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Learning Life
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Hi, my name is Michayla and I love to learn! A self-proclaimed nerd and research enthusiast, I am passionate about education, so much so that I started my own school in south Atlanta because I realized that there were children who were slipping through the cracks and now I work with parents as they navigate homeschooling. I homeschool my own children and have a marvelous time doing so!
My heart with this vlog is to share about education, learning and parenting tips, and to help parents navigate the often confusing world of school when it comes to their children. I bring my years of experience in teaching in many different settings, along with working with children for over 30 years.
My heart with this vlog is to share about education, learning and parenting tips, and to help parents navigate the often confusing world of school when it comes to their children. I bring my years of experience in teaching in many different settings, along with working with children for over 30 years.
Finding Your Way: Do What Works for You
One thing I have found to be true - in parenting and homeschooling - is that you have to do what works for you.
So, when it comes to homeschool what do you do? Whether it's school-at-home or Montessori or a mix of many different things, you HAVE to do what works for you for homeschool to be successful and happy.
Here are the key principles to do what works for you.
00:00 Intro
01:01 Do what works for you
04:28 Know yourself
05:30 Know your children
06:43 Be willing to not do the norm
07:53 Give yourself permission to make change
08:58 Be together as a family
Visual Learners Tips and Tricks: th-cam.com/video/xAIjxS8pxHc/w-d-xo.html
Auditory Learners Tips and Tricks: th-cam.com/video/J45ot-Mt9QE/w-d-xo.html
Kinesthetic Learners Tips and Tricks: th-cam.com/video/zzYlKkSU-aw/w-d-xo.html
#homeschooltalks #dowhatworksforyou #learninglife
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If you're new here my name is Michayla Best and I am a child-centered learning coach who teaches how to homeschool. Thank you for watching this video. My passion is to see children growing up and succeeding in life. On this channel, I want to share what I know about education and raising children as a tool for parents.
Want to learn How to Homeschool? Join my "How to Homeschool Masterclass"
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So, when it comes to homeschool what do you do? Whether it's school-at-home or Montessori or a mix of many different things, you HAVE to do what works for you for homeschool to be successful and happy.
Here are the key principles to do what works for you.
00:00 Intro
01:01 Do what works for you
04:28 Know yourself
05:30 Know your children
06:43 Be willing to not do the norm
07:53 Give yourself permission to make change
08:58 Be together as a family
Visual Learners Tips and Tricks: th-cam.com/video/xAIjxS8pxHc/w-d-xo.html
Auditory Learners Tips and Tricks: th-cam.com/video/J45ot-Mt9QE/w-d-xo.html
Kinesthetic Learners Tips and Tricks: th-cam.com/video/zzYlKkSU-aw/w-d-xo.html
#homeschooltalks #dowhatworksforyou #learninglife
___________________________________________
If you're new here my name is Michayla Best and I am a child-centered learning coach who teaches how to homeschool. Thank you for watching this video. My passion is to see children growing up and succeeding in life. On this channel, I want to share what I know about education and raising children as a tool for parents.
Want to learn How to Homeschool? Join my "How to Homeschool Masterclass"
howtohomeschool.thinkific.com/courses/h2h
LearningThis.Life
learningthis.life
My Facebook Page
Learning-Life-1670054196541718/
Patreon
www.patreon.com/learninglife
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to any student who have a say in what they learn about DO NOT do the family and consumer science unless you wanna answer super intrusive question which reminder your teacher/parent will read i chose it thinking "Hey thats like cooking and stuff" but nope cooking's like 5% of it and now i"m stuck staring at questions like "WhAt StReNgTh Do YoU sEe In OtHeRs Do YoU wIsH yOu HaD" the whole thing is basically a trap into a mental asylum considering most home schoolers have a crappy lonely life where parents throw crap at you and expect you to learn and have a happy life without anybody your age to be friends with and in most cases tore you away from the friends and life you did have but you know "home schoolers are smarter and happier" yet we have no clue how to talk to people i've legit had panic attacks trying to talk to someone at a front desk but we are "So PrEpArEd FoR liFe"
@@colors5234 thank you for your thoughts
she’s talking about the book “Mein Kampf” by Austrian Painter .?
@@TheChocolatBlanc Dr Seuss is who I am talking about
You are so fun!
Great work mam .. you explained this in an impressive way....❤
I love the Making good choices seria. Because after reading the beginning kids decide what will happen and they see the result and we can talk about it If they make a bad decision it is easier to just turn the page and make a better decision. For critical thinking, tolerance, character building and to reduce stress about common situations before it's come up.
EVERYONE SHOULD JUST RESPECT EVERYONE ❤
Wow
ive used time4 learning for 6 yrs and have come to realize its garbage and im changing this year. my question to you would be what online school programs actually have teacher support????
ngl i dont think it will work most of the time with kids being so immature and brain rotted most of the time so scolding them is enough to straighten them up if they dont behave after getting told it a few times
You are fantastic! I stumbled upon your page while seeking information for online curriculums for my new to-homeschooling sons and me. Thank you for your insight and phenomenal approach toward making a concern into something much more relatable and hopeful.
Interesting lecture. Hot too 😉
I totally agree, great information ❤
Would you recommend this program for parents who homeschool and work full time? I was also looking at Miacademy, not sure which one i should choose.
What’s your thoughts for using MB for a child that’s is developmentally delayed? Learns at a slower rate.
@@srayec.7741 I think that it would work, as you can set your own pace and only move forward when it's right for your child. You can pick the grade level too. To me, being able to homeschool and tweak curriculum for a child with learning issues is wonderful. You don't have to do all the activities or you can limit how much they have to do for each one. I like masterbooks and it could work, if you're willing to go through and make the adaptations you need.
I just started my two oldest with Mia and they both LOVE it. I will say that without the PDFs (which we use with every class) the material is a bit light, so I recommend doing the paper work and if needed, reinforce with videos or further instruction from you. I took us about 3 days to get into the rhythm of things, but overall I give this a thumbs up. Before this they did two years in Connections Academy and two years with the good and the beautiful. Connections really stressed my daughter out with the tests and projects, and it was definitely a bit intense for my son who was only in kindergarten when we started. Now, the good and the beautiful was a much better fit for us, but it can take a lot of time if you want to teach this properly, particularly the history and science portions. I think for us Mia is a happy middle at the moment. I hope they can have the best experience possible.
Looking forward to the next video. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
So Amazing!Teach children montessori way is really good! manufacture
My daughter is in Tk and we are not happy with her class placement. She is high functioning and has mild cerebral palsy. They couldn’t find an inclusive classroom she’s segregated from the mainstream kids. I feel her day is too long 8:15-1:30 and it’s M-F. Drop off have been so hard. She clings to my leg 😢 and cries.
@@Moss_Pillows I'm so sorry you're experiencing that. It's a long day for sure, esp when she's not in the right placement for her. I hope you can get it changed and that it will bring you peace.
U just got a key thing wrong. Yes the family is the first instance of socialisathion and builds the foundation. BUT its ONLY the foundation. A child learns a lot more in school than just math and stuff. Kids need to have interaction with peers. Ofc there is a difference between just hanging out and a place like the school, where they are with other kids and sth like discipline. Plus the school has sth that u call the hidden plan in social science. This hidden plan includes things as inside jokes, memes, games and interest and in general the zeitgeist of your own generation. Its rly selfish in a way saying your kid doesnt need these things. But anyway as a swiss person this is one of the most american videos ive ever seen 😂 i came across this video because im writing a paper about socialisation of homeschool kids for uni. P.s. im not writing this to say you are a bad mom or anything but rather to let you know that u got a key thing about socialisation in schools wrong. Peers are essential for a propper socialisation of a kid
@@LDEtheReal I get what you're saying, but I also come at this as having been raised in schools, been a classroom teacher for years in a number of countries, and am not American. I have actually seen that the socialization of homeschoolers in the last decade (when done right, as in the parents don't isolate) to be better than what is available in schools. Not just in my daughters but others around us and especially in light of how schools are geared these days (esp in America but looking at the global trend). I think it's great you're doing a paper on this subject. I encourage you to talk to homeschool families and see what they are doing for their children and peer interaction.
Cheer~~~a person who is learning a subject or skill.😊
Hot 😉
My three are extremely smart my 5 year old has been reading since 4 and she wasn’t even in school yet. My oldest ones geniuses at math but always was getting in trouble for walking around and being touchy and distracted but if you ask them educational questions while playing they get them all right. They just can’t learn sitting in a chair all day.
Very thorough review. Thank you!
I've used both Power Homeschool and the Acellus Academy. Overall it's a great program. For parents that want to homeschool and are afraid to dive in blind, this would be great. I used the program when I had to care for my Mom on hospice for a year and again when my husband passed away. Life was just too busy for me to homeschool and my children needed something they could do independently. They enjoyed the teachers and the short video lessons. Now with that being said, I feel there is a bit of a gap in the reading and it can be hard on struggling readers. There is little to no writing and this is one of the reasons I cancelled the program. I feel children learn so much better and fast with good old fashioned pencil and paper. (At least this has been my experience homeschooling 7 children over the span of 24 years) The Acellus Academy can be pricey close to $300 a month per student for a fully accredited program. They do offer a scholarship for the Acellus Academy which lowers the cost to $78 a month. All you need to do for the scholarship is to have your student watch one science video a week and log in. Pretty simple. Your review was true to what the program is like.
This morning in my home based "preschool,"which is three hours of early handson learning , we read two great books, learned a letter sound and 3 sight words,were introduced to a poem and Bible verse,played in learning centers,made a veggie pizza .. can preschool NOT daycare but preschool be very important in your childs life?
@@user-dm3eo5yh8h the idea of preschool, like you are doing with hands-on activities and introducing concepts is great. This is a great foundation and is important. But it doesn't need to be full-time and doesn't need to be in a program. You are doing the right things!
@@LearningLifeMB These things could of course ALL be done at home or church or grandpa's house. I'm blessed to be paid to do it.
They get thumbs 👍 and 👎at home to put on the fridge for behaviour at the table and if it is more up for everyone we go to eat outside if not we get a frozen dinner It reduced running around the house with food also who ever set the table can choose what is on it
We are starting homeschool for 2nd grade this year and I'm expecting a baby in February. I'm worried about not being able to keep up since I also work. What online option do you use personally?
@@rml022497 I have used a mix of online options. We did Zearn for math for a few years but have now switched to a book. My girls loved Zearn for 2nd grade. If I were to choose a complete online option at this point I would probably do MiAcademy. You could also check out Power Homeschool (I have a review coming out on that next week) but I think MiAcademy is a stronger option.
@@LearningLifeMBthank you so much for the quick response! I've definitely been looking into MiAcademy. The only concern I have is for the people saying it was too easy or not enough. But I figure we could probably jump up to the next grade level if that happens. Thank you!
@@rml022497 yes, you can always jump up if needs be. But you can also supplement with extra reading and some fun hands-on units (when you feel you have the capacity to do it). Night Zookeeper is also a good supplement for writing. My girls enjoy creating their own animals and then writing about them.
Hot 🔥🔥🔥 Best regards from Norway 😉
Why is my Special needs child not allowed to enroll in any Montissori school nowdays? It was developed for Special needs children by Maria Montessori. She would be so dissapointed in her program being abused in this way
I'm so sorry that your child isn't allowed to enroll. It does depend on the school (not all are true Montessori schools but carry the name). You are right in that would be a great place as it was designed for working at their own pace. I'm sorry for your frustration and disappointment.
Met you at SE homeschooling expo 😌👍🏽
I have that super boundary pusher... my youngest has ALWAYS pushed EVERY limit!!!!
Always teach in the moment there is no 9 to 3pm.❤❤❤
Met you at the SE homeschool expo! Thanks for this!
A lot of places here in USA have it income based on to if your kid can even get into prek or not. My 4 year old didnt get in last yr or this year. We were told we make too much money both times. It made a relative of mine mad saying my son wont speak well or have friends til age 12 if he doesnt go! Wow! Some people don't think kids will survive the world if they don't go. It's not up to us parents sometimes even if they can go. Its up to the state.
I just discovered your channel and I thank you for all the information. I’m homeschooling my now 6 year old daughter and have been searching for a curriculum. Thank you, god bless
Thanks so much ❤
Just starting research, have a son with ADD and has had an IEP since 1st grade. He is entering 9th grade public high school and we are so tired of trying to put a square peg in a round hole. IEP in our county has been pretty good, he makes A's and B's and has no behavioral issues. He has been bullied and the social anxiety is can be crippling. For years we've pushed him to go and continue to tell him he can do hard things. We feel he is mature enough now to handle doing an online education. Our biggest concern is having to be his teacher, we both work from home and certainly not teachers! We have a friend that had success in time 4 learning so we're considering it. I love your videos! Thank you for putting out solid unbiased information! If you have any additional information to share with me I certainly welcome any and all!
Thank you for sharing your regrets! This really helps to hear. I have been homeschooling my kids from the beginning, they are 9 and 6 now. I have had all of these thoughts!! God bless you! ❤ 🙏
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I love you
In Hungry there is a proverb. "Small child creates small problems Big child creates big problems" The parenting advice I don't agree with is that we must eat healthy all the time and if we eat anything with preservatives our kids will die. I think the most important is to have a balanced diet If they eat a lollipop instead of a salad once a week we don't destroy their life rather put some fun in it.
Just coming across your video on skill based learning. Incidentally, my Ph.D thesis is on Skills-Based Instructional Approach. All of those concepts that you mentioned in your video are exactly what I am working on. I hope to collaborate with you on this subject. Kindly oblige me with your online contacts.
@@josephodunuga7710 hi there! I can be reached at mbest@learningthis.life
I’m starting my third year homeschooling twin 4th graders. We’ve used sonlight curriculum the last 2 years and we’re looking for something different. Trying to learn more about masterbooks to see if it would be a good fit for us. I wish there were a way to talk with other parents that have used this curriculum and see what they think about it.
There is a "Moms of Masterbooks" facebook group that might be helpful to you! It would be worth a try. I know that it is moderated by Master Books staff but it could still have good info you.
Thank you so much I just did it with my cousin
I would love a video on your insights on CRT. I raised my children at the kitchen table and with 8 children it was more of a small schoolhouse environment. 😊 Still, my answer to some of their inquiries was often "Think it through" in the hopes of developing their critical thinking skills. My older set of children are engineers and data analytics folks now, but teaching them to think "out of the box" is one of the many beauties of homeschooling. Also, I love that you are traveling with your children and exploring other cultures with them. We did this with our children over the years and it was extremely insightful. In fact, for a few years we hosted 4 Chinese students for the summers to introduce our children to the Asian culture. Then they were able to visit China on a mission trip and visited with two of the exchange students that had stayed in our home. Thank you for your service to the homeschool community. Homeschooling is close to my heart. It has been a joy watching your videos. Blessings🌺
I personally think that CRT is good and think we should be teaching it. I spent time with a sociology professor to learn more about it and what "some" people are presenting it as, and the fact that it is being taught even at elementary level is wrong.....but I think that we should teach it. There are differences in how people are treated based on the color of their skin. It is historical and it is present. We need to learn, to know and to act. I think that it is great you have introduced cultures with your children. I have been to China twice and look forward to taking my girls. Thank you so much for your comments and encouragement. blessings to you!
@@LearningLifeMB Thank you for providing your insight.🌺
Yes, SO important to determine your child's learning styles. As a homeschool mom of over 20 years, understanding this was immensely helpful to me and many homeschool moms I spoke with over time. Thank you for speaking in this. Blessings🌺
Thank you so much for your videos. I have been homeschooling over 20 years now and one of my last children has dyslexia challenges. As I have 8 children I have learned that each child is beautifully different. Your comments were excellent and so very encouraging. I love your voice and the way you clearly and succinctly explain each process. Thank you for blessing the homeschool community. Your advice is spot on. Your children are very blessed to have you as a homeschool mom. Blessings🌺
Thank you so much for your videos. I have been homeschooling over 20 years now and one of my last children has dyslexia challenges. As I have 8 children I have learned that each child is beautifully different. Your comments were excellent and so very encouraging. I love your voice and the way you clearly and succinctly explain each process. Thank you for blessing the homeschool community. Your advice is spot on. Your children are very blessed to have you as a homeschool mom. Blessings🌺
I love your reviews. So balanced. We did Mia for a year and half (1/2 of 2nd grade, all of 3rd), it really saved me from crisis mode of "WHAT AM I DOING?! AM I DOING A HORRIBLE JOB!?" and brought back my LOVE of the opportunity of home education. It was great to be able to pull up from grades below things that we missed or needed more reinforcement or pull down from the grade above for subjects she was excelling in. I will note that If you don't do the accompanying printables to reinforce each lesson it can be VERY LIGHT material, with the focus being highly on incredibly repetitive quizzes (for 2nd it felt appropriate, by 3rd it felt far too light). We are switching to Moving Beyond the Page for 4th and after seeing your review on that I'm SO excited to do so, but it feels great to have Mia in my back pocket if we need it to rescue us again!
@@dorikate2640 thank you so much for sharing that. I hope that MBTP is a great experience for you.
Hi 🤗. Jesus/God paid for our sins on the cross so we don't have to. Please turn to him to be saved. God bless❤❤