Homeschool Curriculum Update: Black History and Math

Hey Loves!

I am back with another homeschool curriculum update. If you need a refresher on how and why we ended up using these curriculums, check out this blog post.

Let’s start with Black History…

If you follow me on IG (and if you don’t, join in the fun!), I shared my planning method for the Black History curriculum I created for my kids (and still working on for others to purchase). I also shared how Black History is not just a month in our house. It is a tether that anchors us and inspires. Through my planning, so much was erupting in our country and Black History was being made before our very eyes. It was important to me that my children learn about the history being made, as it was being made. Which meant chucking what I planned. Why? That history wasn’t going anywhere. It would still be relevant and valid history in a few months or next year. The opportunity for my children to witness History being made in real time is a once in a lifetime chance. I wasn’t going to forfeit that experience for them. 

In return, we’ve had some really good and really tough conversations. Conversations I’d always prepared for but was never ready for. My children have seen me cry tears of mourning, anger, relief and joy. My children also got to play a role in making this history. They got to ask questions and share their opinions on solutions. Honestly, I pray I never forget that.

So, Black History went way off course but in the absolute best way.

Now to math. 

If you asked me to choose the subject I am and have always been the least comfortable instructing,  the answer will always be math. What is James’ most favorite subject? Math. Yes, this is my lot in life and I have no idea why.

What I do know is that I could either foster and be a good steward of his love for Math and let it rub off on his brother or I could be the reason he deplores it. Obviously, the goal is the former.

So, I knew what we ended the year with, Horizons Math and Math U See, where the ticket. To date, they are still working extremely well for us. James has made more gains than I ever imagined. It is working so well that I nixed the Spectrum math I got Jude and started him on Math U See Primer. I personally love the no-frills, minimal approach to both of these curriculums and I see no reason to change them going forward.

That’s all for now loves. I’ll be back soon with more curriculum updates and other fun things.

Love you. Mean it.