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Hi there, I'm Sheri!
Welcome :)
I am a Christian saved by grace, married to my high school sweetheart, and a thankful mom to ten incredible kids. I'm a former public school teacher who never thought I would someday be a homeschool mom!
On my channel, I love to share homeschooling encouragement for everyday moms: simple ideas, homegrown kids, and learning as a lifestyle. Drawing on our 14+ years of homeschooling experience, you can find help for getting started, tried and true homeschooling advice, life skills learning, simple Morning Time ideas, and interviews with everyday homeschool moms just like you!
I would love for you to follow along with our family and homeschool life by hitting that subscribe button!
Want to learn more about homeschooling? Check out the blog!
ourlifehomeschooling.com/
Nice to have you here!
Welcome :)
I am a Christian saved by grace, married to my high school sweetheart, and a thankful mom to ten incredible kids. I'm a former public school teacher who never thought I would someday be a homeschool mom!
On my channel, I love to share homeschooling encouragement for everyday moms: simple ideas, homegrown kids, and learning as a lifestyle. Drawing on our 14+ years of homeschooling experience, you can find help for getting started, tried and true homeschooling advice, life skills learning, simple Morning Time ideas, and interviews with everyday homeschool moms just like you!
I would love for you to follow along with our family and homeschool life by hitting that subscribe button!
Want to learn more about homeschooling? Check out the blog!
ourlifehomeschooling.com/
Nice to have you here!
How I Plan for a New Homeschool Year | Mom of 10
As you begin to think ahead to a new school year, don’t get bogged down by all the things that you think you need to have planned. Relax and start slowly. Follow along as I share what I do to plan for a new homeschool year.
Read about it on the blog!
Simple Guide to Planning a New Homeschool Year
ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/08/01/simple-guide-to-planning-a-new-homeschool-year/
Starting a New Homeschool Year Q and A
ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/09/06/starting-a-new-homeschool-year-q-and-a/
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WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?
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NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ?
ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books/
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Read about it on the blog!
Simple Guide to Planning a New Homeschool Year
ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/08/01/simple-guide-to-planning-a-new-homeschool-year/
Starting a New Homeschool Year Q and A
ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/09/06/starting-a-new-homeschool-year-q-and-a/
Pencils we buy
amzn.to/4cyeBuL
WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME?
ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/
NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ?
ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books/
Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:
Blog: ourlifehomeschooling.com/
Facebook: ourlifehomeschooling
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Preparing for a New Homeschool Year | Cleaning Out and Updating Decor
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It's finally time to start thinking about our next homeschool year. I began by cleaning out workboxes and bookshelves. I also added some new home decor to pique my kids' curiosity and make our home an inviting place to learn. WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME? ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/ NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/compa...
5 Things We Prioritize in Our Homeschool
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What's REALLY important in homeschooling? Don't stress over things that don't matter! As we begin our 15th year of homeschooling, these five things (aside from our faith which is foundational to all we do) will be a top priority. WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME? ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/ NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/c...
Teaching Kids Self-Sufficiency Skills | Processing Chickens + Canning Pickles
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Teaching our kids how to be more self-sufficient is a practical life skill that has become more important to us over time. Join us this week as we process 80 broiler hens and can pickles from our garden. 7 Easy Foods to Preserve With Kids this Summer ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/05/23/7-easy-foods-to-preserve-with-kids-this-summer/ Canned Pickle Recipe 1. Put 1 tsp. of dill seed and 1/8 tsp. g...
Slow Summer Days at Home | Canning Green Beans With Our Kids
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Our countertops are piling up with summer's bounty. The beans, zucchini, squash, and basil are ready to harvest and we bring our kids along for all of it. Canning in our home is a family effort. WANT TO SIMPLIFY YOUR MORNING TIME? ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/ NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teachin...
2024 2025 Simple Morning Time Notebook
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Take a look at the 2024-2025 Simple Morning Time Notebook. This is the notebook I will use all year for Morning Time in our homeschool. Take a peek inside and purchase one for yourself. I hope you'll join us! Are you looking for a solution for teaching multiple children or a wide range of ages? Simplify your homeschool by starting with Morning Time! Morning Time is the part of our day where we ...
Large Family Grocery Haul | Family of 12
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It takes a lot to feed our crew, but we work together to get it all done! We go grocery shopping twice a month (besides a few quick runs for random items) and we shop at 3 stores: Sharp Shopper, Aldi, and Giant. In this video, we are also stocking up from our trip to Blessings of Hope, a service project that allows you to shop at their store. Come join us! NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ?...
Summer Home Routine | Updating Our Chore Chart
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Learning how to do a chore is not that hard. We can easily show our kids how to wash the dishes, fold laundry, or clean a bathroom. The daily habits, however, of personal hygiene, keeping personal space clean, and maintaining a home...these are much harder to master! It takes time and practice to appreciate order. We are working to establish good routines this week by updating our family chore ...
Discipling Kids is Side-by-Side Work
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Discipling our kids is side-by-side work. It happens in the small, seemingly insignificant moments and it's something that takes a lot of time. As moms, we have a big job on our shoulders to "tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord." (Psalm 78) Are we doing it well? NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teac...
Life as a Mom to 10 | Large Family Life
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What is it like to be a mom in a family of 12? I'm sharing the personal side of being a mom in a large family...the humor, the fullness, the work, the challenges, and the blessings. Learn more about how we homeschool a large family on the blog. ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/10/10/10-tips-for-how-to-homeschool-a-large-family/ NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/0...
Summer Home Life Family of 12 | An Unusual Lesson | Getting Pigs
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Summer for our family of 12 is brimming with activity. From our regular household chores to hobbies that the kids are picking up to growing our own food on our homestead and our garden, we have plenty of work that needs to be done around here. This week we got some pigs and the kids had an unusual summer homeschool lesson. FILL YOUR CUP BUNDLE siloandsage.com/bundle?sld=srenno NEED HELP TEACHIN...
Life Skills Learning in Summer | Homeschooling on the Homestead
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We are on summer break, but the learning continues in a very relaxed way as the kids learn life skills. Watch our whole family work together on our homestead to raise our own meat, cultivate a garden, and preserve our harvest. FILL YOUR CUP BUNDLE siloandsage.com/bundle?sld=srenno Easy Honey Strawberry Jam for a Large Family ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/05/31/preserving-honey-sweetened-strawbe...
Homeschool Morning Time With All Littles | Interview with My Sister Jo
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Every so often on this channel, I love to give you a sneak peek into “our life” collectively as homeschoolers by sharing interviews with everyday homeschool moms just like you! I am especially excited to share this interview I had with my sister, Jo, a mom of four kids, 7 and under as she talks about homeschool Morning Time with lots of littles. FILL YOUR CUP BUNDLE siloandsage.com/bundle/?sld=...
Last Week of School | Homeschool Family of 12
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We finished up our last week of school! It was a lot of work putting together everyone's portfolios, but we are finally DONE and we got to go out and celebrate together on the last day. How to Make a Simple Homeschool Portfolio ourlifehomeschooling.com/2020/10/08/how-to-make-a-homeschool-portfolio/ How We Put Together Our End-of-Year Homeschool Portfolios czcams.com/video/z_zQNiFP5KA/video.html...
Homeschool Year Recap || You Need to Do This!
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Homeschool Year Recap || You Need to Do This!
Trusting God When You Don't Know How Things Will Turn Out | Our Story Homeschooling By Faith
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Trusting God When You Don't Know How Things Will Turn Out | Our Story Homeschooling By Faith
Wrapping Up Our Homeschool Year | Year Round Vs Traditional School
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Wrapping Up Our Homeschool Year | Year Round Vs Traditional School
Slow Spring Homeschool Days | Large Family Homeschooling
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Slow Spring Homeschool Days | Large Family Homeschooling
Homeschooling When the Unexpected Happens || The Blessing of a Relaxed Approach
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Homeschooling When the Unexpected Happens || The Blessing of a Relaxed Approach
How We Put Together Our End of Year Homeschool Portfolio
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How We Put Together Our End of Year Homeschool Portfolio
Beautiful Home Life | Hands-On Learning In Our Homeschool
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Beautiful Home Life | Hands-On Learning In Our Homeschool
Day in the Life of a Homeschool Family of 12
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Day in the Life of a Homeschool Family of 12
Look At Our Kids' Homeschool Checklists || 10th_9th_7th_5th_3rd_1st Grades
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Look At Our Kids' Homeschool Checklists || 10th_9th_7th_5th_3rd_1st Grades
Ordinary Day in the Life of a Our Homeschool | Every Moment Holy
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Ordinary Day in the Life of a Our Homeschool | Every Moment Holy
Everything You Need to Know About Homeschool Narration || How We Use Narration in Our Large Family
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Everything You Need to Know About Homeschool Narration || How We Use Narration in Our Large Family
Slow February Days in Our Homeschool | Mom of 10
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Slow February Days in Our Homeschool | Mom of 10
Q & A | Answering Frequently Asked Homeschool Questions
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Q & A | Answering Frequently Asked Homeschool Questions
Best Tips for Spending Individual Time With Kids When You Have Multiple Children
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Best Tips for Spending Individual Time With Kids When You Have Multiple Children
Homeschooling Boys | What I've Learned From Raising and Homeschooling Our 5 Boys
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Homeschooling Boys | What I've Learned From Raising and Homeschooling Our 5 Boys
Thank for the reminder that you don’t have to have everything perfect before you start. Can you please share what math curriculum you use? We are finishing up our second grade math curriculum and we would like to try something different for third grade. We found a few mistakes in the math curriculum and the way it explained certain concepts was confusing for my daughter. Thank you
Once again, this was SO encouraging ❤ Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy watching your videos.
Can’t wait to see your checklist. I really want to do this for my kids. 😊
I'm so glad! You're welcome! :)
That's what's next on my personal to-do list, so I'm excited to bring everyone along! :)
Lovely! When you read aloud, what do your kids usually do? Do they draw or play? Or just sit and listen? I have little kids (7 and under) and I can never tell if they’re paying attention when I read aloud a chapter book!
So much wisdom I thank you so much for this video 😊 We are still beginners here, but have definitely found our home with five in a row and I can see what you mean by sticking with a curriculum. It also makes my life easier as well. Although it’s very tempting to hop around to try to find the perfect one, but perfect does not exist.
This was helpful! If you're still interested in switching up your science curriculum, you may enjoy Science Shepherd! I recently discovered them, and so far we really enjoy it! It's a mix of video and light bookwork!
So needed this. Thank you
You're welcome! :)
I know a lot of others have already said this, but it's so true, this video was just what I needed and SO encouraging. My oldest is going into 6th grade this year, and that has been a huge eye-opener of how fast the time is going, and to really start prioritizing the things that truly matter. Thank you for this!! ❤❤
So glad to hear that! You're welcome! Yes, when you see your time with them at home coming to an end, it really puts things in perspective.
Thanks for the reminder again about sticking to the one curriculum has benefits long term. I remember listening to you saying that at the start of the year when we were trying to find a math curriculum that worked for our family, and it so resonated with me. I wanted those benefits too. Thanks for sharing this message. 😊
So glad to hear that helped you! Sticking with the same curriculum (for the most part) has cut down on so much wasted time for me and the kids! You're welcome!
Yes! What you said about curriculum!
Yes, relationships first!
I have found having 2 boys of my own and 2 girls to be a different outcome in some respects. My son's are the oldest and the middle. And yes they are full of energy. But they love coloring and art projects too. My youngest son loves to be outside, he's 4, and if he could dig all day he would. I'm wondering though, what to do when my 8yr old son is so distracted that he won't do anything at all, he just freezes all day. Any tips? (One thing I think that helped was his comfort level in the work that he's doing.) For example in the summer he has been practicing reading and speed drills in math and finally starting to love the challenge. Going from 2 hours to 40 mins to almost 15min. The very first time he had ever done them though he only took 15 min he regressed immensely. I'm not sure why? I'm sure from something I did, but I just don't know what? Pushed too much? I asked my son how I thought he was doing in reading and maybe because I push him so much he thought not so well I was shocked and told him he's doing excellent. How do you not push? My youngest son loves the push he's riding his bike before his oldest sister. Thank you for your video it was very helpful. I'm very inspired by your big beautiful family.❤😊🙏🕊️
Thank you! Not knowing you son, it's hard to be able to give specific advice. I could keep lessons short as much as possible. It's ok to push for short periods of time. All kids are different, so it may take a little longer for you to figure out what works for him. I hope you can find some good solutions!
@@OurLifeHomeschooling thank you this actually helps
I like that list. We are very like-minded.
Thank you! :)
Love this! Just found you and am marathoning your channel Now! Thank you 🌺
Aww, so glad you like my content! Thanks for the support! :)
It looks beautiful!!! Great job. I always look forward to your videos/inspiration.
Thank you! :)
You are doing such a great job!!! Thank you for modeling beautiful motherhood to us!!!! You are a gem 💎 🤍
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. :)
I am very overwhelmed by the thought of teaching my six year old to read and I am about to have a C-section for baby #6 and need something super simple and non overwhelming for me. I had originally thought I was going to use a program called All About Reading but while it looks very good it’s just more than I can take on and handle right now. I’d love to know more about how you teach reading! How do you teach reading other books beyond the Bob books? Do you do sight word teaching? Can the other sets beyond the 5 original Bob books be beneficial for learning to read also?
Congratulations on your little one! What a precious gift! I hope everything goes well for your delivery. I think it's very normal to be a little overwhelmed when you are adding another member to the family plus trying to keep up with house and school work. I can remember being overwhelmed at different times in homeschooling. Personally, I would not stress too much about my 6 year old being at a certain reading level or being able to read fluently. I would aim to this every day- 1. read to him/her and 2. do a short 10-15 minute reading lesson using whatever curriculum you choose for reading. I did a couple of blog posts that lay out specifically how I teach reading. I'll link them below. Teach a Child to Read With Two Important Habits ourlifehomeschooling.com/2020/09/02/teach-a-child-to-read-with-two-important-habits/ Simple Steps for Teaching Reading That Work ourlifehomeschooling.com/2020/09/10/teaching-a-child-to-read-part-2-reading-practice/ When is it best to start teaching my child to read? ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/09/06/when-should-i-start-teaching-my-child-to-read/ Using the Bob Books Companion Guide I created, I teach from a phonics-based perspective with a few sight words (that don't follow the rules) on the side. I'm sure the other Bob Books are helpful, but I haven't used them. After Bob Books, I use Frog and Toad stories, Little Bear stories, Amelia Bedelia, or other simple books. Also, they can try picture books. Dr. Seuss has very simple words in the text...anything to build their confidence so they can be proud that they are finally reading real books. I hope that helps!
@@OurLifeHomeschoolingThank you for sharing all this helpful information!!!❤️ Do you have a recommendation for a simple phonics curriculum?
This was so nice to listen to as I am thinking our upcoming school year. Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom with others. 😊
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!
How do you also stay so fit and lean and work fitness into your routine?
Thank you for the compliment! I've not always been the best at consistently doing a workout routine, but I do try to walk regularly. What has helped me more has been watching what I eat. For the most part, I cut out sugar and white flour (except for sourdough bread). We try to eat unpackaged food...mostly meat, veggies, fruit, and 85% dark chocolate. ;) I eat some dairy, but limited amounts. Lots of raw veggies and fruit instead of crackers, snack bars, and potato chips.
I love the aesthetic you have in your home. It's very classic and comfy.
Thank you! 😊
Glad I'm not alone! Luckily ours is in a cabinet so I can just shut the door and ignore it most of the time lol
Haha, that works too!
I was just thinking i need to do a refresh. All of our school stuff is in our living room and it gets out of hand quick. And we can totally relate to the books, half of ours are on the floor. I need to go through and get rid of some so they can fit on the shelves lol
I completely relate! Things can get messy so quickly!
Your prints are really pretty!😊
Thank you!! 😊 Glad you like them!
Yes, we definitely all have spaces that need some help!😊
I'm glad I'm not alone with that! :)
15min passing by so quickly, always a weekly delight! Thank you and congratulations on the editing, I find it really good. I love your content but also the way you make your videos.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
❤ beautiful 😍
Thank you! 😊
Your spaces are so cozy. Love those vintage posters.
Thank you!
Must be financially stable in a great way. We cnt even manage 2 kids expenses easily.. nice house nice big family.. what a blessing ❤
You and your family are so inspiring ❤
Thank you! :)
Ooooh my goodness...you have no idea how much I needed this video! You literally JUST popped up in my feed for the very first time! I subscribed now! Thank you again!
I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to comment and thank you for subscribing! :)
Great video! I need to update our chore chart as well before school starts and since we now have older kids and more kids!
Thank you!
Free time is inspiring, I like that and agree 100%. Thank you for sharing what you prioritize! I'm happy for you for the freedom you have where you live. Here in Switzerland my children will have to be tested every year even though I'm a teacher and I have some obligations to respect (the study plan of our area needs to be followed). Nonetheless I'm grateful I get the chance to homeschool because in France for example (we live at the border) homeschooling is no longer allowed. :( I'm excited about your next video on "back to school". :) God bless you!
You're welcome. :) Great perspective that you have! Accepting what you can't change and moving forward doing what's best for your kids. You are paving the way for others in Switzerland!
@@OurLifeHomeschooling thank you :)
Thank you very helpful video as I’m starting to homeschool my 5 and 3 year old this year! Love your channel!
You're welcome! Glad to hear that and thanks for taking the time to comment. I love hearing from my viewers!
Too young! Please just let them play at those ages.
I needed to hear this. Thank you. Crazy how much pressure there is on us
I'm glad to hear that! So true!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
❤ thank you for taking the time to make this video. It has blessed me!
I'm so glad! You're welcome!
Love your husband's shirt in this video!
Haha, thanks! I was wondering if anyone would catch that!
So glad we found your channel 😌 We're a Homeschooling, Homesteading Christian Family in Pennsylvania as well ☺️💛🥰 Love Always and GOD Bless Y'all 💕🙏🏼, Stephanie 🙋🏼♀️
Oh, how cool! Glad you like my channel! Nice to meet you. :)
@@OurLifeHomeschooling Nice to meet you as well 👋🏼 🤗 I really appreciated this video, and I really needed to hear it ☺️ It's as if The LORD GOD was answering me on things I've been talking to HIM about and praying on 🙏🏼 and also things I have been worried about 🤍 We had a horrible house fire and unfortunately lost our home and everything. So we ended up moving to PA, here on our homestead. I homeschool our children and I have been worrying about my children being able to have opportunities to make new friends, and with being new to the area, not being able to put them in extracurricular activities and sports. It just isn't plausible right now. You made me feel much better and content on the issue. So thank you ☺️ Moving, being new to the area, NOT knowing the area, and homeschooling can be tuff.. especially on children, and especially with making new friends and settling into our new normal. Thank The LORD GOD that there is Grace and Patience in the "waiting seasons". It's so important NOT to overdue ourselves and NOT to overload our schedules and time, and to avoid over-stimulating ourselves and burnout. Thank you for the reminder and for the grace that came with it 😊 Love Always and GOD Bless Y'all 💕🙏🏼
This summer our homeschool was “learning how to move and how to cope with new situations.”
That's a great life lesson!
As usual - cooking dinner & being encouraged ❤ thanks friend! You’re a gift
Aww, glad to hear that! Thank you! :)
Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Sheri ❤ this is my 4th year homeschooling and i doubt myself often. Your videos are so encouraging
So glad to hear that this encourages you! I doubted myself many times over the years when I really shouldn't have so I relate to what you are saying. I think it's a tendency of a lot of homeschool moms. Keep looking to the Lord for wisdom and help. And keep pressing on!
Thank you for this video. What is your girls CZcams channel?
You're welcome! Misty Hollow Farm Home Bakery I'm sure they would love it if you subscribed!
Thank you for this reminder!! It can be so overwhelming for us out here just starting out and not knowing what we are doing for sure!! You have so much wisdom and grace; I look forward to your videos every week. So thankful for your channel. 🖤 I am also looking forward to your video about the clean out and organization. It is always so helpful to see what everyone else is doing. We need some inspiration and motivation to do it too!!
Aww, thank you so much! Good, I'm glad to hear it inspires and motivates people! I can relate to the overwhelm in the beginning, but you can do this! And it is such a rewarding family lifestyle. What helped me the most in the early years was having other friends who were doing the same thing and listening to homeschool podcasts (that was back before there were homeschool CZcams channels ;)
HALLELUJAH thank YOU JESUS our LORD GOD ALMIGHTY KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS ✝️💖🙏🏼 GOD bless you guys, the amazing videos you are doing are very relaxing and interesting, may JESUS CHRIST our HOLY LORD GOD MOST HIGH continue blessing your family and providing for you and protecting you always! ✝️💕🙏🏼
Thank you!
I agree about the sports / scheduled events (even things like Boy Scouts). It takes up so much time! We started with these things with my first born and then I would feel horribly guilty because he would miss spending time at the playground... Why am I spending money for scouts if he just wants to go to the playground? We quit it all! It has been so much more peaceful and enjoyable.
Completely agree! Letting it go can be a little scary, but the peace it brings to home life is great!
Do you have any tips on how you teach science to multiple ages? My oldest is an advanced 9 year old that does great with apologia...but it's a little too advanced for my 6 and 4 year old. I'd love to teach science all together as a family. We also have a homestead so they learn a lot about animals and gardening naturally.
My son is very enthralled by his science and we use the unit studies from Good and the Beautiful. They have a free Marine Biology unit you could try/look at. It has a separation for more complicated work for the older kids that my 9yo can often do. My 4 yo has a wonderful time doing it alongside his brother.
Personally, I would just do Apologia (or whatever science he/she likes) with your nine year old and not worry about the younger kids yet. In my opinion, kids at that age don't need a formal science curriculum. Plus, they will probably pick up on a lot of what they hear from your science lesson just from being nearby. Also, they learn a lot naturally from the things you mentioned.
I know you didn’t ask me but just wanted to say that nature study is enough for a loooong time. My son is 11 and we still just do nature study, living books and lots of life skills (gardening, cooking, canning, baking, woodworking and the list goes on..) you can learn all sciences through nature study and the skill of observation. Save the big time science for high school or late middle school. From my experience this has served us well and given us room to delight in other areas formally.
Check out CM simple studies. Crystal has done an amazing job at her guides and has made nature study and journaling so fun. Also joy Cherrick and her nature hacking guides are wonderful. For older grades check our sabbath mood homeshcool!
@@intentionallymade 100% agree! Excellent input! Durenda Wilson talks about this in her podcast. She didn’t do any formal science curriculum until high school and her kids passed the science state exams just from natural learning and nature study in the early years.
This is just what I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome! :)
I needed this! Thank you.
You're welcome! :)
(Momma to 11, married 22 years) We love going shopping as a family. It creates really good opportunities for the kiddos to spend time with us away from the house other than church and the library. It’s no easy task, but so worth it and everyone always has a good time together.
Love it! It's nice hearing all the different ways families make things work. Lots of memories being made, I'm sure!
I still haven't figured out how to do morning time and our basics(math and language arts) all in the same day. It seems to be either or. I have one independent student and 2 that are depending completely on me
I wouldn't put too much pressure on yourself if you can't make it work for both on a given day. Try aiming for a Morning Time one or two days a week rather than every day. Personally, I would make sure kids are doing reading, writing, and math every day first, then add on the extras.
I love that the things you prioritize are very similar to what I feel is important when it comes to homeschooling. I was also a teacher before I started homeschooling and my priorities have changed so much since the beginning of our homeschool journey. One thing I feel, I definitely need to get better at is really taking the time to listen to my kids and spend time with them that's not homeschooling time. My oldest is any to start middle school, and it was a wake up call to me about how fast time has gone.
Glad to hear this! I relate about spending time that's not homeschooling time. Something I need to remember from time to time as well!