This is going to be a video I watch time and time again! My husband is finally softening to the idea of it and I am continuing to pray that it softens the rest of the way so that I can homeschool my kiddos!
My daughter is only 1, but the Lord has put it on my heart to homeschool her (and any other kids we may be blessed with) since before she was born. Thank you for this video and all of the heart and thought you put into all your videos!
Great tips! I would only add: Form Your Homeschooling Philosophy Your advice to research methods and your advice to know your "why" are combined to form the foundation of your homeschooling philosophy. I always train new homeschoolers to spend time doing this before homeschooling. It may change over time, but it's still important to form it before beginning. Otherwise, researching curriculum is just like picking a straw among 1 million straws. On the hard days, knowing what you desire your homeschooling to result in and how you've decided to accomplish that will be what you cling to. When 468 curriculums and ideas and newest, best things are constantly bombarding you, you'll be able to say "no. That doesn't really fit with what I'm doing here.", rather than constantly being knocked around by every wind of homeschooling opinion, idea, or newest and flashiest thing that "everyone" is doing. Without knowing your own homeschooling philosophy, you're like a ship with no sails.
I was homeschooled for most of my childhood, and I've homeschooled my 6 children off and on for the last 19 years. I'm certainly not new to homeschooling, however, recently finding your channel and some others on TH-cam, has given me a breath of fresh air and has prompted me to think outside the rut that I kind of found myself in. The kids and I are getting some fresh ideas for our schooling that will make the entire experience even better than before. Thank you for all the wonderful, inspirational content you put out!
Great tips! I've begun the process of enrolling my 7yr old in homeschool, just submitted my application yesterday actually. It is daunting but your videos have given me insight and have made me realize, I CAN do this!
Great video. I am new to homeschooling this year and the research and preparation I did before taking the plunge has been tremendously helpful in dealing with the ups and downs. I would also add that a new homeschooling Mom (or Dad !) needs to have compassion and grace not only for their children but for themselves as well. There will be days where you question your decision, where you wonder if you're doing enough, etc. Just remember why you started and give yourself a break. Homeschooling is a marathon, not a sprint. Give yourself time, don't panic if one day, or even one week, doesn't go as expected. Take one day at a time and just keep working on it. Also, be FLEXIBLE and realize that it's okay to abandon a curriculum that isn't working and that the same approach may not work for all of your kids. It's one of the great adventures of life and a wonderful opportunity to grow as a Mom (or Dad !).
Thank you for your channel. We've started preschool with my daughter, she is 3 almost 4 and my 2 year old daughter is autistic and speech delayed. I know she will be a challenge but fortunate to have the help from special education teachers and im optimistic about her future and finding creative ways to teach her based on her specific needs. 😊
I’m not homeschooling (yet), but strongly considering it. The biggest fear in my mind has been somehow ruining my kids’ education, but logically I know that even in a regular school setting kids don’t learn everything. I’ve also had to wrap my mind around the fact that homeschool isn’t supposed to be you replicating a regular school structure in your home. And then I’ve had concerns about the opinions of everyone else around me, because I don’t know anyone that does this (outside of social media). So I’ve been looking at local groups so I can learn more and see what local resources/support I’d have available. I just keep feeling like this is something that would work out well for my family. I just have to get everyone on board.
Considering homeschooling this upcoming school year. I will have a 5th and 3rd grader as well as a 3yo... all boys💙. I found this video helpful and just took a quick scroll to see many more helpful topics from your channel. Thank you for sharing!
I decided to pull my son from PS due to lack of resources in the school system here in Nashville, TN., for his autism so he kept falling further and further behind. We've been deschooling for 9 months and we are finally ready to move forward. You've inspired me greatly. We will be using TGATB for many reasons, one of which is I used to be in the LDS religion and I know Jenny Phillip personally. TY for your blogs!!
Thank you so much for your tips about homeschool. They’re really helpful, because I need to start working with my son, I honestly I’m a little scared and nervous about start doing it, but I’ll pray before I start working with my son. Thanks again and God bless you!!
Good video. I have three daughters and we are in our 5th year of homeschool. The first year taking my two oldest out of public was a challenge and they often asked about going back to school. Now, they talk to others about how much they love homeschool. All the things you mentioned are things that I would also say to someone new to homeschool or considering homeschool. If will be different for every family, but my husband and I are so confident in the decision we made to homeschool, it has been a blessing for our family.
I am in the research phase and trying to decide if homeschooling is right for us. I have a first grader in public school right now then a 4 year old and 1 year old. I am super nervous and really like your channel! Thanks so much for the information!
I have been homeschooling for pre-k and getting ready for kindergarten next year. These are great tips! Right now we do school during my 2 year-old’s nap, but that will probably have to shift at some point. I am just stressed about choosing a math curriculum. I am adamant about strong academics, so I want to help them excel, and not hate it like so many students today.
I love your last suggestion, to set small goals for your child but keep them to yourself. I don't yet have children to homeschool, but I just started working in an elementary school with English Language Learners. I have almost complete autonomy over what I do with the kids; as long as their language skills are improving, I can use whatever curriculum/strategies I want. Not having goals for my students would be so overwhelming because I wouldn't know what I'm supposed to be focusing on when I meet with them. To make sure we're making progress, I've set a small goal for each student I work with. I haven't told them these goals, but knowing what the most important thing is for each child helps me structure the activities we're doing around their needs. I'm sure clarifying what your most important focus is would be just as valuable to homeschooling parents!
I am really leaning towards homeschooling my 5 year old twins and 3 year old in fall for kindergarten and preschool. I have been researching and gathering info. I love your channel and this video is great. Thanks for all you do to give advice and guidance in this area. Your videos are SO helpful. Thanks for making such great content.
Join the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. As more and more fsmilies choose homeschooling countied and states have become more difficult and downright agressive towards homeschoolers. protect your family and join. We haven’t personally had a run on with the BOE, but other families in my state have. It gives me peace of mind.
Hey Ashley we are in the process of homeschooling our children. We have a child in kindergarten and 4th Grade. Your videos help us alot to try and figure this out and minimize everything that's out there.
Thanks for this! I will be starting this journey with my son for Kindergarten next year. I am excited and scared but feel it's what is best for him. These tips are super helpful!
I love this. This is the first of your videos I have watched. My oldest is 3 and my youngest is almost 1. God keeps putting homeschooling back in my thoughts over and over again. Some days I am ready to go on that journey and commit, and some days I honestly feel like public school will be ok (because I need a break!) There has to be a reason that God keeps bringing it back though! Thank goodness for time to pray and research!
I love this advice. We are in our kindergarten year with TGATB and are having a great experience. I so love the "small goal" tip. Thanks for sharing Ashlee!
6th year homeschooling here. I have two high schoolers a third grader and one pre-k. Great advice here. The only thing I would add...#11 Know that it is okay to change some things (schedule, curriculum, etc.) if something (or even everything) is not working. Some people give up homeschooling because something isn’t working and so they assume homeschool just doesn’t work. The truth is you might just need to change your curriculum or whatever and that’s totally okay! And you can do that at anytime. One week in...six months in...when ever 😁
Yes!!! We've changed our "schedule" 3 times this school year (started August 6) till we found what worked best for the 7 kids that I homeschool and the 3 year old, 2 year old and 10 month old lol The schedule/curriculum that worked for your family one year might not work for you the next.
Ashley, that was so good!!! Thank you for sharing. I’m a new homeschooling mom of 3, and I came upon your channel just before or just after starting it in August. I follow you since. I always like to see how you do your HS. Thanks again!!!
I love this! Starting our journey next year and I have never been so scared. I just try to remember grade, grace, grace! I'm very hard in myself so I'm going to keep this on my to watch every time I need encouragement. You are always a huge encouragement!!!
Ok, I'd love to hear more about your responses to your kids wanting to go back to school! This is my number one reason we aren't homeschooling yet - my daughter really wanted to go to kindergarten - and even though I'm planning on homeschooling starting next year, I still wish we were homeschooling now most days, and go back and forth about whether or not to pull her!
Ellen Fondell I believe in listening to a child’s heart, but ultimately following the convictions we get as parents. I don’t let my kids make all of their decisions because they aren’t mature enough to do so.
I’m hoping to start in January. I’m planning and organizing now. A bit nervous, but honestly more excited! I have a 8, 10, and 13 year old and they’ve had a mix of both public and private school.
I always look forward to your videos. You did a great job with this one. I am still in the toddler stage but this video will be one that I reference in years to come. Love the tips. They will be very useful.
Great tips sweetness. I always tell mamas pretty much to the letter what you stated when I am counseling mamas that are considering homeschooling. You always rock your videos and don’t forget when you ever come to Atlanta we are hitting these streets girl🙌🏾🙌🏾🙋🏾😘 #homeschoolmamafriends 😘
very great info. thank you so much! I am preparing to home school next year. Your page and instagram have been a huge help. Thank you So much for all your videos. I have spent the last 3 weeks studying homeschooling and curriculum and I found more info on your pages than any others. You have been a huge help. I spent most of the day today on your pages, after today I feel so much more competent to take on this challenge (I also feel like we should be best friends)
Hi. I love your channel! I have recently decided to homeschool. It was something weighing heavy on my heart so I pulled my kids out of public school. I almost have all of my curriculum
Hi Ashley, I’m new here in your channel and new in “homeschool world” as well. I’m considering take of my oldest 6yo daughter from public school and I am getting all those information that is possible before get the first step and be able to design our routine. Thanks for share your thoughts, it is being very helpful. My journey can be hard and I would to say with high risk. English language is my battle because I’m from Brazil and my first language is Portuguese. I’ll learn aside my kids in this way!
I am home schooling mom of 4 under the age of 5... Not going to lie it is what feels like chaos most days. I don't have the best support from my friends and family around me. Although I know this is what God has called me too right now. I'm realizing it takes a lot of discipline which is an area I lack in... Did you find it difficult to homeschool while they were all so young?
From other homeschool moms I know, they don’t really consider it “schooling” when you’re dealing with kids that young. They’d be toddlers doing pre-K at the most, and toddlers learn a lot through play. I personally don’t feel like kids that young need a structured education, if that makes sense. Like they aren’t really going to have the attention span for that.
Hi Ashlee! Thanks so much for this video! Have you ever heard of someone homeschooling other people’s children? I’m a credentialed multi-subject teacher of 9 years and am navigating the homeschool route. I’d love to teach mine, as well as other kiddos, as I still need to make money. I live in California. Any advice or info is appreciated.
Hello! I’m new to your channel. The idea of homeschooling our kids has been around for a while though. I tried to homeschool the last 6 months before kindergarten. My almost 6 year old is only a couple of months into kindergarten and all ready they are telling me they will have to hold him back. He goes to an accelerated school so I guess it’s understandable that he should already have a full kindergarten education but it’s still disheartening. My older son also goes to this school. He’s in the third grade and is struggling greatly as well. I asked him what he thought about me homeschooling him and his brother. He loved the idea. But I am terrified I will fail them.
My husband wants our seven grader to start home school this year But we both are working full time jobs . I am working remotely and he is half remote due to COVID situation. I really don’t know what to expect during the day. I am thinking about Abeka with video lessons but still I am afraid to start .I am just not sure 😱 how good this idea is .
Hi I plan on homeschooling my youngest child for the new school year. It will be my first. I do have two older boys that I have decided they will stay in public school next year, until I kinda get a feel of what I’m doing when it comes to homeschooling. I wasn’t sure I could handle all three children with it being my first year homeschooling. My goal is to home school all three. But I don’t think I can all at once this first year. And I can’t help to feel guilty about it, because I feel like I will be spending more time with my daughter and not my boys and I just don’t want them to get hurt. Does anyone have advice or could relate to this?
Do you plan on using TGATB for high school as well? I have a 9th grader whom I would like to homeschool with this curriculum but Idk if it is recognized by colleges or how I could create a transcript for her. Any advice is appreciated!!
My daughter is 5 and dors really well with homeschool but occasionally she says "when i get bigger I'm going to real school, right?" Any suggestions on how to get her to understand that?
Ouch real school... that would hurt my feelings too. I’d explain why not and that she is doing real school at home. And then I’d just wait for her to get older so you can explain all the reasons why she’s not going to public school
@@GraceandGrit thank you! It does hurt a bit but i try to just remind myself shes only 5 and she doesn't fully get it. Thank you for the tips! She's just super social and loves being around kids so i might see if we can get involved in more stuff during the week. She didn't like the co-op we went to. It was all work and no play do we are going to try somethijg different in the spring. Also have her in dance and we just started a small group.
I am teaching my daughter pre-K at home and I am really considering homeschooling permanently. Do you think it's a good idea with 3 kids 5 and under or should I wait until they are older?
I’m currently homeschooling my 3 and 5 year old girls. This is the first year for my 3 yr old and I started lightly with my 5 year old when she was the same age
Do you ever feel like a total failure after a homeschool day? Most days are great, but some days, I feel like I’m robbing my child of joy. Please tell me you feel this way!
Jennifer, I certainly have tough days. This is only my 2nd year homeschooling. I try to learn from the bad days and ask myself things like "am I expecting too much?", "are we going too fast?", "do we just need a break?" How old is your kiddo?
This is going to be a video I watch time and time again! My husband is finally softening to the idea of it and I am continuing to pray that it softens the rest of the way so that I can homeschool my kiddos!
Set Apart Country Mama! Praying with you!
You might want to check out Time4Learning.
My daughter is only 1, but the Lord has put it on my heart to homeschool her (and any other kids we may be blessed with) since before she was born. Thank you for this video and all of the heart and thought you put into all your videos!
Allison Medford you’re welcome! It’s a blessed journey!
Great tips!
I would only add:
Form Your Homeschooling Philosophy
Your advice to research methods and your advice to know your "why" are combined to form the foundation of your homeschooling philosophy. I always train new homeschoolers to spend time doing this before homeschooling. It may change over time, but it's still important to form it before beginning. Otherwise, researching curriculum is just like picking a straw among 1 million straws. On the hard days, knowing what you desire your homeschooling to result in and how you've decided to accomplish that will be what you cling to. When 468 curriculums and ideas and newest, best things are constantly bombarding you, you'll be able to say "no. That doesn't really fit with what I'm doing here.", rather than constantly being knocked around by every wind of homeschooling opinion, idea, or newest and flashiest thing that "everyone" is doing. Without knowing your own homeschooling philosophy, you're like a ship with no sails.
And pray mamas!! PRAY! 😘 I’m new to homeschooling this year! Love watching your videos.
Erin D indeed 💕
I was homeschooled for most of my childhood, and I've homeschooled my 6 children off and on for the last 19 years. I'm certainly not new to homeschooling, however, recently finding your channel and some others on TH-cam, has given me a breath of fresh air and has prompted me to think outside the rut that I kind of found myself in. The kids and I are getting some fresh ideas for our schooling that will make the entire experience even better than before. Thank you for all the wonderful, inspirational content you put out!
TwelveAcres that encourages me so very much! Thankyou for sharing!
Great tips! I've begun the process of enrolling my 7yr old in homeschool, just submitted my application yesterday actually. It is daunting but your videos have given me insight and have made me realize, I CAN do this!
Great video. I am new to homeschooling this year and the research and preparation I did before taking the plunge has been tremendously helpful in dealing with the ups and downs. I would also add that a new homeschooling Mom (or Dad !) needs to have compassion and grace not only for their children but for themselves as well.
There will be days where you question your decision, where you wonder if you're doing enough, etc. Just remember why you started and give yourself a break. Homeschooling is a marathon, not a sprint. Give yourself time, don't panic if one day, or even one week, doesn't go as expected. Take one day at a time and just keep working on it.
Also, be FLEXIBLE and realize that it's okay to abandon a curriculum that isn't working and that the same approach may not work for all of your kids. It's one of the great adventures of life and a wonderful opportunity to grow as a Mom (or Dad !).
Thank you for your channel. We've started preschool with my daughter, she is 3 almost 4 and my 2 year old daughter is autistic and speech delayed. I know she will be a challenge but fortunate to have the help from special education teachers and im optimistic about her future and finding creative ways to teach her based on her specific needs. 😊
I’m not homeschooling (yet), but strongly considering it. The biggest fear in my mind has been somehow ruining my kids’ education, but logically I know that even in a regular school setting kids don’t learn everything. I’ve also had to wrap my mind around the fact that homeschool isn’t supposed to be you replicating a regular school structure in your home. And then I’ve had concerns about the opinions of everyone else around me, because I don’t know anyone that does this (outside of social media). So I’ve been looking at local groups so I can learn more and see what local resources/support I’d have available.
I just keep feeling like this is something that would work out well for my family. I just have to get everyone on board.
J C read John Taylor Gatto’s books and that’ll answer some of your questions 😁♥️
Considering homeschooling this upcoming school year. I will have a 5th and 3rd grader as well as a 3yo... all boys💙. I found this video helpful and just took a quick scroll to see many more helpful topics from your channel. Thank you for sharing!
Just getting started on our future homeschooling journey with my preschooler. Your videos are my absolute favorite, especially this one!! Thank you!
Ashley Gross this was for you! 😘
I decided to pull my son from PS due to lack of resources in the school system here in Nashville, TN., for his autism so he kept falling further and further behind. We've been deschooling for 9 months and we are finally ready to move forward. You've inspired me greatly. We will be using TGATB for many reasons, one of which is I used to be in the LDS religion and I know Jenny Phillip personally. TY for your blogs!!
Thank you so much for your tips about homeschool. They’re really helpful, because I need to start working with my son, I honestly I’m a little scared and nervous about start doing it, but I’ll pray before I start working with my son. Thanks again and God bless you!!
Good video. I have three daughters and we are in our 5th year of homeschool. The first year taking my two oldest out of public was a challenge and they often asked about going back to school. Now, they talk to others about how much they love homeschool. All the things you mentioned are things that I would also say to someone new to homeschool or considering homeschool. If will be different for every family, but my husband and I are so confident in the decision we made to homeschool, it has been a blessing for our family.
Tracy Frost Thankyou! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I am in the research phase and trying to decide if homeschooling is right for us. I have a first grader in public school right now then a 4 year old and 1 year old. I am super nervous and really like your channel! Thanks so much for the information!
Hi Ashlee, This really helped me today as we're nearing the end of our first year of homeschooling. It helps me to refocus as we go forward!
I have been homeschooling for pre-k and getting ready for kindergarten next year. These are great tips! Right now we do school during my 2 year-old’s nap, but that will probably have to shift at some point. I am just stressed about choosing a math curriculum. I am adamant about strong academics, so I want to help them excel, and not hate it like so many students today.
I love your last suggestion, to set small goals for your child but keep them to yourself. I don't yet have children to homeschool, but I just started working in an elementary school with English Language Learners. I have almost complete autonomy over what I do with the kids; as long as their language skills are improving, I can use whatever curriculum/strategies I want. Not having goals for my students would be so overwhelming because I wouldn't know what I'm supposed to be focusing on when I meet with them. To make sure we're making progress, I've set a small goal for each student I work with. I haven't told them these goals, but knowing what the most important thing is for each child helps me structure the activities we're doing around their needs. I'm sure clarifying what your most important focus is would be just as valuable to homeschooling parents!
I am really leaning towards homeschooling my 5 year old twins and 3 year old in fall for kindergarten and preschool. I have been researching and gathering info. I love your channel and this video is great. Thanks for all you do to give advice and guidance in this area. Your videos are SO helpful. Thanks for making such great content.
Tiffany Honeycutt you’re so welcome mama! You can do it!
Join the Homeschool Legal Defense Association. As more and more fsmilies choose homeschooling countied and states have become more difficult and downright agressive towards homeschoolers. protect your family and join. We haven’t personally had a run on with the BOE, but other families in my state have. It gives me peace of mind.
Hey Ashley we are in the process of homeschooling our children. We have a child in kindergarten and 4th Grade. Your videos help us alot to try and figure this out and minimize everything that's out there.
Thanks for this! I will be starting this journey with my son for Kindergarten next year. I am excited and scared but feel it's what is best for him. These tips are super helpful!
J Hullender all normal feelings! You will be great!! No one loves him more than you!
@@GraceandGrit thank you ❤️
I love this. This is the first of your videos I have watched. My oldest is 3 and my youngest is almost 1. God keeps putting homeschooling back in my thoughts over and over again. Some days I am ready to go on that journey and commit, and some days I honestly feel like public school will be ok (because I need a break!) There has to be a reason that God keeps bringing it back though! Thank goodness for time to pray and research!
I love watching your videos. You have been such an inspiration. Homeschool, year 1!!!
I love this advice. We are in our kindergarten year with TGATB and are having a great experience. I so love the "small goal" tip. Thanks for sharing Ashlee!
6th year homeschooling here. I have two high schoolers a third grader and one pre-k. Great advice here. The only thing I would add...#11 Know that it is okay to change some things (schedule, curriculum, etc.) if something (or even everything) is not working.
Some people give up homeschooling because something isn’t working and so they assume homeschool just doesn’t work. The truth is you might just need to change your curriculum or whatever and that’s totally okay! And you can do that at anytime. One week in...six months in...when ever 😁
Yes!!! We've changed our "schedule" 3 times this school year (started August 6) till we found what worked best for the 7 kids that I homeschool and the 3 year old, 2 year old and 10 month old lol The schedule/curriculum that worked for your family one year might not work for you the next.
Homeschool Mama of 11 , well you are so blessed to have all those children and to be able to homeschool them! Great job mama!!
Friday is our last day of public school before we bring my kindergartner home!! I've been watching your channel non-stop!!! 💕☀️💕☀️💕☀️💕☀️
Wensday Stott good luck mama!!!
Ashley, that was so good!!! Thank you for sharing. I’m a new homeschooling mom of 3, and I came upon your channel just before or just after starting it in August. I follow you since. I always like to see how you do your HS. Thanks again!!!
thanks for coming along!
I love this! Starting our journey next year and I have never been so scared. I just try to remember grade, grace, grace! I'm very hard in myself so I'm going to keep this on my to watch every time I need encouragement. You are always a huge encouragement!!!
Ok, I'd love to hear more about your responses to your kids wanting to go back to school! This is my number one reason we aren't homeschooling yet - my daughter really wanted to go to kindergarten - and even though I'm planning on homeschooling starting next year, I still wish we were homeschooling now most days, and go back and forth about whether or not to pull her!
Ellen Fondell I believe in listening to a child’s heart, but ultimately following the convictions we get as parents. I don’t let my kids make all of their decisions because they aren’t mature enough to do so.
This is very helpful! I’m going to start homeschooling my daughter in January and I’m very nervous. So far your videos are putting me more at ease. ❤️
This is our 2nd year. Really enjoy your channel! Agree with these points. 👍🏻
Colleen Barrett thanks so much!
I’m hoping to start in January. I’m planning and organizing now. A bit nervous, but honestly more excited! I have a 8, 10, and 13 year old and they’ve had a mix of both public and private school.
And thank you for all the videos! They are so helpful!
Hi bin considering homeschooling my 11 year old. I’m gathering information. Thanks for your videos
We are wanting to homeschool my son and it had been very stressful trying to figure things out, but your video has definitely helped. Thank you
I always look forward to your videos. You did a great job with this one. I am still in the toddler stage but this video will be one that I reference in years to come. Love the tips. They will be very useful.
I’m leaning towards unschooling or a more relaxed homeschool. Thank you for this video
Great tips sweetness. I always tell mamas pretty much to the letter what you stated when I am counseling mamas that are considering homeschooling. You always rock your videos and don’t forget when you ever come to Atlanta we are hitting these streets girl🙌🏾🙌🏾🙋🏾😘 #homeschoolmamafriends 😘
Sha-Toina Swint ahhh I’ve missed you in the comments! Thanks for leaving me some love today! 😘😘😘 one day one day we will make it to atl!
Thank you so much for this. Definitely a video I’m gonna keep for reference. Decided to finally take the leap. God bless!
very great info. thank you so much! I am preparing to home school next year. Your page and instagram have been a huge help. Thank you So much for all your videos. I have spent the last 3 weeks studying homeschooling and curriculum and I found more info on your pages than any others. You have been a huge help. I spent most of the day today on your pages, after today I feel so much more competent to take on this challenge (I also feel like we should be best friends)
Kara Hugo this comment made my night! You’re the reason why I created this space! You can do it!
WOW! Thank you for this video! SUPER helpful for me, as I am planning on homeschooling my kids (currently ages 3, 2, and 5 months old).
Thamk you that really helped. I am starting homeschool this year. Love all of your videos. Very informative!!
Great video! I’m on my second year and still can get ideas from this! Thanks!
R. G. ❤️❤️❤️
Hi. I love your channel! I have recently decided to homeschool. It was something weighing heavy on my heart so I pulled my kids out of public school. I almost have all of my curriculum
Tiffany Barfield good luck!!! Let me know if you need any tips!
Hi Ashley, I’m new here in your channel and new in “homeschool world” as well. I’m considering take of my oldest 6yo daughter from public school and I am getting all those information that is possible before get the first step and be able to design our routine. Thanks for share your thoughts, it is being very helpful. My journey can be hard and I would to say with high risk. English language is my battle because I’m from Brazil and my first language is Portuguese. I’ll learn aside my kids in this way!
This is perfect for me. My oldest is only 3 but we are considering homeschooling.
Kristen Linton ❤️❤️❤️
I am home schooling mom of 4 under the age of 5... Not going to lie it is what feels like chaos most days. I don't have the best support from my friends and family around me. Although I know this is what God has called me too right now. I'm realizing it takes a lot of discipline which is an area I lack in... Did you find it difficult to homeschool while they were all so young?
Sabrina Slack I didn’t start until my kids were 8,7,5,4
From other homeschool moms I know, they don’t really consider it “schooling” when you’re dealing with kids that young. They’d be toddlers doing pre-K at the most, and toddlers learn a lot through play. I personally don’t feel like kids that young need a structured education, if that makes sense. Like they aren’t really going to have the attention span for that.
I need to remember #10 more often. Thanks for the video!
So helpful! Thank you for making this video! 😁
Hi Ashlee! Thanks so much for this video! Have you ever heard of someone homeschooling other people’s children? I’m a credentialed multi-subject teacher of 9 years and am navigating the homeschool route. I’d love to teach mine, as well as other kiddos, as I still need to make money. I live in California. Any advice or info is appreciated.
Thank you for this video!! 💜
Hello! I’m new to your channel. The idea of homeschooling our kids has been around for a while though. I tried to homeschool the last 6 months before kindergarten. My almost 6 year old is only a couple of months into kindergarten and all ready they are telling me they will have to hold him back. He goes to an accelerated school so I guess it’s understandable that he should already have a full kindergarten education but it’s still disheartening. My older son also goes to this school. He’s in the third grade and is struggling greatly as well. I asked him what he thought about me homeschooling him and his brother. He loved the idea. But I am terrified I will fail them.
Kassandra Klassen there is no failure because you’re there mom and no one on this earth loves them more.
My husband wants our seven grader to start home school this year But we both are working full time jobs . I am working remotely and he is half remote due to COVID situation. I really don’t know what to expect during the day. I am thinking about Abeka with video lessons but still I am afraid to start .I am just not sure 😱 how good this idea is .
Hi I plan on homeschooling my youngest child for the new school year. It will be my first. I do have two older boys that I have decided they will stay in public school next year, until I kinda get a feel of what I’m doing when it comes to homeschooling. I wasn’t sure I could handle all three children with it being my first year homeschooling. My goal is to home school all three. But I don’t think I can all at once this first year. And I can’t help to feel guilty about it, because I feel like I will be spending more time with my daughter and not my boys and I just don’t want them to get hurt. Does anyone have advice or could relate to this?
Do you plan on using TGATB for high school as well? I have a 9th grader whom I would like to homeschool with this curriculum but Idk if it is recognized by colleges or how I could create a transcript for her. Any advice is appreciated!!
ok off subject but what brand and shade of eyeshadow do you wear?
Just: thank you! 💝
My daughter is 5 and dors really well with homeschool but occasionally she says "when i get bigger I'm going to real school, right?" Any suggestions on how to get her to understand that?
My six year old keep asking about when he goes to public school too...
Ouch real school... that would hurt my feelings too. I’d explain why not and that she is doing real school at home. And then I’d just wait for her to get older so you can explain all the reasons why she’s not going to public school
@@GraceandGrit thank you! It does hurt a bit but i try to just remind myself shes only 5 and she doesn't fully get it. Thank you for the tips! She's just super social and loves being around kids so i might see if we can get involved in more stuff during the week. She didn't like the co-op we went to. It was all work and no play do we are going to try somethijg different in the spring. Also have her in dance and we just started a small group.
My 5 year old says the same thing, and now her 3 year old sister is starting to say it too. Thanks @Grace and Grit that is a helpful suggestion!
@@ashleyrhora8220 i feel you girl ❤❤
I want to know like exactly how to start ? The actual process
How do you ensure that they pass to the next grade? Dies the state require anything? Graded papers,tests,end of school test?
no every state is different.
I am teaching my daughter pre-K at home and I am really considering homeschooling permanently. Do you think it's a good idea with 3 kids 5 and under or should I wait until they are older?
Elizabeth 02 always a good idea! I wish I had from the beginning!
I’m currently homeschooling my 3 and 5 year old girls. This is the first year for my 3 yr old and I started lightly with my 5 year old when she was the same age
Do you ever feel like a total failure after a homeschool day? Most days are great, but some days, I feel like I’m robbing my child of joy. Please tell me you feel this way!
Jennifer, I certainly have tough days. This is only my 2nd year homeschooling. I try to learn from the bad days and ask myself things like "am I expecting too much?", "are we going too fast?", "do we just need a break?" How old is your kiddo?
We all have bad days. I don’t struggle with them not having joy because I know I’m sparing them a lot of turmoil being home but we do have bad days