Why we switched from BJU to ACE homeschool curriculum! ... Our homeschool journey!

Been homeschooling for 3 years. Learning alot along the way!

We started with BJU press distance learning and switched to ACE curriculum and LOVING it!!!

Sharing with you who I am!!

[erinhawks]

We are using ACE. We starting it last year when my son was in 8th grade and it was absolutely amazing. We are using it again this year and we are so glad we are, not only is my son receiving a wonderful education, it is faith based, there is on-line classes, modules, labs for science and the cost is fantastic!!!

[Happylife-putj]

Thank you for doing this video. You are correct when you said there are not many videos for ACE, not may positive ones at least. We have been homeschooling for about 21 years. We have used many curriculums in the past and time and time again, we went back to ACE. We now have one left in school and we will never change curriculums again. All that you described about ACE is absolutely correct. ABEKA and BJU (and others) are great, solid, curriculums as well as some of the specific subject curriculums. What I have found is that we felt like the tail was wagging the dog. The curriculum runs the homeschool. We can easily put way too much focus on all the fluff of the high dollar material. The wonderful thing about ACE is being able to customize it to seasons in life. Some seasons you have time to add extra learning with the curriculum and some seasons you don't, like when your dad was sick. ACE allows the child to get their core basics done in those seasons because of independent learning and being able to put it in a clipboard and take it where ever you go. There is so much more to homeschool than an elaborate curriculum with all the bells and whistles. Also, I, as well as many that I know, have used ACE through high school with their children and they did great in College. It's not so much about the curriculum as it is also the learner (individual). I hope my comment will help others who may be having doubts. So much more I could

[ambermyers]

Thank you for this video! I just ordered ACE, been homeschooling since my first was in kindergarten and I have finally realized ACE is just the best fit for us. I tried so hard to be a Charlotte Mason mom bit I couldn't handle it. This was so good to hear

[sewingseeds.]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm thinking of using ACE for this year coming up. I love your personality and I'm sad to see you haven't posted in a while. Would love a homeschool update. God bless you and your family! 💖

[InkDiaries]

Hey! We were previously using a different curriculum and switched around October to ACE. My two boys have only a few PACEs left in each subject, so we are almost done with our first year with ACE. We love it!!!

[OffGridNorthIdaho]

Thank you!! I am boxing up our abeka books right now, and switching to ACE and this is making me feel so much better about my decision!!! Bless you!

[BlessedLittleHome]

So glad I found your channel! I did ACE in the Christian School I attended. We are switching back to ACE after doing BJU the 1st semester. (it was just too much for us)

[joycehagberg]

Yay! Thank you for sharing. We are using ACE, too, right here in central Illinois. :-)

[kelidevetter]

So glad that I found this video! We are starting ACE this year and as you have said, there isn't a lot of content on YouTube about it. Looking forward to more videos!! 😀

[SuperMonkey]

Thanks for this. Yes not a lot of ACE videos.

[angelelle]

Yay! Thank you for doing a video about ACE, like you said there aren't many out there and I appreciate all the info I can get before I invest in curriculum.
We are just beginning our 3rd year of homeschool and I'm strongly considering switching to ACE. We tried Abeka when he was in K and I loved it but it felt too rigid somehow. We are believers so a Christian curriculum is a huge bonus and I need something very cost effective. I was homeschooled in the 80s and I *think *we used ACE, not positive but I know it was workbooks and looked just like these! I'm thinking I'll go ahead and order maybe 4 paces at a time and see how it goes!

[nicolemarie]

Thank you for this video. I've been struggling to know if I picked the right curriculum. I wanted insight from someone who has already tried it. I love that you have Faith in the Lord(added bonus)😉 I feel more confident in using ACE curriculum for my 4th grade son. I already purchased all the subjects about a month ago. God bless you and your family!❤

[crunchycousin]

My husband and I were both homeschooled with ACE. I ended up becoming a public school teacher. My gifted son was struggling so I decided to homeschool him. I have kind of fought using ACE and have tried several "good" curriculums. No complaints, it just didn't quite work. He is now 6th grade and I will be using ACE next year and bumping him up to Highschool. I absolutely hated ACE math growing up. My son will do ACE geometry + khan academy to break up the boredom next year.

[amybeth]

Looking forward to your videos. Used ACE for 20 years!

[SandraKFreeman]

I’ve been using A.C.E. from the beginning (fall 2020) and I tried some Abeka and another, but except for reading I’ve totally been doing A.C.E.. I’ve questioned recently if the reading is adequate enough in learning types of writing etc., and was thinking of doing BJU for 5th grade. Thanks for sharing this video.

[genebandlucymarie]

Thank you for sharing! I'm just thinking of trying some subjects ACE next school year, and there are not many reviews! And so many that are out there, are negative.

[michellewei]

My son is 11 in 5th grade and really wants to be homeschooled! He was diagnosed ADHD at an early age and he really can't handle "long days" in school. I've talked to a LOT of parents that homeschool.. about how you can do a few hours here and there and take breaks. I plan to.. hopefully.. get out in the world and experience things. A kind of "hands on" situation for him. Yes, I only have one boy. My pastor is trying to talk to me about Abeka. His wife homeschooled all four kids with it. I'm hesitant. I follow Missionary Spencer Smith and he mentioned ACE. Missionary Spencer Smith helped me find my church. I might go with that.

[luvingthelord]

We are KJV family too. Thank you for mentioning that. I am looking at the World Geography for next year.

[giax]

I am just now exploring ACE. What made you choose ACE instead of Masterbooks? Do you find it more difficult not to do family style teaching for some of the subjects?

[allheartandsong]

We use A.C.E. fkr Science! ❤ my son loves it.