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Have you done an updated review of the hearth magic literature guides you have used. I love your channel.

I love your room.

i think you might be confused about what "busy work" usually is... and i dont mean to come across as critical or rude, but helpful constructive info for meaningful content... busywork is typically simple, topic-related work that keeps kids busy and occupied but not necessarily challenged. it tends to be work that builds repetition, which some kids do benefit from, but for many, its just stuff that keeps your kids busy and on topic, maybe while you work with a sibling or other student. work that is too challenging for your student would not be "busywork", in fact all of the things you listed are the things that would build on your topic to bring the "easy" content up to grade level.

Thanks for sharing so much of uour activities. My kids are older and I dont get to experiment with apples such. I live through youtubers for younger kids activities.

Can you please give us an update on your reading journey?

Excellent review and overview. Thank you for sharing mama! May you have a lovely weekend! 💖☺️

My favorite reading curriculum is The Logic of English. Also, Rooted in Language. I do not recommend sight words at all. Pictures do not help children decode words; they keep children guess words. Books with repetitive sentences like that are tje while language approach. It is not evidence-based. For any program you use, I think you will stop shooting yourself in the foot if you stop guessing which parts of a curricula to use. Just have her take the placement test

I think we are in a time where a wave of these types of videos and posts will come about. I watched as the unschooling craze flooded the homeschool pages. I actually spent a lot of time earning people not to think it was some magical thing. Although I didn't start homeschooling my son until he was in 6th grade (he is 16 now), I have been deep in tje homeschool forums and community since before he was in Kindergarten. I have seen many homeschool fads come and go, but what has been different any the recent unschool7ng and deschooling fads is that it was driven mostly by newer homeschool moms who made aesthetically playing TolToks and RUclips videos. And all the young new mamas latched on. I also am just a nerd and i have had an interest in literacy since before my son was even thought of. I don't think it is dangerous for mothers who aren't "experts" to homeschool, but i do think they need to do a lot of research and, beware of trends. Reading is a complex skill that involves a lot of ore- reading skills. And none of them just happen. There are so many important skills that are not "name the letter". I personally think unschooling is an extreme solution to a desire to follow a child's interests. It is completely possible to follow a child's interests while also teaching them the foundational skills of reading, writing, and Math. You are not alone and I think many people are wooed by making everything fun and gentle, to the extreme of not wanting learning to ever be work, but children have parents for a reason. We are here to guide them and teach them skills beyond what they feel like doing.

I am wondering how vacuuming my home is considered witchcraft. I have never heard that before! Just genuinely curious- not poking at anything or provoking anything!

We’ve had a somewhat similar journey. When my daughter was in 1st grade I realized she wasn’t progressing much in reading. I thought it was my inconsistency so I doubled down on lessons but she continued to struggle. I eventually found AAR right before 2nd grade and also didn’t want to “go backwards” by starting her with level 1. I then came to the same conclusion you did and got L1. And it was the best decision! We took our time and it took us the entire year to go through it (I thought it would be much quicker). She’s 8, 3rd grade and we’re at the beginning on L2. It’s been slow and steady progress but she really took off with AAR! She’s not “at her age level” yet but I’m confident after L2 she’ll be a confident, independent reader! 😭 I suggest going all the way through, the sounds she’s currently struggling with are in the last 1/3 of L1. So taking time to review and honestly both of y’all learn the program either way review words would be 👌🏻

These are awesome resources. I am really interested in reading conversations with God. Thank you for sharing!

Witchcraft?

Thank you! very helpful!

I don't know if you looked into things like dyslexia or ADHD, but they both affect reading. Other than that, I really get the mom guilt. I have a lot of guilt over trying things in different ways with my children and later having to switch things up. You're doing great, though. You're meeting your child where she's at and constantly looking at ways to make things better. You're doing great, and she's improving, and that's all that really matters.

So happy you made this! 🎉

This is a cool video! My kids really like two picture books - they are Christian based but I would say pretty mild: Nothing - Nothing you do can separate you from gods love. Something - one small thing can make a difference (or something like that) the author is Natalee Creech

Love the Deepak Chopra book. Just ordered it!

We're excited to get started with our earth child's workbook also!! It's so sweet

Nothing like a good Pagan book to pass down to the kids.. great job!!

I really appreciate this video, thank you so much for creating this and sharing it with us. My husband actively does this every day, and is helping me and teaching me this too, specifically how to bless our children when they are feeling unwell. Coming from a Mormon background and so heavily indoctrinated, it’s been extremely challenging and difficult to determine what are my true feelings and beliefs vs what I have been taught being brought up in the Mormon. What’s also so evident to me is there’s a peace you emit, and I loved how the books you have shared teach the love of God and not focus on sin, repentance and damnation, I have this repel for those teachings. This is the first homeschool video I have watched like this, it’s all secular vs Christian homeschool content and while I would say I believe in Christ and God, I dislike saying I am a Christian because I do not align to what others Christians seem to believe, maybe since Mormonism is very different from the standard Christian beliefs. While I don’t hold to Mormonism at all, there are some aspects which I feel to me are true than standard Christian teaching, namely it’s not just faith alone, it’s our actions here, and that is something that is seems to madden many, so I always feel completely alone in that respect when talking to Christians. Whatever you feel able to share on this subject, would be so appreciated and probably very much needed, I’m sure I can’t be the only one. Thank you again. Edit to add: I feel and it makes total sense to me that we can believe in God at the same time as understanding that he has given us all abilities and tools to improve our lives, I feel many see it one way or the other.

The great thing about this way of doing language arts is you can do it with any book you are reading together! 💗

Are you do the beautiful feet this year? We are! I'm interested in following along with you

Can you make a video on how you actually store things and put everything together? This is the most challenging for me. Its so hard to cut everything out and actually use the 5 gazzilion amazing resources i have. Its overwhelming. So i tend to use the easy put together same things and not use all my play materials, which is what my son really needs. And actually getting started everyday 😂

Your great at explaining and making these videos. You share more than most which is very helpful

It looks like you guys have a great rhythm for your language arts, if it were me I think I would put more emphasis on phonograms and their sounds and blending the words together and less emphasis on word flashcards. Being able to decode large words will come from knowing phonograms and their multiple sounds. But like I said, you guys have a great rhythm and if it’s working for you both, stick with it!

I’m saying this with all the love. Would you consider dropping all other subjects other than math just to focus on your daughter’s reading? you have an amazing selection of curriculums and are covering three times as much as we do, at that age anyway. we only teach math and reading until the child is an independent reader because being able to read is so helpful in all those other subjects. i just wonder if she’s a bit overwhelmed by the work load and there fore struggling in that area? i love your channel, love so many of the channels you mention and products your recommend etc ❤❤

Those bookmarks are phenomenal!

Love your video! We tried to use the McGuffeys but I needed more hand holding. I’m glad it’s working for you. Have you tried Land of Kakiak new companion notebook? It’s the updated version of it and already has the Copywork in the notebook, not to add to your resources 😂. We also love the ABCs and all their Tricks that go along with the flash cards. It’s helpful to help with the rules.

Hey there! The algorithm lead me to your video :) I haven't had a chance to read through every comment to see if this has been mentioned, and I admit I skimmed the video with subtitles because of a time crunch, so maybe I missed it- but your story so far and daughter's struggles, and everything you said could have been me 6 years ago. My dyslexic 14yo was exactly the same, and I had a similar mentality to yours, and took comfort in the tales of older kiddos just waking up one day and it all clicking... My daughter was technically reading by about 8, more independent by about 10, so I thought "great, slow and steady wins the race," because I didn't realize that there are many types and presentations for dyslexia. We were already trying to follow the science of reading/phonics so I didn't think testing mattered, but were still on the struggle bus, and still much farther behind her peers- even those that were "late readers." You know, the ones who did wake up one day and start reading Harry Potter all on their own types. Here is my cautionary tale: please get your daughter tested for dyslexia sooner rather than later. I finally broke down and had my daughter tested last year because even though she's made so much progress, she's still not near grade level and spelling is just, ugh, (and that gap gets bigger and bigger as you saw in that assessment between grades, and yes I also agree that generally assessments aren't worth the paper they're written on, however there is a time to stop and check ourselves to see if we're getting in our own way). It also helps alleviate the guilt because you see that it's not you/homeschooling that is the issue, it's their brains being wired differently. And AAR reading/spelling are great choices for dyslexic kiddos. Or if she's not dyslexic, you find out that yes, a more focused curriculum will "catch her up," and if that's the goal AAR will help with that, too. But *knowing* what you/she may or may not be dealing with is a huge piece of the puzzle. Big hugs (I have cried quite a bit on this journey, too!) and all the best to you!

did you use AAR before? If so you should totally do a comparison video and why you choose McGuffeys.

How old is your daughter? Can you do a day lesson for us? I wanna start with my son and I have everything to start I guess I’m just wondering how it flows and if he’s too young? He’s 5.5 and knows all his letter sounds and is trying to build words on his own I just don’t wanna start too soon.

I’m so glad you and your daughter are thriving with the McGuffey readers! I agree with you that it’s so cohesive and not overly complicated which is why I think it works so well for our kiddos! Also we use our Bug Loupe 😂 (meant for when we are on our nature hikes) as our magnifying glass for our McGuffey picture studies! It works great, but I also would love to find one of those beautiful magnifying paperweights that I see other moms use! 🥰 maybe I’ll get lucky one day thrifting! 🤞

Where is the link for the paper that was in your folder telling what each lesson is teaching? I also like your schedule since it looks simple to fallow can we have it as a download?

Thanks for sharing. Would you be able to link the handwritten writing sheets. We used Alpha Phonics to teach ours to read and it worked amazingly. This is the same author. I didn’t know there was a handwriting accompaniment. We used the book and I got my kid write some of the words from that lesson, but this looks great.

My kids feel like that sometimes with the good and the beautiful handwriting. Still use it but don’t make them draw or color if they don’t feel up to it.

So real!! The wheels on the bus was kinda cute and real on how kids can feel sometimes. Glad you kept it in the video. 😊

Oh my goodness I literally just found a bag that I forgot about in the corner and pulled out the scrambled states of America game. I do NOT remember even getting it, which I think was just a few days ago. 😅😂 I sat it on the table turn around d and there u are holding it up. Lol so funny . We are so thr dame amou t of crazy I love it. I'm watching you to try to see how u pull this off . I'm not sure if it's gonna help or make allot more trouble for me 😂 (; ❤

Did you know that Reading Eggs has a workbook that goes with the computer program?

Sounds like we go to the same charter school in Ca. Although the check ins stress me out because I feel like we’re not doing as much as other people I stay with them for all the financial support. Horse lessons are expensive haha. I started my daughter early with letter sounds and Bob books and also got teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons. It was a nightmare. She hated and said she hated reading so we took a long break from reading all together. When we picked back up I had to re teach her the sounds but she was older and seemed to take off on reading. We didn’t do all about reading 1 but I did get the readers second hand along with the Bob books and she was able to read them so in first grade we started all about reading two. She memorizes words so easily and reads chapter books but I find when there’s a new word she has a hard time decoding it. I love that syllable board! I’m going to have to get one. Looks like it will help a lot. We also have been using the explode the code books. A page or two a day. I love them, even though she can read pretty well we continue with them because it really helps with her spelling which we have just started incorporating this year (second grade). She loves reading now so even though she struggled for a while we found our way.

Have you tried Ruby Reads Posters for read aloud time? I saw that you’re going to start The Hobbit and they have a poster for that book and they are SO fun! My kids love coloring it while I read and really analyzing the story/characters, sounds, sights, etc to fill out their poster. I buy the digital version and have them printed at Staples for around $6. We’re doing the Wild Robot right now and they are such a fun keepsake and give the kids something to do that’s related to the story and not too distracting.

Yes, it does seem like most curricula want children to draw something , especially if you are using resources influenced by Charlotte Mason methods. Most of my children are not natural artists so I don't use a lot of that material. One RUclips mom you might want to look into is Sherri Hayes from Mom Delights. She also has a blog with a lot of free resources and all kinds of articles. She has been using the McGuffey's as the main spine for language arts for her children from pre-reading to high school for many years. One of her free resources is called Climbing the Mountain of Reading. Even if you don't use this resource, the information she gives at the beginning about how to teach children to read is very helpful.

I can't wait for the Mcguffeys video! I purchased all the things last year to implement a Mcguffey reading and LA program, but I just couldn't get it together enough to make it work. I think I struggled most with how to teach spelling and grammar in this way. I feel like a checklist would've been really helpful. Your upcoming video makes me hopeful to try again!

Yes my son is 10 he perfers to color a pic instead of free draw although he does like drawing tutorials

All about reading wasn't a good fit for us. I loved it, but it was soooo much, and my daughter hated all the fiddly tiles and the super long practice pages. We're doing Reading Eggs online and the workbooks right now, but I've been seriously considering switching to Mcguffey Readers next year. I feel like you're telling my story more and more with every video. I can't wait to see how it goes. ❤

It just got down to 70s today. Suppose to stay all week.

I am in your exact position with my 7 year old girl. She’s in 2nd. I homeschooled in Kinder and she ended up in school for 1st. Was “behind” in reading because we were not focused on reading in kinder but more playing and now she’s in 2nd and I’m pulling her back out because she wants to be home so we’re starting in AAR level 1 and then on to level 2. Starting at the beginning 🙌🏼

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. First of all, I think that you are a very dedicated mother and it is clear that you want what is best for your children. It seems to me that you did the best for your children based on your beliefs and convictions. As mothers, are we perfect? Of course not. We learn as we go and hope for the best along the way. My daughter (also in 2nd grade) did not learn to read (still learning) as fast as her older siblings, which came as a surprise to me. It knocked down my expectations, as I believed it would be relatively easy for her to learn to read, as it had been with my first two. That misguided belief contributed to me going faster than my daughter was ready for. I learned from that and this academic school year, she is doing CLE (Christian Light Education) Reading 1. I decided to start at the beginning and just work through it to deal with any gaps due to me rushing ahead. Did I beat myself up? Yes. But you know what? It's going to be ok. My daughter will be just fine, as will yours. You are teaching your daughter perseverance, strength, good work ethic...and all the while, spending quality, one-on-one time with her. What a blessing it is for you to be able to be with your children during their formative years. You know your daughter best. You've got this...and so does she! Bravo!

I relate so much to this video. My youngest is 7 now. She is in first grade but I feel she is still struggling so much with phonics. We are in a public virtual school (similar to charter) and I’ve now asked for her to be evaluated in order to get some help. I’m so scared of failing her. We’ve switched around a couple of curriculums as well

I'm right there with you! This could be our story too. The two things I would say for encouragement are: 1) My mom homeschooled me in the early years and taught me to read and when she watches me teach my daughter and has seen all the research I've done, she says, "This is so much work, teaching you to read wasn't this hard." And for me that's validating. 80% of kids can learn to read with a whole variety of approaches, but 20% of kids will struggle and need the systematic explicit instruction and soooo much practice. Teaching a struggling reader is so different and it's hard and the experience of someone who taught a non-struggling reader to read just can't be compared. You've clearly done so much work and are doing everything you can for your child. As a random homeschooling mom on the internet, I'm proud of you! 2) Our stories are so similar and yet have many differences. We started Playing Preschool program when she was 5 yo (I wanted gentle but wanted structure). At 6 yo we started Logic of English (An Orton Gillingham program with lots of games). But LoE is a mastery based program and it starts with a few letters and phonemic awareness skills. My daughter couldn't pass the assessments for phonemic awareness. These are just listening skills, I say three sounds (B-A-T), she blends them in her head, and circles the right picture. She couldn't do it and just repeating the drills in the book over and over didn't help. So, we paused that program and did Treasure Hunt Reading because then she wouldn't fight me on the lesson, she loved watching a video. The lessons were fine, but sounding out a pizza full of pepperoni took four days and much wailing and gnashing of teeth. After we finished Journey 1, it hadn't "clicked". I started a different program with a word family approach, and even if she underlined the same -at ending in each word she would painfully sound out each word. After a lot of research and four months later, we started Pinwheels by Rooted in Language. That has lead to slow but steady progress. I hope that seeing someone else's journey can help validate how far you've come. It's easy to compare our kids to kids who learned to read in 6 months by just watching adults read to them. My daughter and I have each worked really hard and consistently and we're basically the same place you are. I've heard great things about AAR and I am excited for you guys! I'll say my favorite thing about Treasure Hunt Reading was the emphasis on a growth mindset and I've tried to carry that with us into every other program we've used. Equipped for Reading Success by David Kilpatrick taught me so much about how people learn to read and why some struggle to learn to read (there are many reasons). We also use the one-minute phonemic awareness exercises in the book. If AAR doesn't work for you (or someone else) we love Rooted In Language! Also for some free or low cost decodable readers, google "CKLA grade k Unit 6 (7 or 8) reader" and you can print out the Core Knowledge readers that are decodable. My daughter is at a similar level and can read through Unit 8. From the sounds of it your daughter is probably ready for the grade 1 readers. I've been told they're also inexpensive to buy. PS I also resonate so much with looking ahead in a curriculum and thinking, "This is so exciting! If we do one lesson/day for 5 days/week, she'll be able to read first grade level books". We haven't done any formal testing, although I do regular informal assessments to monitor progress. But I so look forward to the world of information and books that will be open to my daughter when she can read! I recently got her a Yoto and have been getting her lots of audiobooks and podcasts so that she can get the input of information that she craves without having to be dependent on others to read to her and it's been great! Even though she's only in 2nd grade, I got her science textbook on audiobook and then she can listen to it whenever she wants and look at the pictures in the book.

I do not like the bob books but so far they are working. The youtube channel thats right i homeschool has a video going over readers.