Really enjoying your content! I’m going back and forth between G&B language arts and gather round for next year. How would you use both and do you still use gather round or have you replaced it with G&B?
@MariekalakeКүн бұрын
You can totally do the two together in fact I would recommend it! I would use a unit study from GR and complete the lessons and then add in math and language arts from G&B. It would be easy enough to add in one days lessons on to the end of the GR notebooks each day
@taoufikelmiri3 күн бұрын
It says it's currently unavailable on Amazon. Is there any PDF version of this book on the web ?
@salmayoussef81063 күн бұрын
Hi Marieka, Thank you so much for this video. Can I ask what the name of your printer was again? Also you mentioned your son doing the UCAT - is he hoping to do medicine/dentistry? Can you advise how he is studying to get into these degrees via homeschool as I thought homeschooled kids can’t do WACE (a total bummer in my opinion)?
@Mariekalake3 күн бұрын
Hello 😊 my printer is an epson eco tank. I think maybe you miss heard me, my son is doing/using Euka (not ucat). Euka is an online education program
@salmayoussef81063 күн бұрын
@@Mariekalake thanks Marieka 😊
@soggybottom74923 күн бұрын
Thank you for providing this valuable content!
@ailove20487 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed your walk through of the book . Thank you .
@user-mt1br7fw8n8 күн бұрын
Absolutely love it Marieka!!!! Thank you for sharing
@AmyCarr-k7x8 күн бұрын
Thanks for posting! Is an actual teacher grading any of the work and providing feedback? Especially in subjects like English where answers aren't always just a yes or no or is it all graded by the parent/child?
@Mariekalake8 күн бұрын
There is no one grading or giving feedback. There are answers provided and the program does mark it as well but it is up to the parent to check the work.
@TheChan79 күн бұрын
Great resources. We especially love the who’s who books. Thanks for sharing. Just subscribed. Love your channel. I also have a channel and would love to be friends and connect.
@elenatwine707310 күн бұрын
Love 6our approach to home-schooling. Thanks for sharing. My son absolutely loves space and everything flying. We are doing space study ourselves .we also do lapbook on space. My son actually asked me to suggest that you should watch movie documentary Apollo 11, real footage about landing on moon. very interesting
@theresacreativestudio10 күн бұрын
Thanx for doing a flip through of these, been eyeing them but wasn’t sure if I would like them, they look amazing. Definitely want to get them
@liliangarcez115410 күн бұрын
Hi Marieka, I noticed you moved away from gather round...any particular reason?
@mv-ip5ov10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this video Marieka. I enjoy watching your videos, they're very helpful. I love your minimalist approach to homeschooling! Thanks also for all the books you recommended :)
@jademareeRG10 күн бұрын
Hi Marieka! I have the same printer and I agree it’s great. Which pdf program do you use to save and print your good and beautiful curriculum? The reason I ask is I’ve had trouble opening and printing a couple of the pdfs from various levels. Thanks! Another great video 😁
@Mariekalake10 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! I use Adobe Acrobat Reader and I don't think that I have had any problem with that. My hubby is a tech wiz though so any time I do have trouble he sorts things out for me 😊
@emily-lifeonaranch709310 күн бұрын
Absolutely love your ch. I homeschool a highschooler too. It’s always nice finding others that homeschool
@Mariekalake10 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@BakeACake-zz6ww10 күн бұрын
Hi, I'm in the process registering, I'm stuck with 3 forms required by HUE. (Summary programs etc) where do I find them if I payed for Government report creator? Thanks for any help
@Mariekalake10 күн бұрын
Hi there😊 I do not use the Government report creator so I am of no help to you sorry, just try customer support through Euka. They have been super helpful whenever I have needed to contact them
@sionepulutua12 күн бұрын
Hi there love your videos! I have a question to ask: I’m an Australian currently living in the US, and I was thinking about coming back to Australia to be with family and I also want to homeschool my kids, but I did some research and found that there are regulations for homeschooling across all the states, compared to the little to no regulations here in most states of the US. Have you found there to be any limitations at all from the government on your ability to homeschool in Australia? Thanks in advance!
@Mariekalake10 күн бұрын
Hi there😊 Thanks for watching! I live in WA I have had no issues with regulations. I can homeschool my children in any way that I choose and my moderator has been great.She just comes once a year and i tell her the programs/book that we have been using and show her a few work samples to prove the children are progressing and that is all I have to do.
@sionepulutua10 күн бұрын
@@Mariekalake That’s so awesome! Are you required to teach your kids topics like evolution and big bang theory the way the government requires? Or can you teach it your way? I just want to make sure I have all the info I need to make an informed decision, thanks in advance 😊
@Mariekalake10 күн бұрын
@@sionepulutua no you do not have to teach them that, the topics you choose to teach your children are up to you and how you implement them are up to you as well. For science it is not so much about the topics you choose it is more about teaching them scientific process and understanding, how to conduct experiments, critical thinking etc.
@lunaolivegrove14 күн бұрын
Hi Marieka, thanks for your content. Do you have a video how you schedule the other resources around a unit study? Eg you do a gather round unit study for the term, how long do you dedicate to the unit study per day and then where do you fit the extras in? I'm getting my head around unit studies! Also i gather that you choose a unit study based on the WA curriculum outcomes so you would at some point cover HASS and Science outcomes in the years unit studies or supplement with read alouds like for Aus history etc? Thanks in advance!
@Mariekalake10 күн бұрын
You are welcome, thank you for watching and supporting my channel😊 I no longer use unit studies but when I was using them I would choose one unit study and do it for the whole term. The unit study would cover all the learning areas and I would just add in a few extra things. We would spend an hour to an hour and a half on the unit study and then add in one or two extra things after completing the unit study each day. The two other things would only take 40 mins to complete so we were doing about 2 to 2 and a half hours of work a day. The type of things I would add would be math (as math was no included in the unit study) and any extra work my children needed so if they needed extra writing practice then I would add that in or if I needed to add in extra Australian history stuff then I would add that in. You do not need to make sure they follow along exactly with the Aus curriculum. I hope that answer was helpful!
@lunaolivegrove7 күн бұрын
@@Mariekalake thanks heaps !
@Fehuoz16 күн бұрын
Thanks for this Marieka. We have signed our 12 year old daughter up to Euka today. This video convinced us to investigate Euka further and we are feeling really optimistic about it. Thank you
@Mariekalake10 күн бұрын
So glad that it was helpful😊 hopefully she enjoys it
@chipsea16 күн бұрын
Thanks to Emily for sharing her work! Our kids love Story of the World too!
@kerridejongh612417 күн бұрын
Thankyou for this video, very informative for someone just starting this journey, there is so many American mums doing these kind of videos it’s great to see an Australian doing great simple helpful content . 🙏🏻
@Mariekalake16 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@chipsea16 күн бұрын
agree 😄
@mv-ip5ov17 күн бұрын
Thank you SO much for this video Marieka! This was so helpful and informative. Thank you also for showing what you do for Story of the World too. Your daughter's notebook looks amazing :)
@Mariekalake16 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@eliza_kai17 күн бұрын
Do you have an Amazon store front or a link to what printer that you use? I’ve heard some mixed reviews about the Epsom printer that the quality isn’t good and there’s lines through the pages? Have you had that issue?
@Mariekalake16 күн бұрын
I don't have an amazon store sorry. I love the eco tank, every now and then the lines come across the page and that just means the header needs a clean and you just choose the function to clean header on the printer and it will do it for you. It is just a maintenance issue and most printers will have issues like that
@mariek712217 күн бұрын
Great video, thanks! Is it free shipping to Australia for the tech boxes?
@Mariekalake16 күн бұрын
Thank you😊 unfortunately the free shipping is just for the US and not Australia
@SuperTopher0119 күн бұрын
Are you still using Jump In for writing or have you completed writing?
@Mariekalake18 күн бұрын
We are not using Jump in any more as I feel like writing is covered enough in the Good and Beautiful literacy program
@greanbean00119 күн бұрын
One of the reasons why we're after HS is we want individualised and tailored education at our own pace. I'm curious how Euka actually meets those needs?
@Mariekalake18 күн бұрын
When you sign up for a program you are signing up to complete the work that they set. There is flexibility in how much of the work you choose to complete and when you complete it. You can move at your own pace through the curriculum. It is set out into 5 days worth of work for 10 weeks but you can complete them at any rate as there is no time limit on it or no external person waiting for you to hand it in or mark it. Hope that makes sense😊
@hannahayling209020 күн бұрын
Hi from QLD Australia, however I'm originally from the UK and looking into homeschooling. They call it Kindy, Prep and then grade 1 here which is same as WA? I feel a bit stupid..how does this translate for some of the American resources you use. I've got muddled with different countries terms. For instance is Grade 1 Aussie Prep? Thanks for all your videos!
@Mariekalake18 күн бұрын
It can be very confusing! Yes here in WA it goes kindy when the children are 4/5 years old, pre primary when they are 5/6 years old and grade one begins when they are 6/7 years old. The American system is similar, their first grade is when children are 6/7 years old. Often they have pre school and kindergarten as well but that is before the children turn 6/7 years old. If you are looking at curriculum and you don't know which level to start at have a look if there is a placement test your child can take and then that should place them are the right level
@ync548621 күн бұрын
Hello, where is the link to the website? I am incredibly interested after watching the video.
@Mariekalake21 күн бұрын
The link to the website is in the description of the video 😊
@mv-ip5ov26 күн бұрын
Hi Marieka, thank you so much for this video. It was very helpful. I'm using the first volume with my first grader right now. We started using it at the start of term 2 but because she's so interested in reading the stories and doesn't like to stop at one chapter, we're already halfway through the book. I gave her some sheets here and there to answer a few questions on some of the chapters, but for the most part it's just a read aloud, maybe a craft, and discussion questions. I was thinking of giving her some more sheets to add to her history portfolio about ancient Egypt, since she only did very few questions/writing on that topic. Do you think it would be ok to pause and go back and do a bit more on a previous topic (eg ancient Egypt) and then return to where we are currently up to?
@Mariekalake24 күн бұрын
It is a great resource, I am glad that she is enjoying it. Personally I think it is totally fine to go back and go over something and then return to where you were at
@mv-ip5ov24 күн бұрын
@@Mariekalake Thank you so much for your reply, I appreciate it :)
@gemmap270128 күн бұрын
I would never allow my child to read the boy and the striped pyjamas. Let alone in yr8. Its way too horrific of a story. This is why going with mainstream things can be challenging and finding age appropriate books that arent forced on us through curriculum.
@Mariekalake28 күн бұрын
Just to clarify this is for year 10, grade 8 would have a different text to read
@dhitas0103Ай бұрын
Why was Palestine replaced with Israel? That's too bad 🤯
@nonid7016Ай бұрын
Thanks Marika, I purchased these books a while ago and haven't had the chance to look at them properly. ❤
@starrmelville876Ай бұрын
Amazing! Would these be good for age 4-5?
@Mariekalake18 күн бұрын
The nature studies would be great for a 4/5 year old
@AndreaWard-sj5jeАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! Going to get these for sure :)
@mariek7122Ай бұрын
So exciting!
@Lissy_AndrewsАй бұрын
Thank you for sharing! This is fantastic. Really appreciate getting to see inside 😊
@mv-ip5ovАй бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing these books, Marieka. They look really good! For my first grader's geography lessons we usually read about the topic she's learning about and then do a small amount of book work (like a fill-in-the-blanks activity or answering questions about the topic). Do you think it's a good idea doing some book work for every lesson, or would it be ok to sometimes skip the book work and just do some reading/fun activities online related to the topic? I'd love your advice :)
@MariekalakeАй бұрын
You are welcome, these books are great and easy to use. We sometimes skip the book work. I will just read the chapter aloud and the children will recite back to me what they have learnt. Sometimes it’s good to mix things up to add variety for the kids, keeps them interested
@mv-ip5ovАй бұрын
@@Mariekalake Sounds good. Thank you! 😊
@lorraine495Ай бұрын
Going to be commencing home schooling for 3 Grandchildren aged 6 to 10. Looked at this site last night and feel it may be the best one to assist me.
@MariekalakeАй бұрын
All the best on your homeschool journey
@nikolleaugust9268Ай бұрын
Thank you ❤❤❤
@homeschool.pray.repeatАй бұрын
I know this is an old video, but did you have all subjects in one notebook, or separate notebooks for each subject?
@MariekalakeАй бұрын
I am a bit of a minimalist so I just have one notebook and all of their subjects go in to there, I do not mind if all the subjects are mixed up in the book
@violettiplady3113Ай бұрын
hi there just found your page. I am in the process of setting up my own plan for next year when my daughter is6. We have been homeschooling since she was 4 (5now). I had a look on the Australian education learning thingfor homeschooling, it says we need to meet 25 hours of homeschooling. Just wondering if your weekly plan meets that requirement? When you register year, is your plan more rigid than this one your showing us? Im just curios as I know sometimes we end up finishing a lesson muuuuch quicker than if a teacher was teaching in a full classroom. I am a tiny bit worried as my daughter has ADHD similarity and sitting, and focusing for such long days is incredibly difficult for her. At the moment we do 2 hours a day, which we had to slowly work up too. I am also tiny bit worried of being told my weekly plan meeting each 25 hours wont meet requirements. I am asking purely out of me being a noobi here and learning as much as possible so i can provide what my daughter needs, plus what the education board needs. I hope you see this comment 3 years after this video was posted 😅
@MariekalakeАй бұрын
Hello, here is a link to some recommendations for how many hours a day to homeschool. myhomeschool.com/homeschooling/resources/how-many-hours-of-homeschooling-a-day/ I am in Western Australia and I only had to submit this plan on my very first moderator visit. When they come yearly to see me they are only writing up a report for the school year and are not looking at my plan for the next year. I do not have to record how many hours we are doing school for. This plan that I have shown you reflects 2 to 3 hours a day 4 days a week of school work. The moderator is more interested in what curriculum/resources you will be using more than how much time you will doing work. I hope this helps and good luck!
@violettiplady3113Ай бұрын
@@Mariekalake thank you for getting back to me. I am in Darwin. I will have to wait and see year after year what they require. I am in the process of gathering next years resources. We I’m excited x
@want2bAsaint2 ай бұрын
Is there an answer key at the back? 😊
@MariekalakeАй бұрын
there is no answer key in the back unfortunately
@keleyahlivebytheword88642 ай бұрын
hey was wondering if they have the option of diagnostic assessment so it can set them on the right level before they start?
@MariekalakeАй бұрын
Maths Online do not have a placement test, once you sign up you have all of the grades available to you so you could do some lessons and see which grade they fit in to. The Maths program from the Good and Beautiful do have a placement test that you can take first before choosing a level
@hannahsmith45492 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, it’s really helpful! How many hours per day would you spend homeschooling roughly?
@Mariekalake2 ай бұрын
You are welcome, I am glad that you found it helpful. Hours per day depends on the child's age, my high schooler will spend more time than my year two kiddo. My high schooler will spend no more than 3 hours, my year 6 and 4 kiddos will do about 2 hours and my grade 2 will do 1 and a half hours
@greencreekheart2 ай бұрын
I think this is my favorite room tour I've ever seen :) I want to put a dining room in my living room too!
@Chapsikan28012 ай бұрын
It looks so nice and homey, creating a relaxing space to learn in ❤
@manmeetsingh48792 ай бұрын
You can call euka abs they give u a link where u can download the novels for free so I don’t have to buy
@Mariekalake2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@habitsofhappiness6672 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@kiki.arielscrystalco3 ай бұрын
Thanks soooo much Marieka, this was extremely helpful!! :)
@fab5bailey3693 ай бұрын
Hi! We homeschool similarly with rotating science and history. Could you do a flip through of the Ears & Eyes Bible Study, please? Sadly, the curriculum is sold out. Thanks!
@Mariekalake3 ай бұрын
I can do a flip through soon. That is a shame that it is sold out, maybe they are updating it. You can always email them and ask about it
@mv-ip5ov3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video Marieka! I'm using Story of the World for my six year old and she loves it. We've been learning about Ancient Egypt. Do you read everything in order from the book or choose whatever topics you prefer? I was thinking of doing Ancient Greece after this but was wondering whether I should read everything in order instead of jumping to another topic. I'd love some tips/advice as this is my first time using this book ☺
@Mariekalake3 ай бұрын
We love Story of the World. You can flip around the book if you like but I do prefer to go in order, I find it helps to put everything together in a timeline in our minds better that way. Sometimes I might skip a few of the stories but I don't jump around. I will read a chapter to my children and then I have them narrate back to me what they remembered form the story. This helps to see if they have learnt anything from me reading aloud and I can correct any misinterpretations and add in anything else they may have missed. Then sometimes (not every-time we read a chapter but maybe every second or third time) we then watch some youtube videos to go along with what we have read, we will do a note booking page so we may do some dictation, they can draw some pictures and write some sentences of their own about what hey have learnt.
@mv-ip5ov3 ай бұрын
@@Mariekalake Thank you so much, this is very helpful ☺
@rajnigarg42852 ай бұрын
Would u pls share maths curriculum ? I desperately needs it in brief. Thanks dear😊