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The Hen House
Registrace 5. 08. 2016
Hi! I'm MacKenzie. Welcome to my coop! I'm a homeschooling mama hen attempting to raise 3 home grown chickadees on God's word. I'm also a dumpster divin', thrifty, design chick. Thanks for stopping by! www.the-henhouse.com
International Adoption: the Home Study: What to Expect
Hey everyone, it's MacKenzie!
The home study seems to be the most daunting part of the adoption process, but you don't need to be afraid!
I'll debunk some myths and misconceptions while also sharing helpful information to help ease your mind. Each state and country have different requirements, but this was our experience within the India program.
I hope this helps answer your questions if you're considering adoption, or if you're trying to better understand the adoption process with someone you may know. I hope this information helps your home study go as smoothly as possible!
Please watch our first adoption video if you'd like to hear how God placed adoption on our hearts. Thanks for watching!
TheHenHouseCoop
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@19:36* The training videos need to be completed before home study is completed, not before home study begins. The second portion of videos needed to be completed before adoption was finalized.
*I forgot to mention passports! 3rd party fees also include the price to apply/receive passports. Home study fees do not include this additional cost.
*Biometrics/Fingerprinting costs: $50 per adult
*For our psych evals, we needed them completed by a licensed psychiatrist, not a licensed psychologist. They are different!
And... if you were freaking out while I mentioned the fact that your savings account information needs to be documented, don't be afraid! We did not have a cushioned savings account. We didn't have much funds saved away, and we were still approved!
The home study seems to be the most daunting part of the adoption process, but you don't need to be afraid!
I'll debunk some myths and misconceptions while also sharing helpful information to help ease your mind. Each state and country have different requirements, but this was our experience within the India program.
I hope this helps answer your questions if you're considering adoption, or if you're trying to better understand the adoption process with someone you may know. I hope this information helps your home study go as smoothly as possible!
Please watch our first adoption video if you'd like to hear how God placed adoption on our hearts. Thanks for watching!
TheHenHouseCoop
________________
@19:36* The training videos need to be completed before home study is completed, not before home study begins. The second portion of videos needed to be completed before adoption was finalized.
*I forgot to mention passports! 3rd party fees also include the price to apply/receive passports. Home study fees do not include this additional cost.
*Biometrics/Fingerprinting costs: $50 per adult
*For our psych evals, we needed them completed by a licensed psychiatrist, not a licensed psychologist. They are different!
And... if you were freaking out while I mentioned the fact that your savings account information needs to be documented, don't be afraid! We did not have a cushioned savings account. We didn't have much funds saved away, and we were still approved!
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How We Came to the Decision to Adopt: Our Story
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Today I share how God placed adoption on our hearts. Thanks for watching!
Quick Kids Cleaning Tip that Saved my Life!
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Place the accountability between your child and their chore chart, not you! This has helped take the guesswork out of parenting through the day to day chores that we try to teach our children to do each day. See links from the video in the comments below. Thanks for stopping by! Chore chart systems mentioned in the video: www.accountablekids.com/ www.doorposts.com/
Spelling Power and Spelling by Sound and Structure Homeschool Honest Review
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Spelling Power and Spelling by Sound and Structure Homeschool Honest Review
How and Why to Create a Bible Caddy & Bible Quiet Time with Your Kids
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Thanks for watching. Below are a few of the items mentioned in the video: I Can Read God's Word: www.amazon.com/I-CAN-READ-GODS-WORD/dp/B00C022T3M Another great site: philsmouse.com/icr09.html Mommy & Me Journal reference: the-henhouse.com/category/parenting/ 100 Devotions about science & God: www.amazon.com/Indescribable-Devotions-Kids-About-Science/dp/0718086104/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513266...
Homeschooling with Infants, Toddlers, & School Aged Children
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the-henhouse.com/ Thank you for joining me today! Here is an overview of our ENTIRE school day. Ever curious as to how homeschooling moms get the laundry done, prep meals, finish schoolwork, and have a life outside of home education? This video may be for you if you would like specific details as to how we homeschool at home with infants and toddlers on our hands. I hope this video blesses you ...
This was great. We’re always looking for spelling programs that will work since we have a very struggling speller. Just subscribed. I also have a channel and would love to be friends and connect. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you for this video!!! Another MFW mama here!! This was super helpful. I also have a kiddo flying through the Rod and Staff spelling and will definitely supplement with the Spelling Power when we finish early next week. Are you still enjoying Spelling with Sound and Structure?
What age/grade do you switch from SBSS to Spelling Power?!
Hi Stephanie! Sorry for the very late response. I was not receiving notifications on my channel for some reason. I switched when my daughter was in 5th going into 6th, if I remember. Around middle school was when she wanted just a list. You could switch earlier if you’d like. Thanks for leaving a comment!
Do you use both curriculum to the same student?
Hi Stephanie, No, I do not use both currently. One curriculum is enough unless your child can memorize words quickly. My daughter did, and she used to memorize spelling words from both books, but that was because it interested her! My oldest is now doing Spelling Power on her own, and my second grader is using Spelling by Sound and Structure. Once my Kindergartener is old enough, he will also do SBSS. Hope this review was helpful to you!
@@thehenhouse6183 What age/grade do you switch to Spelling Power?
Thank you for this review. I was on the fence for Spelling by Sound and Structure. It was great to hear how you’ve used it, as well as the pros and cons. I think I may try it for next year.
Good luck with it! I think you will really enjoy it. The workbooks are very gentle, yet comprehensive. I always enjoy hearing the pros and cons of a curriculum. Glad it was useful for you!
I was looking for reviews of spelling power and found your channel. This was so helpful and now I am looking into spelling with sound and structure. I have a child with learning differences that make memorization slow and painful, so I do not think spelling power is right for her. Someone gifted me spelling with sound and structure grade 6, but my kids aren't there yet so I didn't appreciate how the program works. Now that I understand better I am ordering grade 3, which is very affordable on Thrift Books. Thank you!
Glad you found a curriculum that works best for your child! We love Spelling by Sound and Structure and we will continue to use it within our home. Blessings as you continue homeschooling! Thanks again for watching. :)
Hi! Just started watching your videos, which Bible is the one you showed in the video that includes the little girls characters ? Thank you in advance and God bless you
Hi, Dorelisa! Sorry about the late response. I have not posted on here in awhile, and I am just seeing your comment. ;) Here is the link. It's called Brave Girls Bible by Tommy Nelson. Thanks for watching! www.amazon.com/Tommy-Nelsons-Brave-Girls-Devotional/dp/0529111020/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=brave+girls+bible&qid=1601769318&sr=8-2
We use Abeka and I think my oldest son will be using spelling power in addition. He really struggles.
We really enjoyed using some Abeka curriculum! They have a great spelling program also. Take it one day at a time. He will get it! Thanks for watching the video. I hope it was valuable to you!
@@thehenhouse6183 Thank you, Yes I agree. The Abeka Academy accredited program moves very quickly. We need more than a week to master 30 words. It's really a challenge. I hope to to get different techniques and concepts this year from Spelling power and stay with the program.
Thanks for this review. We are new to homeschooling and I purchased Practical Spelling (very similar to the Rod and Staff) but I'm thinking of getting Spelling Power instead.
Thanks for watching this review! I hope your homeschooling journey is off to a great start!
Thanks for stopping by! To see up close images of the curriculum content, visit my blog post regarding this review at: the-henhouse.com/2019/04/25/spelling-curriculum-review-spelling-power-and-spelling-by-sound-structure/
Items to add into your caddy: headphones. We use Cozyphones because they are soft and not bulky. highlighters, colored pencils, and markers book light or flashlight Bible coloring and activity books Bible Mad Libs Devotions Bible-large font CD player worship music and bible audio books Christian magazines ie. WORLDkids, Club Jr., Trades of Hope catalogues, Compassion Intl. bible picture books prayer journal notepads and post it notes Bible Go fish and other quiet games soft quiet toys for tots and preschoolers. ie. nativity toys, noah's ark Cozyphones: www.amazon.com/CozyPhones-Headphones-Ultra-Thin-Speakers-Headband/dp/B01K8U9MCI/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1544203111&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=cozy+phones&psc=1 Older kids brain games: www.amazon.com/dp/B01G3PZ1QI/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01G3PZ1QI&pd_rd_w=MIQze&pf_rd_p=f0dedbe2-13c8-4136-a746-4398ed93cf0f&pd_rd_wg=SMsVt&pf_rd_r=72ZPJMFNYSTD9XVKTFC4&pd_rd_r=43883503-fa44-11e8-ae45-dfe31428ce6d Noah's ark magnet quiet toy for home or church: www.amazon.com/Lee-Publications-Noahs-Ark-Magnetic/dp/B004LC31YU/ref=asc_df_B004LC31YU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312053914792&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12055381008710474584&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017973&hvtargid=pla-570131005610&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=65834404041&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312053914792&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12055381008710474584&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017973&hvtargid=pla-570131005610