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15 video reviews: 10 positive · 4 mixed
Across fifteen videos, Abeka earns near-universal respect for academic strength — and steady pushback on how it feels to use. Reviewers call it rigorous and thorough, with some saying it runs a full grade ahead of public school; one mom was stunned by her daughter's standardized test scores after a year of Abeka arithmetic. The phonics and reading program is a standout, with several reviewers crediting it for producing excellent readers and one noting that families often use Abeka for phonics even when they prefer another publisher for everything else. The constant spiral review and built-in repetition is exactly why some parents keep Abeka worksheets around as a supplement, and once kids can read, much of the program can run independently — workbooks, weekly packets, or pre-recorded video lessons.
But the same traits cut the other way. Three families described real tears: a daughter stressed out by the accelerated pace of the math, another starting to hate school over the language arts, a third dreading 40-minute video lessons. Reviewers agree the curriculum was written for Christian classrooms, so the sheer volume is, in one mom's words, enough to teach a whole classroom — nearly everyone who succeeds with it skips and pares down rather than doing every page. It teaches by memorization and drill rather than the conceptual why behind math, the full video program runs expensive (around $1,350 for grade 1), and a few find the videos long or dated. Nobody called it weak; the disagreements are about pace, volume, and fit.
Synthesized from 15 independent video reviews — every claim sourced from what real homeschool parents said on camera.
Christian families who want a rigorous, traditional school-at-home program with heavy review and strong phonics, and who are willing to pare the classroom-sized volume down to fit one child.
Families whose kids need a slower pace, conceptual or hands-on math, or minimal drill and repetition — and budget-conscious parents unwilling to buy used or skip the full video program.
Homeschool Curriculum Haul 2021/ 3rd Grade and Kindergarten Hi Friends, A number of you have been asking homeschool questions so today I'm giving you a run down of our school plans. I'm so excited for the year ahead and grateful for amazing curriculum options. I hope this is helpful and, as always, let me know if you have any questions. With love, Steph Instagram: this.golden.hour Email: littleblueberrykisses@gmail.com My Address: P.O. Box 69 Narvon, PA 17555 2020 Homeschool Haul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvG7QLW-6yw&t=203s The Peaceful Press: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/the-peaceful-preschool Abeka Books: https://www.abeka.com/ "I Am" Kids Devotionals: https://amzn.to/3eKiDFn https://amzn.to/3BrFAHc https://amzn.to/3zkHVSo Music: Epidemic Sound *Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored. I use affiliate links. As a customer, you do not pay any more or less because of an affiliated link. A small percentage of the sale will go to the person who generated the link. Thank you for your support of my channel!
ABEKA vs ALL ABOUT READING | Why we switched AND which homeschool curriculum works better? Abeka vs All About Reading. We recently made the switch and so I wanted to share a bit of a comparison between the two reading curriculums. Products mentioned (affiliate links): All About Reading: https://www.allaboutlearningpress.net/go.php?id=1834 Abeka K5: https://amzn.to/3NnzTj4 (affiliate) Anna Vance Planner → https://annavancepaperco.com?sca_ref=1651655.ZTdFsLWaMq BLOG: https://www.thishomeschoolhouse.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/this.homeschool.house Email for Collabs / Business: contact@christinekeys.net 📦MY AMAZON SHOP - https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-8b2f30ac __________________________________ VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE: 🎥 How to Start Homeschooling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pN8HdC2VSQ&t=1s 🎥 Homeschool Essentials - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE0Kyc1nTTY&t=58s 🎥 Free Preschool Curriculum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpjOWDEEKYA&t=8s 🎥 Homeschool Room Tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6acae-ROO2U THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!
10 BEST Homeschool Science Curriculum Programs for 2023 😎 Discover the ultimate collection of top-notch homeschool science curriculum programs in our latest YouTube video! Join us as we delve into the world of science education and unveil the top 10 science curriculum programs! Whether you're an educator, student, or simply a science enthusiast, this video is your gateway to exceptional resources that will ignite your passion for learning. Don't miss out on the chance to explore cutting-edge content, engaging experiments, and comprehensive lesson plans that make science come alive. Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more exciting videos like this, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest uploads. Subscribe now and embark on an extraordinary scientific journey with us! Easy Peasy: https://allinonehomeschool.com/ Sonlight: https://www.sonlight.com/ Monarch: https://www.aop.com/curriculum/monarch Lifepac: https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/alpha-omega/lifepac?event=AFF&p=1225968 Abeka: https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/a-beka?event=AFF&navcat=Homeschool|Curriculum-Index|Abeka&p=1225968 Berean Builders: https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/science/berean-builders?event=AFF&p=1225968 BJU Press: https://www.bjupresshomeschooling.com/site/include.php?id=63 Answers in Genesis: https://www.christianbook.com/page/homeschool/answers-in-genesis?event=AFF&navcat=Homeschool|Science|Answers-in-Genesis&p=1225968 Apologia: https://howdoihomeschool.com/apologiagradesandsubjects Veritas Press FREE Consultation: https://love.veritaspress.com/rebecca-howdoihomeschool/ My Online Course (Homeschool Parenting Program) HERE: https://howdoihomeschool.com/homeschool-parenting-program/ Contact me by email: rebeccadevitt@howdoihomeschool.com My Websites (FREEBIES ON HOMEPAGE): howdoihomeschool.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdoihomeschool Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaDevitt5 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/rebbeccadevitt/ Affiliate links used in this description box!
Homeschool Curriculum Haul | What I Bought & Why Come along with me as I share the new homeschool curriculum books I recently purchased for our homeschool. As a homeschool mom of eight, I’m always looking for curriculum that is simple, effective, and works for multiple ages. In this video, I’ll walk you through what I bought and how I plan to use it in our daily homeschool routine. Here is a list of the curriculum books: Abeka: Language Arts 11th, 10th, 8th, 5th, 2nd grade, Spelling 2nd grade, Phonic 2nd grade Spectrum: Reading 5th grade, Math 1st grade God’s Design: Life ✨ Let me know in the comments what curriculum you’re using! #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolmom #christianhomeschool #homeschoolhaul #homeschoolplanning #sahmlife #bigfamilymom #momof8g
Kindergarten Math | Abeka vs. The Good and The Beautiful | Comparison & Flip Through Lesson Overview Are you interested in either Abeka or The Good and The Beautiful math but just not sure which one is for you? Today I'm showing an in-depth comparison between Abeka's Number Skills Arithmetic for K-5 and TGTB's Simply Good and Beautiful Math Level K. I'll point out similarities and differences, price comparison, what a lesson from each curriculum looks likes, a flip-through, as well as an overall review between the two math programs. Abeka Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBethE6kUfBOq2dfOE9IpsAdJ8-0dk5b The Good & The Beautiful Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhBethE6kUfDNvIKM3hNyY7TyEaz1Oiuz The Good and The Beautiful vs. Abeka Math Level 2: https://youtu.be/wi8Zor3Jmd8 Abeka vs. The Good and The Beautiful Language Arts: https://youtu.be/52c1_wAYnsY Other videos you might enjoy: ~Homeschool Update & Mom Encouragment: https://youtu.be/N8w_dlqZNmA ~Kindergarten Curriculum Choices: https://youtu.be/JxWhuqqjV8U ~1st grade curriculum review: https://youtu.be/BHWgFKLbaV4 ~2nd grade curriculum choices: https://youtu.be/a2ah4sH9V-E ~3rd grade curriculum review: https://youtu.be/-oxDooLMLH8 ~4th grade curriculum choices: https://youtu.be/YyCUW68sHxg ~ Our morning basket from last year: https://youtu.be/lCUvNNLxY64 ~ Our morning basket for this year 2021-2022: https://youtu.be/1R-LkCtyrtU ~Do our morning basket with us: https://youtu.be/juBoz1fZD20 ~Day in the Life of a Homeschooled 2nd Grader: https://youtu.be/9xwSeugg9Zk ~ What My 3rd Grader is Reading: https://youtu.be/axU2DsUOYbM ________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for subscribing, and if not, that's ok too! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepractica... Email: ThePracticalHomeschooler@gmail.com Fellow YouTubers - Increase your SEO rankings with TubeBuddy (50% off if you have less than 1,000 subscribers): https://www.tubebuddy.com/ThePracticalHomeschooler *This contains an affiliate link which helps my channel at no extra cost to you! homeschool math, homeschool math curriculum, homeschool math curriculum comparison, simply good and beautiful math k, abeka number skills k5, the good and the beautiful math, math curriculums for elementary school, homeschool math curriculum reviews
What is Abeka Homeschool Curriculum? A SHORT Review. Dive into this comprehensive Abeka review to uncover the ins and outs of this Christian homeschool curriculum! From its Christian foundation to the accredited Abeka Academy, we explore the pros, cons, and customization options for a tailored education. 🛒 Support the channel and purchase through my affiliate link. 📦Abeka: https://howdoihomeschool.com/abekacb 📦Abeka Academy: https://howdoihomeschool.com/abekaacademycb OR 📦BJU Press : https://howdoihomeschool.com/bjupress 📞Contact me by email: rebeccadevitt@howdoihomeschool.com 💻My Websites (FREEBIES ON HOMEPAGE😁): howdoihomeschool.com 🌟Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdoihomeschool 🌟Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaDevitt5 🌟Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/rebbeccadevitt/ #Homeschooling #AbekaReview #ChristianEducation #HomeschoolLife #FlexTeach #EducationReview #HomeEducation #AbekaAcademy #CurriculumOptions #SubscribeNow 🌈
ALL of THE HOMESCHOOL MATH CURRICULUMS WE TRIED// MY HOMESCHOOL MATH JOURNEY- ABEKA,TGATB,SAXON, MUS Hey Friends🌻, Welcome back to my CHANNEL!!!! As always I hope you guys enjoy todays video don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE !!!! xoxo~Brittany 🌻 🔆 MY AMAZON STOREFRONT🔆 https://www.amazon.com/shop/brittanyolga 🔆 MATH U SEE VS SAXON MATH-https://youtu.be/ApxU1GcLICY 🔆SAXON 6/5 - https://youtu.be/8tEu5GSFDRo 🔆 OAK MEADOW CURRICULUM GRADE 6-https://www.oakmeadowbookstore.com/PreK-8-Curriculum/Sixth-Grade/Grade-6-Package.html 🔆IEW STRUCTURE AND STYLE 1A-https://iew.com/affiliate/425699/node/20457 IEW FIX IT GRAMMAR NOSE TREE- https://iew.com/affiliate/425699/node/24226 IEW FIX IT GRAMMAR ROBIN HOOD-https://iew.com/affiliate/425699/node/24227 🔆H O M E S C H O O L P L A Y L I S T🔆 HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM 2023-2024 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdqjJaHNMq0GYDupfsKv7fb5Di9HSr3j8 🔆CONNECT WITH ME🔆: INSTAGRAM::https://www.instagram.com/brittanyolga_/ 🔆Let's Collab!!🔆 CONTACT EMAIL: bolgajackson@gmail.com Intro 0:00 Abeka 3 2:20 Singapore 7:21 Abeka 4 12:27 TGATB 13:04 Saxon 18:03 Math U See 26:15 Outro 33:48 Hi! I'm Brittany Olga. Welcome to My Channel! I am a mom of 3 girls and I share videos on my channel from pregnancy to motherhood, morning and night routines, organization and declutter and now since the global pandemic I am sharing my homeschool journey as a new homeschooling mom! Subscribe to my channel and click the bell to so you never miss any of my videos🌻 :) FTC Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Links are affiliate. That means I get a small commission off any purchases made through those links without any additional cost to the purchaser. #homeschoolmath
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Top 10 CHRISTIAN Homeschool Curriculum Picks [2026] Are you interested in buying a Christian homeschool curriculum program? I'm going to show you some of the top picks today and tell you which are the best and which are the worst. I think my picks will surprise you. Below are the curricula we discuss in this video. Many of these are affiliate links, so if you buy through them, you support my channel! (Thanks in advance!) 📦BJU Press: https://www.bjupresshomeschooling.com/site/include.php?id=63 [MY TOP PICK] 📦Abeka: https://howdoihomeschool.com/abekacb 📦Masterbooks: https://www.masterbooks.com/?acc=816e3e41d3de1f3cd061dcbed0afeaf8 📦The Good and the Beautiful: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/ 📦Generations Homeschool Curriculum: https://generations.idevaffiliate.com/50.html 📦Monarch: https://howdoihomeschool.com/monarchawin 📦Veritas Press FREE Consultation: https://howdoihomeschool.com/veritasconsultation 📦Schoolhouse Teachers: https://schoolhouseteachers.com/dap/a/?a=33093 📦Apologia: https://howdoihomeschool.com/apologiagradesandsubjects DISCOUNT CODE: rebecca10 📦Easy Peasy: https://allinonehomeschool.com/ Thank you for watching (& PLEASE SUBSCRIBE😁)! 💻My Online Course 👌 (Homeschool Parenting Program❤️) HERE: https://howdoihomeschool.com/homeschool-parenting-program/ 📚HOMESCHOOL BOOKLIST MY SON LISTENS TO: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/g4h5c8 🫂My Homeschool Community (Made2Homeschool): https://howdoihomeschool.com/M2H Contact me by email: rebeccadevitt@howdoihomeschool.com 🆓My Websites (FREEBIES ON HOMEPAGE😁): howdoihomeschool.com 💻Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdoihomeschool 💻Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaDevitt5 💻Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/rebbeccadevitt/ 💻Affiliate links used in this description box! #bjupresshomeschool #veritaspress #abeka #masterbooks #schoolhouseteachers #thegoodandthebeautiful #apologia #learningwithapologia 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Oldest Curriculum 02:10 Engaging, Readable Program 03:45 Well-Presented Program 04:37 What I Use in My Homeschool 07:02 Affordable Gospel-Centered Option 08:16 Entirely Online Pick 10:19 LIVE, Online Lessons 12:34 Cheap Curriculum for the WHOLE Family 14:01 Critical Thinking (Slick) 15:37 A Free Option 📃Find the ARTICLE HERE: https://www.homeschoolcurriculum101.com/blog/christianhomeschoolcurriculum 📞Veritas Press FREE Consultation: https://howdoihomeschool.com/veritasconsultation 📽️Classical Education Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Co7An032-k&t=46s 📽️TGATB Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTyIdGLBeA8&t=43s
BJU Press Vs Abeka: WHICH Christian Curriculum is BETTER? Are you struggling to choose between BJU Press and Abeka for your Christian homeschool curriculum needs? Today, I'm going to give you a detailed comparison of BJU Press and Abeka, leaving no stone unturned as I explore their similarities and differences. We'll compare BJU Press and Abeka in terms of content, price, teaching method, and overall effectiveness. Thanks for buying through these affiliate links. They don't cost any more to purchase through, but you support my family and homeschool by doing so. Thank you! 📦Abeka: https://howdoihomeschool.com/abekacb and 📦BJU Press: https://howdoihomeschool.com/bjupress 📞Contact me by email: rebeccadevitt@howdoihomeschool.com 💻My Websites (FREEBIES ON HOMEPAGE😁): howdoihomeschool.com 🌟Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howdoihomeschool 🌟Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebeccaDevitt5 🌟Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/rebbeccadevitt/ #bjupresshomeschool #bjupress #abeka #abekaacademy #christianhomeschool #curriculumchoices
Parents Are Switching to Monarch Homeschool Curriculum—Here's Why Monarch is an affordable online homeschool curriculum often compared to Abeka and BJU Press. But how is it different? I'll examine its features and benefits, diving into a detailed review of its most commonly seen pros and cons. Affiliate link is used below. This costs no extra to purchase and supports our family and homeschool. Thanks in advance. 📦Monarch: https://howdoihomeschool.com/monarchawin Thank you for watching (& PLEASE SUBSCRIBE😁)! 💻My Online Course 👌 (Homeschool Parenting Program❤️) HERE: https://howdoihomeschool.com/homeschool-parenting-program/ Contact me by email: rebeccadevitt@howdoihomeschool.com #onlinehomeschoolcurriculum #monarchcurriculum #aopcurriculum #christianhomeschool #homeschoolcurriculum #curriculumreview
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“a Becka is known for being particularly rigorous some people say it's a whole grade year ahead of the public school system”
“the only reason why a Becca didn't work was because it just moved too fast if a Becca moved a little bit slower I definitely probably wouldn't have switched”
“the amount of work that they include in there is enough to teach a whole classroom like it's kind of insane so you really have to view it through that lens and just pick how much your child needs”
“what i like about abeka is that they are very very good at reviewing concepts in different ways so that your child does not get bored just doing the same thing over and over again”
“i think that they are a wonderful curriculum it's very strong the teaching is very strong my daughter learned a lot from it but i was finding last year that she was dreading math”
“Abeca is very, very, very solid. The writing is excellent. It is a very good program. If you want a traditional textbook history, Abeca is fantastic, but it is a lot of work.”
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Reviewers consistently describe Abeka as rigorous, and some say it runs a full grade year ahead of the public school system. One mom was surprised by how strong her daughter's standardized test scores were after a year of Abeka arithmetic. The flip side: several reviewers found the pace accelerated, with the rigor intensifying noticeably in the second half of a year's math.
No, and most reviewers don't. The curriculum was written for Christian school classrooms, so reviewers say the full kit is far more than one child needs. Several buy just the workbooks, readers, or a handbook for reading, skip the separate lesson plans, and buy non-consumables like teacher guides secondhand. One reviewer also noted the full teacher editions can be ordered through christianbook.com when Abeka's own site restricts them to schools.
Reviewers quote roughly $1,350 for grade 1 with video lessons and around $1,600 for grade 12, with one summarizing it as about $1,000 per child per year. It's repeatedly called one of the pricier options — more than BJU Press in one comparison. But reviewers also stress you can run Abeka on a budget: a kindergarten math course set was about $50, and buying used or workbook-only cuts costs a lot.
They're pre-recorded lessons filmed in a real classroom with a teacher teaching students of that grade, which makes it feel like a private school setting. Reviewers say lessons run long — roughly 20 minutes to over an hour, with math around 40 minutes — and some kids find them boring or end up sitting through material they already know, though the teachers are described as friendly. Accreditation is available through Abeka Academy.
This is Abeka's most consistently praised strength. Reviewers describe a thorough, rules-based phonics approach with flashcards, charts, leveled readers, and lots of varied review, and credit it with producing excellent, confident readers. One reviewer noted many families use Abeka just for phonics and another publisher for everything else.
Spiral, with heavy repetition: lessons open with review and concepts keep cycling back all year, which several parents love as reinforcement. But reviewers say it teaches through memorization and drill rather than the conceptual why behind math — one mom who also used Singapore noted Abeka is straight to the point with no manipulatives, and felt its arithmetic was light on geometry.
Largely yes, once they can read. One reviewer said children can do the whole program themselves independently at that point, another's daughter often did her math page on her own after a quick lesson read-through, and a mom of eight builds weekly tear-out packets her kids work through self-sufficiently. The teacher-manual route, by contrast, is described as much more parent-intensive.
Reviewers who switched away describe kids brought to tears or dreading school: one daughter got stressed by the fast pace of arithmetic, another hated the language arts style, a third dreaded the long math videos. The common advice from fans is to cut what one called the fluff — skip excess pages, slow down, and adapt — because used in its entirety it can overwhelm a child who needs a gentler or more conceptual approach.