Welcome to my channel! I am a public school teacher turned homeschool mom of one. I am excited to share all things homeschool with you! You can follow me on Instagram @home_sweet_homeschool_life and on Facebook Home Sweet Homeschool.
My 7yo grandson has a hard time focusing unless we are in our homeschool room. I’ve tried to have him in other rooms, outdoors, all over the place, he just gets distracted. So for the time being we do most of our work in the “classroom”. I’m homeschooling for the second time around and this is the first child that is this way 😅. I’m rolling with it! I have one more grandchild on the way, so I’ll be retiring at 76yo. (Momma is a PS teacher )
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife23 сағат бұрын
Sounds like you are doing a great job meeting his needs.
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable2 күн бұрын
Another beautiful planner! I have been watching your planner videos for years. 😂❤ I’m trying the Sonlight planner that came as a freebie with my curriculum back in March. That’s their March gift with purchase. 😊Not sure if I am sold on it yet. I’ve only planned week 1 for next week so far!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLifeКүн бұрын
I watched your video about that planner. It’s hard to find the right planner.
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltableКүн бұрын
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Yes it is! Especially when you are picky like me! 😂
@Sofiv34 күн бұрын
Love it! Bummed it’s sold out
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife4 күн бұрын
I didn’t know they were sold out.
@user-qe7cm4vr5d4 күн бұрын
This is my second year using this planner, and I love it!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife4 күн бұрын
That’s good to hear. I think I am going to love it.
@beckywood34 күн бұрын
It's so pretty!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife4 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@kita32564 күн бұрын
What do you mean by year 1 or year 2 etc? I’m so new to GR. I will have a 10th grader and 2nd grader.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife4 күн бұрын
In the first few years of Gather Round they referred to their units by the year they were created. Seatwork pages came later, so you won’t find them in some units.
@faithfullyinfertile4 күн бұрын
Oh man, I have used the same planner now for a decade, I think! But this one has me intrigued!! I love this layout & all the extra planning pages that my current planner does not have. Edited to add: And it's sold out. Guess that's my answer to just stick with what I have but this is a great planner. I am super picky on planners and usually don't even watch planner videos!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife4 күн бұрын
Which planner do you use?
@marlah.75114 күн бұрын
I like how that planner is set up. Thanks for sharing.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@elisabeth...4 күн бұрын
The cover and coil color are so pretty😍 I've tried so many different planners over the years but I always abandon them and go back to my tried and true $1 notebook that i can jot down schedules, notes, thoughts, chores, meals, etc
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife4 күн бұрын
I think a notebook is a great idea. You can customize it however you like.
@lauraragsdale44945 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video! We are doing Gather ‘Round for the first time. Books are on their way! This is the unit my boys picked out to do first and are so excited about it!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife5 күн бұрын
I hope you guys love Gather Round. We started this unit today and we already love it.
@CalmintheChaosHomeschool7 күн бұрын
Such a great video! Thank you!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife7 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ashlieleavelle9 күн бұрын
How many pencils do you think kids use a year? I plan on homeschooling my daughter. She is only 2 now. Some of the supply lists in our area of Texas say 150 pencils on the list. I know kids lose them, but how many do you think a kid actually uses?
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife9 күн бұрын
When I think back to my Kindergarten class, I would say each child used less than 10 pencils the whole year.
@ashlieleavelle9 күн бұрын
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Thank you so much 💓
@ashlieleavelle9 күн бұрын
I love this time of year. I had great memories buying supplies with my mom as a kid. My daughter is only 2 but i know i will probably over- buy when i homeschool her in a few years.
@ashleymckinney512611 күн бұрын
I’ve been using Erin’s planners for years!!! They’re my favorite! ❤️
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife10 күн бұрын
That’s awesome!
@Ibyte825611 күн бұрын
Thank you! I’ve been looking for a bigger cart to hold all of my son’s high school curriculums and books. I love this!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife11 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@gabrielledrummond11 күн бұрын
This video is so helpful. My daughter is doing TGTB level 5 math (she’s 13) and there have been tears and frustrations. She doesn’t like to watch the videos either. She’s on the geometry section of measuring angles and she can’t get it. I think something this “basic” looking, black and white math will help her so much. Plus, I love the breakdown of the answers in the back, which TGTB doesn’t do. Thank you for doing this flip through ❤
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife11 күн бұрын
I hope that it works out for her.
@felicearamirez293711 күн бұрын
What life skillls book is that? I can't tell in the video.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife11 күн бұрын
It is the Life Skills unit from Gather Round Homeschool.
@brianneblick76211 күн бұрын
That is one gorgeous planner.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife11 күн бұрын
It is so pretty.
@lynnetteward506311 күн бұрын
Ok I've never thought I needed a planner till now!! ❤
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife11 күн бұрын
It’s a good one!
@sweetkentuckymama771011 күн бұрын
Thank you for this! I may have to invest in a pro click. I’ve never heard of it before.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife11 күн бұрын
I love mine. It is definitely worth the investment.
@danalee865811 күн бұрын
This is the planner that I use too. This one is much larger then the one last year.
@angs816312 күн бұрын
Great video! I think this will be perfect for my son.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife11 күн бұрын
I hope so!
@ihomeschoolmyson181012 күн бұрын
Thanks for this flip through! I got a world history curriculum that isn't going to work so this is helpful.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife11 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@danalee865812 күн бұрын
I just purchased the microscope! My son showed no interest in the "normal" one I spent SO much on..I think he will enjoy using this one in Biology this year.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife12 күн бұрын
I hope y’all love it. It works great!
@zephirinedrouhin373513 күн бұрын
I bought the first several LMF books from Amazon (they were cheaper!), but I couldn’t find the bookmark, so I will just buy it through the LMF website. I wonder if I will still be able to use the LMF website for extra worksheets?
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife12 күн бұрын
The password to the website should be in the front of the first level.
@zephirinedrouhin373512 күн бұрын
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Thank you!
@Sancho.jd213 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this. It’s hard finding information on high school and adhd. My son hates school and we’re just starting freshman year 😢
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife13 күн бұрын
I just hope it was helpful. Reach out if you have any questions. I will be happy to help.
@Sancho.jd212 күн бұрын
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife is it normal for them to not care, like I chose two electives for him because he doesn’t care. I try to let him choose topics, order, etc he doesn’t care.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife12 күн бұрын
@@Sancho.jd2completely normal. It will all work itself out.
@Sancho.jd211 күн бұрын
Do you break subjects up and do history one day, science the next? I’ve been thinking about doing that but he doesn’t remember things and I don’t know if that would be beneficial
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife11 күн бұрын
@@Sancho.jd2we have before and that worked out well. We just alternated days. If you keep them the same day, just keep the lessons short.
@HomegrownHomeschool13 күн бұрын
I got the white sharpies pens too! My writing looks so much prettier with those pens 😂
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife13 күн бұрын
Right?!
@kimberlyparr991014 күн бұрын
I am homeschooling our son who is 14 going into 9th. I so thankful I found your channel tonight! I've watched 2 of your videos so far and both have been very helpful.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife14 күн бұрын
I am so glad they were helpful. Thank you so much for watching.
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable18 күн бұрын
I look forward to your planner video every year! 😂💕❤️
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife14 күн бұрын
I have another one I am sharing next week. There are just too many good choices out there.
@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable14 күн бұрын
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Yay!!! 😀 I’m already ready to use something different and I only started mine in July. Good thing it came free with my Sonlight curriculum 😂
@blessedhomeschoolmess18 күн бұрын
I love what you do for your math too and I completely agree it’s all about teaching them the tools how and they’ll figure it out.
@blessedhomeschoolmess18 күн бұрын
I’m a wannabe unschooler
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife18 күн бұрын
Me too!
@kita325618 күн бұрын
Does campfire curriculum units like gather round where all subjects are included except math?
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife18 күн бұрын
Yes, but there aren’t any worksheets.
@kita325618 күн бұрын
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife ok, no work sheets…so is there no written work? Sorry if you explained in the video, I’m just a bit overwhelmed.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife18 күн бұрын
Your child will be encouraged to take notes. They will also need paper for the Core Connections.
@kita325618 күн бұрын
Hello I saw an older video of yours. I want to ask you… are you still using gather round for high school as your core curriculum?
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife18 күн бұрын
We were going to and my son completely changed it up on me last year. However, we are starting his 10th grade year with the Middle Ages unit.
@kita325618 күн бұрын
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife I will have a 10th grader but I want to do unit studies with her but I’ve never done that before. Do you think o it’s doable and enough if I do gather round as her core and math on the side? Or is campfire better? I’m so overwhelmed with how to homeschool highschool with unit studies.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife18 күн бұрын
You can definitely use unit studies. You could actually use a mixture of Gather Round and Campfire.
@jencarrier18 күн бұрын
I love her planners!!! ❤
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife18 күн бұрын
They are so functional and pretty.
@jencarrier18 күн бұрын
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife yes! I have bought the digital downloads for the past few years. I'm glad you'll be making a video!
@anitastoltzfus503119 күн бұрын
My boys really wanna do this unit study. But I really want some physical copies. But the printing part is what overwhelms me. I don’t have a good printer for this much color. I have a bunch of little children. My oldest is 13 to read CVC words, although he is eight and then I have a six year old in kindergarten and I also have a two year old soon to be three, who is all into doing school. Any chance you’d want to sell your titanic unit? Or know of someone who would want to?
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife19 күн бұрын
Due to copyright, I wouldn’t be able to sell a pdf.
@sierrabookishlife19 күн бұрын
Do you still use this planner? I’m considering buying it
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife19 күн бұрын
I don’t.
@ihomeschoolmyson181020 күн бұрын
I LOVE buying school supplies! Idk why but I have always been excited for new pens and notebooks. I go to Walmart after July 4th because everything is stocked and fresh. It's so exciting! And I'm a Five Star girl all the way! Idk how much they cost. I'm buying them!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife19 күн бұрын
Ours is usually out right after July 4th, but they made me wait a little bit longer this year. 🤣
@elisabeth...20 күн бұрын
If you skip the daily prayers, could this be used for a secular family? Or is religion heavily weaved throughout all the text?
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
It is really weaved throughout.
@lifewithginab20 күн бұрын
Loved the haul mama! ❤
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@OldFashionedLiving20 күн бұрын
I have a 15 year old who struggles with ADD. This video was so helpful! Thank you!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
I am so glad it was helpful!
@user-co4my5et1c20 күн бұрын
Where can I find unit studies? My daughter is adhd and was falling behind in reading and writing. I am new to homeschooling. This is our first year
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
We love Gather Round Homeschool and Campfire Curriculums.
@Sofiv321 күн бұрын
I’m just starting to watch the video but looking forward to it. My oldest definitely has adhd and pretty sure my hubby does, too. We tried school for two years because hubby couldn’t understand why he was the way he was and thought the school setting would be better. Was not! I won’t lie, I’m most worried about him because from the outside it looks like poor work ethic 😩 I’m using supplements from Dr Amen and my son said it quiets his mind. We’ve never tried meds. I’m not against giving it a shot if needed but it will be last resort. We are planning on using the adhd paper that you place over a page to help focus. We will have breaks and he can sit on our exercise ball during classes. Plus, I picked really interesting curriculum so I’m praying it all goes well.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
I agree, it can look like pot work ethic or bad behavior. It looks like you have a good plan though.
@ginamcgrew995520 күн бұрын
@@Sofiv3 my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia and add. Inattentive. Several years later, my own Dr was listening to my symptoms of anxiety and asked if anyone in my family had been diagnosed with ADD. 😂 Lol. Come to find out, after trying a stimulant medication, my executive functioning is so much better, that the anxiety is almost nil. So amazing that all along I thought if I just tried harder, was a better person, worker, mom, organizer, etc. , things would be better. I was expecting the impossible from myself and beating myself up for years! My daughter is currently able to cope without medication bc we make accommodations like Ashley was talking about, but I will never hesitate to let her try medication if she ever wants to. It can be a game changer for focus and productivity for ppl of all ages. Aren't we blessed to be able to accommodate for our kids and use scaffolding to help prepare them for life without us as their anchor? My daughter would have just been drug along or seen as a behavior problem (inattentive) in public or private school. Instead, we celebrate her creativity and artistry ❤️
@Sofiv320 күн бұрын
@@ginamcgrew9955 I hear girls typically do not get diagnosed as soon as boys do I’m glad you found some answers and were able to stop being hard on yourself. I do hope I can set my son up for success. It’s tough for me to decipher what are practical expectations from what are impractical ones. So I want to empower him but not enable him. We’ll see how it goes. Just figuring it out as we go!
@kandispencer708921 күн бұрын
I love the approach that you've taken to help your son be successful. You are doing a wonderful job. I'm thankful you are sharing your journey and to know homeschool can be done so many ways and our kids are fearfully and wonderfully made.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!❤️
@sierrabookishlife21 күн бұрын
I appreciate your videos! ❤❤❤❤❤
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
I appreciate you watching!
@ginamcgrew995521 күн бұрын
Yes, yes, yes!! So good! Thank you 💕
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
Thank you❤️
@blessedhomeschoolmess21 күн бұрын
Thanks for collabing with me! ❤❤ this was such a good video
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
We must do it again!
@lisalewis245621 күн бұрын
This was immensely helpful, especially the part about reading comprehension. My son has ADHD too, and as he gets older (11years old) the gap between “expectation” (mine, based on having raised 3 kids before him) and ability widens. This summer I’m really working on adjusting my expectations and finding some accommodations as we head into the new school year because what we’ve been doing is not helping him be successful and confident. Thank you for outlining how you approach reading! This sounds like exactly what we need to try!
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
Let me know how it works out!
@lynnetteward506321 күн бұрын
Do you have a happy mail address? Snail mail? P.o.box?
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
I don’t. I’m sorry.
@Joy-filledHomemaking21 күн бұрын
Yes love the back to school section!!!
@gardenmumma21 күн бұрын
This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing this. I’m always inspired by your confidence to do what works for your family even when it doesn’t align with all the other KZread content for homeschooling. Thank you for being honest and real. 😊 Some of the examples you gave not only describe my child, but maybe even myself! Wondering if you know of any resources for self testing to determine if someone has ADHD, as a place to start?
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife20 күн бұрын
Thank you! I am so glad it was helpful. www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-test-adults/ That link was recommended in a class I just took all about ADHD. It may be helpful.
@gardenmumma20 күн бұрын
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife thank you so much, very helpful!
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My 7yo grandson has a hard time focusing unless we are in our homeschool room. I’ve tried to have him in other rooms, outdoors, all over the place, he just gets distracted. So for the time being we do most of our work in the “classroom”. I’m homeschooling for the second time around and this is the first child that is this way 😅. I’m rolling with it! I have one more grandchild on the way, so I’ll be retiring at 76yo. (Momma is a PS teacher )
Sounds like you are doing a great job meeting his needs.
Another beautiful planner! I have been watching your planner videos for years. 😂❤ I’m trying the Sonlight planner that came as a freebie with my curriculum back in March. That’s their March gift with purchase. 😊Not sure if I am sold on it yet. I’ve only planned week 1 for next week so far!
I watched your video about that planner. It’s hard to find the right planner.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Yes it is! Especially when you are picky like me! 😂
Love it! Bummed it’s sold out
I didn’t know they were sold out.
This is my second year using this planner, and I love it!
That’s good to hear. I think I am going to love it.
It's so pretty!
Thank you! 😊
What do you mean by year 1 or year 2 etc? I’m so new to GR. I will have a 10th grader and 2nd grader.
In the first few years of Gather Round they referred to their units by the year they were created. Seatwork pages came later, so you won’t find them in some units.
Oh man, I have used the same planner now for a decade, I think! But this one has me intrigued!! I love this layout & all the extra planning pages that my current planner does not have. Edited to add: And it's sold out. Guess that's my answer to just stick with what I have but this is a great planner. I am super picky on planners and usually don't even watch planner videos!
Which planner do you use?
I like how that planner is set up. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
The cover and coil color are so pretty😍 I've tried so many different planners over the years but I always abandon them and go back to my tried and true $1 notebook that i can jot down schedules, notes, thoughts, chores, meals, etc
I think a notebook is a great idea. You can customize it however you like.
Thank you for this video! We are doing Gather ‘Round for the first time. Books are on their way! This is the unit my boys picked out to do first and are so excited about it!
I hope you guys love Gather Round. We started this unit today and we already love it.
Such a great video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
How many pencils do you think kids use a year? I plan on homeschooling my daughter. She is only 2 now. Some of the supply lists in our area of Texas say 150 pencils on the list. I know kids lose them, but how many do you think a kid actually uses?
When I think back to my Kindergarten class, I would say each child used less than 10 pencils the whole year.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Thank you so much 💓
I love this time of year. I had great memories buying supplies with my mom as a kid. My daughter is only 2 but i know i will probably over- buy when i homeschool her in a few years.
I’ve been using Erin’s planners for years!!! They’re my favorite! ❤️
That’s awesome!
Thank you! I’ve been looking for a bigger cart to hold all of my son’s high school curriculums and books. I love this!
You are so welcome!
This video is so helpful. My daughter is doing TGTB level 5 math (she’s 13) and there have been tears and frustrations. She doesn’t like to watch the videos either. She’s on the geometry section of measuring angles and she can’t get it. I think something this “basic” looking, black and white math will help her so much. Plus, I love the breakdown of the answers in the back, which TGTB doesn’t do. Thank you for doing this flip through ❤
I hope that it works out for her.
What life skillls book is that? I can't tell in the video.
It is the Life Skills unit from Gather Round Homeschool.
That is one gorgeous planner.
It is so pretty.
Ok I've never thought I needed a planner till now!! ❤
It’s a good one!
Thank you for this! I may have to invest in a pro click. I’ve never heard of it before.
I love mine. It is definitely worth the investment.
This is the planner that I use too. This one is much larger then the one last year.
Great video! I think this will be perfect for my son.
I hope so!
Thanks for this flip through! I got a world history curriculum that isn't going to work so this is helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I just purchased the microscope! My son showed no interest in the "normal" one I spent SO much on..I think he will enjoy using this one in Biology this year.
I hope y’all love it. It works great!
I bought the first several LMF books from Amazon (they were cheaper!), but I couldn’t find the bookmark, so I will just buy it through the LMF website. I wonder if I will still be able to use the LMF website for extra worksheets?
The password to the website should be in the front of the first level.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Thank you!
Thank you so much for this. It’s hard finding information on high school and adhd. My son hates school and we’re just starting freshman year 😢
I just hope it was helpful. Reach out if you have any questions. I will be happy to help.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife is it normal for them to not care, like I chose two electives for him because he doesn’t care. I try to let him choose topics, order, etc he doesn’t care.
@@Sancho.jd2completely normal. It will all work itself out.
Do you break subjects up and do history one day, science the next? I’ve been thinking about doing that but he doesn’t remember things and I don’t know if that would be beneficial
@@Sancho.jd2we have before and that worked out well. We just alternated days. If you keep them the same day, just keep the lessons short.
I got the white sharpies pens too! My writing looks so much prettier with those pens 😂
Right?!
I am homeschooling our son who is 14 going into 9th. I so thankful I found your channel tonight! I've watched 2 of your videos so far and both have been very helpful.
I am so glad they were helpful. Thank you so much for watching.
I look forward to your planner video every year! 😂💕❤️
I have another one I am sharing next week. There are just too many good choices out there.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Yay!!! 😀 I’m already ready to use something different and I only started mine in July. Good thing it came free with my Sonlight curriculum 😂
I love what you do for your math too and I completely agree it’s all about teaching them the tools how and they’ll figure it out.
I’m a wannabe unschooler
Me too!
Does campfire curriculum units like gather round where all subjects are included except math?
Yes, but there aren’t any worksheets.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife ok, no work sheets…so is there no written work? Sorry if you explained in the video, I’m just a bit overwhelmed.
Your child will be encouraged to take notes. They will also need paper for the Core Connections.
Hello I saw an older video of yours. I want to ask you… are you still using gather round for high school as your core curriculum?
We were going to and my son completely changed it up on me last year. However, we are starting his 10th grade year with the Middle Ages unit.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife I will have a 10th grader but I want to do unit studies with her but I’ve never done that before. Do you think o it’s doable and enough if I do gather round as her core and math on the side? Or is campfire better? I’m so overwhelmed with how to homeschool highschool with unit studies.
You can definitely use unit studies. You could actually use a mixture of Gather Round and Campfire.
I love her planners!!! ❤
They are so functional and pretty.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife yes! I have bought the digital downloads for the past few years. I'm glad you'll be making a video!
My boys really wanna do this unit study. But I really want some physical copies. But the printing part is what overwhelms me. I don’t have a good printer for this much color. I have a bunch of little children. My oldest is 13 to read CVC words, although he is eight and then I have a six year old in kindergarten and I also have a two year old soon to be three, who is all into doing school. Any chance you’d want to sell your titanic unit? Or know of someone who would want to?
Due to copyright, I wouldn’t be able to sell a pdf.
Do you still use this planner? I’m considering buying it
I don’t.
I LOVE buying school supplies! Idk why but I have always been excited for new pens and notebooks. I go to Walmart after July 4th because everything is stocked and fresh. It's so exciting! And I'm a Five Star girl all the way! Idk how much they cost. I'm buying them!
Ours is usually out right after July 4th, but they made me wait a little bit longer this year. 🤣
If you skip the daily prayers, could this be used for a secular family? Or is religion heavily weaved throughout all the text?
It is really weaved throughout.
Loved the haul mama! ❤
Thank you 🤗
I have a 15 year old who struggles with ADD. This video was so helpful! Thank you!
I am so glad it was helpful!
Where can I find unit studies? My daughter is adhd and was falling behind in reading and writing. I am new to homeschooling. This is our first year
We love Gather Round Homeschool and Campfire Curriculums.
I’m just starting to watch the video but looking forward to it. My oldest definitely has adhd and pretty sure my hubby does, too. We tried school for two years because hubby couldn’t understand why he was the way he was and thought the school setting would be better. Was not! I won’t lie, I’m most worried about him because from the outside it looks like poor work ethic 😩 I’m using supplements from Dr Amen and my son said it quiets his mind. We’ve never tried meds. I’m not against giving it a shot if needed but it will be last resort. We are planning on using the adhd paper that you place over a page to help focus. We will have breaks and he can sit on our exercise ball during classes. Plus, I picked really interesting curriculum so I’m praying it all goes well.
I agree, it can look like pot work ethic or bad behavior. It looks like you have a good plan though.
@@Sofiv3 my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia and add. Inattentive. Several years later, my own Dr was listening to my symptoms of anxiety and asked if anyone in my family had been diagnosed with ADD. 😂 Lol. Come to find out, after trying a stimulant medication, my executive functioning is so much better, that the anxiety is almost nil. So amazing that all along I thought if I just tried harder, was a better person, worker, mom, organizer, etc. , things would be better. I was expecting the impossible from myself and beating myself up for years! My daughter is currently able to cope without medication bc we make accommodations like Ashley was talking about, but I will never hesitate to let her try medication if she ever wants to. It can be a game changer for focus and productivity for ppl of all ages. Aren't we blessed to be able to accommodate for our kids and use scaffolding to help prepare them for life without us as their anchor? My daughter would have just been drug along or seen as a behavior problem (inattentive) in public or private school. Instead, we celebrate her creativity and artistry ❤️
@@ginamcgrew9955 I hear girls typically do not get diagnosed as soon as boys do I’m glad you found some answers and were able to stop being hard on yourself. I do hope I can set my son up for success. It’s tough for me to decipher what are practical expectations from what are impractical ones. So I want to empower him but not enable him. We’ll see how it goes. Just figuring it out as we go!
I love the approach that you've taken to help your son be successful. You are doing a wonderful job. I'm thankful you are sharing your journey and to know homeschool can be done so many ways and our kids are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Thank you so much!❤️
I appreciate your videos! ❤❤❤❤❤
I appreciate you watching!
Yes, yes, yes!! So good! Thank you 💕
Thank you❤️
Thanks for collabing with me! ❤❤ this was such a good video
We must do it again!
This was immensely helpful, especially the part about reading comprehension. My son has ADHD too, and as he gets older (11years old) the gap between “expectation” (mine, based on having raised 3 kids before him) and ability widens. This summer I’m really working on adjusting my expectations and finding some accommodations as we head into the new school year because what we’ve been doing is not helping him be successful and confident. Thank you for outlining how you approach reading! This sounds like exactly what we need to try!
Let me know how it works out!
Do you have a happy mail address? Snail mail? P.o.box?
I don’t. I’m sorry.
Yes love the back to school section!!!
This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing this. I’m always inspired by your confidence to do what works for your family even when it doesn’t align with all the other KZread content for homeschooling. Thank you for being honest and real. 😊 Some of the examples you gave not only describe my child, but maybe even myself! Wondering if you know of any resources for self testing to determine if someone has ADHD, as a place to start?
Thank you! I am so glad it was helpful. www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-test-adults/ That link was recommended in a class I just took all about ADHD. It may be helpful.
@@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife thank you so much, very helpful!