HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM CHOICES 2022-2023: Pre-K, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade + LIFE UPDATE

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @mamabenzing5872
    @mamabenzing5872 2 года назад +20

    My 1 year old was watching this with me and whenever you would say "I'm sorry" she would say "it's okay"! It was a cute 🥰 Glad the move well and everyone is where they need to be and safe!

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      🤣😍 Oh that's super cute!!! ❤️

  • @tatyana1324
    @tatyana1324 2 года назад +12

    I love that you said you live the Christian Life it's not just studying the Bible it's a total transformation of our way of life 🙏 may God bless you and your family 🙏😍

  • @miz.harrington85
    @miz.harrington85 2 года назад +13

    You are my favorite RUclips homeschool mom 🥰 always so much joy and light! Glad you are back!

  • @Honojane12
    @Honojane12 2 года назад +5

    I feel so much nostalgia. All my homeschoolers are grown but I loved picking curriculum. It was always so exciting. I miss that part. I also miss teaching the little ones.

  • @thecraftypreschooler8263
    @thecraftypreschooler8263 2 года назад +4

    What a blessing you are, your videos fill me with peace for the journey.

  • @PenniesAndSalt
    @PenniesAndSalt 2 года назад +3

    Can I just say… every time a new video of yours comes up, it brings a smile to my face 💜💜💜

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Aw! You're sweet my friend! ❤️ I've been loving your videos lately too. 😁

  • @mfigueroa2079
    @mfigueroa2079 2 года назад +3

    I haven’t finished the video and I just wanted to say you are a breathe of fresh air.

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Oh praise God for His work in me. ❤❤❤

  • @theguerrerofamily9699
    @theguerrerofamily9699 2 года назад +2

    So glad you are back on RUclips! Congrats on your move!

  • @nwilson942
    @nwilson942 2 года назад +5

    Love your new setup!! Natural light is so nice to have in the home! 🌅
    The apologetics curriculum sounds interesting. Would you be able to do a flip through video for us?!? 🙏🏽
    Thanks girl! ❤️

  • @loreejohnson2795
    @loreejohnson2795 2 года назад +2

    So happy your back!! I’ve missed your videos so much.

  • @cheryllwaldrop9732
    @cheryllwaldrop9732 2 года назад +2

    Your timing is fine. I understand the desire people may have to watch curriculum videos before they purchase them for the following year, but honestly, it makes so much more sense to make a curriculum video *after* it has been used a little while, discussing the reality of it vs the expectations of it. I can get high expectations from the curriculum's own promotional materials. I want to know how people feel about it on the blah days, lol.

  • @homeschoollifemom
    @homeschoollifemom 2 года назад +4

    The apologetics curriculum sounds so good. I definitely need it. I would love to see a flip through of that one!! I’ve been considering adding Fix it Grammar for my 3rd grade daughter as well. Glad you made it to your new home and wonderful that you already have a community there. As always love your video and joyful personality.

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Samantha! I'll plan on doing a flip through of that curriculum. :)

  • @kneect0m
    @kneect0m 2 года назад +3

    How you manage the kids, the move, and homeschooling. I'm amazed! Keep it up!

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +2

      It's only by His strength! ❤❤❤

  • @lisbeeth1647
    @lisbeeth1647 2 года назад

    Make all the videos when you can. I love watching your gentle, easy and Christian way of doing things.

  • @DansLowPheLife
    @DansLowPheLife 2 года назад +3

    Amazing! I also live in AZ my daughter is almost two and my other daughter Is only 11 months behind her so I can’t wait to start homeschooling them!! ❤️

  • @AngelaLeigh1
    @AngelaLeigh1 2 года назад +1

    So happy to see your shining face on a new video!! Your homeschool space looks amazing from what I can see!!

  • @jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable
    @jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable 2 года назад

    Watched/listened to the whole thing! I’ve been a subscriber for a couple years and you are just such a gem! I love the heart you have for your kids and sharing Jesus with them. It encourages me SO much! 🥰 Blessings to you as you continue to settle in to your new home. ❤️

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Oh thank you so much for the encouragement Jerilyn! ❤️❤️ ❤️

  • @Mariellen_
    @Mariellen_ 2 года назад +1

    Yay, so happy to see a video from you, missed your presence on here.

  • @jenl3199
    @jenl3199 2 года назад

    Love have you back on here!! I’d LOVE more content on CC, please!! 💕

  • @beccacarson116
    @beccacarson116 2 года назад +1

    So excited about your move! ❤️ Can’t wait to see your new homeschool space!

  • @stephaniecunningham7265
    @stephaniecunningham7265 2 года назад

    bless your heart. thank you for sharing 💓💓😘💓🌟🌟

  • @claudialee7909
    @claudialee7909 2 года назад

    Woohoo! You’re in Arizona! Welcome back 🎉❤ I’m in Pinetop 🌲🌲🌲 The early mornings and nights are starting to get a little chill already and we started our fireplace going. Makes the house so cozy!

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      Oh nice! We're further south so not quite as cool yet here. But I can feel it coming! 😁

  • @hollygriffin4083
    @hollygriffin4083 2 года назад

    I have missed you! So glad to see you're back💗 and yes please I would love to see how you set up your planner, last year I loved your suggestion of the neutral planner ( I even got the same happy planner you had) so sad to see her shop is gone. Glad the move went well, I look forward to more awesome videos, here's to another fantastic homeschool year 💞

  • @brittany.robinson
    @brittany.robinson 2 года назад

    New subscriber
    I love your channel and your personality!!

  • @heathercox5801
    @heathercox5801 2 года назад

    So glad to see you again! Glad the move went well. I hope your year goes well. Looking forward to future videos!

  • @mindfulmamabran
    @mindfulmamabran 2 года назад +1

    Hi! I’m a mama of a 2 1/2 yo, I’m new to homeschooling & I just found your channel and I’ve been watching all of your videos and you’ve helped me so much! So happy you posted, thank you!

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Oh Praise God the videos have helped you! ❤❤❤ Welcome to homeschooling!

  • @BeautyNookbyLauren
    @BeautyNookbyLauren 2 года назад

    I’m in AZ as well, just wanted to say WELCOME! 😁 hope you’re staying cool!

  • @293gclaudia
    @293gclaudia 2 года назад

    So glad you're back!! I missed your videos. Hope you and your family are doing well.

  • @Homelifelearning
    @Homelifelearning 2 года назад

    Glad to see you back. Was hoping for one of your epic back to homeschool hauls! 😁

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      Hi Angie! OH gosh! I know! I actually decided NOT to spend anything for homeschool this year. We pretty much have everything we need. (I did miss the shopping though. 😉)

  • @maribelhughley3451
    @maribelhughley3451 2 года назад +2

    Can you do an updated day in the life with your current routine with the ages and levels you have now?

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Yes! Thank you for the reminder! I wanted to do that and had forgotten about it. ❤

  • @Noctra_GGs
    @Noctra_GGs 2 года назад

    I can totally relate to the whole crazy moving thing. We’re a couple weeks away from our Cali to Florida pcs and we’re taking a little break from school until after we’re settled. Excited to see your new schoolroom set up 😍

  • @gracecurry8947
    @gracecurry8947 2 года назад

    Yay, you are back! Im sooooo happy! 👏🏼

  • @papillon782
    @papillon782 2 года назад

    I've missed you! Bless you for continuing through the interruptions and sharing those bloopers. 😁

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      LOL! There were so many interruptions I couldn't edit then ALL out! LOL!

  • @anjelinagonzales918
    @anjelinagonzales918 2 года назад +1

    Love it!! Yes, can you do a flip through on Apologetics.

  • @nikaward6048
    @nikaward6048 2 года назад

    Thanks for making this video I took notes and it had helped me

  • @sunqueen8565
    @sunqueen8565 2 года назад

    AMAZING INFORMATION , WELCOME BACK LOVE

  • @beccacarson116
    @beccacarson116 2 года назад

    Practice makes progress! I love that!

  • @Carazona
    @Carazona 2 года назад

    I’m in Arizona too!!! I wonder if we’re close. I wish we knew more homeschoolers in our area.

  • @shaialguno9788
    @shaialguno9788 2 года назад

    Yahoo!!!!!! Glad you are back! ❤❤❤❤

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      Hi Shai! Thank you! I pray you're doing well! ❤

  • @carinenouboussi5660
    @carinenouboussi5660 2 года назад

    WELCOME BACK, DINA. I'm Muslim, but my kids and I enjoy your contents and your kind spirit. So 🥰🥰🥰🥰 from one believer to another

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      Hi Carine! Thank you for the encouragement! ❤❤❤

  • @coyotepup101
    @coyotepup101 2 года назад

    Watched the whole video because you're fun to hang out with while folding laundry. Lol! Also, yes, I had over 45 minutes of clothes to fold. 🤣

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      Lololol!!!!! Oh mama! I'm right there with ya in the mountain of laundry! I'm glad I can keep you company. ❤️

  • @kendratai
    @kendratai 2 года назад +1

    Would love a flip through of LA level 2

  • @genebandlucymarie
    @genebandlucymarie 2 года назад

    I would love to see a flip through/ review for the new Level 2 Language Arts!

  • @bringinglifehome
    @bringinglifehome 2 года назад

    Oh I am so excited for this video! You were just on my mind and I was thinking how I missed your videos. So glad to see you back! We are also planning a move to Arizona within the next year. I'm excited to see your transition with homeschool!

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Oh how exciting! What part of Arizona?

    • @bringinglifehome
      @bringinglifehome 2 года назад

      @@PursuingPeace we are looking at possibly buckeye. We have family in Scottsdale as well as California so we want to stay on the western side of the state if possible. But we plan on renting at first until we find the perfect area we like. We are coming from the PNW so I am hoping to find some greenery if possible lol

  • @RaisingDisciples
    @RaisingDisciples 2 года назад

    Can you make a video about your planner please? ☺️

  • @theclassysassymama7515
    @theclassysassymama7515 2 года назад

    We're getting a late start this year as well after a long move (From FL to UT); never making that drive again lol. This will be our first week finally!

  • @Vanessa_Elliott
    @Vanessa_Elliott 2 года назад

    Omgosh!!!! I’m from AZ!! Moved to PA 4 months ago and my daughter and I JUST started CC here! Our first community day was this past Friday!! AND we are using the good and the beautiful level K!! Lol Though PA is green and beautiful, I do miss AZ sunsets!! It is so beautiful there too!!
    I just found your channel!! So cool!
    God bless!

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      Hi Vanessa! Welcome! Yes...the sunsets are AmaZing!!! ;)

  • @courtneybushey985
    @courtneybushey985 2 года назад

    So excited to hear you were stationed in AZ! We live in San Tan Valley AZ! Homeschool mama to 4!

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Oh cool! We live further south, but I was up in Casa Grande for a CC Practicum last month. 😀

  • @cuquisarod
    @cuquisarod 2 года назад

    Great Dictionary option

  • @brittany.robinson
    @brittany.robinson 2 года назад

    I have the same age kids. I’m going to get the fix it grammar also!!

  • @EricaLucasLoves
    @EricaLucasLoves 2 года назад

    I bought that dictionary from your link. We use Nose Tree too and love this way to work on vocabulary!

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Hi Erica! Oh great! Yeah....it's so simple and doable one sentence at a time! ❤

  • @sewingstoryprojects6178
    @sewingstoryprojects6178 2 года назад

    Have a super year everyone!!

  • @madeforthis1558
    @madeforthis1558 2 года назад

    I wish I had your perspective on water damaged books. Any damage to a book is my nemesis! Haha

  • @claudiaivettte
    @claudiaivettte 2 года назад

    Hello!! Missed your videos! Can you please share what’s in your morning basket for this school year 🙂

  • @Liz.O.P.
    @Liz.O.P. 2 года назад

    We moved from Wa to Va this summer too. Also military family here 💙 we just finished our math curriculum last week lol. So excited to see your videos 😊 I’m gonna check out fix it grammar. Thanks for the recommendation.

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Oh fun! Those cross country trips are an adventure huh? :)

  • @alexandrasilva8227
    @alexandrasilva8227 2 года назад +1

    Please do a video on foundation worldview! Your videos are great 😊 God bless you and your family.

  • @cuquisarod
    @cuquisarod 2 года назад

    I love your videos and how your family homeschools. What do you do for teaching the Bible ? I have bought some devotionals and I have a completely illustrated Bible. But I want a simple curriculum with a simple lesson a day and that is not boring and applicable to life. I saw Master Books How Faith Grows and it looks good. I am curious to see what you use

  • @mzfitmama2361
    @mzfitmama2361 2 года назад

    What??? Your here in AZ?!? How amazing!!!!! We are here in az too! What area are ya? We are in Suprise Waddell right next to Luke Air Force 😉

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      We're way down south. About an hour south of Tucson. ❤

  • @gabriellarustebakke2972
    @gabriellarustebakke2972 Год назад

    Hi Dina.
    Would you please tell me more about how do you balance teaching all subjects?
    Have you done a video explaining this.
    If so would you point me to it. Thank you!
    Gabriella from Iowa

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  Год назад +1

      Hi Gabriella! I have a few videos on our Homeschool Routine. It changes throughout the years as my kids get older, but those videos might give you a better idea of how we balance everything.

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  Год назад

      Here's a good video of our Routine. It's changed since then...but it's still a good example of what we do.
      ruclips.net/video/hD0OzR_8mW8/видео.html

  • @Sam-po7ks
    @Sam-po7ks 2 года назад

    Looove plum paper

  • @angelaxdawnx
    @angelaxdawnx 2 года назад +1

    Love this so much!! Thank you! Do you do anything specific/separate for spelling outside of TGATB or do you find the course books and handwriting to be enough?

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Hi Angela! I don't do anything extra. I don't know if it's enough, but I haven't found anything I like. I'm hoping the new editions are better in the spelling department. 😉

    • @kb8990
      @kb8990 2 года назад

      We transitioned from TGATB to Memoria Press and I’m very happy with their spelling. From 1-3 they have their own spelling and then they move to another program; but I’ve heard a lot of folks love that spelling too.

  • @TrulyJeebs
    @TrulyJeebs 2 года назад

    So good to see you! And yes, I watched the whole video 😂 btw my son says I’m his daughter ALL the time! Lol like what is that about lol

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      LOL! She's never said that before...it was so funny! WOW! Thank you for watching the whole thing! I could barely even do it! HA!

  • @whitneydeloera3878
    @whitneydeloera3878 2 года назад

    Love to see you made it to your new location! I might of missed it but I didn't hear you mention history or science. Are you utilizing TGTB for those as well?

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      Hi Whitney! I'm actually working on another video for the family subjects (history, science, etc.). I tried to put them all in this video but it was gonna be WAY too long! Lol!

    • @whitneydeloera3878
      @whitneydeloera3878 2 года назад

      Can't wait to see. It has really been a struggle for us to find a good fit for history.

  • @claudialee7909
    @claudialee7909 2 года назад

    Girl! Did you sign up for the ESA voucher? I was skeptical but...at least for now there are no strings attached (no testing, no evaluations, and you can buy Christian curriculum). If any of that changes I will probably opt out. But for now it sounds good 🎉

  • @POVCleanCreate
    @POVCleanCreate 2 года назад

    Omg! You live in AZ now? Awesome!

  • @motherhoodwithmonica5094
    @motherhoodwithmonica5094 2 года назад

    Have you homeschooled through deployments yet? How do you get a break 😩

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Yes. My kids were small at that point so we only schooled for about an hour or so. But my break came when I went to small groups at church. Do you have a church?

  • @mtosques
    @mtosques 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing!
    What are some of the books you like to read out loud to your preschooler?

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад +1

      All kinds of picture books! We just read through a Harry the Dirty Dog treasury book. Honestly....any picture book is wonderful at this age. :)

  • @jessicadegraff7265
    @jessicadegraff7265 2 года назад

    Do you have the teachers guide for the fix it grammar? I'm thinking my 3rd grade guy might benefit from this too but I'm wondering if I need both or if i could just get the student guide?

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      I do. I've had to look at it a couple of times. Not much... But it has some good info in there.

  • @carinaamaral4662
    @carinaamaral4662 2 года назад

    Do you get through all your workbooks ? We still finishing couple more language / arts

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Sometimes. This year we're still finishing up some LA and Math from last year. ❤

  • @lisaledezma9826
    @lisaledezma9826 2 года назад

    It’s almost October for me.. my son is 3 and turns 4 in October! Is it to late to purchase the preschool book from the good and the beautiful and start it with him?
    I’ll want to do kindergarten with him next year! Homeschool

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Not at all Lisa! The preschool book is so gentle and can definitely be done in less than a full school year. 😁❤️

  • @brownfamily06brown22
    @brownfamily06brown22 2 года назад

    I’m a first time mama with kindergarten our child was a bit behind with alphabet and stuff like that from not doing k4 so I’m not sure like what he’s suppose to be doing or how long he’s suppose to be doing school for… we are a low income family with not the money to get all these fancy material I’m literally using dollar store material is that okay? Thanks:) idk if you will see this

  • @VictoriaH-jd4zi
    @VictoriaH-jd4zi 2 года назад

    Man! I wish you could’ve moved to Florida!
    I loved the new info on the Foundations Worldview! This is definitely something I’d like to look into for my girls.

  • @annemurphy9339
    @annemurphy9339 2 года назад

    You’re still doing Classical Conversations, correct? I have the curriculum for our 1st grader but am so lost! We had a more traditional homeschool kindergarten with a separate workbook for each subject, but I just don’t grasp the CC concept and never feel like I’ve done “enough.” Do you have a video of a a first grade school day with CC? We’ve missed the 1st 2 weeks of community due to a family emergency with my Mom, and I’m intimidated now to even go because I feel like I am not confident with this at all.

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Hi Anne! Yes we are! Oh I'm so sorry you're feeling overwhelmed. I totally get it! Have you checked out the Sandbox Ezine on CC Connected?? It gives you a better idea of how to teach this through out the week. But right now....I would only focus on doing the memory work and reading books around the subjects. That's really all you need at this level. Check out our Morning Basket video....I go through and show how we do memory work on a daily basis. I pray this helps! ruclips.net/video/l1gjmWYA10Y/видео.html

    • @annemurphy9339
      @annemurphy9339 2 года назад

      @@PursuingPeace God bless you, and I’ll watch that video right away. I’m a Grandmom who’s adopted and raising a little granddaughter (we lost my daughter 2+ years ago). I’m so appalled by what public school has become, and the Lord just spoke in my spirit to homeschool; He gave me a great conviction about it. I’m hoping we can make up for these 2 weeks quickly. You are such a gentle sweetheart and I’m so thankful I found your channel. Thank you, and may God bless you and keep you & yours. ✝️

    • @sarahsmith3361
      @sarahsmith3361 2 года назад

      @@annemurphy9339 Hi Anne! My husband’s grandmother did the same for him. She adopted him at 2 years old and now over three decades later he’s mindful of staying close to her. Our four young children love their Nana incredibly and visit her often.
      I commend you for taking on such a worthwhile mission as raising your granddaughter. I pray the Lord gives you wisdom and comfort knowing that He’s with you every step of the way. You are blessed exponentially!

  • @thompsonsarag
    @thompsonsarag 2 года назад

    Are you planning on doing essentials next year with your oldest?

  • @bdsc1978
    @bdsc1978 2 года назад

    Where in Arizona are you?? I'm in east valley and we have kids the same age! I'm looking for a group for my kids to socialize or co op with

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      Oh darn! We're pretty far south. About an hour south of Tucson.

  • @jessicaladd85
    @jessicaladd85 2 года назад

    How old is your 3rd grader?

  • @jessicaladd85
    @jessicaladd85 2 года назад

    How old is your 3rd grader?

    • @PursuingPeace
      @PursuingPeace  2 года назад

      She's 8 but turns 9 in October. 😁