So many good points and reminders! We’ve been homeschooling for eight years, and every year, I need fresh encouragement. Even just being reminded how GOOD it is to read aloud, even though I’ve known it from the beginning, is so helpful!! We get tired, we get “lazy,” and we get in ruts, and I always appreciate messages like this. Thank you Angie! 🤗
The pep talk that I needed today! Today was one of those days that I wanted to give up! I am so happy that you have decided to make this Homeschool Made Simple Channel. You always uplift me when I need it! Please keep making these videos, we need more of them. I love all of your content but absolutely love these videos that remind me that what I am feeling is normal! ❤❤❤❤
Thanks Angie for all of the great pointers and reminders. We are finishing our second year of homeschooling and it’s a continuous learning process. My boys are ages 8 and 10 and don’t love school but they will listen to anything I will read aloud to them! We have learned so much and have great shared memories of this time spent together.
Thank you for these videos. As a mama who is starting to dip her toes in the homeschool world I appreciate these videos. Could you possibly do a video on materials/tools you like to use to teach phonics and reading to your littles? I realize that one of my biggest insecurities in school was how slow I was to learn to read and I now want to find a way to give my child the confidence I wish I had.
Girl! I need “harsh” give it to me straight!! I definitely NEED to work on several areas in our homeschool rhythms/habits…especially well, a little bit of all 9 😅
Such excellent and practical points that we may often forget in the midst of homeschooling. Thank you so much for sharing these simple but ultimately powerful words for our home. These are the things that help us to grow and love learning with our children. ❤
I need is tips for moms to carve out some RESPITE time - some kid free time. Some days I to pull my hair, scream, and do public school enrollent because I need a mental break.
I’m home schooling both my neurodivergent children and man do I feel like quitting every other day- but these are the days I’m trying to fill with the “ we should do this, & be doing that” when we are focus on are life skills- if I can’t get them to leave the house feeling safe what difference does it make if they can go algebra ? We are definitely a growth first, I used to worry that they wouldn’t be ready at 16….. but ready for what life is one long learning journey and we all do it in our own time x love to you and your family & furry family x
I wish homeschooling would go better for us. I agree with a lot of what you say, but my husband would not. He wants our 7th grader writing 10 page papers, for example. We’ve been homeschooling for 4 years and it’s been a struggle the whole time. So stressful, there’s crying, kids yelling at me, throwing their work around the table…you get the idea. We don’t even do that much! But any little bit is like pulling teeth. It’s awful and I don’t think I can do it anymore. Wish I knew what I was doing wrong. 😔
Oh I feel for you. I understand that situation. I have been learning lately to move out of a masculine state and into a feminine one, I think especially as homeschool Mums we can get into a masculine energy because we are the boss of it all. Right now, there is no point in you pushing through the same way. My suggestion, in all empathy, is to sit down with your husband, tell him what's going on, that it's too much for you and hurting, ask him what to do, write notes, hold your tongue, then say ok, and when they start crying, shouting, fighting against me what should I do, get specifics, and then spend a week or a month if you can doing exactly what he said, if it doesn't work, call him, say I did what you said now this is happening what should I do? Men rise to the responsibility when we give it to them, but not before, at first he may give you unrealistic bad advice, but let it come crashing down on him and he will go "woah she's actually listening to me. She actually needs my help" and then he will engage, and he will step up and help you. His perspective will probably be helpful in the end. You have nothing to lose, right? I say this sister to sister, takes one to know one, I am learning all this myself. I pray it helps.
Thank you. It worth giving your advice a try. I have talked to him about how it’s going and how the kids behave for me. He wants me to do drastic punishments. Like take all electronics away for a week for disrespectful behavior. That seems like too much to me but maybe he is right. Or for my son he would say to have him write something 20 times. Idk if using writing as a punishment is a good way to get them to like writing.
@_jillkay I am learning that there is something about getting things into God's order that puts other things into order. Try his way, it's not going to do any real harm to them to do either of those punishments, and like I said, it's more about shifting the responsibility to your husband than it it about him being right or having better ideas on how to handle it than you. Let him be the bad guy, let him fail at trying to help you and then rise up try again, it's important that we show him we genuinely need him, and to be weak before him. We all want a strong husband who takes the lead and takes initiative, especially with the children, but we don't actually give them much of a chance. Try his way, even if he is wrong. Your children will benefit from respecting their dad, and seeing you respect him more than they will benefit from homeschooling and not having respect for him will cause more damage than writing as punishment and any negative thought about writing.
That’s so so hard, mama! 10 page papers for a 7th grader is extreme; public schools don’t even require it. Extreme punishments often do more harm than good. I’d recommend seeing if your husband is open to reading education/homeschool books (with you or on his own) or reading parenting books. 10 days to a less defiant child has some helpful advice for kids that aren’t of a compliant temperament. My reluctant writer (middle school age) finally started doing well with IEW.. It’s hard to give good advice over a RUclips comment, and my ideas certainly could never be a miracle cure, so if this doesn’t feel helpful then please don’t bother with my suggestions ♥️♥️
You said you evaluate your kiddos every year to assess progress. I am in South Carolina, too, and I have always just written up my 90 and 180 day reports based on what we have done, what seems to take, what we struggle with...etc. I am starting to want to use some actual evaluations to see if there are any "holes" or things that haven't quite stuck as my oldest moves into middle school. I have used the good and the beautiful placement "exams" to see what is sticking even if we don't always use their programs. Is there another way you can suggest or another program you use to evaluate? Thanks!
What is your first grader interested in? Topic specific picture books are great. Gail Gibbons non fiction picture books are great. Check out before five in a row or five in a row for a booklist. Frog and Toad Winnie the Pooh Children's Book of Virtues Aesops Fables My Bookhouse Storytime
"The only thing I am looking for is growth." Amen. Amen. Amen. The rest is also incredibly good advice.
This is our 12th year, and my second graduate and I STILL need these reminders. 🙌🏽
I would love a list of your favorite read alouds! I have toddlers up to a 3rd grader😬
We cannot wait till your next homeschooling video.
Love to watch more because we are very like minded in our homeschooling journey’s.
So many good points and reminders! We’ve been homeschooling for eight years, and every year, I need fresh encouragement. Even just being reminded how GOOD it is to read aloud, even though I’ve known it from the beginning, is so helpful!! We get tired, we get “lazy,” and we get in ruts, and I always appreciate messages like this. Thank you Angie! 🤗
The pep talk that I needed today! Today was one of those days that I wanted to give up! I am so happy that you have decided to make this Homeschool Made Simple Channel. You always uplift me when I need it! Please keep making these videos, we need more of them. I love all of your content but absolutely love these videos that remind me that what I am feeling is normal! ❤❤❤❤
Thanks Angie for all of the great pointers and reminders. We are finishing our second year of homeschooling and it’s a continuous learning process. My boys are ages 8 and 10 and don’t love school but they will listen to anything I will read aloud to them! We have learned so much and have great shared memories of this time spent together.
Thank you for these videos. As a mama who is starting to dip her toes in the homeschool world I appreciate these videos.
Could you possibly do a video on materials/tools you like to use to teach phonics and reading to your littles? I realize that one of my biggest insecurities in school was how slow I was to learn to read and I now want to find a way to give my child the confidence I wish I had.
Girl! I need “harsh” give it to me straight!! I definitely NEED to work on several areas in our homeschool rhythms/habits…especially well, a little bit of all 9 😅
As an adult, I love learning now. I am looking forward to learning along side them.
Your hair looks fabulous in this! YOU look fabulous in this!
This video is several years old from her other channel. That’s why her hair looks so different. She just reposted it here.
You are so inspiring! Thank you! I absolutely love your homeschooling/motherhood wisdom! ❤
Such excellent and practical points that we may often forget in the midst of homeschooling. Thank you so much for sharing these simple but ultimately powerful words for our home. These are the things that help us to grow and love learning with our children. ❤
Loved the video ❤! Just starting out with homeschooling. I'm so happy you have a channel dedicated to this topic 😊! Looking forward to more videos!
I need is tips for moms to carve out some RESPITE time - some kid free time. Some days I to pull my hair, scream, and do public school enrollent because I need a mental break.
I’m home schooling both my neurodivergent children and man do I feel like quitting every other day- but these are the days I’m trying to fill with the “ we should do this, & be doing that” when we are focus on are life skills- if I can’t get them to leave the house feeling safe what difference does it make if they can go algebra ? We are definitely a growth first, I used to worry that they wouldn’t be ready at 16….. but ready for what life is one long learning journey and we all do it in our own time x love to you and your family & furry family x
I wish homeschooling would go better for us. I agree with a lot of what you say, but my husband would not. He wants our 7th grader writing 10 page papers, for example. We’ve been homeschooling for 4 years and it’s been a struggle the whole time. So stressful, there’s crying, kids yelling at me, throwing their work around the table…you get the idea. We don’t even do that much! But any little bit is like pulling teeth. It’s awful and I don’t think I can do it anymore. Wish I knew what I was doing wrong. 😔
Oh I feel for you. I understand that situation. I have been learning lately to move out of a masculine state and into a feminine one, I think especially as homeschool Mums we can get into a masculine energy because we are the boss of it all. Right now, there is no point in you pushing through the same way. My suggestion, in all empathy, is to sit down with your husband, tell him what's going on, that it's too much for you and hurting, ask him what to do, write notes, hold your tongue, then say ok, and when they start crying, shouting, fighting against me what should I do, get specifics, and then spend a week or a month if you can doing exactly what he said, if it doesn't work, call him, say I did what you said now this is happening what should I do?
Men rise to the responsibility when we give it to them, but not before, at first he may give you unrealistic bad advice, but let it come crashing down on him and he will go "woah she's actually listening to me. She actually needs my help" and then he will engage, and he will step up and help you. His perspective will probably be helpful in the end.
You have nothing to lose, right?
I say this sister to sister, takes one to know one, I am learning all this myself. I pray it helps.
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Thank you. It worth giving your advice a try. I have talked to him about how it’s going and how the kids behave for me. He wants me to do drastic punishments. Like take all electronics away for a week for disrespectful behavior. That seems like too much to me but maybe he is right. Or for my son he would say to have him write something 20 times. Idk if using writing as a punishment is a good way to get them to like writing.
@_jillkay I am learning that there is something about getting things into God's order that puts other things into order. Try his way, it's not going to do any real harm to them to do either of those punishments, and like I said, it's more about shifting the responsibility to your husband than it it about him being right or having better ideas on how to handle it than you. Let him be the bad guy, let him fail at trying to help you and then rise up try again, it's important that we show him we genuinely need him, and to be weak before him. We all want a strong husband who takes the lead and takes initiative, especially with the children, but we don't actually give them much of a chance. Try his way, even if he is wrong. Your children will benefit from respecting their dad, and seeing you respect him more than they will benefit from homeschooling and not having respect for him will cause more damage than writing as punishment and any negative thought about writing.
That’s so so hard, mama! 10 page papers for a 7th grader is extreme; public schools don’t even require it. Extreme punishments often do more harm than good. I’d recommend seeing if your husband is open to reading education/homeschool books (with you or on his own) or reading parenting books. 10 days to a less defiant child has some helpful advice for kids that aren’t of a compliant temperament. My reluctant writer (middle school age) finally started doing well with IEW.. It’s hard to give good advice over a RUclips comment, and my ideas certainly could never be a miracle cure, so if this doesn’t feel helpful then please don’t bother with my suggestions ♥️♥️
You said you evaluate your kiddos every year to assess progress. I am in South Carolina, too, and I have always just written up my 90 and 180 day reports based on what we have done, what seems to take, what we struggle with...etc. I am starting to want to use some actual evaluations to see if there are any "holes" or things that haven't quite stuck as my oldest moves into middle school. I have used the good and the beautiful placement "exams" to see what is sticking even if we don't always use their programs. Is there another way you can suggest or another program you use to evaluate? Thanks!
Do you read different books throughout the day everyday? Or do you pick one book and read that everyday until you’re done?
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What types of books would I read for the read aloud a for a 1st grader?
What is your first grader interested in? Topic specific picture books are great.
Gail Gibbons non fiction picture books are great.
Check out before five in a row or five in a row for a booklist.
Frog and Toad
Winnie the Pooh
Children's Book of Virtues
Aesops Fables
My Bookhouse Storytime
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Yes to all of these!! I couldn’t have said it better! 🙌 ❤