Mandy's Curriculum Choices and Perspectives

Mandy, the handmade homeschooler, shares her experience of switching to a new American history curriculum for her son. She unboxes the 'America the Beautiful' set by Notgrass, explaining its components and optional materials. Mandy emphasizes the importance of honoring her son's request to study American history, despite it not being his favorite subject. She highlights the curriculum's structure, companion materials, and the absence of a teacher's book, noting that all instructions are within the main texts. Mandy expresses excitement for the upcoming school year and her hope that this curriculum will engage her son.

What prompted Mandy to switch curriculums before the school year started?

• She found a better deal on another curriculum.

• Her son requested a specific subject focus.

• She received a recommendation from a friend.

• The previous curriculum was out of stock.

What subject did Mandy's son specifically request to learn about?

• Science

• Geography

• American History

• World History

What is the time period covered by the first textbook in the 'America the Beautiful' set?

• 1000 to 1877

• 1800 to 1900

• 1600 to 1800

• 1900 to present

What additional book accompanies the main textbooks in the curriculum?

• A teacher's guide

• A literature guide

• A science workbook

• We the People

What is the purpose of the timeline book included in the curriculum?

• To serve as a teacher's manual

• To include additional reading materials

• To offer a visual timeline for students to fill in

• To provide a detailed history of world events

What unique feature does the student workbook offer?

• Interactive online activities

• A built-in answer key

• Color pictures to engage students

• Black and white illustrations

Why does Mandy prefer Notgrass curriculum over others?

• It is the most affordable option.

• It is the only curriculum available.

• It aligns with her Christian worldview.

• It is recommended by her friends.

What does Mandy hope the new curriculum will achieve for her son?

• Help him learn a new language

• Make him more interested in science

• Change his perspective on history

• Improve his math skills

What is Mandy's approach to involving her children in curriculum decisions?

• She involves them to respect their interests.

• She chooses based on price.

• She follows the school's recommendations.

• She selects the most popular curriculum.

What is Mandy's overall sentiment towards the upcoming school year with the new curriculum?

• Excited and hopeful

• Apprehensive and unsure

• Indifferent and neutral

• Disappointed and regretful