We're 7 weeks into level 4 and LOVE this curriculum. It's so thorough, but without feeling like a ton of work. My son gets exposure to & practice with all the concepts he needs, all tied into the literature selections and creative activities. He hates worksheets, but he loves these notebook pages because of the creative freedom. Each 4 week literature section becomes a whole unit study for us. So much more I could say, but just overall fantastic curriculum! Highly recommend!
Thank you for the walk through! We started our first year of homeschooling this week and I can already tell the LA I had planned for the year isn't going to work. Blossom and Root caught my eye earlier but I thought it would be too much to handle. After seeing this, I think it's exactly what we need!
Hi, my son thoroughly enjoyed Blossom and Root level 1! Thank you so much for putting this together, very helpful! And I thoroughly enjoyed seeing what the other levels offer 😊
Hi, I’ve never personally used LOE, but a lot of our BR families make this combo. They just drop elements from one so it’s not overkill. I imagine it would work the same with BYL, but knowing you will most likely have to edit to combine.
Okay, I know this is an older video, but maybe you still read the comments. This is amazing! I'm wondering if you have a video on how you use the main lesson book for notebooking. Thanks so much!
Hi! Glad it was helpful! I read all the comments 🩵. I don't have a specific video on our MLBs, but I've shared snapshots of them on IG over the years. It’s been a while though. I don't usually show their work unless they ask to share. Essentially, instead of printing the notebook file, all work is written in the MLB. They draw lines on the blank books and include illustrations. My daughter, especially, makes elaborate drawings to represent narrations before she starts to write, which helps her process. By the end of the year, they've created their own textbook or book of everything they read or worked on. Check out Pepper and Pine’s channel; she shows several MLBs with completed work, which is very similar to what my kiddos have done over the years.
@@carahins1674absolutely no wrong way to do it. We still maintain a Waldorf vibe but that’s because we have always done it. But notebooking is not unique to Waldorf…we just make fancy 😂
Hi! :) I'm looking to add a level of B&R Language Arts as a group subject for my kid who will be 4 (preschool) and 7 (1st grade) in this upcoming year. My 1st grader already has traditional LA curricula in terms of learning to read, sentence structure etc, but I'd like a literature guide and projects/activities to do all together. My will-be 7 year old will probably fit Level 1 for the copywork etc, but my concern is that progressing to Level 2 in the following school year might be too much of a jump with The Hobbit, etc between the content (sensitive kids) and the fact that my 4 year olds will only be 5. Any recs for which one to consider?
Hi, the lit are meant as read alouds, just want to make sure to mention that. Before you get to the Hobbit , towards the end of the school year, you will have a gradual build up starting with tales, and then chapter books. For sensitivity, there’s some trigger warnings within the guide when applicable , but of course that’s not going to cover every family. Starting with level 1 aiming it at your oldest and having your youngest tag along is what several BR families do. You may also want to join the facebook group for additional insights.
@@hannahhensley8497 most of the time, they combine the non core subjects to lessen the load. So combined arts, science, music etc. or they do both and work with the youngest while the oldest is doing independent work. Since early years doesn’t take long.
TY!! My twins already tag along on a lot, we are big curriculum junkies lol. But I may go ahead and get Early Years 1 or 2 to give them some special time & then my older can tag along if he would like.@@Arleneandcompany
@@melissamoore280 The literature in these levels is meant to be read aloud, so you don’t need to worry about her reading the titles herself. Each level covers a range of ages. I’d recommend checking out the book lists (be sure to look at the updated list for Level 2, as it’s in progress and will be released soon). Take a look at both Levels 2 and 3 and see which stories might capture her interest more. Level 2 still includes more picture books, while Level 3 consists of all chapter books. Consider her stamina and ability to sit through longer novels. You can always add readers at her current reading level. At her age, you might lean toward starting with Level 2, but each child is different. Just think of them as levels, not grades, and don’t expect her to read the stories herself-that’s not the intention. Let me know if you have other questions.
@@melissamoore280 you can get the first 5 weeks of the updated version now upon purchase , when the new one is fully available, you get the update too at no extra cost. So it’s really up to you and the next sale starts next month.
I have a child who is sensitive to dark imagery. He started having nightmares while doing the Hobbit in level 2 so we didn't finish it. We are doing level 3 right now and so far no issues. I was previewing level 4 books and am nervous about Ramayana. How would you handle skipping a book if necessary?
Aw, I completely understand, my youngest is a bit sensitive as well. With book swaps, I aim to look for a similar theme and with ones that’s a cultural relevance, staying within that group, and then the projects are easily translated as well. However, if that’s not possible or you feel the similar books will have the same results, go for the overall theme of 4th grade. You are navigating the heroes journey, and sometimes within mythology in that grade. A heroes journey story can be swapped, you would just have to translate the assignments for to that literature. If you can navigate other Hindu mythology themed stories for those weeks, then you can still explore those elements. I would also screen Tristan Strong, if you feel Ramayana may not to do well with your sensitive learner. It has some moments as well for you to consider. Send me a message in IG. Happy to chat further on specifics.
@@Arleneandcompany okay awesome. I am actually prereading Tristan Strong right now. How would you compare it to Percy Jackson? We read the whole series last year and he did well. I am mostly worried about the artwork specifically in Ramayana. I watched a flip through of it.
