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@DisMissTnT

2 ай бұрын

Is this promo still going?

I’ve been homeschooling for 11 years now and I agree with all your points. One thing I would add for those with a belief in God: Make prayer a part of your journey. I prayed so hard at the beginning because I had no clue what I was doing, and I saw miracles happen on my family. The windows of heaven can open up and God can literally help you know how to teach your kids. They are His too, after all.

@magen2271

2 жыл бұрын

❤️ 🌈 🕊

@joyfulalessi7628

2 жыл бұрын

Love this! ❤️

@crystaljames3132

2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome advice.

@dsf-6884

2 жыл бұрын

God needs to be first and centered. I agree.

@lisaklockow2482

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

00:00 - intro 02:30 - flexibility 04:00 - don’t compare 05:22 - celebrate wins 07:12 - reignite your love of learning 10:47 - read aloud 12:41 - know who to talk to 15:26 - regular checkins 16:52 - outsource assistance 18:20 - self care 19:42 - outro

I am the fourth of fourteen children, and my Mother has been homeschooling for over 40 years!! My youngest sibling will be graduating in the next year or so! My Mother is AMAZING!!! ❤

@AffirmationQueen

Жыл бұрын

Wow this is so nice to hear from someone who was homeschooled!!!

@gc6497

Жыл бұрын

Would be wonderful to know more about your Mother !

@Storytimewithgitte

Жыл бұрын

wow

@littlecrumpsters

Жыл бұрын

I have 14 children that I homeschool and this is so nice to read!

@erikaarreguin7650

9 ай бұрын

Wow❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Hi Angela! I have homeschooled my three kids since Kindergarten. Two of them just graduated from college this month. One graduated summa cum laude in Forensic Science and one graduated magna cum laude in Psychology. My number one tip for homeschoolers who decide to continue homeschooling through high school is to gear your curriculum toward their personal goals. If they want to go to college then know exactly what their college of choice requires and go from there. Know what subjects they want to see on their high school transcript. Know what admission tests they require. Start planning for college early (by 8th grade) in order to set them up for success. Homeschooling high school is so different than homeschooling the early years for students who are aiming to go to college. Oh, and my third child is headed to college a year early for an on-campus dual enrollment program at a Christian College. So, my homeschooling years are almost done. :)

@allisonkennedy9116

2 жыл бұрын

What would you recommend for one who is in 8th grade and not sure?

@tiakennedy2608

2 жыл бұрын

Wow congrats and thanks for sharing!

@TheNavajoMama

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!! That's amazing! How did you workout the transcript process?

@ckay-cleaningmynest3303

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow🥺

@kareng558

2 жыл бұрын

@@allisonkennedy9116 I’m to wondering

I’m halfway through this video and I’ve already nodded my head 100 times!! You are always so spot on with homeschooling advice and encouragement, my friend! 🤍

@meladieblack8188

2 жыл бұрын

my two favorite channels ❤❤

@kimjaymama26

2 жыл бұрын

Two of my favourite KZreadrs too!

@MrsFlowers103010

2 жыл бұрын

👏👏 my favorites!!

@capricebachor7632

2 жыл бұрын

Natalie! Missing your video this week- hope you’re well!

@NatalieBennett

2 жыл бұрын

@@capricebachor7632 it’s on its way!

What I'm currently struggling with is making my homeschool more stress free. I am that mother, I fear , that's making my children feel like burdens ☹️ I am disorganized and have 4 homeschooling kids and never seem to get cooking and cleaning and schooling balance right. This video convicted me and made me realize several things I need to change and correct. Thanks again for good information given in a friendly manner. Pray for me sisters and brothers!

@marissawendt

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you, I have 4 4 years and under and will be homeschooling them all. I have this fear for my future as well. I’ll be praying for u, through god all things are possible xx

@musikluver

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing that you recognised this! I know you'll be able to make the changes that work for you and your family! I'm sure they think you're doing better than you think you are! Kids are just incredible! 💕

@karlyw.b.4125

2 жыл бұрын

I lack in the organization dept. What has really helped me is pre-organizing our school binder for the year. It sounds insane but it's very helpful to have it planned & divided out in advanced. It also allows me to have a list of library rental books ready to "order" 1-2 weeks in advanced which is the only "supply" we need to prep. You can see a great example of binder organization on Melanated and Well Education. Whether you agree with the rest of their style or not, her binder prep and organization is so helpful! I also ad to really look at what we were spending our time on/doing throughout the day and cut back/schedule what was really important to us as priorities.

@yoreshirechristianpreschool

2 жыл бұрын

Shorten your school days//all hands on deck for chores//Sunday dinner prep and make ahead meals🤷🏻‍♀️I do some of these and my house is always a wreck and my cooking par...😆it won’t last forever though. Maybe do the most important stuff first thing, take a cleaning break, and do the rest🤷🏻‍♀️

@endlessundoneprojects

2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 (6months and 2) and I can't seem to get anything done without homeschooling. I am really starting to fear having more children

Angela, I can't even explain how I got here, but God put you on my screen at the most perfect time. I have 3 kids...2, 4 and 6 year old. We just moved from Massachusetts to Florida and it has been such a huge transition. With all the stress and lack of friendships, I considered sending my 2 oldest to school this year. I didn't end up enrolling them, so will be continuing our homeschool journey. Watching this video was just life-saving to be honest. I realized that I became too vulnerable infront of the wrong people (family) who are still encouraging me to send them to school. I realized I shouldn't have done that, but really hit a rough spot a couple weeks ago and now that I know this is NORMAL, I feel like I can just take this summer break to refresh, start over and keep moving forward. Thanks for all you've offered on this video. You are a God-send. So grateful for you 🙏 -Paris Fernandez (Pedro's wife)

Thank you for this. This is so helpful. I am getting thrown into the homeschooling journey. My kindergartener was struggling at school and needs more support. These are great things to remember.

“Except for cleaning. They watch you clean and they don’t clean.” Ha!! I laughed out loud at this as I’m doing dishes and my troop is outside playing. Ha ha ha ha!! And then I also thought of your sweet Rosie and seeing her sweep in videos and how she likes to do that! 😊 🧹 💞

I am a mom of 14 and homeschooling for 14 years. Awesome video! Spot on!

Even professional teachers have days when they wonder why they ever thought they could teach and/or what planet the kids came from.

thank you for this...I have 5 children and have been homeschooling off and on since my oldest was 4 (now 11). We just had a "lovely" pediatric appointment which resulted in them pressuring my children to go to public school and in me being asked to find a sitter next time so that the doctor could focus better. The doc also bragged about how successful her children are thanks to public school. 🙄 This video was very necessary for me.

@amandalynch9567

2 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry! You may need to find a new pediatrician. You know what is best for your kids because you know and love them best. Stay confident!

@peachy_reina

2 жыл бұрын

@@amandalynch9567 thank you ❤️

@lulu-qw8xy

2 жыл бұрын

Crummy staff Find yourself and your children another practice where they appreciate you! That doctor is either blind to her "precious" public school indoctrinations or rolls with them! You my dear are doing it right-do not send them off to public school if you can do it!

@peachy_reina

2 жыл бұрын

@@lulu-qw8xy 🥺🥺❤️ Thank you for your kind and encouraging words

Anyone else researching about homeschooling to protect your kids from the grooming that’s happening in schools now?

@majesticwonder

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@aliciaschavey5771

3 ай бұрын

Yep

I can’t say it enough how much I appreciate that you repeatedly say “you’re a mom, not a martyr!” This is such an important life lesson. Since my daughter was born, Ive been working really hard on learning to ask for help & understanding that my way of doing things is not the best or the only way to get things done. It is hard, but I am getting better at it.

I felt like a parishioner in a church pew, sputtering, “yes, amen, yep, exactly, nailed it, amen!!” I have wrestled with all of these, and couldn’t agree more! I laughed out loud at, “except cleaning.” Haha, why is that? Wish I had this video and advice a couple years ago when we started out on our home education journey. My mindset completely changed when I stopped viewing what we were doing as “school” and started viewing it as “educating.” These words are used interchangeably, but are not the same. I am educating my children, shaping their hearts, and hopefully they will be lifelong learners!

I’m surrounded by people who have a negative view on homeschool. I constantly feel like I need to prove to others that my kids aren’t behind because they are no longer in public school. We are coming to the end of our first year and planning for next year. I’m reminded during this season, not to despise the small Beginnings!! But instead, I will embrace our unique journey. I come into full agreement with not comparing myself with non-homeschool families. I truly believe that mindset hindered me and my kids this year from fully embracing home learning.

@breezybre2670

2 жыл бұрын

Just remember, you do not have to prove yourself to anyone. They don't get to demand an explanation or evaluate your children because it isn't their job.

@itscharlotte1244

2 жыл бұрын

You are not alone ! Homeschooling gets more exciting as time goes on. This is only my 3rd year though so I'm working to continually improve :-) good luck to you !

@jasminm8784

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it also helps to remember what a priviledge it is to be able to choose homeschooling. Where I live, homeschooling is not allowed so we try to complement at least on a small scale at home. You have the chance to accompany your children in such a great way!

@jtika1978

3 ай бұрын

@@jasminm8784where do you live?

This was so helpful and I needed to hear some of this as a new homeschool parent! Thankyou!!

1. Be flexible 2. Don't Compare 3. Celebrate small wins - both parents and kids need it 4. Reignite your own love for learning 5. Read, read, read (aloud) 6. Know the right (and wrong) people to take advice from 7. Have regular checkins and evaluations. 8. Make it a family affair. Take things outside too. Its also okay to outsource 9. Take care of yourself, take care of momma.

@eliftas3344

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! ^^

Just wanted to say hi. I don't home school but I watch your videos. You guys that home school have such a huge passion, a close friend of mine home schools and its just so cool to hear the work you all do. Xx

I just got the part where you said, "Aside from cleaning..." and had to stop and comment! That made me laugh out loud!! So funny, and SO true!!!🤣🧽🚫🤣

@fatemakw9990

2 жыл бұрын

Was about to do the same and saw your comment lol. Yes!

This was so good, Angela. Reading aloud is SO HUGE. We are wrapping up our 7th year of homeschooling, and I am so very grateful for other homeschool parents who encourage and keep each other going. Thank you for your encouragement and for helping to make homeschooling less intimidating for parents just starting out. ❤

I love the homeschooling videos, so encouraging. I’m pregnant with my sixth, and have been super burnt out with my third year of homeschooling. I have mostly come out of my funk, but still somewhat discouraged and I found your video very helpful

I reminded my husband it’s called homeschool, not mom school. It takes a team!

I love starting the homeschool days with read alouds!!! My kids are 4 and six .. I wasnt sure how they were going to respond to read alouds but they love it!! They get so into the books:)

This was so blunt! I appreciate that. Loved this video.

I love how you talk about reading aloud to your children. I don't have children, but my husband and I have already decided that, if we have any, we will homeschool. Well, we're getting good practice on reading aloud because my husband sometimes reads aloud to me as I wash dishes. We are firm believers in the benefits of reading (particularly actually practical, useful information, not novels) and love to read together. It's not just for children! Reading together is an excellent way for the whole family to bond together.

This year I had 3 read alouds going at all times and finished 30 long chapter books this school year!!

Angela, thank you. I needed to randomly come across this video today. I have no idea how or why it popped up on my KZread feed but there you were! I'm in the uk and been home schooling for 18 months. I have lately hit a wall with everything. 24 hour parenting and educating. I desperately needed to watch this to re evaluate where I am and what I want for my kids and it has given me the impetus to carry on with a new approach and not throw in the towel. Thank you x

I just started homeschooling and I thank you sooo much for all of your advice from this channel! I always leave feeling more encouraged and confident ❤️

All such amazing tips!! I listened to this while organizing craft supplies for our homeschool closet :) We are early in our homeschool journey and I love learning from experienced mamas in the home learning space, so thank you so much for this video and all that you share! xx

I always love watching your videos. This one was right on point. Every single one of those are exactly right and very helpful tips for new beginners or even homeschoolers that are feeling burned out. Thanks!!

This was SO SO SO SO good!!! And VERY much needed 😘

I’ve been watching your channel for a few years now. This was hands down my favorite video. Spot flipping on and I needed to hear it.

Thank you for this video! I’ll definitely be watching this again and again for motivation and encouragement 😊

Oh theses were such great advices!! Stay blessed sister.

Thank you so much for sharing these great suggestions! I was homeschooled from 5th grade on & have been a homeschool mom for 14 years, & I still struggle with feeling VERY inadequate. This has been encouraging & I’m going to share it with others.

Your message is clear and precise. Love it. Thank you for your encouragement! 😍

Loving this video Angela!

I needed this video. Thank you so much for sharing your insight.

Fantastic video Angie, thank you! I am not even homeschooling my kiddos at this time, but still great mindsets to have & goals for the future 💛

You’re such a blessing Angela. Your personality and approach is very similar to mine and not something I’d seen reflected in other homeschooling accounts before, so watching your videos has given me so much confidence in my own way of homeschooling.

You've brought me to tears at the end. It's so nice to hear all these habits and feel reminded that I'm not alone. Great video! ❤

I appreciate this much. It definitely takes adapting and growth for the teacher/parent too! My child does have severe ASD and ADHD and other disorders. It took over a year to learn to celebrate the little things. I realised a lot of my expectations came from worrying about image. I felt embarrassed that I couldn't "catch" her up (even though the public schools couldn't and I was doing better). I didn't want people to think she's behind because of me! I'm still trying not to care about that when I answer "where does she go to school?" Comes to the advice not to compare with others! I LOVE learning but I hated school. I was always an independent searcher of knowledge. Teaching is another ball game but I was surprised I started to enjoy it so much. I started to out of necessity. It unfortunately takes a LOT to inspire my kid to be interested in the same. But it feels great when it happens! 😊 I actually like the structure of a more strict schedule (I have mild autism) and sitting at the desk, more traditional methods. But I had to realise my kid thrives with flexibility. Even though many people told us to do a strict schedule due to the ASD. It took too much time away from learning. We use a Charter for her therapies and for me to have structure. So it's been a balance of teaching her to sit and focus for long enough chunks to thrive in therapy. When we learn it's not necessary with most things. We learn on the floor, on the crash pad, in the water, outside...it's fun! One of the biggest struggles for me is still the socializing. I try not to feel too bad because (doesn't help and) my child wasn't socializing at public school either. Then the pandemic threw a wrench in. She's regressed to where I need to prompt her to speak (with tablet or voice or PECS) and keep her safe from doing dangerous things or inappropriate things. It's exhausting. But important. Little steps! Taking a mental health day or week is something we learned to do! Especially when I discovered our local public schools allow random mental health days for kids now (didn't do that a few years ago). We can always make it up. Not a 9-3 m-F schedule. My health was already not great but it really suffered when I kept pushing myself and it didn't make me an effective teacher either! Need energy to really activate the learning, not just being a cranky slug. Lol

Yes and amen! What fabulous advice! I have been home schooling for years and couldn’t agree more! 👍❤️✅

Thank you for this. I needed this today. We are finishing school today! Yes we will do some things over the summer but our core second grade curriculum will be done today. 🥳

Thank you so much for this encouragement 💗

Thank you for making this. I am a mom who is teaching 4 young kids and feel overwhelmed a lot of the time. I appreciate this video and is helping me recenter/focus and look at things a bit differently. So....thank you Angie!

Thank you so much for the encouragement and the reminder, Angela! God bless you always! ❤

Yes! Totally agree on what you said about you need a love of learning. I didn’t have that until I got to college…..18 years thinking I hated learning and was bad at math, science, and other every subject. When really it was just the broken system that made me think those things. I’m so glad I get to pass that love of learning into my kids. Your videos are always spot on with advice ❤️ especially what you said on not comparing your homeschool to others.

So encouraging. I needed all this wisdom as we gear up for another year. Thank you for sharing your passion with us 🤍

Yes! I also agree on these points, Angela! I graduate my oldest from our homeschool this year. She just turned 18 and I still include her in our read alouds! 📚💗

I just simply love you! You’re very helpful and encouraging! Thank you for your insight and experience!!

Such great advices! Thank you so much!

Bring on the Homeschool content my lady! I am just finishing out our first year and my has it been a learning experience….for mostly me 🤣lol

I found this extremely helpful! Thank you so much! I am definitely more encouraged and excited to continue my new routine in homeschooling my 2 kids.

I enjoyed your video very much! Being a homeschool mum for the last 4 years I knew all of that, but I really needed to hear it again!

Thanks for the encouragement.

We're just wrapping up our 9th year of home school and I totally agree with your list! I laughed about your cleaning comment 🙂 and I totally agree with knowing who your people are. We all need a few friends who are safe to vent to and who will support us and maybe even brainstorm solutions. Thanks for this great video!

Excellent 👍 Thank you for the encouragement! Coming up on the end of our second homeschooling year and we definitely need a bit of tweaking to bring some life/joy/fun back into it. I've been exhausted, but I did have two babies in the past two years as well so I know this season is a bit more difficult than it will be in the future. Love the tip about continuing read a louds with the big kids as well as doing things to inspire learning in our own lives.

Just wrapping up my 5th homeschooling year and this is sooooo helpful and convicting! Ty so much! ❤️

I feel so blessed. I and my husband will enter this world soon. Thank you for your encouragement and warnings.

Thank you so much for your wisdom 😊 Point 6 almost made me cry. I really needed to hear that every person at some point doubts her decision to homeschool and that it is important to choose the right person to vent to and talk about the hard days. Thank you so much! I don't have a lot of people to talk to about homeschooling, for in my country (the Netherlands) there simply aren't that much people who do this.

THANK YOU FOR THIS I REALLY NEEDED IT!!!

Love this! I’ve heard about your course since I started homeschooling and I signed up this morning! Started our third year and I’m still struggling. Thank you for your words of wisdom.

I am a grandmother but love watching all of your videos.

Thank you for your transparency and honesty! This.was so good!! I really love what you said about reigniting the love of learning

Wise advices! You are a perfect homeschool teacher ⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻

Such great tips Angela! Especially not comparing...comparing yourself to others OR comparing one kid to another. ✨Raye

You have encouraged me so much on my homeschooling journey. I loved your class too. This video was very time,y as I have been feeling super burnt out.

SUPER HELPFUL ❤. Thanks for the advice!!

Love this video so much! Thanks for the awesome tips!

Thank you for posting this video! Such encouraging words through this journey of homeschooling.

Omg sis you’re so right about the comparisons! It can be such a paralyzing thief of joy! Great tips!

No nonsense real talk right here! It is appreciated.

THIS THIS right here is actually HELPFUL!

I do not homeschool and don't intend to but i love hearing about it. Way to go mama❤️

This woman is a natural teacher!!! You can tell in every video! Love it!!👏👏👏 Just found your channel. Starting my 4th year homeschool and finding so much value in your videos!! Thank You for sharing your journey!!!

Sooooo good!! Reevaluating for this upcoming year and I’m adding my read alouds back. My little guy is getting bigger and I think he will grow to know how to do it.

Thank you for putting this video out. My best friend would make comments about certain things regarding homeschool that always made me doubt myself. I finally distanced myself from her (even though it was hard) to quiet my heart and mind. Through lots of prayer and just simply taking a break, I feel like I can finally think for myself and I don’t have to prove to anyone what I’m doing. I first and foremost am mom and I need that daily reminder. I don’t want my kids to say “we were too much of a burden to mom”. 😢 I do want it to be more organic and feel more relaxed on our everyday journey. I love the flexibility of homeschool. I’ve made a lot of changes…some good and some not so good. But as soon as I didn’t see something working, we quickly changed it. Now I am so at peace with the curriculum we are doing and we are have slowed down to nail down certain concepts and I’m loving that this year has been the biggest growth I’ve seen in all my year of homeschool. (This is my 5th year homeschooling). When I get burned out I literally tell my husband, you have to take over or else it will not end pretty. LOL I have another homeschooling friend that I talk to and it’s been the biggest blessing for me. It’s been so encouraging to have that person that you can go to, vent and they are so understanding and help you stay sane LOL I am also trying to keep my life balanced and stress free by being kind to myself and self-care. My kids have everything and more of what they need on a daily basis…so a little bit of me time is not selfish. I love all your videos. You are such a wise beautiful person and I’ve learned so much from you! Keep the amazing content coming!!

Wow! Thank you so much for this. Especially for what you said at the end of the video. I want my kids to remember their childhood as something wonderful and mama being happy.~Emily

Excellent presentation. You are an exceptional public speaker.

@salliedunford7974

Жыл бұрын

Wow thank you for the guidance 🙏

Just such a freaking good video. You instill so much hope in my novice homeschooling heart. The Teddy Roosevelt quote "comparison is the thief of joy" is one of my mantras--that's what this video reminds me of. Thank you!

That helpful! Love your energy! Again ❤ Thank you so much.

I needed to hear this! It's my first year and we are finishing up and your videos have been very encouraging!

Thank you for your input! I am gearing up to homeschool next year and it is intimidating. I stumbled across this video and I needed to hear what you had to say.

I can absolutely relate, I had an awful school experience with my dyslexia and ADHD from elementary to middle school and my mom pulled me out in high school to "homeschool" me using K12 while working a full time job. For me it was just school at home, so I also hated it. I really struggle to absorb any new material that I am not interested in, but have found that I am able to soak in material that does interest me. I love your idea of reading to your older kids, reading doesn't come easy to me but my kids witnessing me doing it will hopefully inspire them.

Your words touched my heart and made me feel that I’m not alone. I’m glad I watched this video keep it up May God bless u and ur family with health and happiness. ❤️

Love this! I have been reading aloud the entire 8 years I have been homeschooling and even before that. I have struggled comparing and you are right, it is not productive, it is not good. And YES, choose who you open up to! Very very good video.

This is one of the best videos you've made!

I absolutely love everything you have said in this video ❤

Thank you for the pep talk! I really needed this today. Been in a doubtful state of mind this past week so just you talking was helpful and I feel guided in the right direction.

@tiffanykoehn5948

2 жыл бұрын

Pp

Third year, still feeling like a newbie homeschooling family, but this video was amazingly practical and helpful. God bless!

Fabulous points and thoughts!! Shew you really got me there at the end - I don't currently exude a love of learning and I really want to change that!!

Yes!!! Going on year 9 of homeschooling (10 if the first year of kindergarten is included) and I 1000% agree with everything you just said! You basically just hit the nail on the head there!

I wish there was help for moms with chronic illness and homeschooling. Thank you so much for this video

Thanks so much Angie for another great vlog. I have been homeschooling for one year now. My kids also love your videos! I have some content ideas based - I’ll be honest - on what I desperately need help/ tips/ advice on!!! - homeschooling kiddies with special needs, such as ADD - how to manage some of the challenges that special needs might bring to the homeschool space for children and moms? - what to do if your children feel frustrated, have big emotions or just refuse to do their homeschooling at times? (Can you tell it’s been a tough week!!?!) - I’m desperate for tips on homeschooling teens...! Thank you so much Angie for all the love, encouragement and care you bring to us mamas! I also love how you add in fashion, beauty and shopping!!!! Absolutely LOVE tour channel 💜💜

You seems to be a vey nice, kind, loving, clever, authentic, funny and knowledgeable human being. Thank you for this video. May you always be successful.

Great tips! We utilized homeschool co-ops for electives and some high school subjects like math and science. 😊

100% on not comparing! I try not to compare myself and not let others compare themselves to me. I always tell other moms were different, even as similar as we can be, our kids and lives are different. I can give other advice but it might not work for them and thats ok.