I desperately needed this reminder! It's how my family best operates, but we're in a difficult season so there's been less consistent time available to get all the things done and as I start prepping for highschool, shame and guilt about the lack of time started creeping in. Thank you so much for sharing 💖
That's awesome that you are done with homeschool by lunch. Our lunch is at 11 and there are days we barely have gotten started by then. It seems like just about everyone needs my help also. This morning I flipped our schedule ( because they had a lady coming to help them finish their 4-H sewing projects) worked with my older girls ages 10 and 12 in the morning, while their 8 year old brother worked independently ( he is very independent) then finished my 7 year old up in the afternoon after she had eaten lunch and had a chance to play outside.
I probably didn't make it totally clear, but it's the 8 and under crowd that I try to have finished by noon. The older kids do take longer, but they are also much more independent.
Thank you so much, Ashley! The advice you shared was a breath of fresh air. I found myself feeling so defeated for not being able to get an early start consistently. I believed being successful at homeschooling meant I must be up by 4 a.m. which is difficult since I'm in bed after midnight most nights. I would love to hear about your experience and advice on co-op.
If you watch some of my more recent videos, specifically the one about us leaving CC I share my thoughts on co-ops there, and I have several other newer homeschool videos as well! :)
Hi just found you! Mamma of 7 here and struggling to keep up just in general! Lol any tips on teens and tweens would be soo helpful in regard to homeschooling.. like more than you just gave… 🙏💖
Great video Ashley, it all made perfect sense. Homeschooling isn't much of a thing here in Scotland, or the UK for that matter. Both my children went to . school so we had a timetable to stick to but it sounds as though your approach really works. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about how you and your family live their lives and I look forward to more. Thank you for sharing xxx
So great to glean wisdom from such a seasoned homeschool mom. Thanks for sharing. Just subscribed. I also have a channel and would love to be friends and connect. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. 😊
I am truly puzzled as to how you have a later breakfast and then still get schooling done before lunch at least on some days. I'm a mom of six and while I enjoy our homeschool days for the most part, I can't seem to manage to get everyone done before 4:00 and even then we're not always finished, I just stop.
Hi Elis! We don't necessarily wait until after breakfast to start on school. Most of my children have independent work that they start on before breakfast. All of my students from middle school on up work through the afternoon as well. I aim to be done done by lunch or shortly thereafter for my younger students. With that being said, I have switched curriculum, and what I am using now is far more rigorous, so the days of being done around lunch are probably over.
NEw sub here, thank you for your time we are late risers as well. WHat time do you guys normaly do lunch? thank you for a realistic life I mean I would never ever be ab;e to do a 4 am up time lol
We've moved our day around to something slightly earlier, we are aiming for breakfast now at no later than 8:30, with a noon lunch break. But before, when we were on the later schedule, we would do lunch at 1. I can't remember if I said this in the video or not, but I always allow the children to eat fruit and drink milk in the mornings if they are hungry before breakfast, otherwise, I don't think the later breakfast would work well. I always keep apples, mandarins, and bananas stocked for snacks.
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Yes! Teenagers need more sleep and sleep is so important for health. This is such a huge perk for homeschoolers! 🙌🏻
I desperately needed this reminder! It's how my family best operates, but we're in a difficult season so there's been less consistent time available to get all the things done and as I start prepping for highschool, shame and guilt about the lack of time started creeping in. Thank you so much for sharing 💖
That's awesome that you are done with homeschool by lunch. Our lunch is at 11 and there are days we barely have gotten started by then. It seems like just about everyone needs my help also. This morning I flipped our schedule ( because they had a lady coming to help them finish their 4-H sewing projects) worked with my older girls ages 10 and 12 in the morning, while their 8 year old brother worked independently ( he is very independent) then finished my 7 year old up in the afternoon after she had eaten lunch and had a chance to play outside.
I probably didn't make it totally clear, but it's the 8 and under crowd that I try to have finished by noon. The older kids do take longer, but they are also much more independent.
While this video is 2yrs old I resonate with this a lot. Beginning to breathing free of guilt shame and perfection already.
Thank you so much, Ashley! The advice you shared was a breath of fresh air. I found myself feeling so defeated for not being able to get an early start consistently. I believed being successful at homeschooling meant I must be up by 4 a.m. which is difficult since I'm in bed after midnight most nights. I would love to hear about your experience and advice on co-op.
If you watch some of my more recent videos, specifically the one about us leaving CC I share my thoughts on co-ops there, and I have several other newer homeschool videos as well! :)
I also prefer routines over schedules.
Very similar to us. We've also been homeschooling for 15+ years and have 1 graduate
Hi just found you! Mamma of 7 here and struggling to keep up just in general! Lol any tips on teens and tweens would be soo helpful in regard to homeschooling.. like more than you just gave… 🙏💖
Hi Jenna! I will add a homeschool video on teens specifically to my list of videos to film.
Great video Ashley, it all made perfect sense. Homeschooling isn't much of a thing here in Scotland, or the UK for that matter. Both my children went to . school so we had a timetable to stick to but it sounds as though your approach really works. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about how you and your family live their lives and I look forward to more. Thank you for sharing xxx
Thank you, Dee! I've been meaning to make this video for a few weeks, it was good to just sit down and lay it all out!
with a family of 6 including a disable family member your advised just put some ease for me thank you so much for this video 😊❤👍
I'm so glad that it was helpful, Jennifer!
Good Afternoon and Happy Tuesday a new subscriber today 🖐🖐
Thank you! I'm going to implement some of these ideas!
Yay! Let me know how it goes!
So great to glean wisdom from such a seasoned homeschool mom. Thanks for sharing. Just subscribed. I also have a channel and would love to be friends and connect. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. 😊
Love this! Thank u for sharing! ❤️
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Amanda!
I am truly puzzled as to how you have a later breakfast and then still get schooling done before lunch at least on some days. I'm a mom of six and while I enjoy our homeschool days for the most part, I can't seem to manage to get everyone done before 4:00 and even then we're not always finished, I just stop.
Hi Elis! We don't necessarily wait until after breakfast to start on school. Most of my children have independent work that they start on before breakfast. All of my students from middle school on up work through the afternoon as well. I aim to be done done by lunch or shortly thereafter for my younger students. With that being said, I have switched curriculum, and what I am using now is far more rigorous, so the days of being done around lunch are probably over.
@@AshleyMBuffa Thanks for the reply and the clarification. I look forward to more homeschooling videos from you (when you're able to do them).
Thanks
NEw sub here, thank you for your time we are late risers as well. WHat time do you guys normaly do lunch? thank you for a realistic life I mean I would never ever be ab;e to do a 4 am up time lol
We've moved our day around to something slightly earlier, we are aiming for breakfast now at no later than 8:30, with a noon lunch break. But before, when we were on the later schedule, we would do lunch at 1. I can't remember if I said this in the video or not, but I always allow the children to eat fruit and drink milk in the mornings if they are hungry before breakfast, otherwise, I don't think the later breakfast would work well. I always keep apples, mandarins, and bananas stocked for snacks.