Our Quarter 1 Homeschool Update | What’s Working for 2nd & 5th Grade + Life Behind the Scenes”

Hey friends! Welcome back to Danelle’s Perfect Home!

In today’s Quarter 1 Homeschool Update, I’m sharing how things have been going so far with my two 2nd-grade girls and my 5th-grade boy — what curriculum is working (and what isn’t), the small tweaks we’re making as we head into Quarter 2, and how we’re keeping things realistic for busy, open-and-go homeschooling moms.

💛 In this video, you’ll see:
• What curriculums we’ve been using so far for 2nd grade and 5th grade
• The curriculum changes I’ll be making moving into Quarter 2
• What’s been working this quarter — hands-on learning, phonics, reading activities, and interactive notebook lessons
• What hasn’t been working and how we’re adjusting for a smoother routine
• A little life update on what’s been going on with me behind the scenes
If you’re homeschooling multiple grades or just trying to keep things simple as a stay-at-home mom, this video is for you. I’m all about making homeschool doable, flexible, and fun — without the overwhelm!

✨ Curriculum & resources mentioned:
Horizons Math → https://amzn.to/4ntGeeW
Math with Confidence → https://amzn.to/4nv3rNK
First Language Lessons → https://amzn.to/4nknHl7
Spelling Workout → https://amzn.to/46M9wy9
Dictionary for students → https://amzn.to/46Dp2wc
Math Dictionary for kids: https://amzn.to/3VYXTiB
Zaner-Bloser Handwriting → [https://amzn.to/4pI1zma
The Print Penmanship → https://amzn.to/48CoaKM
Reading Detectives → https://amzn.to/48BtfTE
Disciples of Christ → https://amzn.to/3IyPYW0
Coding Projects → https://amzn.to/46raZuP
Critical Thinking Detective → https://amzn.to/4nUVOA1
A Simple Plan Student Planner → https://amzn.to/4mFEkXl
A Simple Plan Boutique Planner → https://amzn.to/4mE7iXG
Spelling Smart → https://amzn.to/4qGzUTe
Catch Up Math 5 → https://amzn.to/4nxMIsd
Sentence Search → https://amzn.to/4qA2VzU
Sight Word Swat → https://amzn.to/4hIUyxO
Mrs.Word Smith Phonics Game → https://amzn.to/43UNx7s
Grow With Grammar Level 5 → https://jackrispublishing.com/product...
BJU Press Science Grade 5 → https://www.christianbook.com/press-s...


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💬 I’d love to hear from you in the comments — what’s been working in your homeschool this quarter?

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— Danelle 🤎
Danelle’s Perfect Home




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