Teach Me Tracy

Hey there! I'm late! I am the world's best procrastinator as far as decluttering and reorganizing our homeschool space goes. Nevertheless, I am hoping this reorganizing and decluttering of our homeschool space for the 2022-2023 school year is still able to help you. Sometimes, it's better to begin the school year to decide what might work best for you. Here's hoping your school year is the best ever! Make it a great day! Clear Plastic storage bins: https://amzn.to/3Bwbbt6 Classroom setup guide: https://bit.ly/BFClsrmsetupLP1 Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 0:48 First Look/Our Setup 2:11 Bookshelf Declutter 7:59 School Supply Storage 10:05 Teacher Cart 12:00 Reveal 12:56 Wrap up and Good-bye

I am so glad you stopped by for this easy strawberry pie with graham cracker crust. | have been making this recipe for a few decades now. It has to be the best no-bake recipe for strawberry lovers. Even my husband loves this strawberry pie and he doesn't eat many fruits or vegetables. This easy strawberry pie with graham cracker crust is great for potluck dinners, meal trains, dinner parties, and more. Even kids will love this easy strawberry pie recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Make it a great day! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 1:23 Recipe ingredients 2:46 How to make recipe 6:10 Taste test 6:52 Wrap-up and good-bye

Hey there! Take a look at our Walmart back to school haul for under $100. Our Walmart back to school haul is mostly for the 2nd grade, but is appropriate for beyond 2nd grade. If you are looking for budget homeschool supplies in 2022, Walmart might just be the place to start. Some prices are actually cheaper than The Dollar Tree and Amazon. If not having to go to the actual store is your thing, don't forget Walmart does curbside and also ships to your home. Happy shopping and make it a great day! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Necessary school supplies 5:05 Other cool items for school 7:53 Mom supplies 9:40 Wrap-up and good-bye

Hey there, Curly Girls! In this video, I answer whether or not plastic coiled hair ties work for thick curly hair. Watch as I make a messy bun without bobby pins. Also, be sure to stay tuned for how to shrink them back to their original size. If you are skeptical, you need to see this video! Let me know how plastic coiled hair ties work for you. Thanks for watching and make it a great day! plastic coiled hair ties: https://amzn.to/3R3sEOR Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Why use plastic hair ties? 3:33 How to use them with curly hair 3:44 Finished messy bun 5:00 How to shrink them

Hey there! In today's video, I show you what's in my bag and share my organization tips for keeping your bag organized. I also share what is an Emergency Hair Kit and why I ALWAYS have one in my bag. There is nothing worse than not being able to find what you need in your bag. It's frustrating and wastes time. Link to Bag organizer: https://amzn.to/3bYaDTa Link to Erica Lucas' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricaLucasLoves Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 1:21 Bag organization 3:00 Bag organizer features 4:10 Essential items 5:51 Make-up bag dump 6:28 Emergency hair kit 8:54 Complete bag 9:14 Wrap-up and final thoughts 10:21 See you next week

Hey there! Every season is perfect for a Great Wolf Lodge getaway since it is an indoor waterpark. This video is an honest review with a tour of our May 2022 trip to Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA. Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg, VA is a great way to spend some family time together. I hope you enjoy the tour of our kids' cabin room, a waterpark tour , and the attractions on our very first trip to Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA. **GWL Website: https://bit.ly/GreatWolfLodgeWilliamsburg **Groupon Website: https://www.groupon.com Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:50 First impressions 02:24 What is Great Wolf Lodge? 02:45 Free activities 03:33 Other activities and cost 05:35 Cost of trip/discounts 06:12 Kids' cabin room tour 06:49 Concierge app 07:48 Waterpark tour 12:00 A word about dining 15:41 Overall rating/experience 16:15 Final thoughts

Hey there! In this video, we are highlighting and discussing the differences and features of LUOA and Ember. My hope is that by the end of this video, you will have a better idea about which program is right for your family. The links for each are below. I hope this helps with your decision. Make it a great day! Resources: **Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA K-12) https://www.liberty.edu/online-academy/ LUOA email: LUOAinfo@liberty.edu Admissions Phone: 866-418-8741 **Ember (K-12) https://www.liberty.edu/lp/ember/ Ember Email: ember@liberty.edu Ember Phone: 855-834-3366 Lesson Plans/Transcripts: **Homeschool Planet https://homeschoolplanet.com/features/ **Homeschool Tracker https://www.homeschooltracker.com Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:48 LUOA overview 1:35 Is LUOA a private school or homeschool? 2:25 LUOA features 3:33 How long are the lessons? 4:42 Ember overview 5:20 What's included with Ember? 6:00 What's the curriculum? 6:18 What's not included with Ember 7:00 What if I want to re-enroll in LUOA? 7:26 Additional thoughts about the curriculum 8:22 Wrap-up and goodbye

Hey there! Who doesn't enjoy real southern sweet iced tea-especially when it's hot outside? Today, we are making southern sweet tea with some refreshing variations. Southern iced tea is perfect for summertime, tailgate time, dinner time, BBQ time-anytime really. Heck, my mom even put sweet tea in our baby bottles (No judgment, please! It was the 70s). Anyway, you'll love this quick and easy recipe for real southern sweet iced tea and it can be made for pennies on the dollar. Why would you pay $10 or more at a restaurant to get sweet tea or worse, some of that remade tea? Follow this recipe and you can make it yourself. Watch until the end for some refreshing variations and more fancy flavors. I'd love to know how this recipe for real southern sweet tea works out for you. Make it a great day! Free recipe: https://bit.ly/SouthernTea Tracy's website: https://teachmetracy.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/659890432033162 Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:48 Supplies 2:49 Steps 1 & 2 3:42 Tips and tricks to cutting a lemon 4:47 Other garnishes for tea 7:21 Steps 3 & 4 7:57 Step 5 8:25 Step 6 9:25 Caution with a glass canister 10:13 Steps 7, 8, and 9 10:33 Finished product 11:10 Variations 11:32 Wrap-up and good-bye

Hey there! We are making the perfect chore chart idea for kids with ADHD with age-appropriate tasks so we can set them up for success. Sometimes, ADHD makes even daily tasks a real struggle for both kids and parents. It is no different in our home. I often find myself redirecting my son or repeating instructions many, many times. Our old chore chart was causing frustration and heartache. Obviously, changes were needed. Bingo! A quick search about chore charts directed me to a blog post from mommymoment.ca. Since my son likes and is motivated by a checklist, I thought this chore chart idea was perfect! It's even color-coded. I can't believe I didn't think of it myself. This chore chart makes it easy for kids with ADHD to focus on one day/task at a time. They can take the cards with them and check them off the list. TaDa! For him: No more overstimulation/intimidation from an extensive list. For me: No more repeating instructions or redirection. Just like that, you have set them up for success! Give it a try and let me know what you think. Make it a great day! Blog Post: https://mommymoment.ca/weekly-chores-for-kids/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=939059594_41462196_7884 Tracy's website: https://teachmetracy.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/659890432033162 Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:16 Music 00:43 Why assign chores? 1:32 Why is this chart a better choice for ADHD? 4:19 Supplies 5:14 Chores by age 5:25 Making chore cards 6:01 Finishing cards 8:32 Finished chart 8:47 Wrap-up and goodbye

Today we are learning how to make loofah soap with this super easy melt and pour soap recipe. Soap is an excellent gift for hostesses, friends, moms, and other special people in your life. This melt and pour soap DIY is also a fun way to add some art and creativity into your homeschool program. Stick around 'til the end for the unmolding and some tips on making your soap giftable. Make it a great day! Supplies: **Melt and Pour Soap: https://www.naturesgardencandles.com/diamond-clear-melt-and-pour-soap Loofah: **Mica Powders: www.soapgoods.com (choose your own colors) https://www.soapgoods.com/index.php?subcats=Y&pcode_from_q=Y&pshort=N&pfull=N&pname=Y&pkeywords=Y&search_performed=Y&search_id=&pcode=Y&match=all&q=mica&dispatch=products.search&page=1 **Fragrance: https://www.candlescience.com/fragrance/pineapple-sage-fragrance-oil/ **Grape Seed Oil: https://amzn.to/3R76nAp **91% Isopropyl Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3Ra5SFO **Soap Mold: https://amzn.to/3yFAisn **Scale: https://amzn.to/3un2ygK **Pitchers: https://amzn.to/3nyM6X1 **Wooden Stir Sticks: https://amzn.to/3a7I9Wd **Silicone Spatulas: https://amzn.to/3bITX1o **Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/3P5UzwB **Temperature Gun https://amzn.to/3IeOuLK Recipe: **Melt 24 oz of Melt and Pour Soap base (to 121-122 degrees F) **add 1.44 oz of fragrance **add .24 oz grape seed or other light oil **combine mica powder and alcohol in a small cup then stir **add color to melted soap **stir soap to incorporate all ingredients **pour soap into molds **spray alcohol on soap to remove bubbles **wait 24 hours for soap to set **remove from molds **wrap with plastic wrap or shirk wrap **wrap with wax paper **gift it to friends and family Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heytherehomeschoolers/ Website: https://teachmetracy.com/ Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:20 WHY are we talking about soap? 2:09 Equipment and soap supplies 8:13 Cutting the soap 9:26 Cutting and placing loofah 10:04 Making soap colors 10:44 Melting and pouring soap (with expert tips) 16:33 Unmolding 17:05 Wrapping soap 18:27 Wrap-up and final thoughts 18:40 Goodbye

Hey there! In this Liberty University Online Academy (K-12) video, questions are answered about a 504 plan and other accommodations. Please visit Liberty University Online Academy's website at www.liberty.edu for an overview and additional information. There are lots of administrative people you will be able to rely on and they will be available to assist you with any accommodation you might need for the school year. **Freebie: LUOA How to Get Help Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/LUOAHotlineCheatSheet **email about a 504 plan: luoaacademicsupport@liberty.edu **admissions: 866-418-8741, option #1 or email luoainfo@libert.edu **phone teacher (on call teacher for immediate lesson help) 866-418-8741, option #2 available M-F 8:30 AM-5:00 PM EST Don't forget to join my Facebook Group so you can chat with other homeschooling parents. www.facebook.com/groups/heytherehomeschoolers/ Make it a great day! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:37 What is a 504 Plan? 1:26 Does LUOA give students extra time on assignments? Part 1 3:10 Does LUOA give students extra time on assignments? Part 2 3:30 Does LUOA provide tutors? 4:59 What do I do if I need more than 180 days in my school year? 6:05 Final thoughts 7:15 Wrap-up and goodbye

Kindergarten Curriculum Walkthrough and Review | Liberty University Online Academy (K-12) LUOA, #libertyuniversityonlineacademy, #LUOAcurriculum, #LUOAcurriculumreview https://youtu.be/ib1dQi-JT44 Freebie: https://bit.ly/LUOAHotlineCheatSheet Hey there! This is a Kindergarten curriculum walkthrough and review of Liberty University Online Academy. Liberty University Online Academy (K-12) (LUOA) has lots of discounts and they offer payment plans. It ticks quite a few boxes for parents who want an accredited curriculum taught from a Biblical worldview. I also highlight work samples and presentations from our Kindergarten year. Remember: You may even qualify for a discount at Liberty University Online Academy. https://www.liberty.edu/online-academy/online-elementary-school/ Make it a great day! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:06 Music 00:12 Today's Video Topic 1:32 What's Included and How Much? 2:15 Discounts for Families 3:50 Literacy 6:31 Literacy Work Samples 10:09 Bible 12:12 Bible Work Samples 14:21 Math 15:27 Math Samples 18:33 Other Math Concepts 18:51 Admissions Information 19:23 Wrap-up and Goodbye

#wrinkle releaser, #laundryDIY, #homeschool DIY Hey there! Since every homeschooling family becomes pickier about spending money, I am showing you how to make your own wrinkle releaser spray at home. Why pay $7+ for a bottle of wrinkle releaser when you can make it at home for pennies on the $? I discovered this great blog/YouTube Channel called One Good Thing about 5 years ago. This wrinkle releaser recipe comes from her blog. Check it out! This wrinkle releaser can be made in about a minute with items you probably already have in your home. Use it when you need to get a second wear out of clothes or when you need to remove wrinkles from items you plan to consign or travel. Let me know what you think after you try it. Make it a great day! One Good Thing Blog: https://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:05 Music 00:28 One Good Thing blog 1:03 Making the wrinkle releaser 1:55 Recipe 2:28 Testing it 3:55 Wrap-up and good-bye Freebie: https://bit.ly/BFClsrmsetupLP1 Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heytherehomeschoolers/ Website: https://teachmetracy.com

#declutter #organize #thredupconsignments #closetcleanout #thredupreview Hey there! Summer is a great time for a closet cleanout and preparing for consignment. I usually save the big organizing tasks for the summer since we homeschool and are focused on that during the school year. This video features a closet cleanout and how I consign some items to make some cash from unwanted items. I am not an affiliate for ThredUp, but I have been using them to consign clothes for about 3 years now. It is super convenient and they will even donate what they can't consign for you. They usually keep roughly 60% of my bag for consignment (that's a high percentage). You can take the cash offer or use it as credit for future shopping. Try it out and make some cash from your unwanted items. Thank you so much for watching. Make it a great day! Thread Up: https://www.thredup.com Freebie: bit.ly/BFClsrmsetupLP1 Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:07 Music 00:25 Video Topic 2:25 Consigning with ThredUp 3:10 Favorite buy from ThredUp 4:14 Packing/Sending items 5:40 How to send & Processing time 6:33 Before/After 6:45 Wrap-up and goodbye

#LUOAcurriculum, #LUOAK-12 This video highlights our LUOA (K-12) First-Grade Year in Review and Report Card. We also discuss the grading scale and how we supplemented our academic program. It was a challenging year, but a great one. Happy summer! It's time to rest and recharge your batteries. Make it a great day! Freebie: https://bit.ly/BFClsrmsetupLP1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LUOAElementarySchoolParents Website: www.teachmetracy.com Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:04 Music 00:12 Video Topic 00:53 How do they get grades? 1:18 Grading scale 1:35 How did EJ do this year? 1:46 Breakdown of grades 2:20 Lesson breakdown 3:32 Other classes and activities 4:00 Final thoughts 4:15 Wrap-up & review

Hey there! Today I am celebrating my birthday with a birthday message: Aging is a gift. I am reflecting on gratitude and expressing it to some of my nearest and dearest. Thanks for watching. Make it a great day!

#LUOAdiscounts, #LUOA, #libertyuniversityonlineacademy https://youtu.be/MpYBA3n3FqI LUOA Admissions: https://www.liberty.edu/online-academy/admissions/ TMT Freebie: https://bit.ly/BFClsrmsetupLP1 Hey there! I am telling you all about LUOA tuition discounts (who qualifies and how much), so if you are considering LUOA for your homeschool program, check out this video. Thank you for watching. Make it a great day! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heytherehomeschoolers website (fun printables and hands-on activities): https://www.teachmetracy.com Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:10 Music 00:14 Today's Video 00:41 Discount Group #1 00:59 Discount Group #2 1:10 Discount Group #3 1:24 Discount Group #4 1:34 Discount Group #5 2:08 Where to Send Documents 2:28 Additional Discounts for LUOA Grads 3:09 Payment Plans and Fees 3:52 Non-refundable Fees 4:49 Additional Thoughts 6:04 Wrap-up and Good-bye

#LUOA, #libertyuniversityonlineacademy, #LUOAcurriculum, #LUOAcurriculumreview https://youtu.be/1cUAQMtMSP4 Freebie: https://bit.ly/LUOAHotlineCheatSheet Hey there! In this video, I am giving you a glimpse of Liberty University Online Academy's First Grade curriculum. Watch as Eric J. and I show you some of the actual assignments he completed this year. Stay tuned for the next video and I will let you know how he did this year. The freebie link above has all the numbers you will need to find help at LUOA. If you are interested in browsing the curriculum for other grade levels, click https://www.liberty.edu/online-academy/online-elementary-school/. Don't forget, there are free resources on my website www.teachmetracy.com. Make it a great day! Time Stamps 00:00 Video Topic 00:09 Music 00:20 Intro 1:30 Curriculum Structure 2:24 1st Grade Literacy 3:32 1st Grade Literacy Presentation 4:39 1st Grade History 5:29 1st Grade History Presentation 6:11 1st Grade Science 7:10 1st Grade Science Presentation 7:42 1st Grade Bible 8:14 1st Grade Bible Presentation 8:33 1st Grade Math 9:22 1st Grade Math Presentation 10:06 Where to Get Lesson Help 11:33 Wrap-up and Good-bye

#debunkinghomeschoolmyths, #homeschoolmyths https://youtu.be/mMDvc6yh2Q4 Hey there! It's time for Myth #6: Parents can't possibly teach their children because they aren't certified teachers. While it's true that many homeschooling parents aren't certified teachers, it doesn't mean they can't educate their own children. Education is about facilitating an environment that facilitates a learning environment. I understand the anxiety of beginning a homeschool journey, but you don't have to do it alone and you don't need to create a curriculum out of thin air! Watch to find out other ways creative parents are fostering a creative learning environment. Don't forget to join my Facebook group here: www.facebook.com/groups/heytherehomeschoolers/ and check out my website https://teachmetracy.com/ for scavenger hunt printables and other fun hands-on activities. Try them out and let me know how you like them. See you next time! Make it a great day! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:09 Music 00:11 Video topic 00:34 An unschoooler's opinion 1:48 Other homeschoolers' opinions 2:15 Common misconceptions 4:24 Alternatives to creating a curriculum 4:59 Why parents are best qualified 5:15 Final thoughts 5:45 Goodbye

#homeschoolmyths, #debunkinghomeschoolmyths https://youtu.be/-7vcVkWqXWk Freebie: https://bit.ly/BFClsrmsetupLP1 Hey there! In this video, we are debunking another homeschool myth. This one is #7 and we are discussing what people believe homeschoolers miss out on. These are the most common 5 things other parents tell me we will miss out on when other parents discover we homeschool. Please let me know other things you have heard your kids miss out on in the comments section. Don't forget to join my Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/heytherehomeschoolers/ and check out my website for free seasonal printables and other hands-on activities. www.teachmetracy.com. Make it a great day! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:10 Music 00:30 Myth #7 Homeschooled kids miss out on so much 00:35 #1 Thing people believe their kids will miss 1:15 #2 Thing people believe their kids will miss 2:27 #3 Thing people believe their kids will miss 3:31 #4 Thing people believe their kids will miss 4:31 #5 Thing people believe their kids will miss 5:14 Other things kids can be involved with 5:40 Wrap-up 5:46 Goodbye

#homeschoolmyths, #homeschoolmythsdebunked, #homeschoolmoms https://youtu.be/rRSJDc7Mv8g Freebie: https://bit.ly/clrmsetuplp2 Hey there! In this video, I debunk another homeschool myth; "Homeschool moms love to homeschool and they have the most patience." Watch to see why it's not true and what homeschooling moms do when they feel overwhelmed. Psssstttt...I also share 2 secrets about homeschooling. Join my Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/heytherehomeschoolers/ Also, don't forget to go to my website for seasonal printables and fun hands-on activities: www.teachmetracy.com. Make it a great day! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:06 Music 00:09 Do homeschool moms love to homeschool? 00:50 Reality check 1:30 Spilling secret #1 1:55 Do you love it? Would you change it? 2:29 How to defeat being discouraged 3:02 Why haven't you joined my Facebook Group? 3:55 Spilling secret #2 4:54 Final thoughts 5:52 Wrap-up and good-bye

#libertyuniversityonlineacademy, #LUOA https://youtu.be/SgF0GvI_Bt8 Freebie: https://bit.ly/LUOAHotlineCheatSheet Freebie: https://bit.ly/clrmsetuplp2 Hey there! Today's video talks about Liberty University Online Academy's (k-12) tuition rates and payment options. Liberty's website is https://www.liberty.edu/online-academy/ and the phone number for admissions is 866-418-8741 (M-F 8:30AM-5PM EST). Please let me know in the comments section any other questions about Liberty you might have. I would be happy to answer them for you. Don't forget to check out my website for seasonal and fun hands-on activities. www.teachmetracy.com. I will see you next week. Make it a great day! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:08 Music 00:14 What's the video about today? 1:18 Why is LUOA worth it? 2:22 Kindergarten tuition 2:43 1st-grade tuition 3:07 2nd-8th grade tuition 3:22 9th-12th grade tuition 3:40 Are there payment plans? 5:01 Are there other clubs/activities offered? 5:35 Admission process-what to expect 6:55 Wrap-up 7:34 Good-bye

#practicaleastergifts, #easterbasket, #easterbasketideas, #easter2022 https://youtu.be/Tx6tFwJ7IMI Freebie: https://bit.ly/FirstGradeBusyBook Hey there! Today we are building an Easter basket without a ton of candy. If you are looking for some practical gifts for Easter, then you should check out what's in ours this year. This basket is for a 7-year-old boy, but it can be modified for girls by swapping a couple of items. Everything you see in the video can be purchased at Walmart and Dollar Tree. Make it a great day and have a Happy, Happy Easter! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:05 Music 00:14 Easter basket and items 2:03 Prices 2:26 Making the basket 3:56 Finishing the basket 4:24 Wrap-up

#homeschoolmyths, #homeschoollies, #debunkinghomeschoolmyths Freebie: https://bit.ly/BFClsrmsetupLP1 Hey there! Today's video discusses #9 of the top 10 myths people believe about homeschooling-Homeschooled kids can't go to college. Along with debunking the myth, I give 3 resources you can use to create an official high school transcript. 1-the hslda.org, 2-the homeschoolrtracker.com, and 3-teacherspayteachers.com. Can you guess some other common myths? Maybe you have been asked some of these questions, too. Please comment below and share any tips you might have about creating a high school transcript. Make it a great day! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:05 Music 00:24 Myth #9 1:00 General Requirements 2:44 Who Makes a Transcript 3:07 Resources for Transcript 4:51 Wrap-up and Good-bye

#sensoryprocessingdisorder, #sensorybins, #sensoryplay https://youtu.be/MMRcGlSOjqM Classroom Setup Freebie: https://bit.ly/BFClsrmsetupLP1 Hey there! Today's video is all about making sensory bins. Sensory Bins aren't just for homeschooling. They are a great way for kids to use their senses as they play. It is true that sensory bins are used in occupational therapy, but sensory bins are great for all kids. Use these as a distraction, for brain breaks, or anytime kids need a minute to calm down. Use add-ins for a themed scavenger hunt or tie your themes in with your homeschool lessons. Your kids will be having so much fun that they won't even notice they are learning something! Let me know in the comments section how they worked for you. Don't forget to join my Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/heytherehomeschoolers/ for support and more tips, tools, and tricks to help you thrive in a homeschool lifestyle. Make it a great day! Rice Bin Recipe 15 Quart Tote (locking lid) 10lbs Rice Dollar Store Add-ins Cup and/or Scoop Beans 15 Quart Tote (locking lid) 5lbs Beans Dollar Store Add-ins Cup and/or Scoop Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 00:07 Music 00:11 Why & How to Use Bins 1:39 Rice Bin 3:15 Bean Bin 4:19 Review Recipes 5:00 Wrap-up & Good-bye