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I know this is an older video, but I love it! And so thankful for the resources. I started my daughter early with the idea of consent. I’m not a fan of family members expecting a hug/kiss from children. I don’t care who I offend, even family. I’ve had aunties, uncles, etc say “Hi! Give me a kiss!” and I immediately step in with “honey, would you like to give a hug or high five or blow a kiss?” Options for different levels of contact based on her comfortability.

I am extremely open with my daughter and anything we come across in life. The problem we have is living in an extremely conservative area sometimes conversations happen between my daughter and her friends that her friends parents don’t want them to know about. Should I tell my daughter not to talk about certain topics with her friends that I know are super conservative or let her talk about them knowing that those parents might not allow their children around my daughter because of her knowledge? It’s so tough.

Revisioning America book series (for older kids and adults to have the knowledge to be able to have great discussions with younger kids). A Queer History of the United States A Disability History of the United States An Indigenous History of the United States

We cover many of the social topics through books at bedtime. Our library is pretty good at getting new diverse books (or ordering books upon request). I also make remarks when we come to something mentioned in our curriculum, mainly history, about how that would have affected our life or is still affecting others in the world.

Sex Ed has been a topic I'm deathly afraid of touching. My kid is 8 and has been asking for expanded info on animal mating practices (yikes!). We know where this is going! I found a great resource through planned parenthood on how to tackle those conversations depending on age! Google planned parenthood for educators and it should pop right up!

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I recently learned about the "restaurant of mistaken orders" which I shared with my daughter to teach her about elderly empathy. I thought it was such an awesome concept to teach our world. I will say, I'm not sure how their pay compares BUT the moral lesson is still there. The same thing with businesses like grocery stores and car washes that hire special needs adults or adults with learning disabilities. ❤

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List those amazing resources that you have found along the way. Share what has answered your questions or helped you explain those big-time social topics. I am so excited to hear your recommendations!

We tried the blue one last year and we stopped after two weeks. It was too different and frustrating for my daughter. I ordered the Legacy Algebra and it was a lot better for her. She is now in public school high school doing Math one integrated Algebra and Geometry. For my son I honestly plan on doing Legacy Algebra and then do the blue version afterwards. I am in no rush for for him.

In the words of Kenny Rodgers, "You need to know when to hold them, know when to fold, know when to walk away and know when to run."

This professor is a prejudice Zionist piece of work. Looks like he’s balding hahaha. He lied about history and gave me a C when I had all As just bcus he knew I’m Arab.

I have not done a ton of research on the algebra one specifically but I switched this year and started Saxon math 8/7 prealgebra. I also have a Nicole The Math Lady subscription and it’s been a dream. My kid has been so uncomfortable with math ever since he was small and he’s finally feeling confidence. We watch her videos for one lesson on one day and do her practice problems. Then the next day he solos the “mixed problems” with my overview and I check his work. We do two lessons a week like this for a 4 day week.

Thank you for reviewing this series. I can't find much out there about it except from Timberdoodle.

We are on week 3 as well with this program, I'm considering buying the Legacy edition because we are struggling Principles.

We purchased the bundle before we moved to the UK but yet to start it. It looks so good. They are doing an online option now too which is great for us as they don’t ship internationally.

Note taking is what I’ll be working on with my 7th grader this year as well.

I love the new homeschool year and getting to crack open some of our brand-new and fantastic learning tools! I get so excited over entertaining and educational workbooks! What is one not necessary but totally awesome resource you have and want to share for the 2024-2025 homeschool year?

i started homeschooling for the first time ever using the Math U See Algebra 1 regular curriculum (not legacy), aaannnd.... i'm on the struggle bus because math is just not my strength, but here we are. i didn't know anything about homeschooling at all and went with this, but i'm going to push through it, as i usually do everything else in life, and hopefully, we make it out the other side with good results. prayers for everyone!

We started MCT this year after seeing you and some others using it and we really like it. They actually kind of look forward to the pulling apart the sentences.

I can only speak for my child. He’s done Math U See from the beginning and is now in Algebra 2. We used the Algebra 1 Legacy because that was the format he was used to and didn’t want to do math without Mr. Demme. He did fine with no issues but my biggest suggestion is to compare both versions with your child to see which one will work best. Pick the option (whether that’s Math U See or another program) that works best for your child. There no right curriculum only the one the works best for your specific child.

I’ve heard college counselors say amazing things about the Math-U-See program! This was back when only the Legacy Algebra version was available. They said homeschooled students who used MUS would test very high in math. Maybe try using the Legacy version if this new one isn’t working out so that you and your child can compare?

Just curious, have you come across anything similar to higasfy but for music?

If you start looking at other math programs. I recommend looking at Thinkwell or Mr. D. We are using Thinkwell but have also heard good things about Mr. D math.

Okay, not sure if I missed a video or just forgot... But what happened with studies weekly? I remember when you were considering it, and checking out the website the first time. 🤔 I was considering trying out their health/wellness course next year because its required every year in our state. Why don't you like/ recommend it?

I really appreciated this video for the simple fact you give the honest reviews!

Hands down recommend Denison Algebra. It is taught really well in incremental pieces that are easily digestible.

Love your channel, thank you for all you do. How did your kiddos learn about Sketch Notes? Is it something you covered in a previous video and I missed it. If you did, please let me know where to find it? Thank you

I love that you decided to take a turn to educate your children of the indigenous peoples before continuing on in your Texas history. Thank you for sharing that as more educators may follow suit. This is important to our family as we are from an indigenous nation to another part of the world, but almost all curriculums skip over our history to post-colonization times. It really leaves a hole and missing opportunities to really learn about the native cultures, languages, faiths, and traditions. Also, how they contributed to and impacted the modern culture.

Do you have a video that talks about the doodle notes you mentioned? I’m hoping to introduce some note taking for my kids in the next school year.

Please don’t cross over to the MLM style scammy sales pitches 😭😭😭 no one wants or needs that

Such a good conversation!

Is a very honest video and i appreciate it so much.. I understand that you should quit if it is not going well.. but how do you know if it is not going well?? How do you know you're failing??

Excited to be sharing our first impressions for the new school year! I would love to hear your early favorite and your early least favorite. Be sure to check out Magic Mind and use my code for a significant discount! magicmind.com/SHANNA20

I think your daughter would enjoy Denison Algebra!

Hi,we use learnmathfastsystem!

Try the sample lessons of Denison ASAP! Every single person I know says it changes their life!!

I feel like we are turning the corner! Someone told me that the MUS revision was to align with Common Core. I can't speak to that. How is your new year starting out? Have you identified your pain point yet?

Happy First Day! We had an unexpected long break for late spring early summer, so we ended up starting in mid August. Of course it did not go exactly Going to plan, but that’s life. I enjoy watching your videos and this one was no exception. ❤❤❤

My 6 year old loves history and we started Story of the World recently. We love it but it’s a lot! We definitely don’t do everything the book recommends. I love that it gives so many ideas though! I add in videos on the chapter topics because we love a video! 😅

Thank you for this ! It’s my first year homeschooling my twin boys (4th grade) and I literally thought it was just me not getting it 😭 I felt so overwhelmed. I needed to hear this xoxo ❤

We quit all about reading after level 2 and switched to Ordinary Parents Guide to reading Reading. Our reasoning is AAR was just too slow and my son would prefer to get it done so we can dive deeper in other subjects. So far after 3 weeks I’m very happy with making that choice. I kept feeling the need to push through with all about reading but my son was over it. That’s just one example for us. I agree pivot or quit it.

Great video. We are in the first month of our 5th year and I still needed this reminder

I like how simple you've made it, but I was wondering about composition. Are you incorporating any longer narrative writing? Too early for that?

I don’t understand how you have less than 10k followers. You’re an AMAZING resource. I found your channel less than a week ago and have been binging all your videos. I currently don’t have the means to homeschool (single working mom going back to college) but I’m supplementing my kindergartener’s learning afterschool. So thank, you thank you a million times for sharing your wealth of knowledge ♥️

What curriculum piece did you chunk the directions and adapt for your own success?

The new version set up sounds very similar to Denison. Kids have a video everyday and take notes then their practice problems