I love how you answered Heather's question. I'm going to keep that in mind the next time I talk with someone who is curious about homeschooling. Wonderful video as usual, Ashlee! 😊
I enjoyed this video - I am happy for you that your children are close because of the lifestyle you have chosen. I am a bit older than you (as in 3 of my 5 children have launched from our home!). We homeschooled all 5 children (still have 2 at home) and our children are still very close as young adults. I know that homeschooling played a big role in that. It also made it really hard on my heart when they did leave our home. The oldest 3 are 4 years apart and they all have launched in the last 9 months (one got married, one moved from NY to CA, and one leaves in a few weeks for Marine boot camp) - and honestly, I've cried a lot in these last months. Not out of depression or an unhealthy attachment to my kids, BUT I just miss them. I've been with them every day for the last 20+ years and they are my favorite people in the world! I wouldn't change our family life for anything. God bless you and your young family!
Jennifer Dionne awe this touched my heart, Thankyou for sharing your feelings! I know I will feel the same way! Mine are all born within 4 years of each other so they will all leave the home pretty consecutively and I know my heart will hurt! So thankful to know that you look back with gratitude, I hope to do the same!
Awesome Q&A ...I totally agree on the nap and routine thing ... it's so important and it's something that we don't compromise even on weekends ... just special occasions / holidays. TFS!
I love the answer to Heather Torres' question! I had a tough time putting things on hold to "just be" and let the season pass! I wish I was more prepared for this at first.
Totally agree on ordering curriculum...we order in the spring, and I need to look inside the book (usually online) before ordering! Timberdoodle is also a great site for ordering curriculum. 😊
Mama to Four yes, I have to actually hold it and look through it to see if I like it, which makes curriculum shopping hard work! I'll check out that site, Thankyou!
Prepping for school at night is something I definitely need to get better about. I'm such a night owl....it totally makes sense for me to be doing this! I'm so glad that I realized this when we have 3 weeks remaining in the school year. LOL
hi from greece ashlee.i love all of your videos and also i found you very inspiring.you gave me the will power through your fitness videos to start be more fitness and keep atention my nutrition to lose the bany weght.i have a 3 yearvold and a newborn,a month old.at night when i feed my baby i watch your videos.thank you.
Love getting to know you! Always make it to the end of your videos 😉 I'd love to hear more about co-ops and loved the little you gave here on it! Thanks for spending time answering all these questions! Hope you had a happy easter 🐣
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry that I didn't notice the date! I see now! This particular video popped up on my suggested feed and I didn't notice at first! I am so sorry! I was curious if you were considering The Good and the Beautiful because I remembered from a previous video you mentioned you had enjoyed their Human Body study. But now it all makes sense! Thank you so much!
I do actually have one more question, you mentioned in your video that your kids know that they must complete the work that you ask of them, whether it takes 3 hours or 3 minutes, and this made me a bit curious--would you care to share a bit about how you make sure their work is completed in a timely fashion? Do you use a chart for them, or some type of motivator for when they have finished a specific subject? I'm just curious as to how you prevent dilly-dallying if that makes sense! Thank you in advance!
Rachel at day2dayjoys hahaha! Thanks for leaving me a question, funny story, when I filmed this I had already ordered a different curriculum and received it a couple days after I put this up, looked through it decided against it, and ordered sonlight again 😂 I debated on deleting the video but decided not to. So YES, I'll be using them again! Just not for science.
Hi!! Do you recommend curriculum for your kindergartener? If so what do you use? Thank you for doing these videos, so helpful on my homeschooling journey! We are just starting with our first child entering kindergarten homeschool this fall! :)
Laura Knauff yes for kinder I do recommend some curriculum. I've used bob books, horizons math, all about spelling, all about reading, and handwriting without tears, I actually have an end of the year review video where I'll cover everything I used again, so stay tuned!
What are your thoughts on Sonlight? I will be starting our homeschool journey beginning in the fall. My son will be in Kindergarten and my daughter will be starting preschool and I was thinking of trying Sonlight or My Fathers World?
I am currently homeschooling 1 of my 3 kids. We did kindergarten this year with my oldest. I am looking into sonlight 1st grade for next year. Do you have any specific reasons your not using sonlight again? I know a few people that love it but would love to know your opinion. Thanks so much!
Co-ops are sooooo hard to find the right fit! Love your tips for finding one! Check out RainbowResource.com for curriculum and supplies. They carry just about everything and are generally several dollars cheaper than Christianbookstore.com, the only exception I regularly find is that readers tend to be cheaper on Amazon. ;) #momeysavingmoms PS Happy Easter!
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I love how you answered Heather's question. I'm going to keep that in mind the next time I talk with someone who is curious about homeschooling.
Wonderful video as usual, Ashlee! 😊
Homeschool on the Hill Thankyou so much Candace, that was a tough question!
I enjoyed this video - I am happy for you that your children are close because of the lifestyle you have chosen. I am a bit older than you (as in 3 of my 5 children have launched from our home!). We homeschooled all 5 children (still have 2 at home) and our children are still very close as young adults. I know that homeschooling played a big role in that. It also made it really hard on my heart when they did leave our home. The oldest 3 are 4 years apart and they all have launched in the last 9 months (one got married, one moved from NY to CA, and one leaves in a few weeks for Marine boot camp) - and honestly, I've cried a lot in these last months. Not out of depression or an unhealthy attachment to my kids, BUT I just miss them. I've been with them every day for the last 20+ years and they are my favorite people in the world! I wouldn't change our family life for anything. God bless you and your young family!
Jennifer Dionne awe this touched my heart, Thankyou for sharing your feelings! I know I will feel the same way! Mine are all born within 4 years of each other so they will all leave the home pretty consecutively and I know my heart will hurt! So thankful to know that you look back with gratitude, I hope to do the same!
Such a great video!!!! I'd love a co-op video. It's very tough to find that perfect fit in a co-op.
glitterngloss13 yes it is! Thankyou! I'll definitely be filming that!
Awesome Q&A ...I totally agree on the nap and routine thing ... it's so important and it's something that we don't compromise even on weekends ... just special occasions / holidays. TFS!
BoyBoss Mama thanks for taking a watch!
I love the answer to Heather Torres' question! I had a tough time putting things on hold to "just be" and let the season pass! I wish I was more prepared for this at first.
Shannon Mooers yes, and I felt like that was the one thing that took me by surprise!
Totally agree on ordering curriculum...we order in the spring, and I need to look inside the book (usually online) before ordering! Timberdoodle is also a great site for ordering curriculum. 😊
Mama to Four yes, I have to actually hold it and look through it to see if I like it, which makes curriculum shopping hard work! I'll check out that site, Thankyou!
Prepping for school at night is something I definitely need to get better about. I'm such a night owl....it totally makes sense for me to be doing this! I'm so glad that I realized this when we have 3 weeks remaining in the school year. LOL
aka Mommy... 😂😂😂😂 funniest comment of the day goes to...........
I'm a night owl too!
i love frozen yogurt too! yes, def used curriculum is key! love watching your channel! so fun! great Q & A video.
Excited to discover you are on Insta! It is by far my fav social media channel so I'm following you there now x
Kirstee :: This Whole Home it's one of my favs too! Thanks for following along!
thank you so much for answering my question.you are an ispiration.thank you again ashlee.
mummysworld you're way too sweet, Thankyou!
I always make it to the end of your videos! 😉Keep up the good work!!
aplacetonest Thankyou! That means a lot 💜 happy easter!
Happy Easter to you, too! :)
hi from greece ashlee.i love all of your videos and also i found you very inspiring.you gave me the will power through your fitness videos to start be more fitness and keep atention my nutrition to lose the bany weght.i have a 3 yearvold and a newborn,a month old.at night when i feed my baby i watch your videos.thank you.
mummysworld Thankyou so much for being apart of my channel! So glad you're feeling inspired to get active!
Love getting to know you! Always make it to the end of your videos 😉
I'd love to hear more about co-ops and loved the little you gave here on it! Thanks for spending time answering all these questions! Hope you had a happy easter 🐣
Jessica Melton awesome, watch for that video! Thankyou for watching, and we had a nice relaxing easter! Hope you did too!
Would you mind to describe a bit about why you are moving away from Sonlight and what you will be using instead? Love following your channel!
Ashley Parr this was filmed awhile ago, I ended up using sonlight again and have enjoyed our year!
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry that I didn't notice the date! I see now! This particular video popped up on my suggested feed and I didn't notice at first! I am so sorry! I was curious if you were considering The Good and the Beautiful because I remembered from a previous video you mentioned you had enjoyed their Human Body study. But now it all makes sense! Thank you so much!
I do actually have one more question, you mentioned in your video that your kids know that they must complete the work that you ask of them, whether it takes 3 hours or 3 minutes, and this made me a bit curious--would you care to share a bit about how you make sure their work is completed in a timely fashion? Do you use a chart for them, or some type of motivator for when they have finished a specific subject? I'm just curious as to how you prevent dilly-dallying if that makes sense! Thank you in advance!
Ashley Parr no worries! I will be announcing what we plan to use next year soon! Spoiler alert: it’s not sonlight
Yum... fries, on occasion! Loved this Q&A!
Rachel at day2dayjoys hahaha! Thanks for leaving me a question, funny story, when I filmed this I had already ordered a different curriculum and received it a couple days after I put this up, looked through it decided against it, and ordered sonlight again 😂 I debated on deleting the video but decided not to.
So YES, I'll be using them again! Just not for science.
Lol... I was thinking I thot you said you'd be using it again (maybe over on IG) and then I thot maybe #mombrain 🤣
Great video! I had to leave a co-op recently because I just felt like I didn't fit in. My daughter did ok there However, my son did not. TFS
juanita arbelo Thankyou for watching! I bet that was tough
Hi!! Do you recommend curriculum for your kindergartener? If so what do you use? Thank you for doing these videos, so helpful on my homeschooling journey! We are just starting with our first child entering kindergarten homeschool this fall! :)
Laura Knauff yes for kinder I do recommend some curriculum. I've used bob books, horizons math, all about spelling, all about reading, and handwriting without tears, I actually have an end of the year review video where I'll cover everything I used again, so stay tuned!
Awesome, thank you so much Ashlee!
What are your thoughts on Sonlight? I will be starting our homeschool journey beginning in the fall. My son will be in Kindergarten and my daughter will be starting preschool and I was thinking of trying Sonlight or My Fathers World?
Gingersnaps I love sonlight so much! I've used it going on 3 years! Highly reccomend!
I am currently homeschooling 1 of my 3 kids. We did kindergarten this year with my oldest. I am looking into sonlight 1st grade for next year. Do you have any specific reasons your not using sonlight again? I know a few people that love it but would love to know your opinion. Thanks so much!
We are new to buying curriculum. Where do you buy used curriculum?
Christa Kimzey local sales, friends, online fb groups for your curriculum company, eBay, Amazon.
Why are you not using Sonlight?
Co-ops are sooooo hard to find the right fit! Love your tips for finding one!
Check out RainbowResource.com for curriculum and supplies. They carry just about everything and are generally several dollars cheaper than Christianbookstore.com, the only exception I regularly find is that readers tend to be cheaper on Amazon. ;) #momeysavingmoms PS Happy Easter!
thethankfullheart how have I never even heard of this!?! Thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!!
i am sofi by the way.
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