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@koinonia-bn7xz

Жыл бұрын

Do you have any thoughts on compass classroom for your sons History course? I am looking at it for my 9th and 10th grader for next year but worried about the work load.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

Жыл бұрын

@@koinonia-bn7xz yes I do!!! Here is the video where I reviewed and explained it further. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpyFpsiEhcbQqcY.html

I just moved to Africa from the US in March and I'm going to be a 9th grader as well. Since I moved away from a lot of opportunities and in person resources like libraries with books in english and computers with wifi and printers basic stuff living here has done nothing but cause strain. Just last night my grandfather made me a deal that if I graduate school within 3 years he'd help me get back to the states when he retires. My situation is a way more chaotic but this was the short version but I have to homeschool myself which won't be the problem and I have some online resources but I want to graduate early and I need to make sure that everything I have will get me to that point. Plus my mom can't afford to pay for curriculum or classes and k-12 or the other texas program is out of the picture since we live in a different country

We onli have to submit portfolios for the Highschool qualification and for college and if they are going to college they will benefit from a longer portfolio. I’ve never heard of compass classroom. Living history is awesome!!! We love TGTB language arts and I believe we will be doing it in Highschool. My kids love it so much they want to. Nothing wrong wiv using iew info for writing. We often use a supplemental curriculum wen needed!!! I discus my kids independent work wiv them to often so we could continue that into high school. Im not used to grading either.

I hadn't heard of Dive until last week as I was trying to find a biology that didn't require you to do the lab physically. Our co-op plans fizzled out and I can't afford the high dollar microscope, labs, etc. And he did them a few years ago anyway for fun in a co-op. But I was so impressed. Last night I was researching the Algebra 1 as well. I already purchased Teaching textbooks but I love the idea of getting 3 years of math done in 2 so he can squeeze more into his highschool career as well as prep for CLEP.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

YES!!! I wasn’t sure if Teaching Textbooks was setup the same with the credits bc somebody told me that Saxon is also 3 credits like that. Does it say specifically only 1 credit for Algebra? The online experiments is SUCH A NICE perk!! I’m torn on paying the extra to do in person. It is quite expensive! But at least there’s another option available, as you said!!! Yah!!!!

Sounds like an interesting and challenging year lies ahead! Woohoo! High school!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

🤓yes!! Thank you!

You should build up the literature by assigning some American literature to read per unit. Riot for Civil War, Unbroken for WWII, The Great Gatsby for 1920s, Fences for 1950’s, Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson, and the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin would be some great choices. This way it could be an Honors course That way you can call it American Literature because that is something most colleges are looking for, and then when he does world history you can add to that years TGATB with some Brit lit picks. Some great Brit lit choices would be Romeo and Juliet, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, The Handmaids Tale, Sense and Sensibility, A Christmas Carol, Hamlet, Macbeth, 1984, Animal Farm, Emma, Harry Potter, A Midsummers Night Dream, Brave New World, Canterbury Tales, Oliver Twist and The Tempest.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestions!

I don't have a 9th grader. I just love your videos.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

Awe!! Thank you!! 😊😊😊

Isn't it wonderful to live in a homeschool-friendly state?! Such a burden lifted. We were so thankful to graduate our oldest three with little thought to what the state cares about. They have had no trouble taking any college courses they wanted. I keep hearing about Shorman math. I should check that out.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is wonderful to have so few homeschool restrictions. ❤️

Looking forward to the writing program comparisons. I'd love to see the good and the beautiful's writing instruction compared with those also.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

I might be able to do that comparison at the end of the this coming year bc my son didn’t start TGATB until close to Christmas this year (bc we started the year with other ideas) So he’s not going to fully complete this one. So I don’t feel comfortable speaking to their writing instruction yet. But since all three of my kiddos are doing it this year, I’ll have a better ideA then.

We love Dave Raymond's history!! My daughter did it in an abbreviated format in our old co-op in 7th grade, and we fell in love with it. She calls him "Davey Ray" as a term of affection, she enjoyed his history so much! :) This year, our schole group did American History again with some lessons from modernity, and it was again fabulous. You will not regret it. It is rigorous but super engaging and the usage of primary documents as their reading assignments is pure history! Can you tell we love it? :)

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

Yah!!!!! I’m so glad! I’m a little nervous about the depth (for myself). How easy was it for parents to have discussion with the kids without doing all of the assignments with them? Do I just need to watch the video lessons?

@lesley7033

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan depending on your son's comfort level with more complex language like you will see in the old primary documents, you may find it helpful to read through those with him as needed. When my daughter did it in 7th grade, I had to do some of the readings myself so I could discuss them with her and check in on her comprehension, but by 10th grade, she was completely independent with it. I actually really love the lectures and would listen to them while I was doing dishes, etc. and then I would have been able to easily discuss the content with her based on the lectures. Just as an fyi, the modernity lectures are significantly longer and the concepts are more philosophical and complex... so i wouldn't recommend that one before junior or senior year.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

@@lesley7033 great, valuable advice!! Thank you!!

I was already sold with Saxon Math (haven't ordered yet though, compiling everything since international shipping) then you showed me Shormann Math. Read all differences from Saxon and I'm jumping ship. So glad I haven't ordered yet and your video came just in time.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

Yah!!!!!!! 👏 👏 👏 I’m so glad and happy for you!! I’m excited about mot grading!!! 😜😜😜 online will definitely save you in shipping!! 😉

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

So did Shormann have a document with differences from Saxon snd his math?? I haven’t seen that.

@meghannferguson6783

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to find a document showing the differences in the two as well.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

@@meghannferguson6783 if I find it, I’ll let you know but haven’t searched yet. 😉

@paularodillo

3 жыл бұрын

The link doesn’t seem to attach. Anyway, you can find the comparison chart at their website under shormann math algebra 1.

My son will be doing Shormann algebra 1 for ninth grade too this year. Looking forward to it! AND Compass Classroom American History!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!!!! We are already loving both. I am watching all the history videos with my son and am learning SO much too! The videos are really well done!

@kc16826

2 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I’m sure I’ll like it even more than he will! 😆

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

@@kc16826 haha!!! That’s probably true. I keep telling my son with excitement, “I never learned this! This is awesome! That makes so much sense! You’re so lucky to be homeschooled!” 😜

@kc16826

2 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan do you need to have a Vimeo account already to log in to the streaming Shormann videos? I’m imagining so, but it doesn’t sound like that.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

@@kc16826 we don’t stream them through Vimeo. When you sign up, they send you a link and you set up your account and just access each video directly from the website.

My daughter did biology through Shorman and the one downfall she said was the massive amount of vocabulary you have to memorize! She did fine, but I knew for my second oldest daughter it wouldn't be a good fit. My other daughter really enjoyed Dave Raymond's American History this year. She still has the hours project to complete and the portfolio..... which I'm allowing her to work on over the summer. I wish my daughter liked the High School Good and the Beautiful language arts, but anything with booklets she doesn't. We're working on our Junior year plans. Thanks for the video. Have a great school year!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! That’s interesting that we chose so many of the same subjects. So, with the hours project, is that in addition to the 4 days /week schedule? That’s what I need to look into. What did you use for language arts?

@Amenhomeschoolers

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan My daughter said it's five days a wk. with a video plus a reading assignment and on the fifth day it is exam day and a portfolio entry. She got behind on those portfolio assignments. I would let her use her lecture notes for the exams. I used IEW for writing this year, the Advance US History, and Easy grammar, and just did some random spelling. The IEW has vocab in it and reading assignments.

@Amenhomeschoolers

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan forgot to mention there are 4 projects for the entire year... a map project, a speech, a research paper, and a 30 hour project due at the end of the year.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Amenhomeschoolers oh boy!! I was hoping to be able to take 5th day to do discussion with my son. I need to dig into the ins and outs of this more but I looks like a very good, Indepth approach! Love IEW! I’ve thought about going back so we will just see how TGTB goes this year! Thank you for the info!!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

@@Amenhomeschoolers I did know about the projects. I haven’t looked enough to know WHEN they have time to do them. Are they all on top of the daily lessons? Or is there days set aside for them to work on?

Scrambling to figure out my 9th graders stuff to start in 2 weeks. Transcripts legit intimidate me. So much. Language Arts especially is what I am struggling to pick out.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

If I didn’t pick out TGTB Language arts, I might have gone towards IEW (institute for excellence in writing) or I might’ve checked out compass classroom. Compass classroom really does have a ton of great curriculum. Transcripts!!! I feel you.

Do you know how the shoreman math is layer out? Can you see the table of contents on the website. I love SAxon math but I wish their lessons followed a more consecutive order with the mixed practice to review.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

You know….I’ve never looked at it, to be honest. But if you go to his site, there is so much info to explain. I’m sure the scope and sequence is out there. The mixed practice is supposed to be all review which is probably why they mix it up. I’m not sure how Shormann reviews. I’ll have to ask my niece! She did Shormann math this year and I know she likes it more than Saxon and plans to continue.

I would love to hear how you are liking Shormann Science! I am thinking about getting the Earth Science course for my son next year. :)

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t have an opinion on it yet. ;) but I will do a review at the end of the year. My son is indifferent 😑 n it right now but I need to understand why. Is it the topic? Is it the method? So when I have an opinion, I’ll let you know.

For the Shormann science, did you end up purchasing a hard copy textbook from one of his recommendations? Two of my children will be doing Shormann science this year, and I'm trying to decide if a hard copy textbook is necessary. Also, LOVE your channel! Thank you so much for all the effort you put into your videos! They have been so helpful! ❤️❤️❤️

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Thank you so much for noticing! My husband always asks, “how much time are you spending on this video?” 🤔 😜 I did not buy an extra textbook. I’m not sure if that was a good idea or not. I think it depends on your kid. Would they rather sit in front of the computer and read, or go to a desk and read?

It was like I was watching myself - My son is going in 9th grade and we also are using Shorman for math and science and it was sooooo funny b/c I bought him the exact same planner. haha. We also have used TG&TB for Language Arts for the past 3 years. This is actually our 2nd year for Shorman - he used it last year for Alg. 1/Geo and Physical Science. We're skipping to BIology tho for 9th. I hope you all have a great year!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!! Welcome, sister!! Great minds think alike! I wish I would’ve looked at Shormann math last year instead of doing the Saxon. 😭 and I wish I would’ve noticed the science. We wanted to do biology this year so my son could do it with friends, but Shormann said don’t skip the physical science bc it’s needed for Biology! So good for you for being ahead of it!! Do you have a microscope? That’s my next step!! I know Shormann recommends one. Did you do the experiments via video or did you buy the kit?? This is also what I need to decide soon!

@valeriefletcher2719

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I’m a stickler for doing the hands on lab work (even tho my kiddos don’t always agree 😜). So we buy the kit. I’ve researched so many options and their kits and Shormans kits are excellent. He built a rocket last year for physical science and it was awesome! It is a chunk of money but IMHO well worth it. It has lots of extras that make the year cement itself in the memory. Lol. However I will say that he tells you up front that some weeks there are no hands on experiments bc off the supplies being too expensive or dangerous etc. And we skipped 2 or so bc of messiness. 😉 we already had a microscope. We bought the one sonlight recommends. However, this year I’m purchasing a screen to it to be able to view it on the computer. My eyesight isn’t what it used to be. Haha.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

@@valeriefletcher2719 I wondered about those screen microscopes!! I saw one on amazon. But you’re talking about one you can hook up to your computer? That sounds awesome!! So one more question for ya….in the experiments kit, are there things you’ll be able to reuse for another child? I can’t figure out if I’d have to rebuy the entire kit again, or if there is refill you can buy for the items that are perishable. Any insight on that?

@valeriefletcher2719

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I think ask the screens that you hook up to a microscope allow you to connect to computer or just view on the screen. It seems amazing! The kit definitely can be used again by another child. I think it’s meant for a small group of kids. The rocket I mentioned earlier would need more batteries bc they get used up (like ac real rocket -cool right?). But my husband said they are available at Michael’s. So there might be some replacement items needed. I’m in the process of biting the bullet for the biology kit. {swallowing hard}. It’s my last item to purchase for this next year. 🎉. I’m looking forward to more videos. We’ll have to consult next year for 10th. Lol. I also have a 6 and 7th grader for this upcoming year. 😃

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

@@valeriefletcher2719 lol!! The biology kit! You can do it!! I wonder what you do with the frogs, etc? Put them in the freezer until you’re ready. You’ll have to let me know on that also!! 😜

Do you have to have previously used Saxon math to use the Shorman math? Or just as long as the student is familiar with prior math concepts? I have a 9th grader this year. I'm interested in this Shormann math because of your video!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

Жыл бұрын

No, you don’t need Saxon experience. I’m. It sure if Shormann would have a placement test though to make sure they’re ready for his levels.

What would you recommend for a good solid live online logic class? My son really needs one and I am so tempted with CC challenge B class but not thrilled about the rest of their stuff? Thank you

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

11 ай бұрын

I’ve never done formal logic with my kids. But there are several out there that come with DVD instruction. I’m pretty sure the one CC uses has DVD. So that may work. Ive also heard good things about Masterbooks Logic program. Sometimes MB also has online instruction but I’m not sure about if they do for Logic.

Can my high schooler take Visual Arts AP offline with art books I choose from library?

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

Жыл бұрын

That I do not know. Maybe reach out to HSLDA On that one.

I'm just looking into homeschool, and have found a few of your videos. I just subscribed, btw! How do I know if homeschooling is right for me? My husband thinks my daughter and I will not get along and have issues. She is 13 now, heading into 8th grade. I think about the things she will miss out on in high school, like marching band, prom, etc. How do you convince your child that homeschool will be better? I have so many questions!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

I think the older you pull your kid out of school to homeschool, the harder the transition COULD be. I have a friend who just did it and her oldest she’s teaching is in 9th grade and that student was probably the least excited. Nevertheless, she understands why her mom did it and is submitting to her mom and dads decision. Homeschool definitely doesn’t mean no friends. But you have to be intentional about making sure that happens. As far as marching band, etc. there are definitely sacrifices. Those extracurricular activities come easier with school. But…there are many homeschool groups that do similar things. In my area, there is a huge homeschool network that plans activities like this. The difference is, parents have to be MORE involved in making it happen. There’s no more handing it all over to the school. Whether or not it’s right for you depends on your reasons for doing it. For me, our #1 reason is spiritual. So all the the “negatives” would have to outweigh my reason for doing it in the first place. And it never could. So why do you want to do this? And is that reason more important than participation in marching band? 😉 As far as you and your child getting along…..homeschool isn’t easy. But it’s also a beautiful opportunity to make your relationship with your child even more a priority. That relationship is more important than academics. So while there may be rebellion, there is also opportunity to parent more specifically and hopefully developing a deeper relationship than you could’ve had before. Im a Christian. Therefore, I think the Bible fully supports parents taking control of the raising of their children. And if the Lord is prodding you that way, and he’s giving you and your husband peace with moving ahead, then he will be with you on good days and bad days and help you through them. 😉. I did a video called “why you CAN homeschool high school” addressing this very thing. It might boost your confidence if that’s what you need. ;)

@lorimast

2 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan the number 1 reason I want to homeschool is spiritual. I’m also a Christian mom, and I worry about all the influences our world is having on our children. The biggest fear I have is financial. I know I need to do some soul searching. Good thing I have an entire school year to decide!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

@@lorimast the Lord can give you peace and he can also work miracles. I think financial is a big concern for many when contemplating homeschooling. I know it was a HUGE stumbling block for my husband. I brought up homeschool to him and quitting my job so many times. But when God prepares the way, he makes is obvious, I promise. I’m not sure id you’ve seen my video on how I convinced my husband (why I gave up a million dollars). It’s our story on how God led us. And it might inspire you as continue to seek his will this year! 😉

@lorimast

2 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan I put it on my watch later list. So I definitely will!!! We just saw a concert of a band called Cain. They told their story, which included being homeschooled. I’m thinking, ok God what are we doing here? Lol

I’m not sure if you will know the answer to this but…. My upcoming 7th grader is doing Saxon 8/7 which would lead to Shormann Alg 1 in 8th grade. That seems too early for Algebra 1 IMO. I’m trying to figure out the logistics and planning but I seems like I’m missing a step 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re worried about Alg 1 being too much for 8th grade (which IMO, if your child is ready, it’s not. I took alg in 8th grade decades ago through public school….so it’s not uncommon) BUT…if you don’t want to move that far ahead… Saxon doesn’t have Alg 1/2. It would be basically be similar to 8/7 but focuses a little more in per-alg concepts. OR Shormann has pre-alg also. You might reach out to the Shormann company and ask their opinion. My son just completed 8/7 and he’s ready for Algebra!

@MW11-3

3 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan thank you!! Yes, I’m a bit worried about algebra 1 in eighth grade but maybe he will be ready. I guess I need to see how 8/7 goes first and proceed from there. I guess I have advanced planner problems 🤣 thanks again!

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

@@MW11-3 sufficient for the day….Mom! Today has enough to worry about! Don’t worry about tomorrow! 😜

Ohhh I would being so stressed if I was going to go this route. I am not sure why you must be so strict since your state is so freedom friendly but I guess if he wants to go to a school that is very elite-then maybe that is necessary at this moment. I have followed a couple unschoolers who got into a good state college without any traditional classes nor SAT and are doing extremely well. I barely did a thing in highschool much less attended back in the day and managed to get a graduate degree with not much difficulty. I never did a math past Algebra 1... My husband is in tech, has only certifications and does better than most with a 4 year degree. His company and many others look at experience first. My masters was a waste in my opinion. I was brainwashed thou that college was everything and without it you would amount to nothing. LOL This was the only guidance I think I received. I guess we have two extremely different views of this.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

Жыл бұрын

I made this video a year and half ago and have since opened my mind. I’m still learning. I have two older brothers who’ve graduated a total of 5 homeschoolers. So I am getting advice from them also. But I see what you’re saying. I did look up the admission requirements for the three closest colleges to us, and I mean, that did shape some of my decisions. My son didn’t quite sure what he wants to do yet, though.

Is any of tgtb LA consumable?

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

2 жыл бұрын

What exactly do you mean? It’s all workbooks that you write in and won’t reuse.

@jilliana4701

2 жыл бұрын

@@OurHOMEschoolPlan thank you! That's what I was curious about. I couldn't tell how much could be reused for other kiddos.

I'm helping a friend. She will be homeschooling her ninth grader for the first time. She is freaking out. :( The link for compass classroom doesn't work. Just wanted to let you know.

@OurHOMEschoolPlan

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no. Thank you, friend, for letting me know!!! I fixed it in the description also, but Please let me know if this one works. 😊 COMPASS CLASSROOM: affiliates.compassclassroom.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=585