Thank you for the information and links. I like Khan Academy because it holds my daughter’s attention and encourages her to try. My daughter is under two. I’m going to save this video and watch it again when she is a little older.
@AmandaMelroseКүн бұрын
She is so young, I bet there will be even more options by the time she really needs them! I do a lot of reviews on my channel like this one so hopefully they will be helpful to you!
@TeaGirlMedium021 сағат бұрын
@@AmandaMelrose thank you. Finding options that work for her at this age has been a little difficult but I wanted to start early. I subscribed after seeing this video. So, I’ll be able to check more of your videos out easily.
@SAFARI512Күн бұрын
Hello, I just found out about this program. My son is 7 and REALLY struggles with reading and writing. He has dyslexia and it really makes it hard for him to read and write. However he loves games and tries to read through them when the game is promoting him too. How is the program with beginner readers and learning disabilities? My kiddo would love the ranking and create-a-animal aspect to this program.
@AmandaMelroseКүн бұрын
I would just start him at the lowest level and let him have at it. What I like about this program is it's kind of sneaky. A lot of it really feels like they're just playing around, but there is so much reading and writing and creativity happening. It's definitely worth a try! And just to add, I'm pretty sure my oldest wasn't reading that well at 7, but now she's 10 and reading chapter books and doing great. Some kids just need more time. And video games actually helped a lot I think at least in getting her more interested in learning to read.
@SAFARI51210 сағат бұрын
@@AmandaMelrose thank you for the fast reply! I think I’ll give it a try. A Free 7 day trial is perfect to have him try it out and see if it grabs him. Thank you for posting this video. :)
@rosemariebongiorno9025Күн бұрын
Once I learned about the detrimental effects of products sold in stores, I switched all my products in my home, if I only knew then what I know now! Also, love the info you provided about apps, I'll share with moms I know who homeschool!
@AmandaMelroseКүн бұрын
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@donschaefer9358Күн бұрын
My wife loves the all natural type cleaning products..
@AmandaMelroseКүн бұрын
They're really great!
@NatariiStarsКүн бұрын
Do you know if the parent messaging in the parent portal works, and if so how fast do they respond?
@AmandaMelroseКүн бұрын
Nobody ever responded to me when I asked the question while making this video. I hear they are responsive on the phone though.
@NatariiStars23 сағат бұрын
@@AmandaMelrose I'll have to try calling them. Thank you for responding!
@jaquih9858Күн бұрын
I signed up with a teacher and student account. I'm not sure why you needed a parent account?
@BuildABetterYou-vs3df2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the information…there are so many out there. Nice to see a review. Love the plant based product…have you looked into that.
@AmandaMelrose2 күн бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad you found it helpful. And I have been testing out these cleaning products and I really am loving them! Since I've gotten them they are definitely my "go to" products!
@kymcampbellhanson21372 күн бұрын
Wow , great info, thanks .I'll share with my neighbour, 4 kiddos ❤
@AmandaMelrose2 күн бұрын
You are welcome! I am so glad you found it helpful!
@Threadles2 күн бұрын
Hi, thank you so much for this video. Are you able to completely go back to rewatch lessons/videos, and completely see what answers you gave, right or wrong? I want to be able to reinforce with flash cards or maybe some other resource if I see my student didn't understand. Also, I want to make 100% sure my student is not using any form of cheating websites. Thank you
@AmandaMelrose2 күн бұрын
Yes you can rewatch the videos, do the lessons as many times as you want. And you can retake the quizzes over and over, but if you take the quiz and don't attempt to retake it, it will still show your right and wrong answers. You have to go back to the course summary screen and scroll down to the lesson you're looking for, then under "best score" if you have taken a quiz, you click on the score and that is how you can see your results. If you got a question wrong, you can click to rewatch that portion of the video or read an explanation of the correct answer. You can also see this immediately after taking the quiz.
@FitWiseWoman2 күн бұрын
Great info thank you. Have to get my hands on those cleaners as well.
@AmandaMelrose2 күн бұрын
I am really happy with them. My dog had an accident on my bed that got all the way through to the mattress, and I was surprised how well the disinfectant worked at removing the odor.
@CheesePressEducation2 күн бұрын
Parents love Time4learning, but I don’t know a kid over 12 who didn’t grow to hate it.
@AmandaMelrose2 күн бұрын
Yes I agree, I don't know if it's the best choice for older kids.
@moralityty3 күн бұрын
please make a video like this about excel high school!!
@AmandaMelrose3 күн бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion! I'd be interested in seeing what their curriculum is like!
@tlo52884 күн бұрын
Are 5th grade students writing papers and if so, who grades them? I am looking for a somewhat challenging curriculum but with videos. Thanks.
@AmandaMelrose2 күн бұрын
You can view the entire scope and sequence for each grade on their website. For fifth grade they have them doing a research paper I believe. Since Acellus Academy is an online school, not a homeschooling program, they would be grading everything.
@karisbeautystudio8354 күн бұрын
😢 Thank you I really needed my care that already cannot
@AmandaMelrose2 күн бұрын
You're welcome.
@loribaeza58525 күн бұрын
What program, in your opinion and research, compares to read a rific? Which reading program is best for dyslexia?
@AmandaMelrose4 күн бұрын
There really isn't anything that I know of like Readarific, and that's because it's not so much a reading program, it's mor of a program that teaches a skill that will help kids with reading, paying attention, following directions and so much more. It teaches kids how to use the seeing part of the brain instead of just the hearing part, so they access their long term memory. I explain it better in the video on it. But it's just not something I can compare to actual reading programs. For Dyslexia, I think Night Zookeeper is a good program. I have a review for that on my channel. My daughter used that this past year for some extra practice but you can definitely use it as your main program.
@loribaeza58525 күн бұрын
what reading program did you say your daughter is working on this summer?
@AmandaMelrose5 күн бұрын
Readarific. I have a review on my channel of how the program works. We're 7 weeks in. When we're done I'm going to post the results. I'm pretty excited about it because I can already see so much progress!
@OURGAFAMILY5 күн бұрын
I just want to be sure I’m understanding. Is there no way to ask questions if you don’t understand a concept? I just might need to also line up a tutor if that’s the case.
@AmandaMelrose5 күн бұрын
No I don't think you can just ask a question like that. But you might try an AI tutor. CK12.org has a free one that's pretty good.
@ja_right5 күн бұрын
Hi, Thank you. This is helpful. Have you reviewed the IEW programs, Fix It Grammar and Style and Structure? I’d love to compare.
@AmandaMelrose5 күн бұрын
I have been meaning to, thanks for the reminder! I want to compare them too!
@SoldierOfGodKJV5 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. If I ever have children, they will be homeschooled, so these videos are a great resource.
@AmandaMelrose5 күн бұрын
You are welcome!
@jaquih98585 күн бұрын
Do we need multiple accounts ($30 per child) or does $30 cover the entire family?
@AmandaMelrose5 күн бұрын
If they are doing different courses/grade levels or if you're just using it as a supplement to have them watch certain videos then one account will be fine. If the courses are going to overlap then you might need 2..
@jaquih985813 сағат бұрын
Thank you!
@JOHN-13005 күн бұрын
Thank you for standing up for us
@MashVB6 күн бұрын
Thank you for the review. Do they have print out options ?
@AmandaMelrose5 күн бұрын
You can't print the lessons, but they do have a lot of extra resources that you can print. If you go to the lesson planning and reporting section and then click on lesson plans, then you can pick a subject and grade level and see all the offline resources that are included. There are a lot!
@jaquih98587 күн бұрын
We have used Acellus Academy since 2020. They used to have amazing customer support, and you could message the teachers directly... they always got back to us within a few days. In 2023, they have added their more expensive "priority" memberships, the cheaper and more basic membership no longer has good customer service. Also, their new platform has so many glitches. We used to love their system and had no complaints. Now, we are looking for new programs for this and the rest of their school years 😢.
@KatySanchez-nt9si7 күн бұрын
My 4 and a half year old was reading in 7 days.
@AmandaMelrose7 күн бұрын
Wow that's great!
@adjei77 күн бұрын
Thanks for making this video. It's really useful to have a balanced view of such a range of programs. I noticed that you didn't mention IXL in your list? Any reason why?
@AmandaMelrose7 күн бұрын
I love IXL but it's more of a practice tool or supplement than a complete curriculum. I tried to only include complete all in one programs on this list.
@ja_right8 күн бұрын
I would love to see more about the foreign language platform. Specifically, Is 6 months of access enough to get through all of the information, or do you need to renew every 6 months, considering you are following their daily recommendation?
@AmandaMelrose8 күн бұрын
I assume you're meant to renew, but this is a great question. I know I need to do a review of time4languages. I will try to do it very soon!
@ja_right8 күн бұрын
We love IXL as a supplement. We have been using it for years in traditional school, but now more consistently with homeschool. I have never explored some of these features. Thank you
@AmandaMelrose8 күн бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!
@ashleyglendenning26519 күн бұрын
Can we have our kids do the unacredited option up until 8th grade and do 9th through 12th accredited so they can get their diploma?
@AmandaMelrose9 күн бұрын
Yes because you purchase each year separately. That's what I would do!
@gd2.2yay1010 күн бұрын
all lies
@AmandaMelrose9 күн бұрын
Lies about how the IXL program works?
@LoveGod100910 күн бұрын
I'm looking at acellus for me, and i love it a lot more than my brick and mortar school
@AmandaMelrose9 күн бұрын
I hope it works out for you!
@kennecia193211 күн бұрын
Hello, Have you heard of Brightspire? They were created by Time 4 Learning.
@DoNotKnow12311 күн бұрын
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@stacieball97712 күн бұрын
Great video! Thank you for taking so much time to create such helpful content. 😊 I wanted to add that I used Time4Learning, and we all loved it. Great minds!
@maggieslyh269812 күн бұрын
this dint help at all it only put pressure and stress on my kid 0 stars
@AmandaMelrose12 күн бұрын
Curious was this as part of something assigned at school or something you chose for your kids to do on their own either as an after school thing or as part of homeschooling?
@meganbrown257213 күн бұрын
I have two sons who both struggle with reading comprehension and I'd like to try , but wondering if this could this work for two kids at once or would it be better to do each child separate?
@AmandaMelrose13 күн бұрын
I will ask Janel (the creator of the program) and see if she can answer.
@AmandaMelrose13 күн бұрын
She said that they can do it at the same time if they aren't distracting each other, but if they are then it would be best to do it separately. You get one subscription for the whole family though so you can definitely use it for multiple children even if you do their sessions separately. Hope this helps!
@Marble-kh3gy13 күн бұрын
at homeschool, all kids do when they are done with their classes, they ignore everybody for 15 hours and sit in their room, and play video games and watch godamn KZfaq all day
@AmandaMelrose13 күн бұрын
This is not how homeschooling is done in my family or the families of any homeschoolers we know. When this happens the fault is not on homeschooling, the fault lies with the parents.
@Marble-kh3gy13 күн бұрын
It's horrible, you just get fucking depressed, no interacting, no friends, trust me it's not fucking fun, and you won't want to do ANYTHING in life, do not homeschooled, i regretted it
@ameck713 күн бұрын
I would love to see more on Ron Paul Curriculum. I have already been researching RPC because it does look very interesting, especially for science and history!
@AmandaMelrose13 күн бұрын
I plan to do a full review very soon!
@rachelbradley713813 күн бұрын
What style is this? My oldest learns best hands-on, so we tend to lean into Montessori and Charlotte Mason. I’m currently using Masterbooks, but this one got me interested a few weeks ago since it’s a flat fee for multiple grades. Would this be a good fit for us?
@AmandaMelrose5 күн бұрын
This is a great question. You can use this however you like - you can definitely pick and choose how much to use. So you can use it for a more traditional approach and have your child do all the core courses for their grade level, or you can just pick any course you want. They also have a lot of unit studies. You get a lot of things included with your membership so I feel like you can make this work with a lot of different styles of homeschooling.
@KittyKorner-om3ie14 күн бұрын
Im homeschooling my kids in Florida and it’s a very flexible and easy state to homeschool. Plus you can get approved easily for a scholarship for homeschooling students. Other states don’t help with that. 😊
@AmandaMelrose12 күн бұрын
Sounds like a great place to homeschool!
@KittyKorner-om3ie12 күн бұрын
@@AmandaMelrose yes it the best.
@farihamukhtar514714 күн бұрын
Please can you make a separate video on the Ron Paul curriculum
@AmandaMelrose12 күн бұрын
Yes I will very soon!
@TinselGrain14 күн бұрын
“They’re ok being bored” that means they are used to being bored and don’t have enough things to do in life.
@AmandaMelrose14 күн бұрын
No, it means they don't complain about being bored, they know how to make their own fun and use their imaginations.
@TinselGrain14 күн бұрын
Maybe trust your kids instead of overprotecting them
@nolamama355815 күн бұрын
Would you possibly do high school only review? Maybe looking at world/European history, or French? I would love to see a video from the high school curriculum point of view.
@AmandaMelrose15 күн бұрын
I will definitely keep that in mind! I know this program is especially good for high school!
@nolamama355814 күн бұрын
@@AmandaMelrose Thanks for considering it! Though we have enjoyed EasyPeasy, I am looking for something else for my son for the rest of high school.
@nolamama35586 күн бұрын
@@AmandaMelrose I signed up for the program for my son to try out, and now my daughter (middle school) wants to try it out as well. I don't understand the difference between the basic plan and the homeschool plan?
@nolamama355815 күн бұрын
I just signed up for the free trial. They do require a credit card number now. Just FYI.
@AmandaMelrose15 күн бұрын
Oh no really! I know they have a new subscription that just came out but I haven't had a chance to look into it yet.
@nolamama355815 күн бұрын
We've been using EP for about 3 years. Still love it! Daughter just finished 5th and son just finished 9th
@AmandaMelrose15 күн бұрын
That's awesome, thanks so much for sharing your experience with it!
@stefangatt828615 күн бұрын
School is just Prison for kids.
@NoemiArleo1215 күн бұрын
I am homeschooled. It sucks. I hate it.
@AmandaMelrose15 күн бұрын
Are you given the option to go to school? My kids can go if they want to but they have it too good. What is it about homeschooling that you hate?
@NoemiArleo1215 күн бұрын
@@AmandaMelrose First, my mom never even let me mention it. Second off, I think homeschooling is nice, you're great at it. But my mom isn't. I already was depressed at 10 because of it :C I always wonder when God will give me a break.
@MyCatsChannel84115 күн бұрын
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@loricollins587916 күн бұрын
Great video! We've tried out IXL and we definitely have mixed opinions about it. It is definitely a great tool for kids and it also exposes them to answering questions under a timed manner. We've also tried out other options like Beestar which the kids enjoyed more. The kids also liked the online math competition from Beestar so that is also something worth checking out.