SECULAR HOMESCHOOL HISTORY CURRICULUM || A RIVER OF VOICES by BLOSSOM AND ROOT

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Blossom and Root's U.S. History curriculum, A River of Voices, covers the first European colonies to 1791. Click below to access this amazing, inclusive, and secular U.S. history curriculum:
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@Litterali 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad I am not the only parent, at least new homeschool mom, that had a hard time finding secular history. Thank you for this review!

@HeatherDeMeter 4 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate the concept of weaving in these elements throughout the day, something so simple but truly I’ve not thought of it as I tend to start working on a lesson for one subject and not moving on until we’ve completed it and you’re so right, it can be very discouraging when you don’t finish it like you anticipated and think “we didn’t get this done yet again! It must not be working for us, a bad fit, etc.” Definitely going to strive to do that where I can this year! This curriculum looks absolutely lovely though, I had no idea it had three different pathways you can decide, so I had cast it off under the impression “it was meant for older learners,” but I’m so happy it can be used for such a wide range of ages!

@AmandaDeWald 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this flip through! Very helpful 😊

@anicole42100 4 жыл бұрын

What a great review! I have been struggling to find a secular History curriculum for our homeschool and I think this is exactly what we've been looking for. Thanks for sharing!

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am so excited to use it in conjunction with Build Your Library's Level 5 next year.

@suem1703 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. We are doing Blossom & Root literature & science with my first grader this year. This is my first time using her curriculum and we LOVE it. I was wondering about this history, and it looks great. I always love to hear your perspective on curriculum.

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your sweet encouragement! I’m so excited to use this next year.

@teachermabid7809 4 жыл бұрын

I love that it is so open ended very refreshing!! Thanks for sharing Tanya! Hope you are doing well!!❤️

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

You, too, my friend!!

@KeaIrene23 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you for the review!

@OurHomeschoolCastle 4 жыл бұрын

We love blossom and root! I’ve only used the younger aged curriculum. Thank you for sharing!❤️

@ProjectHappyHome 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had used some of the younger years!

@Clothmom1 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best review of this curriculum I’ve seen. I probably will try to get my hands on this instructor’s guide to read through it for myself.

@ProjectHappyHome 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about the curriculum is that it is a perpetual resource. I know we will return to it time and time again. 💚

@Arleneandcompany 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to see your perspective of Blossom and Root. One of my most treasured resources, but I always love listening to your take.

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for opening the door and introducing us to each other! 🤗 I am truly excited to use this next year, and all the volumes to follow.

@Arleneandcompany 4 жыл бұрын

Aw yay! I just knew you would love it! 💚

@CarsensMama36 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this review. I have been trying to find secular American history to teach my son. I have looked at this but it seemed so overwhelming. You have broken it down & have made it seem so much easier to implement than I thought. Thank you!

@ProjectHappyHome 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! It made learning this era so much more fun and engaging for my son.

@millyg226 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Have been looking for a history curriculum that's well rounded and I think I've found it. I love your well-rounded approach to education 👏. FYI. I found math mammoth through you. Thanks for being a great resource.

@ProjectHappyHome 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement! I appreciate it - thanks for watching! 💚

@iareil 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video of explaining this curriculum. Super excited to try it out .!

@ProjectHappyHome 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@lkhawkins4482 4 жыл бұрын

This looks very good! Thank you for sharing.

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@RobMombie 2 жыл бұрын

This video has helped me so much! I bought this curriculum a while ago but haven’t used it yet because I was overwhelmed with it a little.

@ProjectHappyHome 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jessicamontaperto810 4 жыл бұрын

I remember Liberty Kids TV show as a kid I really liked it I d” get up early in the morning for sec year of first grade & second grade .: I highly recommend them!

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

We’ve watched them in the car, so I’ve heard them, but I’ve never seen them. Lol!

@Queen-qo3br 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!💞💞💞

@ProjectHappyHome Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@suzysobecki661 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this review. I have tried to use Blossom and Root several times; going through their freebies, but it always looks so confusing and overwhelming to read through. Having watched this video, I feel confident I can guide myself to use with success.

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so happy that I overcame that hesitation myself! 🤓

@HomeschoolOfBelAir 4 жыл бұрын

Gahhh !! I wanted this curriculum so bad ,,but I ended up going with OH FREEDOM! instead ,, they seem somewhat similar.. Im so excited to be starting American History this year..

@kellylotempio5178 4 жыл бұрын

Have you done a flip thru of Oh Freedom? I am looking at both of these too...

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

I like this suggestion. 😘

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for your flipthrough!

@MsSunshine1469 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellylotempio5178 Me too... I started with Oh Freedom then I found Tanya's review just now. I thought I had a firm decision but now I'm back on the fence again. Can a review be done for Oh freedom?

@brenkm955 3 жыл бұрын

I have been curious about this for next school year. Appreciate the flip through! Wondering if you enjoyed using it? It looks really good!

@ProjectHappyHome 3 жыл бұрын

It’s been an exceptional addition to our Build Your Library curriculum - especially all the audiovisual resources.

@lindsaydoyle7488 3 жыл бұрын

Suggestions for printing and binding? Also curious as to how long one would spend each week ahead of time for prepping for the upcoming lessons? I homeschool two children (currently 7 and 10 years old) and also have a toddler, plus working from home at times. Prep work for me has to be easy and accessable. My children are definitely visual learners for the most part. We are coming off of The Good and The Beautiful History 1. Also, do the lessons coralate with a traditional school year (making corn husk dolls in the fall during harvest etc and not in the spring....) Or is it more linear? Thanks for your review. I've been looking at these curricula for some time, but put off by having to print off and bind, and going off to find resources.

@ProjectHappyHome 3 жыл бұрын

I use ROV in combination with Build Your Library, and the visual components from ROV have been wonderful. The lessons are not correlated with a traditional school year in terms of craft/seasons. You could easily make sure that you do certain activities at the right time, but the spine books provide many of the activities, and those are not tied to the calendar. I print and bind most of my materials at home nowadays. I use the ProClick device and flexible coil spines most of the time. In terms of resources, if you're going to buy the books, it's not too much trouble. But if you're going to borrow from the library, I'd recommend buying the spines and only borrowing the remainder.

@RochelleGarrisonCocomello 3 жыл бұрын

My jaw dropped at the book list for parents 😍

@ProjectHappyHome 3 жыл бұрын

Right?? Bookworms in the house! 🥳

@kristenphillipsgray4525 4 жыл бұрын

How do you think it will work to repeat this curriculum every few years using the different pathways? Is it designed for that or would it be too repetitive? Thank you for doing this video!

@ProjectHappyHome 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I think she's designed it in such a way that even though some of the spines repeat, the bulk of the material changes between pathways. Thanks for watching!

@larhondal9610 2 жыл бұрын

Will you be using the other two books? Will you provide an update of your thoughts?

@ProjectHappyHome 2 жыл бұрын

Once my son finishes part I of American history using this and Build Your Library, I’ll provide an updated review.

@mariae.bachir3277 2 жыл бұрын

Hello there. We are almost done with Story of the World volume 1 and I’m looking for a more secular approach to history. Is this a good choice? Thank you

@ProjectHappyHome 2 жыл бұрын

We really enjoy ROV as a supplement to Build Your Library's Years 5 and 6, but it can totally stand alone as a United States history curriculum. Both ROV and BYL are secular programs. Another secular option is History Quest by Pandia Press.

@sophia1garica 4 жыл бұрын

This exactly what I been looking, I think it will be to advance for my 6 year old.. do they have anything for children just learning about history

@adventuresaz8168 3 жыл бұрын

Gentle Pathway

@JosephNordstrom 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great reviews like this one. I happily found Scientific Connections Through Inquiry through you. Do you have suggestions for world history that is told with a “River of Voices,” as well? I’m finding it difficult to track down de-colonialized, non-Eurocentric, gender inclusive curricula for elementary ages.

@ProjectHappyHome 2 жыл бұрын

We are using Pandia Press History Quest for the littles and I've enjoyed it so far. Another option would be Build Your Library or Torchlight.

@hailygee6143 3 жыл бұрын

How do you combine this with BYL?

@ProjectHappyHome 3 жыл бұрын

They actually line up really nicely - we use the visual learner schedule in ROV to supplement the books in BYL (but even the books overlap to some extent, so it’s pretty seamless).

@walnutvalley3950 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve bought this curriculum but I cannoooot get my hands on a copy of A kids guide to Latino/Native American History

@ProjectHappyHome 4 жыл бұрын

I had a tough time as well. The publishers are doing a reprint for the end of Aug and I managed to preorder from Books A Million. Good luck!

@lindsaydoyle7488 3 жыл бұрын

For hard to find books, give Thriftbooks a try. It's online. Usually get your items within a week or less.

@lizzylucas6759 Жыл бұрын

Do you think this is appropriate for a second grader (sensitive learner)?

@ProjectHappyHome Жыл бұрын

If you’re teaching a second grader in conjunction with older kids, the gentle pathway makes that easier. But I don’t think I would use this curriculum as my first choice if I was *only* teaching my sensitive second grader.

@Abzee238 2 жыл бұрын

Did you complete this? How did it go?

@ProjectHappyHome 2 жыл бұрын

We absolutely loved incorporating it with our Build Your Library curriculum for American History! The audiovisual components are especially enriching.