriculum by Lee Giles. She created Easy Peasy and Genesis is her offline program. It takes a Bible passage and has it in a complete curriculum. (Bible, lang arts, vocab, grammar, writing, biblical language, science & social studies. It’s for grades 3-8 but easily able to use for higher grades or lower. Sprinkle in extra reading from story of the world & apologia and it’s perfect. -Emma Serl Language lessons are my favorite for English. - Strayer Upton math for 1st- 8th, Denison for pre algebra and up.
Yay Draw Squad!! I have such good memories of using it as a kid!! I am so glad my mom saved that one. I asked for it a couple of years ago and we're using it about 1x/week this year. It's great because everyone from my 4 yo to my 10 yo can follow along in some way. Also... I would love to get a more detailed look into Winston Grammar! Sounds like one that might work for us. :)
We are using Alphabet Adventures this year and my daughter loves it! It is very effective, really helping her to master the letters and their sounds. Such a great resource!
I rarely see people talk about Math Mammoth, and we have really had good success with them. We also like Science Unlocked for kits that stick with one topic for a month or so. All the things included for the experiments.
A lot of international homeschoolers love Math Mammoth because it is one of the few math curriculums that is available as a PDF....AND it's also available in Spanish. That's a rare combo for math curriculum.
Spellwell! It is created by Nancy Hall ,the same lady who made Explode the Code!, and it is just as good! I tried to research it and found only 2 videos on it, but decided to go for it anyway as it seemed perfect. And it is! We are 5 weeks in and absolutely love it. I also stumbled upon Biology for the grammar stage on Christian book and ordered it on a whim (I thought it would at least make planning easier for me if I used their week by week plan). It is great! I have a first grader so we don’t have the student workbook and we just do narration, but it is easily the favorite part of the week around here!
That's awesome that something ordered on a whim ended up being such a big hit! I have also heard of Spellwell, and we love Explode the Code around here--great to hear your experience with it.
We are loving guest hollow especially as it’s a flexible curriculum as you are ment to pick and choose as it’s got a lot in their curriculums!!! That grammar curriculum looks good!!! We love the foldable sonlight maps!!! My teenage daughter takes it to her Japanese school when she’s doing stuff with Asian geography!!! I had to ask her tho as she wrote it on Japanese!!! I prefer simple instructions in a curriculum!!! I find with younger kids black and white resources make it more creative!!! We love science chunks but change the books often as it’s not a Christian resource!!!
We are truly enjoying Homeschool In The Woods, Time Travelers Series for History! We are starting with New World Explorers and it is a delightful so far!
Anything Guest Hollow; the Getting Started with Latin series; Exploring Nature with Children; anything Delightfully Feasting; and the My Sound Books series
Oh, yes, it's very 90s. But all those foundational concepts for perspective drawing and 3D shapes are timeless, and my boys love drawing comics, too! It's fun!
I've loved Winston Grammar for years! Used it with my daughter who's now 34 😆 as well as many many students I have tutored over the years very successfully.
You’re not going to find me recommending many other aspects of their curriculum, but the 2nd and 3rd grade readers from The Good and The Beautiful are a really useful tool, especially for some students who are hesitant to read aloud. They’re split into parent and student reading sections. I don’t know why more homeschool curriculum companies don’t use this format. Inserting adult read sections gives the story more depth and a more complex vocabulary, and many of the stories feature kids who are homeschooled which are not often represented in other stories my kids read.
I have seen a few readers--some older ones we have from Usborne--that use that strategy of having portions for both parent and student to read and I agree, yes, that's an awesome format, it allows you to actually have more of a story. I didn't know that TGATB used that format and, that sounds neat, thanks for sharing!
I just love listening to you. My grandson is PG, and from listening to you, I get him more, he is just rambling on and going deep in just 2 sentences. He is amazing, and we are dying to keep him on grade level, but challenging him more. Which is hard because he is already in 3/4 grade and just turned 6. So to go deeper now but stay on grade level is maybe better for now. It is a challenge. You give some great ideas, I think you sent us towards BookShark and it is ideal for him. Thank you and we will continue to listen to your video, my daughter looks like what are you doing, on a tough day, I’m like sitting with my eyes closed and listening to you, doesn’t matter what you are talking about, I’m just listening so I can figure out what your really saying so I can understand him.
Oh, I hope these videos are helpful! You are doing the right thing in take the time to study your grandson and figure out a solid education for his brilliant mind to feast on. :)
Isn't it awesome? My mom has had it for years, but lately as I've really started geography and history with my son it's been getting used daily and I love it!
Thistles and Biscuits has great homeschool resources that I have loved using for world cultures, music appreciation, and conservation. And for anyone in Australia, the Australian Nature Study guides are amazing and so affordable.
We love using Letterland ABC trilogy books. They are super child-friendly and the stories stick! We love Letterland! All our kids have learned reading (and writing) mainly with this and are amazing readers!
I'd like to add Little School of Smiths, Habitat Schoolhouse, Dash into Learning, For The Love of Homeschooling, Thistles and Biscuits, A Year of Learning, and Homeschool Languages.
Thank you! Got on and ordered that map Immediately and plan to use your PreK alphabet adventures sometime next year when I will have two 3 year olds (with my 9 and 7). I use companies that are not as well known (in my area at least). Meaning, if you talk to local homeschool families, these never come up. Hi, from rural Ohio 👋 Generations Science Shepherd Learning Language Arts thru Literature Seems to be 2 camps in my area: classical conversations or the good and the beautiful I’m out here marching to my own beat 🎶🤪
Isn't that what homeschool is largely about--the chance to march to the beat of our own drum? And yes--we have been using the foldable map every day this year--it's so useful!
I’ve been wanting to try the Abecedarian Reading Program. It was bought out by Sharpen and is now more expensive than earlier this year. I didn’t end up buying it but might half way through the year. It’s been around but I was having a hard time buying it used. It just doesn’t seem to be talked about much and Rainbow Resources doesn’t sell it.
For middle and high schoolers: Sharon Watson writing. There is also literature for high schoolers. She also has free writing prompts. I got her writing non fiction for high school last year and my daughter writes all the time now and wants to be a writer. Her literature curriculum this year through Sharon Watson is her favorite subject. Sharon Watson writes her books in a very conversational tone and even has some humor.
This is fairly new and idk it would be considered "homeschool", but a learning gem, nevertheless. The reading program by Lovevery has been an AMAZING tool for my todler, not only has she had a deeper comprehension of what first sound and last sound is, but she's rhyming better, finding random compound words in everyday life, knows her shapes and has a hang on upper case and lower case letters, knows her seasons and what trees do during each season.....just by playing to read (and this is just the 1/3 kit) it has been an AWESOME resource for my little toodler.
I could list a million, but Arbor Algebra, UFLI Foundations, The Hochman Method (free pdf user friendly "curriculum" for TWR), Killgallon writing curriculum, Montessori Research and Development, Big Picture Science, Patty Paper Geometry, Global Perspective Studies, Inquiry Based Lessons in World History, and Hearth Magic are all wonderful and I never see them discussed. Ok I listed close to a million 😂
@@SevenInAll does the student need to learn beginning grammar before starting the basic level at grade 4? or can they start without much grammar lessons beforehand?
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We have loved Homeschooling in the Woods and are currently using Guest Hollow.
Thank you for sharing the map❤going to go look for it now.
Thank you for sharing!
I love your videos! Im just starting homeschool with my 5.5 year old. We did a little bit of Playing Preschool curriculum and it is simple enough and sweet. This year im doing a comprehensive ELA curriculum that not enough people talk about, probably partly because it is newer: Pinwheels by Rooted in Language! It was written by speech & Language pathologists to include phonics, handwriting, word study, grammar, etc and be multimodal and good for kids who may have dyslexia dysgraphia etc. I don't think my kid has those but its been FUN so far ❤
I've heard very good things about Pinwheels!
Heritage History is my favorite history resource. It's completely free. The books are already formatted for PDF printing. There are maps, timelines, and study questions to go with the reading guides. There is even a free downloadable quiz game that is really fun. I think I've only ever heard it talked about by one youtuber.
Thanks for sharing!
I love it too-we’ve used it for years-sooo many books on there!
You should promote your website more you have a TON of hidden gems on! Love the study guides and preschool resources 😊
Oh, thank you! Yes, I really should....somehow the "promotion" is a task harder than the "creation." ;)
Treasure Hunt Reading by Prenda! It's a free Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, and I've only ever heard it talked about by one other person on TH-cam. It has video links to every lesson, so you as the parent aren't even necessarily teaching the concepts, but are supporting the learner. It's great as a supplement to the early learner who needs some extra support learning literacy skills.
Yes, that's a fantastic resource!
I LOVE Genesis Curriculum by Lee Giles. She created Easy Peasy and Genesis is her offline program. It takes a Bible passage and has it in a complete curriculum. (Bible, lang arts, vocab, grammar, writing, biblical language, science & social studies. It’s for grades 3-8 but easily able to use for higher grades or lower. Sprinkle in extra reading from story of the world & apologia and it’s perfect.
-Emma Serl Language lessons are my favorite for English.
- Strayer Upton math for 1st- 8th, Denison for pre algebra and up.
Thanks for sharing! Some of those I'm not familiar with.
I would definitely like a Winston Grammar flip through. I’ve seen it for some of the older grades, but not for the younger grades.
The basic level is suggested for 4th grade and up.
Rooted in Language, The Children's Tradition, Learning Well at Home for Gattegno Method of math, Campfire Curriculums, University of Dallas for Latin
Yay Draw Squad!! I have such good memories of using it as a kid!! I am so glad my mom saved that one. I asked for it a couple of years ago and we're using it about 1x/week this year. It's great because everyone from my 4 yo to my 10 yo can follow along in some way. Also... I would love to get a more detailed look into Winston Grammar! Sounds like one that might work for us. :)
Yes, Draw Squad is very age-flexible. My 4 year old is the one who is really loving it these days. I am adding Winston Grammar to my filming list.
Wow that map looks awesome. Thank you!!!!
We have been using it so much in geography and history.
We are using Alphabet Adventures this year and my daughter loves it! It is very effective, really helping her to master the letters and their sounds. Such a great resource!
I love hearing that!
I rarely see people talk about Math Mammoth, and we have really had good success with them.
We also like Science Unlocked for kits that stick with one topic for a month or so. All the things included for the experiments.
A lot of international homeschoolers love Math Mammoth because it is one of the few math curriculums that is available as a PDF....AND it's also available in Spanish. That's a rare combo for math curriculum.
Spellwell! It is created by Nancy Hall ,the same lady who made Explode the Code!, and it is just as good! I tried to research it and found only 2 videos on it, but decided to go for it anyway as it seemed perfect. And it is! We are 5 weeks in and absolutely love it.
I also stumbled upon Biology for the grammar stage on Christian book and ordered it on a whim (I thought it would at least make planning easier for me if I used their week by week plan). It is great! I have a first grader so we don’t have the student workbook and we just do narration, but it is easily the favorite part of the week around here!
That's awesome that something ordered on a whim ended up being such a big hit! I have also heard of Spellwell, and we love Explode the Code around here--great to hear your experience with it.
We are loving guest hollow especially as it’s a flexible curriculum as you are ment to pick and choose as it’s got a lot in their curriculums!!! That grammar curriculum looks good!!! We love the foldable sonlight maps!!! My teenage daughter takes it to her Japanese school when she’s doing stuff with Asian geography!!! I had to ask her tho as she wrote it on Japanese!!! I prefer simple instructions in a curriculum!!! I find with younger kids black and white resources make it more creative!!! We love science chunks but change the books often as it’s not a Christian resource!!!
I will have to look up that science resource!
Their grammar is top tier. My son is just about finished and has retained so much! The best part is that he LOVED it!
We are truly enjoying Homeschool In The Woods, Time Travelers Series for History! We are starting with New World Explorers and it is a delightful so far!
I have seen their packs, they look so cool!
@@SevenInAll They are! I highly recommend them.
We have used and loved them too. Their hands on activities are awesome.
Anything Guest Hollow; the Getting Started with Latin series; Exploring Nature with Children; anything Delightfully Feasting; and the My Sound Books series
I've heard a lot of great things about Guest Hollow, but I haven't had the chance to use any of their resources yet!
We are currently using their Kitchen Chemistry for my 8th grader. It is so cool how much we are both learning.
We love Guest Hollow❤
@@bannamykwe loved that one too. We were just discussing about fake cheese Sat with company. My son still remembered the % allowed. I didn’t 😂
We ordered the drawing book. It’s so old school 😂but my son loves it because he’s been really into drawing comics etc
Oh, yes, it's very 90s. But all those foundational concepts for perspective drawing and 3D shapes are timeless, and my boys love drawing comics, too! It's fun!
I've loved Winston Grammar for years! Used it with my daughter who's now 34 😆 as well as many many students I have tutored over the years very successfully.
She's from my generation. :) It's a classic resource that has truly stood the test of time!
You’re not going to find me recommending many other aspects of their curriculum, but the 2nd and 3rd grade readers from The Good and The Beautiful are a really useful tool, especially for some students who are hesitant to read aloud. They’re split into parent and student reading sections. I don’t know why more homeschool curriculum companies don’t use this format. Inserting adult read sections gives the story more depth and a more complex vocabulary, and many of the stories feature kids who are homeschooled which are not often represented in other stories my kids read.
I have seen a few readers--some older ones we have from Usborne--that use that strategy of having portions for both parent and student to read and I agree, yes, that's an awesome format, it allows you to actually have more of a story. I didn't know that TGATB used that format and, that sounds neat, thanks for sharing!
I just love listening to you. My grandson is PG, and from listening to you, I get him more, he is just rambling on and going deep in just 2 sentences. He is amazing, and we are dying to keep him on grade level, but challenging him more. Which is hard because he is already in 3/4 grade and just turned 6. So to go deeper now but stay on grade level is maybe better for now. It is a challenge. You give some great ideas, I think you sent us towards BookShark and it is ideal for him. Thank you and we will continue to listen to your video, my daughter looks like what are you doing, on a tough day, I’m like sitting with my eyes closed and listening to you, doesn’t matter what you are talking about, I’m just listening so I can figure out what your really saying so I can understand him.
Oh, I hope these videos are helpful! You are doing the right thing in take the time to study your grandson and figure out a solid education for his brilliant mind to feast on. :)
I love Winston Grammar!
It's a good one!
Such a great video! ❤ with so many great homeschool resources!
Thanks so much for watching!
Love your alphabet printable ❤ thank you for sharing it is now in my wishlist
You are so welcome! It's one I have somehow forgotten to share much about.
That map 🤩 thank you for sharing!!
Isn't it awesome? My mom has had it for years, but lately as I've really started geography and history with my son it's been getting used daily and I love it!
Thistles and Biscuits has great homeschool resources that I have loved using for world cultures, music appreciation, and conservation.
And for anyone in Australia, the Australian Nature Study guides are amazing and so affordable.
I know I have a number of Australian homeschooler who watch this channel, so thanks for the recommendation!
Treasure hunt reading is also one I never hear but it’s a good one too
I have seen their site! They really have a lot to offer with the videos and workbook!
I am definitely thinking of Winston Grammar for my daughter next year. Thanks for that reminder!😊
Thanks for sharing all these resources!❤
That's a good one! Upper elementary/middle school is a great time to start.
We love using Letterland ABC trilogy books. They are super child-friendly and the stories stick! We love Letterland! All our kids have learned reading (and writing) mainly with this and are amazing readers!
I have not heard of those, I will have to look them up!
I'd like to add Little School of Smiths, Habitat Schoolhouse, Dash into Learning, For The Love of Homeschooling, Thistles and Biscuits, A Year of Learning, and Homeschool Languages.
Homeschool Languages is another one we love dearly! And my son has thrived with Dash into Learning's cursive.
Thank you! Got on and ordered that map Immediately and plan to use your PreK alphabet adventures sometime next year when I will have two 3 year olds (with my 9 and 7).
I use companies that are not as well known (in my area at least). Meaning, if you talk to local homeschool families, these never come up. Hi, from rural Ohio 👋
Generations
Science Shepherd
Learning Language Arts thru Literature
Seems to be 2 camps in my area: classical conversations or the good and the beautiful
I’m out here marching to my own beat 🎶🤪
Isn't that what homeschool is largely about--the chance to march to the beat of our own drum? And yes--we have been using the foldable map every day this year--it's so useful!
Under the Home, A Mind in the Light, without doors, progressive phonics, play n talk, truth quest
I've heard of a few of these but not all of them!
I’ve been wanting to try the Abecedarian Reading Program. It was bought out by Sharpen and is now more expensive than earlier this year. I didn’t end up buying it but might half way through the year. It’s been around but I was having a hard time buying it used. It just doesn’t seem to be talked about much and Rainbow Resources doesn’t sell it.
I haven't heard of that one before!
For middle and high schoolers: Sharon Watson writing. There is also literature for high schoolers. She also has free writing prompts. I got her writing non fiction for high school last year and my daughter writes all the time now and wants to be a writer. Her literature curriculum this year through Sharon Watson is her favorite subject. Sharon Watson writes her books in a very conversational tone and even has some humor.
Humor is a golden element in instructional materials. :)
This is fairly new and idk it would be considered "homeschool", but a learning gem, nevertheless. The reading program by Lovevery has been an AMAZING tool for my todler, not only has she had a deeper comprehension of what first sound and last sound is, but she's rhyming better, finding random compound words in everyday life, knows her shapes and has a hang on upper case and lower case letters, knows her seasons and what trees do during each season.....just by playing to read (and this is just the 1/3 kit) it has been an AWESOME resource for my little toodler.
I have heard of this but don't know much about it at all. That's awesome that it's been such a good experience for you guys!
English Lessons Through Literature super gentle way of learning grammar concepts. Goes from 2nd grade all the way up to 9th grade.
Thanks for sharing!
I was going to say this!!!! I started it this year and love it and I never hear about it!
I could list a million, but Arbor Algebra, UFLI Foundations, The Hochman Method (free pdf user friendly "curriculum" for TWR), Killgallon writing curriculum, Montessori Research and Development, Big Picture Science, Patty Paper Geometry, Global Perspective Studies, Inquiry Based Lessons in World History, and Hearth Magic are all wonderful and I never see them discussed. Ok I listed close to a million 😂
Wow, so many new names to look up! Thanks for sharing, even if not quite a million of them. :)
Cottage Press Language Arts!
Thank you for sharing!
Under the home
Thanks for sharing!
What grade do you start Winston grammar?
The Basic Level is recommended for 4th grade and up.
@@SevenInAll thank you!
@@SevenInAll does the student need to learn beginning grammar before starting the basic level at grade 4? or can they start without much grammar lessons beforehand?
@@strivingscome2cease They can start the basic level with little-to-no background in grammar instruction.
The CM Simple Studies by Crystal Wiley @simplefreehomeschool
Thanks for sharing!