Back to Homeschool: First Week Vlog - Day 1 Foundational Skills, DITL, and More!

Back to Homeschool: First Week Vlog - Day 1 Foundational Skills, DITL, and More!

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🌟 Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro
01:19 In the Kitchen
06:45 First Day Breakfast and Agenda
07:00 student planners, some new supplies
08:26 New Block Schedule
12:10 New student planner peek
16:14 Japanese stationary and watercolor
21:03 welcome and affirmations
22:23 opening activities
22:36 intro to subjects and novel selection
27:59 block schedule run down
29:31 daily foundational skill focus this week
31:04 the art of note-taking
35:12 the game
35:53 the lesson: behind the scenes
41:52 lunch break, tea time, current events
42:23 afternoon activities
42:28 the game: PE and Health challenge
45:56 wrap up and mural kick off
50:13 Kuratake vs Winsor & Newton


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Shop Con*Quest Journals (use code arlene10 for discount) aff:
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Middle/High School Student Planner Shown from Staples (similar one linked in my Amazon store too, but cost more, its cheaper at Staples): https://www.staples.com/2024-2025-glo...

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Brand New Release* Comic Arts Volume 2 | Thistles and Biscuits | and Our Favorite Drawing Supplies!
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▪️ About Me:

Hey there, lovely people! I’m Arlene—a book nerd, planner enthusiast, and seasoned homeschooler with ADHD-driven creativity and Dominican charm 🇩🇴. I transitioned from RN to WAHM years ago and now guide my kiddos through high school and middle school with a flexible, Waldorf-inspired approach. Grab your lukewarm drink, friends, and stay awhile… 📚🫖

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