Thanks so much for the info you put out. Mother of 9 homeschooling for the 2nd year 6 of my children. You have shined the light on what I thought impossible.
I homeschool my grandkids - age 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 (and to a MUCH lesser extent the 1 year old). Kids learn when they want to. I (2 1/2) memorized the pledge - or most of it before his older brother even started to. My granddaughter (1 yo) recognizes pictures of dinosaurs (we're doing pre-history) and says that. She also LOVES the Habitat songs! I (youngest grandson) also loves the Habitat songs (what we're studying this summer term) and sings (and dances) to them. The oldest loves them as well - and can answer questions about them - even though he is usually coloring a totally unrelated picture while there is a Habitat - or other U tube lecture going on - or while Granny (me) is reading or discussing about the Triassic period (we just graduated into the Mesozoic era this summer term - we were in the Paleozoic era. or he may (like today) be making Dinosaur hand puppets and cutting out and glueing all the pieces during the discussion. Toddlers are fun - and frequently like little sponges, soaking up whatever info they can. If they are running around and making noise, then I alternate between something on U tube and a discussion, or introduce a song, or silly dance - either having to do with the subject at hand or do some sort of craft - or discuss during snack time while the kids are eating. It seems to work well and though the oldest is the one to do all the running around, the kids learn quite a lot.
I love the Morning basket idea. But I homeschool my grandchildren, and I don’t have them both every day. When I do have both for Science and History, time is limited because my daughter has to take the baby home for a nap. They don’t get here early enough for me to have time.
Do you have ideas for secular families in the area of ritual? I find that secular morning basket ideas/videos/podcasts/etc. are fairly rare, so any secular morning basket resources you could share would be lovely!
I know we have had this discussion in our Morning Time community before because we do have some secular members. I think meditation is big. Nadine is a secular homeschool mom who does MT. She might have some resources on her blog and is really sweet if you want to reach out to her: upabovetherowantree.com/morning-basket-homeschool/
I have four daughters. The oldest is in her third year of college, my second just graduated in June, my third will graduate next Spring and my youngest is going into 8th grade. I have never done morning basket before. Is it to late to start?
Not at all. There are tons of moms who do it with one kid even. And with teens your role is more co-learner. You can do it together. This podcast has great info on Morning Basket with teens: pambarnhill.com/morning-time-teens/
I have a question? I will be homeschool one of my 4 kids this year (she'll be in grade 1). I am a single mom of 4. And I will drive my other 3 kids to (2 different) schools and then come go and start school with my 6 year old. I was planning on doing a morning basket, but now I'm wondering if it makes sense to even do one? Thoughts please?? Oh, we will be doing a themed unit study every month so I thought that would be enough plus her other "regular" school work stuff. I was gonna do the morning basket because of another youtuber said she did it to start her daughter's day off in like a thinking way, but I'm thinking it won't make sense for us since she won't start school until about 3 hours after she wakes up.
I have a 15 year old reluctant learner, a 4 year old, 2 year old and a one year old. It is chaos most days and the 15 year old doesn’t get much out of it from all the stop and go. What would you suggest?
In your case I would not force them to all be together. Could you open with prayer and a song? Maybe ask the 15yo to read a picture book to siblings? Then let the 15yo go and you concentrate on an age-appropriate MT for the littles. Reconnect with the 15yo other times one on one. :-)
@@pambarnhill9358 I could try that. We currently do pledge and prayer and then I try to sit with the teen while the two littles do a sensory bin and baby eats snacks but usually the littles want what the other has or one wants to work alone and the other wants to work together lol it's just not been working. So I can definitely try that and I like having the teen read to the others. Thank you!
Off the subject but I have a 8 year old (2nd grader) with ADHD. He's behind in reading. He knows his letters and the sounds they make and can sound out some words. My question is how should I proceed on teaching him to read. I'm at a loss.
Laura - I used and loved All About Reading with all my kids. Even my dyslexic kiddo had slow and steady success with it. ruclips.net/video/36q_N1JgDAk/видео.html
I had a friend when I was that age who did spelling most easily on the trampoline. I know that isn’t reading but it is along the same lines, Hope it helps
Set the expectation that there are some times it is ok to do this and some times where it is not. Ask them to hold questions and comments to a certain time and then hold them to it. They can learn to wait, especially at their ages. You can also set a timer for Morning Time and when the timer goes off it is over. If they are disappointed you didn't read more you can remind them that they are in control of that as much as you are.
@@jenniferharley8987 me too but haven’t started homeschooling her yet. Do find your days go super quick with homeschooling just one child? How old is your child? Mine is 5 almost 6 just trying to wrap my head around homeschooling and only child. In some ways it *seems* easier to homeschool a singleton, but on the other hand having siblings to interact with during homeschooling days also seems easy. I don’t want my daughter to feel lonely or isolated …… any tips/ insights for me?
April Arlidge I have an only that i am thinking about homeschooling. Do find your days go super quick with homeschooling just one child? How old is your child? Mine is 5 almost 6 just trying to wrap my head around homeschooling and only child. It some ways it *seems* easier to just homeschool one child. But on the other hand having siblings to interact with during homeschooling day *seems* easy too….I don’t want my daughter to feel lonely or isolated …… any tips/ insights for me? (Posted this question to jennifer Harley too).
@@breynolds7196 DS is 4.5 years old and going into Kindergarten. Our pre-k morning basket includes bible, read aloud, and calendar time. It takes 20-30 minutes. As for socialization, we attend church and participate in a co-op school.
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What are your Morning Basket questions? I would love to help you get started.
What should I do with a noisy, antsy toddler during Morning Basket???
There is an entire section on that in the video. Have a watch or read at the link.
Haha... I actually realized that AFTER I asked!
If I only have one child, and it will be just her and myself, should I still do this practice?
@@Kaet_RN Yes! Here is a podcast that might help pambarnhill.com/ymb47/ Also, how old is she?
You save me from having to read a bunch of books about homeschooling. You keep it succinct. Thank you!
Feel like God put you on our path at just the right time! Peace of Christ :)
Thanks so much for the info you put out. Mother of 9 homeschooling for the 2nd year 6 of my children. You have shined the light on what I thought impossible.
We had such a productive year last year when we added morning basket! Love it with my AO flavor.
I homeschool my grandkids - age 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 (and to a MUCH lesser extent the 1 year old). Kids learn when they want to. I (2 1/2) memorized the pledge - or most of it before his older brother even started to. My granddaughter (1 yo) recognizes pictures of dinosaurs (we're doing pre-history) and says that. She also LOVES the Habitat songs! I (youngest grandson) also loves the Habitat songs (what we're studying this summer term) and sings (and dances) to them. The oldest loves them as well - and can answer questions about them - even though he is usually coloring a totally unrelated picture while there is a Habitat - or other U tube lecture going on - or while Granny (me) is reading or discussing about the Triassic period (we just graduated into the Mesozoic era this summer term - we were in the Paleozoic era. or he may (like today) be making Dinosaur hand puppets and cutting out and glueing all the pieces during the discussion. Toddlers are fun - and frequently like little sponges, soaking up whatever info they can. If they are running around and making noise, then I alternate between something on U tube and a discussion, or introduce a song, or silly dance - either having to do with the subject at hand or do some sort of craft - or discuss during snack time while the kids are eating. It seems to work well and though the oldest is the one to do all the running around, the kids learn quite a lot.
Sounds great!
I love the Morning basket idea. But I homeschool my grandchildren, and I don’t have them both every day. When I do have both for Science and History, time is limited because my daughter has to take the baby home for a nap. They don’t get here early enough for me to have time.
It’s my favorite time of the day!
Mine too!
trying the morning basket with my very wiggly 3.5 year old. I read aloud while he eats his breakfast
Yes! Perfect.
Thanks for sharing 🌸
Do you have ideas for secular families in the area of ritual? I find that secular morning basket ideas/videos/podcasts/etc. are fairly rare, so any secular morning basket resources you could share would be lovely!
I know we have had this discussion in our Morning Time community before because we do have some secular members. I think meditation is big. Nadine is a secular homeschool mom who does MT. She might have some resources on her blog and is really sweet if you want to reach out to her: upabovetherowantree.com/morning-basket-homeschool/
Super helpful thanks
I have four daughters. The oldest is in her third year of college, my second just graduated in June, my third will graduate next Spring and my youngest is going into 8th grade. I have never done morning basket before. Is it to late to start?
Not at all. There are tons of moms who do it with one kid even. And with teens your role is more co-learner. You can do it together. This podcast has great info on Morning Basket with teens: pambarnhill.com/morning-time-teens/
Do you have any titles for the fun poetry books?
This one is a favorite of ours: amzn.to/3kmvNK1 (aff)
I have a question? I will be homeschool one of my 4 kids this year (she'll be in grade 1). I am a single mom of 4. And I will drive my other 3 kids to (2 different) schools and then come go and start school with my 6 year old. I was planning on doing a morning basket, but now I'm wondering if it makes sense to even do one? Thoughts please?? Oh, we will be doing a themed unit study every month so I thought that would be enough plus her other "regular" school work stuff. I was gonna do the morning basket because of another youtuber said she did it to start her daughter's day off in like a thinking way, but I'm thinking it won't make sense for us since she won't start school until about 3 hours after she wakes up.
Yes! Totally. It is the time you spend learning together that is most important. Here is what it looks like with an only pambarnhill.com/ymb47/
I have a 15 year old reluctant learner, a 4 year old, 2 year old and a one year old. It is chaos most days and the 15 year old doesn’t get much out of it from all the stop and go. What would you suggest?
In your case I would not force them to all be together. Could you open with prayer and a song? Maybe ask the 15yo to read a picture book to siblings? Then let the 15yo go and you concentrate on an age-appropriate MT for the littles. Reconnect with the 15yo other times one on one. :-)
@@pambarnhill9358 I could try that. We currently do pledge and prayer and then I try to sit with the teen while the two littles do a sensory bin and baby eats snacks but usually the littles want what the other has or one wants to work alone and the other wants to work together lol it's just not been working. So I can definitely try that and I like having the teen read to the others. Thank you!
Off the subject but I have a 8 year old (2nd grader) with ADHD. He's behind in reading. He knows his letters and the sounds they make and can sound out some words. My question is how should I proceed on teaching him to read. I'm at a loss.
Laura - I used and loved All About Reading with all my kids. Even my dyslexic kiddo had slow and steady success with it. ruclips.net/video/36q_N1JgDAk/видео.html
I had a friend when I was that age who did spelling most easily on the trampoline. I know that isn’t reading but it is along the same lines, Hope it helps
Where is the best place to buy an actual basket for a morning basket?
Michaels often has great baskets! :)
Home goods or Tuesday morning?
Lori Hemphill I found really amazing baskets on west elm.... they are pricey so I’m going to ask for them for Christmas 😀🙏😍
Mine is older than my oldest kid but I am pretty sure I got it at Michaels or Joanns. Probably for 40% off!
Rummage sales and thrift stores!!
My kids are 9 and 11 but they interrupt a lot to voice their opinions or ask questions and so, morning time takes a very long time. Any tips?
Set the expectation that there are some times it is ok to do this and some times where it is not. Ask them to hold questions and comments to a certain time and then hold them to it. They can learn to wait, especially at their ages. You can also set a timer for Morning Time and when the timer goes off it is over. If they are disappointed you didn't read more you can remind them that they are in control of that as much as you are.
@@PamBarnhill Thanks, for your advice. I'll give it a try.
Give them paper or a wipe off board to write the questions or comments down so they remember them
I wondered if I needed a morning basket but I have an only child.
April yes! You can totally do a morning basket with one child. Here is a podcast that might help pambarnhill.com/ymb47/
i have an only too 😊
@@jenniferharley8987 me too but haven’t started homeschooling her yet. Do find your days go super quick with homeschooling just one child? How old is your child? Mine is 5 almost 6 just trying to wrap my head around homeschooling and only child. In some ways it *seems* easier to homeschool a singleton, but on the other hand having siblings to interact with during homeschooling days also seems easy. I don’t want my daughter to feel lonely or isolated …… any tips/ insights for me?
April Arlidge I have an only that i am thinking about homeschooling. Do find your days go super quick with homeschooling just one child? How old is your child? Mine is 5 almost 6 just trying to wrap my head around homeschooling and only child. It some ways it *seems* easier to just homeschool one child. But on the other hand having siblings to interact with during homeschooling day *seems* easy too….I don’t want my daughter to feel lonely or isolated …… any tips/ insights for me? (Posted this question to jennifer Harley too).
@@breynolds7196 DS is 4.5 years old and going into Kindergarten. Our pre-k morning basket includes bible, read aloud, and calendar time. It takes 20-30 minutes. As for socialization, we attend church and participate in a co-op school.