OMG! I needed this video! I am a momma just deciding to homeschool. NEVER did I have a plan to homeschool. I have been a career momma as a nurse. Then God has really convicted me about staying home with my kids, homeschooling and foster care. It has been so hard for me to make the decision to quit nursing and be a homeschooling mom. God is callinge deeper to a relationship with him, and raise my kids for him. I needed this reassurance to listen and obey him.
you can do it! I dropped my ballet career and my photography business and I have found SUCH HAPPINESS!!!! The world would not think so, but serving my kids and speaking the Lords name all day has brought us joy and peace. YOu will love it!
All I can say is thank you, for posting this. I am so blessed that you spoke so freely about your love of Christ and your family's commitment to make him priority. I am about to start homeschooling for the first time with my 10 & 8 year olds in about 2 weeks. This video is exactly what I needed to hear. Such a blessing.
My story is the same as yours! I never wanted to be a homeschool mom. But, God called us to it. We knew January of this year that we would homeschool. We planned to homeschool this fall but with the closure of the school in March we decided to withdraw our two kiddos out of public. I have a 7th grader, a first grader and now a preschooler. God is so good. I wish I would have done this a long time ago but God’s timing is perfect. God bless you! Thank you for sharing this video. ♥️
Shanice this is wonderful to hear! I post for the Lord's purpose and I always know that when something is placed on my heart to share it is for someone :)
Thank you for posting this. I am beginning the same journey with my 8 & 9 year old son/daughter. NEVER thought I'd be doing this either! I am encouraged :-)
yay! You can do it! I would love to hear your story and why you are homeschooling now. I have felt I need to post my own detailed story on why we ended up here, but I think I am just waiting for the right time when it feels right.
I began considering it last year when my son was in 3rd grade in our local public school. He was having a difficulty with his attention in class, which lead to difficult w/ comprehension, his love for learning was tanking etc/ etc. After multiple meetings w/ teacher, school admin and team evaluations, IEP put in place the year was 3/4 over and we were not seeing any improvement. I decided there must be another way! This was not working at all. After prayer, my husband and I we believed that homeschool was the best way. Best for our kids to learn our family values, in an environment that helps them learn and love it . (Our 8 year old daughter included at this point) Our year is just starting and we feel very encouraged and hopeful. Thank you for sharing your experience. Would love to hear your story and how you ended up here :-)
I appreciate your perspective and blessed by your video! I have a different background because I was homeschooled all the way through, and now I'm homeschooling my 6 and 4 year old boys and 1 year old daughter.... it's so nice to hear what my kids *aren't* missing, from being homeschooled ☺ One thing that surprised me when I started this past year, is that homeschooling isn't as complicated as I thought! Right now, so much is just real life, training my kids, spending time with them, reading books, doing activities, etc, and it's so much connected with real life! and my boys love school and look forward to it! I love how you weave your relationship with the Lord into your homeschool journey, and how you were obedient to the Holy Spirit. Great testimony!
I was so against doing this for our family for the same reasons you mentioned and it’s so amazing to see God changing my heart and using my children and homeschooling to work in me! 🙌🏽
My goodness I left a comment under my husbands account not realizing it signed me into his. Again, bless you and your family you’re an inspiration to us all!!!
"...like a one size fits millions curriculum." Yeah , this made me smile. Right on with your assessment. Flexibility is the hidden gem of home education. It provides so many options that are unavailable in the traditional school system. We use our TH-cam channel as a home education project and it's been a very effective use of our time which our daughter really enjoys. If we'd followed the traditional school route we'd likely not have benefited from the practical education running a TH-cam channel has to offer. We've been home educating for 4 years now and it's like parenting: one of the most difficult but one of the most rewarding things we've ever done. Thank goodness for boatloads of improvement. Thanks for the down to earth video :o)
Thank you for posting this video. I want to start on this journey to homeschool my kids. I'm navigating through the different curriculums to find the right fit for my kids. I have a kindergarterner and a second grader.
I'm starting my first year this September and I heard #9 a lot I I couldn't do it. I don't think I could spend all day home with my kids and not kill them. ill admit im a bit nervous but excited nervous. Im looking forward to the little to no homework for my girls and that after school heaviness. I have also quit my job to do this thankfully my wonderful hubby works very hard and can support our families path with this.
Me too! The homework story, the spirit, not understanding why I feel to desire to homeschool-esp being ill-equipped-I didn’t go to college-I do have a certification but not enough knowledge to feel I’m capable of teaching my kids-ESP MATH😆I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed-but I just keep having this desire!
If you are feeling that prompting then you are smarter than MOST!!! Most mothers right now are lost in the world, only concerned about themselves and their own accomplishments. Your heart is right where it should be. That is a greater thing than any college degree! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! With God anything is possible. And you will find as you do it the Lord will teach you and guide you and help you. I find myself teaching my kids things I didn't know I knew! The desire is all you need. Now move forward and let Him lead you
Your videos are very hopeful for me! I'm starting homeschooling my two boys this year and was feeling overwhelmed as its getting closer so I decided to search for some inspiration and insight. Im thankful to God for you and sharing your life us! I'm very excited and no longer feeling overwhelmed. God's favor and peace on your family and you as you continue to homeschool.
Will you teach them about other religions? I do for my own - I teach them about all faiths, the good, the bad, the rare, the religions that are no longer around etc. I don't ever want to feel like I'm indoctrinating my children, so I want them to come to a belief on their own, if they choose to do so. Hope that makes sense. Lovely video btw xx
I agree, I am Muslim and it scares me how closed minded homeschool kids are about Jews, Muslims, Buddhists . . . really any other religion EXCEPT christianity.
In America there's been a new wave of homeschooling which has been mostly lead by Evangelical Christian churches... so much so that they actually have some political strength (too deep to get into here)... But I think, as long as children are taught about ALL faiths in a respectful manner, then we're doing the utmost for them. Teaching only one faith risks them being narrow-minded and unwilling to see the view points of those of different faiths.
we always talk about what other religions believe, actually almost daily in just natural conversation ;) homeschool has such a beautiful freedom about it, that we as their parents can teach them the principals that we believe in, in our own homes. It is a beautiful freedom that I have come to really be thankful for! Thanks for watching! have a wonderful day!
I'm Hindu and will be homeschooling my kids. As a Hindu i believe everyone is free to find their own path to the divine. I will teach them about all religions and ways of living. They can choose their own or none...
The idea/prompt to homeschool my “future kids” came about 10 years ago before I even got married or had kids. I spoke about the idea with my mom and she was very supportive of it. I got married 7 years ago, we now have a 1 1/2 year old daughter and are expecting our second daughter. I pushed the idea of homeschooling in the back of my mind all these years since that first idea/prompting and “forgot” about it. My mom passed away a year ago and we went through her things deciding what to save, keep and do with her journals and such. I came across a couple of bins of workbooks and children’s book among her things and she had my name on them. As soon as I saw what the workbooks were, I realized she must’ve began accumulating some workbooks, children’s books, and ideas for me to kickstart homeschooling my kids/her grandkids. I then came across a journal entry of hers about my conversation with her all those years ago about homeschooling and her thoughts about it. All of this brought back those memories and that feeling I had back then about homeschooling my children. I do have those doubts about my ability to teach and homeschool and having patience to do it but it seems like I keep getting these “confirmations” to do it including this video. Lol. So I discussed it with my husband and he’s all for it, he actually would prefer it than sending our girls to a public school. We’re slowly starting to save so we can buy TGATB curriculum for our girls when it comes time. Thank you for all your videos and reviews! :)
I needed this video today. I felt a tug on my heart recently to consider homeschooling. I sat up and paid attention because I’ve NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS wanted to homeschool. I’ve been researching and getting excited but today there was a shift to the negative, a fear that I couldn’t do it. This was very encouraging! Thank you!
I love this!! "I don't want to be the world.. I'm teaching my kids that we're different!" I totally get it!! This coming school year will be our first year of homeschool and I'm so nervous and so excited! Thank you for this! Following Christ is the best, most easy life you can live! Who cares if you stand out, it's better that way 😊 I'm looking forward to this homeschool journey!
THANK YOU for posting this. I have been praying and praying asking for clear direction from the Lord on this. I feel so unqualified and did not want to begin homeschooling for many reasons. Your video was SO incredibly helpful in putting into words the exact reasons why I would want to homeschool. THANK You so much for your humbleness and transparency. I feel like I am in your exact shoes.
This is the first video I've looked at for homeschooling. I'm looking at pulling my 10 year old son out of catholic school and homeschooling him. He has so much anxiety and stress right now I know he needs a change. I'm a bit scared of failing him, so I'm glad to see how much there is as supports out there.
Love your vlogs. We are just starting our 3rd year homeschooling 4 out of 5 of our kids. Our youngest is 3 so she isn't doing anything much yet. We pulled our kids due to bullying and their educational needs not being met. Schools have no idea what to do with kids who learn a little differently. They try the 'slower and louder' approach for a long time and if that doesn't work, the kids are quietly filed away in the 'box of rocks' category in the minds of teachers and admins. My kids went to the best elementary in the county and they still weren't getting what they needed due to dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia. Homeschooling was not anything I ever thought of before we started having major issues with our oldest having depression and major anxiety in 4th grade. We went the IEP route but it was a joke and we realized after the meeting that nothing would change. At the time we made just barely enough to pay the basic bills we had. I didn't know how we would be able to afford curriculum for all the kids every year and I didn't know how I would be able to be with all of them all the time and not lose my mind. It was a very scary decision. We decided to homeschool anyway and it was the best decision we could have made. Not only are our kids doing better, we are doing much better financially as well. Obviously, we did the right thing.
I love your perspective and viewpoints. I've been homeschooling my only daughter since preschool and even though I attended both public and private school, homeschool is all she has known so I really like hearing from parents who have pulled their kiddos out of traditional school and can attest to the difference. Your video is inspiring. Thanks for sharing your homeschool life! 😁
I share so much of your same feelings! Especially how it's helped us re-center our lives towards family and Christ. I also felt this prompting and have seen so many more blessings that I could've imagined! Thanks for sharing!
This is my first full year of homeschool to. We have our own classroom as well. I dropped out of college to follow the path that god has shown me. He opened up this door and pointed me down the path of homeschool. I feel that my kids need me more than anything. Im so glad to see that your family has god in their lives. Amen :)
You are so sweet and REAL! I absolutely love this video. My daughter is now eight years old and I have been fighting homeschooling since I was pregnant! LOL it was dropped into my spirit her full curriculum and everything and there's no way to explain it… It definitely came from God. I closed my business to homeschool and I felt a little empty because I was so prideful that i owned my own business. I've never known anybody else that is homeschooled so to have such a strong feeling about it even before she was born… It's just crazy thank you for your video 😃🙌🙏🏻
Thank you for this! This is our first year too and I also felt the pull to do this. And I also felt like we were the only ones doing this. Probably because we were the only ones we knew that were doing it! We moved across the country half way through our year which has made this first year interesting! But I still feel like this is what we are supposed to do.
This is such a sweet and encouraging video! I love how you are already seeing God's blessings in your home school. We have seen many blessings too and this video helped to remind me of them!
Great video!!! Yes I’m just starting to learn where to start!!!! My daughter is in 8th grade and isn’t doing well. She learns at her own pace and is falling behind. High school is next year and I want her ready!! The help at school is minimal. Plus this year she has been more sick than her entire life put together. She’s missed a ton of work!! She’s a beautiful girl and I want her ready for the world as a grown up and I don’t think public school is right for her! This video inspires me to do what you’ve done! I’m already a stay home mom, so why not!!! Bless you and your family,!The Lord has given you his sight, a sight I pray to have soon!!!
How wonderful that you are listening to the call, and you have recognized His voice, and you are ready to and willing to ACT! You are a true disciple of Jesus Christ. I will pray for you to be guided on this journey. Look into The Good and the Beautiful curriculum, it is inspired by God and for all those who love the Lord! all faiths. It has lifted the burden of teaching and has acted as a guide. I bless you and your daughter. www.jennyphillips.com/
Hi I am going to start homeschool soon for my 'special needs' child. I am a little nervous but after watching your video I don't feel so alone with my thoughts. God willing I will do a great job and I have no doubt that this is what I need to do.
I am so excited for you to begin this journey, it is one that is unmatched! My only regret is that I didn't start homeschooling from the beginning, I am that much in love with this new life!
@@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903 Our girls are 3 and a half, and 1 and a half.... it was something that we had talked about quite a lot and decided on before having kids.
What a great year you've had 😁 and what s great topic for a video. Keep up the good work! Did you say you're going up homeschool your twins next year? -Hana
Hi Hana! I brought my kids home midyear, in January! It probably looked insane to most people, but I just felt the pull SO STRONGLY I had to do it. There was a good 2 week adjustment that was major crazy, and I hope to do a video on that "How I transitioned my kids from public school to homeschool". There are some things that worked really well for sure!
New subscriber. Did you have any rough days with your first year? What inspired you to start homeschooling (obviously, I'll be looking through older videos to get to know you more)
Rough days- YES!! I want to do a video on the transition from Public school to homeschool MIDYEAR! There were things I did that TOTALLY helped but there for sure was a good 2 weeks of seperation/change anxiety shock from my boys. My advice is to push through, lots of prayers, lean on God and expect miracles. .... And I also have been shying away from my main reason I pulled my kids, I just don't want to offend or make moms that keep their kids in public school feel bad. God has a plan for everyone and they aren't always the same. But for our family, it was clear we needed to get out of public school quickly (hence my midyear change!)
Sounds like God is leading you to teach your children. so wonderful to come to Christ with them all day! I feel we are the mothers called to prepare our children for Christ's return. I have recently found a wonderful curriculum that has changed our schooling . The Good and The Beautiful . Pray about using it and the Lord will guide you
I’ve been considering homeschool for about two years now. I’m worried my kids will hate it. I’m worried I will get sick of my kids, I’m afraid I’m not smart enough..... maybe my motivation should change and I should stop being afraid
please watch my video on breaking down the walls of negativity, I just posted it! th-cam.com/video/5_x2r8W04Yk/w-d-xo.html It will uplift you and break down all the negative talk that is bring you down right now- Read your comment again, and see all the words that are bringing you down and causing discouragement-- "worried" "sick of my kids" "afraid" "not smart enough" "afraid" "will hate it".... I have a feeling those words DO NOT describe you at all! I have a feeling you are SMART, and PATIENT, and LOVE YOUR KIDS, and YOU ARE FUN, and FULL OF HOPE and FAITH! I know you are. Don't listen to the adversary, he is trying to discourage you and it is working :( Fight back and show God your strength!!! YOU can do it!
God wants me to but I'm scared. Im not smart and idk how to teach or be organized. I sleep in a lot not meaning to. I'm just nervous to homeschool my kids. I'm afraid I'll fail them or quit or something
You taught ballet for 20 years?! But you look 28!! :D Ps- loved the video. I have 6 year old twin boys that I will be homeschooling next year for the first time :)
no, I want the freedom to choose my own curriculum and not be "checked on" ;) But I have heard many people using charters and they make it work great for their own family!
so cool you are already wanting to homeschool! I was a little slow, but I finally caught on to the coolness and I am not sure I will ever put my kids back in public schools! You are welcome to email me or find me on instagram instagram.com/monsonschoolhouse/ I am gearing up to do more videos here pretty soon for our new school year!!! SO Exciting!
But what do the kids think about it? Do you make a video about their opinions? Because I am more interested in their opinions. Do they like your style? Do they miss you as a mum? Do they feel free being not a Christian for example or are there things they have to confirm? Just some questions. Not meant to be rude. But for me the biggest problem of homescholing is the problem that they have to deal with their parents all day and when it doesn't feel good, there is no escape. Not every child fits with his or her parents. That is a pity, but I think it is reality....
I talk about it here th-cam.com/video/NJ_t6etz-1w/w-d-xo.html My children have their own testimony of Jesus Christ. They love their Savior. There is peace in our home, the Spirit and His love are all around us. There is no place they would rather be than in our home. We are so happy. Thank you for your concern. I pray everyday for children in broken homes, I hope they can find Jesus Christ and find the peace and love that only He offers.
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OMG! I needed this video! I am a momma just deciding to homeschool. NEVER did I have a plan to homeschool. I have been a career momma as a nurse. Then God has really convicted me about staying home with my kids, homeschooling and foster care. It has been so hard for me to make the decision to quit nursing and be a homeschooling mom. God is callinge deeper to a relationship with him, and raise my kids for him. I needed this reassurance to listen and obey him.
you can do it! I dropped my ballet career and my photography business and I have found SUCH HAPPINESS!!!! The world would not think so, but serving my kids and speaking the Lords name all day has brought us joy and peace. YOu will love it!
All I can say is thank you, for posting this. I am so blessed that you spoke so freely about your love of Christ and your family's commitment to make him priority. I am about to start homeschooling for the first time with my 10 & 8 year olds in about 2 weeks. This video is exactly what I needed to hear. Such a blessing.
you are very welcome! You will do great :)
I love you! It has been placed on my heart to homeschool my 4 year old. I really dont want too but I know that I need to obey. Seriously, Im in tears.
My story is the same as yours! I never wanted to be a homeschool mom. But, God called us to it. We knew January of this year that we would homeschool. We planned to homeschool this fall but with the closure of the school in March we decided to withdraw our two kiddos out of public. I have a 7th grader, a first grader and now a preschooler. God is so good. I wish I would have done this a long time ago but God’s timing is perfect. God bless you! Thank you for sharing this video. ♥️
About to begin my first year homeschooling. Thanks for your encouragement!
you are going to love it!
I needed to hear this! I was directed to your video for a reason that I know for sure. Thank you so much for sharing!
Shanice this is wonderful to hear! I post for the Lord's purpose and I always know that when something is placed on my heart to share it is for someone :)
Again, another great video with fantastic wisdome. I've added this one to my "Homeschooling Advice and Inspiration" playlist, as well.
I appreciate how vulnerable you allowed us to see about your beliefs. Haven't seen comments, but it's refreshing to see this on TH-cam.
Thank you for posting this. I am beginning the same journey with my 8 & 9 year old son/daughter. NEVER thought I'd be doing this either! I am encouraged :-)
yay! You can do it! I would love to hear your story and why you are homeschooling now. I have felt I need to post my own detailed story on why we ended up here, but I think I am just waiting for the right time when it feels right.
I began considering it last year when my son was in 3rd grade in our local public school. He was having a difficulty with his attention in class, which lead to difficult w/ comprehension, his love for learning was tanking etc/ etc. After multiple meetings w/ teacher, school admin and team evaluations, IEP put in place the year was 3/4 over and we were not seeing any improvement. I decided there must be another way! This was not working at all. After prayer, my husband and I we believed that homeschool was the best way. Best for our kids to learn our family values, in an environment that helps them learn and love it . (Our 8 year old daughter included at this point) Our year is just starting and we feel very encouraged and hopeful. Thank you for sharing your experience. Would love to hear your story and how you ended up here :-)
your story is wonderful! I am sure your kids will thrive being at home and in a loving and encouraging environment! Good for you for taking this leap!
I appreciate your perspective and blessed by your video! I have a different background because I was homeschooled all the way through, and now I'm homeschooling my 6 and 4 year old boys and 1 year old daughter.... it's so nice to hear what my kids *aren't* missing, from being homeschooled ☺ One thing that surprised me when I started this past year, is that homeschooling isn't as complicated as I thought! Right now, so much is just real life, training my kids, spending time with them, reading books, doing activities, etc, and it's so much connected with real life! and my boys love school and look forward to it! I love how you weave your relationship with the Lord into your homeschool journey, and how you were obedient to the Holy Spirit. Great testimony!
You are right, homeschooling becomes part of the fabric of family life! he
Thanks for sharing! I can relate to most if not all of these. Blessings!
thanks for watrching and commenting!
I was so against doing this for our family for the same reasons you mentioned and it’s so amazing to see God changing my heart and using my children and homeschooling to work in me! 🙌🏽
My goodness I left a comment under my husbands account not realizing it signed me into his. Again, bless you and your family you’re an inspiration to us all!!!
"...like a one size fits millions curriculum." Yeah , this made me smile. Right on with your assessment. Flexibility is the hidden gem of home education. It provides so many options that are unavailable in the traditional school system. We use our TH-cam channel as a home education project and it's been a very effective use of our time which our daughter really enjoys. If we'd followed the traditional school route we'd likely not have benefited from the practical education running a TH-cam channel has to offer. We've been home educating for 4 years now and it's like parenting: one of the most difficult but one of the most rewarding things we've ever done. Thank goodness for boatloads of improvement. Thanks for the down to earth video :o)
Loved what you said and sharing your experience with us.
Thank you for posting this video. I want to start on this journey to homeschool my kids. I'm navigating through the different curriculums to find the right fit for my kids. I have a kindergarterner and a second grader.
be sure to check out The Good and The Beautiful www.jennyphillips.com/
To say I love this video is such an understatement! ! Loved all ten points :)
I'm starting my first year this September and I heard #9 a lot I I couldn't do it. I don't think I could spend all day home with my kids and not kill them. ill admit im a bit nervous but excited nervous. Im looking forward to the little to no homework for my girls and that after school heaviness. I have also quit my job to do this thankfully my wonderful hubby works very hard and can support our families path with this.
Me too! The homework story, the spirit, not understanding why I feel to desire to homeschool-esp being ill-equipped-I didn’t go to college-I do have a certification but not enough knowledge to feel I’m capable of teaching my kids-ESP MATH😆I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed-but I just keep having this desire!
If you are feeling that prompting then you are smarter than MOST!!! Most mothers right now are lost in the world, only concerned about themselves and their own accomplishments. Your heart is right where it should be. That is a greater thing than any college degree! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! With God anything is possible. And you will find as you do it the Lord will teach you and guide you and help you. I find myself teaching my kids things I didn't know I knew! The desire is all you need. Now move forward and let Him lead you
MonsonSchoolhouse thank you so much💛what a lovely reply. Honestly thank you
Your videos are very hopeful for me! I'm starting homeschooling my two boys this year and was feeling overwhelmed as its getting closer so I decided to search for some inspiration and insight. Im thankful to God for you and sharing your life us! I'm very excited and no longer feeling overwhelmed. God's favor and peace on your family and you as you continue to homeschool.
Your words made me tear up! So sweet! You will do wonderfully and I can tell you already have Angels around you and your family!
thanks for sharing, this was a great topic to talk about!
This is one of those videos that I wish I could give 50 thumbs up.
:) so sweet of you.
Great information, thank you for sharing!!
Thanks!
What does your youngest do while you teach the others?
Such a beautiful video!!
This video was soo informative thank you!! I was wondering how about when my child is in grade 8 and needs to graduate?
Thank you
Will you teach them about other religions? I do for my own - I teach them about all faiths, the good, the bad, the rare, the religions that are no longer around etc. I don't ever want to feel like I'm indoctrinating my children, so I want them to come to a belief on their own, if they choose to do so. Hope that makes sense.
Lovely video btw xx
I agree, I am Muslim and it scares me how closed minded homeschool kids are about Jews, Muslims, Buddhists . . . really any other religion EXCEPT christianity.
In America there's been a new wave of homeschooling which has been mostly lead by Evangelical Christian churches... so much so that they actually have some political strength (too deep to get into here)... But I think, as long as children are taught about ALL faiths in a respectful manner, then we're doing the utmost for them. Teaching only one faith risks them being narrow-minded and unwilling to see the view points of those of different faiths.
we always talk about what other religions believe, actually almost daily in just natural conversation ;) homeschool has such a beautiful freedom about it, that we as their parents can teach them the principals that we believe in, in our own homes. It is a beautiful freedom that I have come to really be thankful for! Thanks for watching! have a wonderful day!
I'm Hindu and will be homeschooling my kids. As a Hindu i believe everyone is free to find their own path to the divine. I will teach them about all religions and ways of living. They can choose their own or none...
My child is still a toddler but ever since leaving my career as a teacher, I've felt drawn to home school my own children. I love this!
The idea/prompt to homeschool my “future kids” came about 10 years ago before I even got married or had kids. I spoke about the idea with my mom and she was very supportive of it. I got married 7 years ago, we now have a 1 1/2 year old daughter and are expecting our second daughter. I pushed the idea of homeschooling in the back of my mind all these years since that first idea/prompting and “forgot” about it. My mom passed away a year ago and we went through her things deciding what to save, keep and do with her journals and such. I came across a couple of bins of workbooks and children’s book among her things and she had my name on them. As soon as I saw what the workbooks were, I realized she must’ve began accumulating some workbooks, children’s books, and ideas for me to kickstart homeschooling my kids/her grandkids. I then came across a journal entry of hers about my conversation with her all those years ago about homeschooling and her thoughts about it. All of this brought back those memories and that feeling I had back then about homeschooling my children. I do have those doubts about my ability to teach and homeschool and having patience to do it but it seems like I keep getting these “confirmations” to do it including this video. Lol. So I discussed it with my husband and he’s all for it, he actually would prefer it than sending our girls to a public school. We’re slowly starting to save so we can buy TGATB curriculum for our girls when it comes time. Thank you for all your videos and reviews! :)
I needed this video today. I felt a tug on my heart recently to consider homeschooling. I sat up and paid attention because I’ve NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS wanted to homeschool. I’ve been researching and getting excited but today there was a shift to the negative, a fear that I couldn’t do it. This was very encouraging! Thank you!
I love this!! "I don't want to be the world.. I'm teaching my kids that we're different!" I totally get it!! This coming school year will be our first year of homeschool and I'm so nervous and so excited! Thank you for this! Following Christ is the best, most easy life you can live! Who cares if you stand out, it's better that way 😊 I'm looking forward to this homeschool journey!
THANK YOU for posting this. I have been praying and praying asking for clear direction from the Lord on this. I feel so unqualified and did not want to begin homeschooling for many reasons. Your video was SO incredibly helpful in putting into words the exact reasons why I would want to homeschool. THANK You so much for your humbleness and transparency. I feel like I am in your exact shoes.
This is the first video I've looked at for homeschooling. I'm looking at pulling my 10 year old son out of catholic school and homeschooling him. He has so much anxiety and stress right now I know he needs a change. I'm a bit scared of failing him, so I'm glad to see how much there is as supports out there.
Love your vlogs. We are just starting our 3rd year homeschooling 4 out of 5 of our kids. Our youngest is 3 so she isn't doing anything much yet. We pulled our kids due to bullying and their educational needs not being met. Schools have no idea what to do with kids who learn a little differently. They try the 'slower and louder' approach for a long time and if that doesn't work, the kids are quietly filed away in the 'box of rocks' category in the minds of teachers and admins. My kids went to the best elementary in the county and they still weren't getting what they needed due to dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia. Homeschooling was not anything I ever thought of before we started having major issues with our oldest having depression and major anxiety in 4th grade. We went the IEP route but it was a joke and we realized after the meeting that nothing would change. At the time we made just barely enough to pay the basic bills we had. I didn't know how we would be able to afford curriculum for all the kids every year and I didn't know how I would be able to be with all of them all the time and not lose my mind. It was a very scary decision. We decided to homeschool anyway and it was the best decision we could have made. Not only are our kids doing better, we are doing much better financially as well. Obviously, we did the right thing.
what a wonderful story and journey! Thank you for sharing that :)
I love your perspective and viewpoints. I've been homeschooling my only daughter since preschool and even though I attended both public and private school, homeschool is all she has known so I really like hearing from parents who have pulled their kiddos out of traditional school and can attest to the difference. Your video is inspiring. Thanks for sharing your homeschool life! 😁
thank you for your sweet comment!
I share so much of your same feelings! Especially how it's helped us re-center our lives towards family and Christ. I also felt this prompting and have seen so many more blessings that I could've imagined! Thanks for sharing!
This is my first full year of homeschool to. We have our own classroom as well. I dropped out of college to follow the path that god has shown me. He opened up this door and pointed me down the path of homeschool. I feel that my kids need me more than anything. Im so glad to see that your family has god in their lives. Amen :)
you have such a strong testimony! thanks for sharing :)
You are so sweet and REAL! I absolutely love this video. My daughter is now eight years old and I have been fighting homeschooling since I was pregnant! LOL it was dropped into my spirit her full curriculum and everything and there's no way to explain it… It definitely came from God. I closed my business to homeschool and I felt a little empty because I was so prideful that i owned my own business. I've never known anybody else that is homeschooled so to have such a strong feeling about it even before she was born… It's just crazy thank you for your video 😃🙌🙏🏻
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I love hearing from other homeschool moms. :)
Thank you for this! This is our first year too and I also felt the pull to do this. And I also felt like we were the only ones doing this. Probably because we were the only ones we knew that were doing it! We moved across the country half way through our year which has made this first year interesting! But I still feel like this is what we are supposed to do.
Keep going!! we can do this ;)
We are not a Christian family but I love all of your videos and all of the ideas you provide. Thank you.
I am so glad! I feel the same way about many of you that watch my videos and bring me encouragement :)
This is such a sweet and encouraging video! I love how you are already seeing God's blessings in your home school. We have seen many blessings too and this video helped to remind me of them!
Great video!!! Yes I’m just starting to learn where to start!!!! My daughter is in 8th grade and isn’t doing well. She learns at her own pace and is falling behind. High school is next year and I want her ready!! The help at school is minimal. Plus this year she has been more sick than her entire life put together. She’s missed a ton of work!! She’s a beautiful girl and I want her ready for the world as a grown up and I don’t think public school is right for her! This video inspires me to do what you’ve done! I’m already a stay home mom, so why not!!! Bless you and your family,!The Lord has given you his sight, a sight I pray to have soon!!!
How wonderful that you are listening to the call, and you have recognized His voice, and you are ready to and willing to ACT! You are a true disciple of Jesus Christ. I will pray for you to be guided on this journey. Look into The Good and the Beautiful curriculum, it is inspired by God and for all those who love the Lord! all faiths. It has lifted the burden of teaching and has acted as a guide. I bless you and your daughter. www.jennyphillips.com/
Hi I am going to start homeschool soon for my 'special needs' child. I am a little nervous but after watching your video I don't feel so alone with my thoughts. God willing I will do a great job and I have no doubt that this is what I need to do.
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HI!!! We have been using SQUILT since I started and we LOVE it! Thank you for sharing your talents ;)
All I can say is you totally nailed it for me! The best decision we have ever made. I also had to give up a business, but the Lord has provided.
💖 Love this -- encouraging to hear these things before I start 😹
Thank you for sharing your thoughts so candidly. This is very inspiring as we start our homeschooling adventure.
I am so excited for you to begin this journey, it is one that is unmatched! My only regret is that I didn't start homeschooling from the beginning, I am that much in love with this new life!
@@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903 Our girls are 3 and a half, and 1 and a half.... it was something that we had talked about quite a lot and decided on before having kids.
@@RaisingAtoZ you are wise beyond your years! Your kids are so lucky to have you!
@@monsonschoolhousewithmikae2903 Awe.... Thank you!
Amen to the whole video 😀🙏🏼 new homeschooling momma here!
What a great year you've had 😁 and what s great topic for a video. Keep up the good work! Did you say you're going up homeschool your twins next year?
-Hana
Hi Hana! I brought my kids home midyear, in January! It probably looked insane to most people, but I just felt the pull SO STRONGLY I had to do it. There was a good 2 week adjustment that was major crazy, and I hope to do a video on that "How I transitioned my kids from public school to homeschool". There are some things that worked really well for sure!
What a great idea for a video ... " I didn't kill my kids ! " I so get you lol TFS... happy 1st year of HS! To more to come 🍾🎉 for us is a calling too
I love what you said about a dessert in Christ ... Christ our center is our motto 💛 keep sharing! God bless
New subscriber. Did you have any rough days with your first year? What inspired you to start homeschooling (obviously, I'll be looking through older videos to get to know you more)
Rough days- YES!! I want to do a video on the transition from Public school to homeschool MIDYEAR! There were things I did that TOTALLY helped but there for sure was a good 2 weeks of seperation/change anxiety shock from my boys. My advice is to push through, lots of prayers, lean on God and expect miracles. ....
And I also have been shying away from my main reason I pulled my kids, I just don't want to offend or make moms that keep their kids in public school feel bad. God has a plan for everyone and they aren't always the same. But for our family, it was clear we needed to get out of public school quickly (hence my midyear change!)
I am a saved christain same with my husband i have twin boys 1 1/2 yrs old and i really want to home school my childern i need guidence on schooling
Sounds like God is leading you to teach your children. so wonderful to come to Christ with them all day! I feel we are the mothers called to prepare our children for Christ's return. I have recently found a wonderful curriculum that has changed our schooling . The Good and The Beautiful . Pray about using it and the Lord will guide you
Yay! We didn't kill em (yet anyway lol) 🤣😂😜
I’ve been considering homeschool for about two years now. I’m worried my kids will hate it. I’m worried I will get sick of my kids, I’m afraid I’m not smart enough..... maybe my motivation should change and I should stop being afraid
please watch my video on breaking down the walls of negativity, I just posted it! th-cam.com/video/5_x2r8W04Yk/w-d-xo.html It will uplift you and break down all the negative talk that is bring you down right now- Read your comment again, and see all the words that are bringing you down and causing discouragement-- "worried" "sick of my kids" "afraid" "not smart enough" "afraid" "will hate it".... I have a feeling those words DO NOT describe you at all! I have a feeling you are SMART, and PATIENT, and LOVE YOUR KIDS, and YOU ARE FUN, and FULL OF HOPE and FAITH! I know you are. Don't listen to the adversary, he is trying to discourage you and it is working :( Fight back and show God your strength!!! YOU can do it!
God wants me to but I'm scared. Im not smart and idk how to teach or be organized. I sleep in a lot not meaning to. I'm just nervous to homeschool my kids. I'm afraid I'll fail them or quit or something
You taught ballet for 20 years?! But you look 28!! :D
Ps- loved the video. I have 6 year old twin boys that I will be homeschooling next year for the first time :)
28? bahahahah!!! You are too nice ;) more like moving onto 40... eek! yay for twin boys!!! They must keep us looking young... ha!
Love this! #9 hahahaha yes
How did you know what to teach each day?
I make sure Math and language arts are taught everyday, and history and science I do through Unit studies
Why did you decide to homeschool?
This is my first year of homeschooling.... are you homeschool through a charter school ?
no, I want the freedom to choose my own curriculum and not be "checked on" ;) But I have heard many people using charters and they make it work great for their own family!
I loved your video! Mine are still small but i will homeschool! Can we connect?
so cool you are already wanting to homeschool! I was a little slow, but I finally caught on to the coolness and I am not sure I will ever put my kids back in public schools! You are welcome to email me or find me on instagram instagram.com/monsonschoolhouse/
I am gearing up to do more videos here pretty soon for our new school year!!! SO Exciting!
But what do the kids think about it? Do you make a video about their opinions? Because I am more interested in their opinions. Do they like your style? Do they miss you as a mum? Do they feel free being not a Christian for example or are there things they have to confirm? Just some questions. Not meant to be rude. But for me the biggest problem of homescholing is the problem that they have to deal with their parents all day and when it doesn't feel good, there is no escape. Not every child fits with his or her parents. That is a pity, but I think it is reality....
I talk about it here th-cam.com/video/NJ_t6etz-1w/w-d-xo.html
My children have their own testimony of Jesus Christ. They love their Savior. There is peace in our home, the Spirit and His love are all around us. There is no place they would rather be than in our home. We are so happy.
Thank you for your concern. I pray everyday for children in broken homes, I hope they can find Jesus Christ and find the peace and love that only He offers.