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Yes!

Yes it can.

Yep!

It's been fun to use!

It doesn't feel like an ideal teaching tool. Maybe for older kids to browse through...but not a favorite here.

That’s a good idea 🧐

That sounds fun!

That's a great idea!!

Yes, that could be an option--although Explode the Code does involve some handwriting, so she would need to be able to write/spell the words on some of the pages. If she's not ready for that, All About Reading is a different (more costly) option for getting into more advanced phonics--that does not involve any handwriting for the child but does focus solely on reading skills without the rest of the LA concepts.

@@SevenInAll thank you for the response! she’s done pretty well with writing words in the Abeka workbook. We’re also currently doing Spelling You See Level A, but the handwriting is going to be the limiting factor with moving on to Level B, more so with her stamina of writing longer phrases and sentences.

@@steffimendoza3470 If she can do Spelling You See A, I think Explode the Code wouldn't be a problem--it's similar in that it's just individual words.

@@SevenInAll perfect! Thank you!

I love it when they take initiative with an idea that excites them! That Alamo sounds awesome!

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Glad it was helpful!

Yes, I think it would be pretty easy to adapt and use a children's Bible of your choice--we make it clear in the Teacher's Guide and from the event sequencing cards which story is the focus for the week, the goal is learning one key event from OT history each week and working toward the child being able to tell the story in their own words.

I believe that TalkBox.mom has a Japanese option for their program. I'm not sure of other well-known curriculum options that offer Japanese curriculum aimed at homeschoolers...but I hope someone else will chime in!

I don't think for myself I'll ever feel super comfortable teaching math strategies in my second or third language (just reflecting on yesterday's Beast Academy lesson...sometimes the explanations of strategies are already getting a little complicated and this is just 2nd grade math, haha!). But on the basic level, we do teach numbers and the basic terms for how you would read an equation or expression in Spanish. We do some oral problem solving drills or if I'm reading aloud a word problem I might just switch it into Spanish...but for actual problem solving strategies, I stick to mine (and their) strongest language.

For kids who struggle with math, I think Math U See is a very strong option, due to the repetition allowed and the gradual, incremental way that it levels up. The teaching videos and visuals are also good. I have known a number of people that have gone back to basics, started in early levels of MUS with older students in order to solidify basic skills, and have done it successfully. I think one thing to consider with your child would be to identify whether memorization works better for her or whether reasoning works better...and then if one of those skills seem to be stronger than the other, lean toward that one. I.e. I have had students that could never seem to grasp the mathematical reasoning for solving problems...but they COULD memorize basic facts and they could memorize procedures, so we heavily worked on that to give them those skills. With other students, they struggle to memorize, but they can work the problems, so we work on just getting faster on working through the problems so that even if they don't have facts memorized, they can work them quickly enough that they can proceed without the memorization.

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Yes, I typically eat before they wake up (if I happen to wake up early enough...which is not as often right now because baby still wakes up frequently), or after breakfast and readings, while they have some playtime.

Yep, bright and early! (Actually, dark and early most of the time around here because our sun doesn't rise especially early...)

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Yes, it takes a lot of practice to build those conversation skills. Gradually!

I'd estimate roughly 30 minutes a day.

Glad this is helpful! I do try to regularly include some commentary on our bilingual learning journey in my monthly update videos. Yes, keep up the great work in offering that FEAST. <3

I don't, because realistically, these programs don't include a whole lot of reading at the core. For example, in Primer, you really just have 1 folk tale and 1 Bible story you're reading in a week...with a few short poems, songs, and maybe a picture book related to the art concept. It's not a lot--those who find it to be a lot are probably adding in lots of extra activities and extensions. :) You can also treat the program as a menu, and you don't have to do every element. For example, I didn't really focus on the Robert Louis Stevenson poetry when I did Primer, I played the song versions of the poems because I enjoyed listening to them, but I didn't have my children memorize or recite them because it was a little bit beyond their skills at that time.

@@SevenInAll ok great 👍🏻 thank you! I think we are going to try both and just pick and choose what we like from it like you said 💛

In your situation, I would probably lean more toward Homeschool Languages Spanish, I have a flip through of their curriculum here: ruclips.net/video/X-QHLYd5zYI/видео.htmlsi=4mkfYq_Ctrl6ZT39 As well as a comparison of both Llamitas and Homeschool Languages here: ruclips.net/video/5xoiqbb2VQU/видео.htmlsi=rW2Ts9B-VWsnbj2G They are both excellent options for early year homeschool curriculum but they focus on different aspects of the language. Llamitas is more angled toward early academics (i.e. learning phonics, counting, being able to follow instructions) while Homeschool Languages is more focused on oral language and does not work on phonics or building reading skills, so that it can be used with different ages, including those who aren't ready to begin reading in Spanish. The reason I suggest Homeschool Languages for families who are just beginning their learning journey with Spanish is because it is heavily focused on high-frequency, everyday vocabulary, the kind of practical words you use every day. (It's also just really fun to implement, especially for kids who like active games). Llamitas has a more "academic" vocabulary that goes beyond everyday conversations, but I think in can be a little bit of a tougher leap for kids and parents who don't already have some Spanish background. One option would be to start with Homeschool Languages, and as your children grow old enough to begin mastering reading, work your way into Llamitas to give them a greater academic challenge.

Awww, I absolutely love hearing this! I so look forward to using The Curious Kinder with my little guy when he's ready.

It's awesome to be able to just switch to a book in your target language!

Jon Klassen does have some pretty fabulous books...I guess they can even win the heart of someone who isn't really a fan of kids' books. ha!

Aww, I love hearing that! That is my goal as I create these resources.

Me, too! haha!

I've never read that series!

Not a project I was planning on but one I'm glad we did! There was so much fun brainstorming...including how to make cornstalks with pom poms for corn, haha!

The reason nursery rhymes are considered helpful for future literacy is because of their rhyme--which means that it's most helpful to have children learn to recite a few nursery rhymes so that they can become familiar with rhyming words, vs. just reading them many many nursery rhymes. We have the volume of Mother Goose rhymes illustrated by Gyo Fujikama, because that was part of Sonlight Preschool. That one has many, many rhymes, including some of the more obscure ones, but there are many books of Mother Goose rhymes--I don't think there's necessarily one right option.

@@SevenInAll🥰👍

I wouldn't say I recommend one over the other--I've enjoyed using both and they are quite different, so will fit different styles and different needs. I wouldn't say that either necessarily has a ton of Biblical integration. Sonlight uses secularly publishes books and has notes with how you might want to handle certain conversations...but this comes up more in the older grades, not really in Kindergarten. As a believer, for me, science is naturally integrated with constantly being in awe of God's design for His Creation, so that is a regular aspect of our conversations about science.

@@SevenInAll thank u I appreciate your reply🥰

Yes, we used Sonlight Science K last year and are currently using Sonlight Science A this year. We used Gentle + Classical Nature Vol 2 for PreK. I wouldn't say I necessarily have a preference...they are different and do different things well. Gentle + Classical is more of a deep-dive into one topic in the natural sciences, and Sonlight covers a wide variety of different science topics for a short period of time. Sonlight has more in the way of "experiments," which G+C leans more toward the nature study approach to science. We've had a lot of fun with both. I do plan to use this Agricultural Science in the future when my boys are older.

@@SevenInAll thank you for replying i appreciate it :)

Glad it was helpful!

Yes--I absolutely love resting in the knowledge that we don't have to PLAN the magic for it to happen...but trust our kids a little bit and help support them when an idea captures their imagination. :)

Yes--they have so much interest when they are little at "helping" and being a part of the work...and they really become capable so quickly!

I would ask--what curriculums have you used in the past to teach reading?

@SevenInAll we were using the good and the beautiful. Now we are overseas and he goes to a small private school it's only 4 hrs. And we still are doing homeschool things in the house cause I need him to keep advancing

@@kirstenbarbero1099 Definitely for kids who struggle with reading, I wouldn't recommend TGATB, because it combines so many different subjects, and that can hinder progress with those who need to focus on just phonics and get a lot of review to gain mastery. It's ideal to use a resource that focuses on JUST phonics and mastering reading. All About Reading is a very solid option because it focuses solely on reading skills, they have 4 levels so you can place him at the level that best suits his abilities.

And leads to adults who will be overwhelmed by the prospect of completing simple tasks--because they don't know how.

For which grade level? I have several math videos, here's my review of Kindergarten Math with Confidence from the first time I used it: ruclips.net/video/NbcHt5TPyQQ/видео.htmlsi=po3nuBzQShkyt_Kw I'm currently using K MWC with my 2nd son.