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UNBOXING & REACTING to The Good And The Beautiful Handwriting Level 1 - A Former Teacher's Response! I recently won a copy of the Good and The Beautiful Handwriting Level 1, for my youngest daughter. I have never used TGATB before and I have, honestly, been very hesitant. But thanks to Christie at One Blessed Mess, I get to try it. In this video, I will unbox it, give you my first impressions and thoughts as a former teacher and homeschool evaluator.... and MOM!!! Hopefully this helps you decide if you want to entertain the idea of using TGATB in your home. Thank you guys for visiting my channel. Don't forget to leave me a comment, subscribe and give me a thumbs up so I know you found this helpful. **UNBOXING & REACTING to The Good And The Beautiful Handwriting Level 1 - A Former Teacher's Response! THE GOOD AND THE BEAUTIFUL CURRICULUM: http://www.thegoodandthebeautiful.com Here are my SUMMER SCHOOL CURRICULUM CHOICES: https://youtu.be/XTB6BfRmaZk Here is an HONEST REVIEW OF MY 2020 CURRICULUM: https://youtu.be/sGHjYYrbuNs Here is some BIBLE CURRICULUM SUGGESTIONS: https://youtu.be/HtU60mL33rA And for FUN! Check out these: Visiting my former self to give homeschool advice: https://youtu.be/U4KX3wZUJtk DOWN SYNDROME Q&A: https://youtu.be/xf1sTnrNn8E #thegoodandthebeautiful #curriculumunboxing #homeschool

BEGINNING HOMESCHOOL TIPS .... 😂 ADVISING MY YOUNGER SELF! #newtohomeschooling #homeschooladvice #homeschoolingforbeginners Have you ever wanted to go back in time and give yourself advise? Well I did, and I documented it all in this video. I take time to give myself all the advise to get a jump start on homeschooling my young children. And yes, you can benefit from it as well! Here is a playlist of other Mom's who did a similar video.. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsE4k4jPNRx6PMhK3F96N6kubAG1jTF6A BEGINNING HOMESCHOOL TIPS .... 😂 ADVISING MY YOUNGER SELF!

Have you ever wondered what the Unschooling Method of Homeschooling really is? How is it comparable to your worldview? Does it work? Will it work? What are your thoughts? Let's also look at John Holt, the influencer of the Unschooled movement. 0:00 Introduction 1:34 What is Unschooling 2:52 Pursuing Passion 4:00 Respecting The Child 4:46 Reading & The Unschooling Method 7:23 Philosophy of Unschooling 8:32 John Holt 10:48 Rewards & Discipline 12:56 Where does knowledge come from 15:16 What a child should learn 16:33 More Quotes by John Holt 17:29 Summing Up My Thoughts 18:49 Types of Unschooling Parents Links I mentioned MY BOOK! Freedom To Learn: https://amzn.to/3loYr1Q Quotes by John Holt: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/1792210.John_C_Holt A Beginners Guide to Unschooling: https://www.treevalleyacademy.com/unschooling/ Unschooling Blog: Rewildhood: https://www.rewildhood.com/ Books: "Unschooled" by Kerry McDonald: https://amzn.to/3RKlZKK "Free To Learn" by Peter Grey: https://amzn.to/3DS9iId "How Chidlren Learn" by John Holt: https://amzn.to/3llA05w "How Children Fail" by John Holt: https://amzn.to/3jC3Y4Y *The above links that bring you to Amazon, they are affiliate links. I will make a commission is you purchase any qualifying purchase from them.

** EASY ** Homeschool Planning for the BUSY MOM I don't buy beautiful planners with lot of room to decorate. As much as I would love too, I don't have time and well... my brain just doesn't work that way. In this video I share with you how I do plan in a simple EASY way! Because I am a BUSY MOM!!! 1) Google Calendars - so it sinks up with my husband 2) Bullet Journal (you can use it online too with Evernote - https://evernote.com/ ) 3) Research & find the BEST Homeschool Curriculum ( https://www.rainbowresource.com/ ) Cathy Duffy Website ( https://cathyduffyreviews.com/ ) 4) How I how Plan from Day to Day (15 mins) This video is a collaboration with Dina and her channel Pursuing Peace. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvtUCPoUPxlQYmw7iwE9ItQ Here is a playlist to the rest of the moms who also made videos about planning... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPevvU5lxhAcLr5HpIKW-Q6cZIKHYtNXu&jct=EQC6ihmVDwcRGm8UoginBgpFTuvh2A ** EASY ** Homeschool Planning for the BUSY MOM #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolplanning

Q&A Down Syndrome || Can My 3 Year Old Daughter ? (Part 2) || Parenting Down Syndrome Today I answer your questions. Well we answer your questions about what my 3 year old Daughter with Down Syndrome can do. 1) Can she eat raw veggies? 2) Can she use a fork? 3) Can she drink from a cup? 4) Can she give bathe herself? 5) Can she hop? 6) Can she sort colors and shapes? 7) Can she stack LEGOS? 8) Can she copy a already stacked building? 9) Can she pretend play? Please feel free to share this videos to help share that children and people with Down Syndrome are wonderful! Q&A Down Syndrome || Can My 3 Year Old Daughter ? (Part 2) || Parenting Down Syndrome #specialneedsfamily #downsyndromeawareness #downsyndrome Here is Part 1 of this series: https://youtu.be/xf1sTnrNn8E Here is a playlist of this series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsE4k4jPNRx5VGlN11AcHENdqRubidtgp

Thinking About Special Education Homeschool? You might want to consider these... Plus Curriculum Suggestions My name is Leilani I am a former Teacher. I evaluate Homeschooler in Florida. I am a Homeschool Mom with a Child With Special Needs - Down Snydrome. In this video I will share with you what I learned from experience and from other special needs homeschooling Moms. These are some things you should consider before you begin your homeschool journey, or even if you are in the mist of homeschooling. Plus some tips. I will focus on Elementary school since I have Elementary school age kids. 1) Check out Health Insurance Programs 2) Why are you homeschooling? Write it down! 3) Look For Scholarships and financial assistance 4) Get involved with local Homeschool Coops 5) Focus on their talents and things they love. (Unschooling) 6) Stop Comparing Your Child to Other Children This is a collaboration with Rian at Momma On Mission https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmljJcA2FxSJeA_wlZOkB1w?view_as=subscriber Here is a link to the Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30BNNKn3ohegLGtxoYx_5b58akKgXiVP Other Link I mentioned: Our Blessed Life | Homeschooling With Masterbooks: https://youtu.be/WF94pfKXRl4 What is Unschooling?: https://youtu.be/axJVTbSx_q8 Day In The Life Homeschooling: https://youtu.be/6QG8dA_T0-4 Make Math Meaningful Flip Through: https://youtu.be/Ouzw_oSUemc Here are some links to the Curriculum I mentioned: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. All About Spelling Level 1 (teacher Manual): https://amzn.to/2ZdfzsK All About Spelling Level 1 (Student Packet): https://amzn.to/2VjQCLb All About Spelling Interactive Kit: https://amzn.to/2B22ESE All About Reading Level 1 (Teacher Manual): https://amzn.to/3g0YeKA All About Reading Level 1 (Activity Book): https://amzn.to/3i2XCFZ All About Reading Level 1 (Reader Vol 1): https://amzn.to/3i5lc4Q All About Reading Level 1 (Reader Vol. 2): https://amzn.to/2VhSKmM Masterbooks: Math Level 3: https://amzn.to/3dtDoSk Masterbooks: My Story Part 1: https://amzn.to/31knw2a Masterbooks: Language Lessons For Living Education Level 3: https://amzn.to/2ZeE0WZ Time For Learning: https://www.time4learning.com/ Thinking About Special Education Homeschool? You might want to consider these (+ Curriculum) #homeschooling #specialneedsfamily #allaboutspelling Did you love my lipstick? Here’s where I got it... http://Lipsensible.com _________________________________________________________________ Please consider subscribing to my Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/livingwitheve?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Me On Social Media https://twitter.com/leilaniM101978 https://www.instagram.com/living_with_eve/ FTC DISCLAIMER: **This post may contain affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If I partner with a company I will always disclose it here. This video is NOT sponsored** ***This video is not made for children 13 and under. The target audience for this video is adults interested in learning about Special Needs Homeschooling.

Siblings Homeschool Their Sister With Down Syndrome..... Here's What Happened!! This is a fun video (and social experiment) showing you what happened when I let my kids homeschool their sister with Down Syndrome. Naomi is in Preschool. Each kid picked a different topic to teach her. And we learned so much about everyone! Thanks for visiting my channel. Here are some of my other videos that you may like if you liked this one. How I Preschool with Naomi: https://youtu.be/KOq1XGabN8g Down Syndrome Q & A: https://youtu.be/PEVumJMEm4M Homeschool Curriculum in Review: https://youtu.be/sGHjYYrbuNs

We're back at Speech! Therapy For Special Needs || Parenting Down Syndrome This video share with you how Naomi does Speech Therapy as a Toddler. Because of the Self-Isolation Naomi has had no speech, but because she is high needs, they have finally allowed her to come back to speech therapy. During this speech therapy session the therapist works alot with building her vocabulary, getting her to respond, sign language as well as colors and directions. Naomi is 3 years old and she has Down Syndrome. Feel free to join us on our journey as well grows as a family and homeschool a daughter with Down Syndrome. We're back at Speech! Therapy For Special Needs || Parenting Down Syndrome #specialneedsfamily #downsyndrome #speechtherapy

Homeschool Bible Curriculum || How We Do Bible With All Ages Welcome to our first review on how we do bible with our kids. My name is Leilani... I am a Homeschool Evaluator for the State of Florida Former Public and Private School Teacher Current Homeschool Mom Children's Program Coordinator at my Congregation Special Needs Mom This video will share with you how we study the bible and scripture. This is a collaboration organized and hosted by Rolling With The Rouses https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OYvAejIaGyEoPSOjruMQA Here is the playlist with a bunch of other Mom's sharing with you, how they do Bible: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OYvAejIaGyEoPSOjruMQA Our channel is a journey. You can follow us as we raise our daughter with Down Syndrome, how we overcome everyday obstacles in her life through therapy, education, and character. We have a ton of resources to help you homeschool, discover therapy option and how they work, tips for you at home when working with special needs, learn about Down Syndrome and of course fun day in the life videos.

**NEW** Summer School Curriculum Choices + Why I year Round Homeschool? We homeschool year round. In this video I will not only explain why I do this, I will also share with you some curriculum I am using. We will also talk about (because I am using) Horizons, ABEKA, Learning Literature Through Language Arts, Gather Round, Life Of Fred and more. Stick around because I also have a controversial set of books I'm using and my first impression. I am a Former Public and Private School Teacher. I evaluate Homeschooler in the state of Florida. I am a homeschool Mom of 4 kids. I homeschool my daughter with Down Syndrome. Here are some links to the Curriculum I mentioned: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Life Of Fred Complete Elementary Set: https://amzn.to/2VM2LZJ Writing & Rhetoric Book 3: https://amzn.to/31uyCBy Bible Heros - IEW: https://amzn.to/2NFXzlx Horizons Student Reader Grade 2: https://amzn.to/2ZoOwuu Rod & Staff: Let's Learn About God Reader: https://amzn.to/2CU5c5L Fancy Nancy: I Can Read: https://amzn.to/3icuc8p Pinkalicious Short Readers: https://amzn.to/31v8QNt For Gather Round I love watching Home Sweet Homeschool: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3aCo7WgFVOv_8QkPJd00A

How to Homeschool With TODDLER who has Special Needs (+ 3 kids) || Parenting Down Syndrome I get asked multiple times... How do you do it!? I mean the short answer is GOD. And with wisdom I am going to share with you some practical ways our family makes life happen and homeschooling happen. This is a collaboration with Jamie over at Simply Living It. Here channel is full of homeschooling ideas, tips meal prep and haul and lot of christian faith encouragment. Here is a link to her channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvoYjO64cQNyd2fRxYaxuA There are also several other girls who participated in this collaboration. Here is a link to a playlist with their videos! Ther are a ton of other Moms involved so enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHv2a6n_5ZYQMJnHgMmNDKz2k-4SJZRL

Preschool At Home - 3 Year Old with Down Syndrome || Homeschool With Me! In this video I show you how I preschool at home with Naomi. What type of materials I use, how we use them and how she responds. Here are some items you can purchase through Amazon.com As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Leap Frog Laptop (this is the updated one with a touch screen): https://amzn.to/2ADrpUs Leap Frog Letter Magnets (this is the updated one): https://amzn.to/3eRfwJh Shape Puzzle (not mine but a really good one by Melissa & Doug): https://amzn.to/2Y0TexX Little People Princess Pack: https://amzn.to/2XVvbQU Peg Board: https://amzn.to/3eQtMlB Baby Touch and Feel Color and Shapes Book: https://amzn.to/2XydgAO Touch and Feel Wild Animals: https://amzn.to/3eSFTPg Best Books EVER!! Chicka Chicka ABC: https://amzn.to/2BBsFIj Chicka Chicka 123: https://amzn.to/3gUVsaW Did you love my lipstick? Here’s where I got it... http://Lipsensible.com Preschool At Home - 3 Year Old with Down Syndrome || Homeschool With Me! #homeschool #specialneedseducation #specialneedsfamily

Down Syndrome Happy? || Why are people with Down Syndrome Happy? - Parenting Down Syndrome Today I will explore the hot question of "Why are People with Down Syndrome Happy?" I have done some research and this is my opinion based on this research. Here is a link to the article I mentioned on Highly Intelligent People and Depression. https://exploringyourmind.com/highly-intelligent-people-depression/ In the video Naomi is writing on a Writing Tablet, if you are interested in it, here is a link to where you can purchase it: https://amzn.to/39M98Qw As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Down Syndrome Happy? || Why are people with Down Syndrome Happy? - Parenting Down Syndrome #Downsyndrome #specialneedsfamily

How Kids Celebrate Passover - Messianic Passover Seder (what christians can do to celebrate Passover) In this video we will share with you What is Passover, How to celebrate it, and What do the things mean in the Seder. These kids attend a Messianic Synagogue and explain how Jesus (Yeshua) are in the Passover Seder. This is great for Christian and Jewish families to learn about our faith and how Passover ties to together with the Messiah. Christians can see how Easter, which falls during the same time, relates to Passover.

Pediatric Aquatic Therapy || Parenting Down Syndrome || How Aqua Physical Therapy Works In this video I take Naomi to her Aqua Therapy Session. I will tell you what it is, why it's important for her and how she responds. Pediatric Aquatic Therapy || Parenting Down Syndrome || How Aqua Physical Therapy Works #downsyndrome #physicaltherapy #specialneedsfamily Did you love my lipstick? Here’s where I got it... http://Lipsensible.com _________________________________________________________________ Please consider subscribing to my Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/livingwitheve?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Me On Social Media https://twitter.com/leilaniM101978 https://www.instagram.com/living_with_eve/

Homeschool Hacks || Preschool Edition || Parenting Down Syndrome In this video I will share with you some preschool hacks that we use with our daughter who has Down Syndrome. I will also share hacks for any preschooler, especially since I also raised 3 other kids with no developmental delays, and homeschooled them. Even if you are not homeschooling, a lot of Moms are home with their preschooler. These are things anyone can use for any child. This is a collaboration with Chips & Salsa Homeschooling. Here is a link to their channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC05PE5swDGkxJQagj22lEiw Here are some links to some items that you may look into purchasing. Ones that I mentioned in the video. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Aqua Drawing Mat (The one in the video was not listed but this one is similar):https://amzn.to/3bzTBVD Melissa & Doug Reusable Sicker Pad: https://amzn.to/2JfWxKD Water Beads: https://amzn.to/2JjI4NS Lacing Pegboard: https://amzn.to/3anwZqX Leap Frog Magnetic Letters (Updated): https://amzn.to/2UDiWad The Real Mother Goose: https://amzn.to/2UHw9yz Poems For The Very Young: https://amzn.to/2ydnwV5 The Llama Who Had No Pajama: 100 Favorite Poems: https://amzn.to/2QQcifB Here is the link to Chips & Salsa Homeschooling : https://youtu.be/JUEMF6UmK2o Did you love my lipstick? Here’s where I got it... http://Lipsensible.com Homeschool Hacks || Preschool Edition || Parenting Down Syndrome #homeschool #downsyndrome #preschool

Staying Healthy with a Low Immune System || Struggles with Quarantine || Parenting Down Syndrome This is a 24 hour vlog. In this video I am going to show you what we are doing to stay healthy. My daughter with Down Syndrome has a low immune system and my husband is a paramedic. I can't kick him out of the house so I have to be creative. I will share with you some supplements that I use while we are staying healthy with a low immune system. I will also share with you some foods we eat. We are trying to quarantine, however life has gotten in the way and same struggles have come up. Like my need to keep going to therapy with Naomi. Please feel free to comment below any thought you may have. I read all of my comments and think through all of them. Here are some links to the supplements we use, As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Elderberries: https://amzn.to/3bcR57g Grapeseed Fruit Extract: https://amzn.to/2xa5WRq Manukah Honey: https://amzn.to/3dptdPY Protect Spray: https://store.spiritofhealthkc.com/shen-blossom-protect-ninniku-immune-throat-spray-turmeric-15ml/ Dr. Morse Heal All Tea: https://store.spiritofhealthkc.com/dr-morse-heal-all-herbal-blend-glycerin-2-oz/ Allimed: Garlic Extract: http://www.salvationhealth.com/Allimed-Liquid--2-ounce_p_22.html Staying Healthy with a Low Immune System || Struggles with Quarantine || Parenting Down Syndrome #downsyndrome #specialneedsfamily #stayhealthy

The current updates for the Many of us in Florida have been following the HB1 bill, here are the current updates as on March 16th, 2023. I will be reading from the Blog from Brenda Dickinson on the Home Education Foundation Page: https://www.flhef.org/legislative-update-week-of-march-13-2023/ I will share my personal opinion and comment on some of these issues, my concerns and comments are mine and do not represent HEF or Brenda Dickenson. Please consider supporting HEF and Brenda: https://www.flhef.org/ Link to the LIVE session: https://myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/HouseSchedule/houseschedule.aspx And if you want to enter my $50 IEW Gift Certificate Give Away! It run through March 31st! There will be 4 Gift Cards! ⚡👇⚡ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPSx-yVXdO8d_lvQLI_xqx2GyXVPrmmRsqnrvmsapY30Mukg/viewform 💚My FAVORITE Curriculum 💚 IEW: http://www.IEW.com/LivingWithEve

Celebrating Purim as retold by kids.

This is a video about how we celebrate Purim and a family that beleives in the Messiah.

Homeschooling Mom EXPOSED | Heartfelt Homeschooling Mom Collaboration I didn't expect this to happen like this. I didn't expect to ever make a video like this. But as a former teacher, now homeschooling Mom, I have a lot of thoughts and opinions. Especially when justifying and answering questions about why and how we started homeschooling, bumps in the road, how we handle things and what inspires us. This is a collaboration brought together by Tiffany at Five Peas in the Rodpod. Check out her channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/tifaaakneee/featured Since this is a tag.... I have been tagged by Christie at One Blessed Mess https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-d4uzRbTISxlht1B7XPrQ And I am tagging Colleen at Our Blessed Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihJgyHGVVVZbINyn1HRL6Q Homeschooling Mom EXPOSED | Heartfelt Homeschooling Mom Collaboration #homeschooling #homeschool #momlife

MOMS!!! Stop Comparing Yourself To Others Motivation In this video I get real.(I've been having a lot of moments like this lately). I am going to expose the one secret, the one parenting tip that has transformed my homeschooling, and no kidding, my life. The secret parenting tip, is to stop comparing yourself and your kids to other people. I'm going to go deep. Not just saying "try relaxation techniques" or "quit Social Media" because we all know those don't work. They don't work! It's a deep rooted jealously issue. It's also FOMO. Fear of Missing Out, which is rooted in jealousy. I will also discuss how this affects special needs parents. As well as Nationally Normed Tests, Benchmarks and State Standards. And how these test can have both a positive and negative impact on children and you as the parent. Hope these Parenting Tips inspire you. Feel free to share with others. MOMS!!! Stop Comparing Yourself To Others Motivation #FOMO #homeschool

Why does Down Syndrome Occur? SIMPLIFIED! I am a Mom of four kids, the youngest has Down Syndrome. A lot of people ask me a lot of questions and one is Why Does Down Syndrome Occur? In this video I share with you the simple cause of Down Syndrome, The 3 types of Down Syndrome and more. My daughter also gives you some visuals. Why does Down Syndrome Occur? SIMPLIFIED! #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness

Homeschool Styles | Unschooling Explained! - Parenting Homeschoolers! This is a collaboration with some wonderful Moms, each sharing a different homeschool style. Below is a list of their topics and channel. There will also be a Homeschool Style Playlist listed. Unschooling is a unique homeschool style. It allows the parent to tailor their child's curriculum and studies to meet their own child's interests and needs. Child - led, child directed, interest based learning and desire directed learning. Every unschooling family in unique, therefore every unschooling day in different. They do have a few things in common and one of them would be freedom. WHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE THE BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: How Children Learn (John Holt) https://amzn.to/2uCV5ys Teach Your Own (The John Holt Book Of Homeschooling) https://amzn.to/3c6G9JT Free To Learn (Peter Gray) https://amzn.to/32BJ09d Home Grown (Ben Hewitt) https://amzn.to/2Tid31A Unschooled (Kerry McDonald & Peter Gray) https://amzn.to/2T2YEHx As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. UNSCHOOLING RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO Funschooling (Sarah Janisse Brown) http://www.funschoolingbooks.com/ Real Family Journey https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJ-ctul_iIfmjGSKjtvEsA

Homeschool Science Curriculum Review: Nutrition 101: Choose Life! Nutrition 101: Choose Life is not just another homeschool Curriculum for science. In this video I will introduce you to an newer homeschool curriculum that teaches you about Anatomy & Nutrition, God's design, and how the body is affected by what you eat. I will show you how each chapter is laid out as well as how this science curriculum is perfect for all ages. Nutrition 101:Choose Life is a Biblical Based Christian Homeschool Curriculum. However a secular family could learn from it because it is so in depth and in tune with the natural conditions of the human body and how food affects it. Here is where you can purchase it: https://amzn.to/3c0x2u4 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Homeschool Curriculum for Science : Anatomy & Nutrition || Homeschool Parenting Tips #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolcurriculumchoices