This is our first year home schooling my 8yr old and 11 yr old and the structure is on the struggle bus!! lol I've tried making a daily routine. But now I'm starting to feel like there's just not enough time in the day!!! I've been toying with the loop schedule in my head. I just HATE trial and error. Aint nobody got time for that!! lol I need something that works NOW. So far we are heading into week 3. The boys are finally getting adjusted to me being Mrs. Teacher. So I'm just trying to get a better routine/schedule down for our subjects. We've been doing LA everyday (which seems to take a lot longer than I expected), we do math, Bible, and reading everyday as well. I'm taking care of a 9 month old in between subjects and I just don't know where science and history/civics is going to fit in. Thank you for posting this to give some sort of an idea. I LOVE LISTS!!!! lol
My problem with 5 kids is fitting in science and social studies/history too 😩 and I always worry about it being too easy for my oldest and too hard for my youngest older child (oldest 3 are 12, 11, and 10).
This is exactly what I needed thank you! I feel such pressure to do everything every day! Also, I saw you do independent reading. What is in the “journal” part you do with that?
I want to use a full language arts program called Sing, Spell, Read, and Write (Which is EXTREMELY thorough with spelling lists everyday! Too much! ) I have thought about breaking it up into chunks throughout the week. However, I do have All About Spelling Level 2/3 as well as Explode the Code 4. How do you recommend I structure this into our weekly routine? Both of us are neuro-divergent and I NEEED to stay on track this year! I too can be a little toooo flexible if I'm tired or have so much stuff on my mind. As we get closer to the new school year, I said we will do both Math and LA everyday---I need to figure out ways to break up those two throughout the day as well. Because currently my almost 2 year old makes it nearly impossible to get anything done.
I made my daughter’s checklist in Canva too! I enjoy making things like that too. Sometimes more than one a year! 😂 I tried to simplify as much as possible this year. Having a toddling one year old makes school need to be more concise. 👍🏻😊 I’m excited to start on August 22! ❤️😊
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning Well, it is going pretty well. We’ve tried a couple different routines to see what works best, and now we’re fairly settled. Having a checklist in no particular order is helpful so we can get things done no matter what order we do it. Are you going to do an update on how yours is going with the checklists?🥰
Thank you!! I made it as a template on Canva! The link is in the description box now :) The reading journal is from Not Consumed Ministries. It has a short section each day that asks good questions about the book he is reading. You can use it for any book! Let me find a link…
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning good for you!! ❤️ was it time consuming to make? I’ve tried to recreate things many times and realize how time consuming it is to recreate too many things. So then I settle for function over pretty. But I like pretty!
I have a fourth grader next year! Sometime in the first semester she’ll finish the final level of AAR. Curious what direction you’ll go with LA after AAR?
Great question! As far as lit or reading goes, I plan to use Not Consumed Reading Journal. You basically pick any book (or your kid picks), and then they follow the reading journal prompts after they read each time. Super simple ☺️
How did you make your sheets? Trello? Don’t know anything about that. I have a 14 year old daughter that has Autism. She needs a check list and structure. What to expect. Any help would be appreciated. ❤️
Aww! That's great that you know she needs lots of structure. I have a couple kids that thrive on it too. I made the check list in Canva. But I got the idea from a checklist at Erin Condren. You can find it here: www.erincondren.com/checklist-kids-notepad ;)
I never realized how similar our schedules/curriculums are! My 3rd/4th graders are doing Structure and Style this year. Is this your first year with the program or have you used it before? -Stacey
That's awesome we are so similar, Stacey! And yes, this is my first year using Structure and Style. I plan to either go through it really slowly, or we'll just use it a couple years. I think it'll really help my son understand the structure of writing!
This will be my third full year of homeschooling and we are changing many things this year. Question: What do you do at co-op? Is it just for social? Is there a lesson at co-op?
Hey, Jen! Thanks so much 😁 For our co-op it’s more focused on elective type classes, so it’s partly for social, but they do have three classes, like art, music, book club, fun science classes, cooking, Spanish. Each grade level group has 3 classes. 😁
"We're really really flexible when we don't have a plan" ooof exactly how I am! I need some type of a guideline to keep myself in check.
I’m glad you get it 😃🙋🏼♀️
Thank you for this. It's helping me decide what to include for my daughter's schedule since this is our first year homeschooling.
Thank you for creating this. I am considering homeschooling
We love a good check list here as well! Thank you for sharing and breaking it all down.
Thank you 😊
I really appreciate your videos! They are clear and concise and HELPFUL! Have a great day, thanks for making videos!
Thank YOU! Glad I could help ☺️ Not so sure if I was concise, but I’m trying 😆😆
This is our first year home schooling my 8yr old and 11 yr old and the structure is on the struggle bus!! lol I've tried making a daily routine. But now I'm starting to feel like there's just not enough time in the day!!! I've been toying with the loop schedule in my head. I just HATE trial and error. Aint nobody got time for that!! lol I need something that works NOW. So far we are heading into week 3. The boys are finally getting adjusted to me being Mrs. Teacher. So I'm just trying to get a better routine/schedule down for our subjects. We've been doing LA everyday (which seems to take a lot longer than I expected), we do math, Bible, and reading everyday as well. I'm taking care of a 9 month old in between subjects and I just don't know where science and history/civics is going to fit in. Thank you for posting this to give some sort of an idea. I LOVE LISTS!!!! lol
Thank you!! How are things going now???
My problem with 5 kids is fitting in science and social studies/history too 😩 and I always worry about it being too easy for my oldest and too hard for my youngest older child (oldest 3 are 12, 11, and 10).
This is exactly what I needed thank you! I feel such pressure to do everything every day! Also, I saw you do independent reading. What is in the “journal” part you do with that?
I love the look of your checklist. I will have to attempt to make one in Canva.
Thank you! Yes, I made it in Canva. I was inspired by an Erin Condren checklist 😃
Thank you for sharing your template. I love your ideas!
Thank you!! 💜💜😊
I just had to come thank you for the Canva link!!!!!
You’re welcome!!! I hope it worked 😆
I want to use a full language arts program called Sing, Spell, Read, and Write (Which is EXTREMELY thorough with spelling lists everyday! Too much! ) I have thought about breaking it up into chunks throughout the week.
However, I do have All About Spelling Level 2/3 as well as Explode the Code 4. How do you recommend I structure this into our weekly routine?
Both of us are neuro-divergent and I NEEED to stay on track this year! I too can be a little toooo flexible if I'm tired or have so much stuff on my mind.
As we get closer to the new school year, I said we will do both Math and LA everyday---I need to figure out ways to break up those two throughout the day as well. Because currently my almost 2 year old makes it nearly impossible to get anything done.
I made my daughter’s checklist in Canva too! I enjoy making things like that too. Sometimes more than one a year! 😂 I tried to simplify as much as possible this year. Having a toddling one year old makes school need to be more concise. 👍🏻😊 I’m excited to start on August 22! ❤️😊
How is school going so far for you, Jerilyn??? ☺️
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning Well, it is going pretty well. We’ve tried a couple different routines to see what works best, and now we’re fairly settled. Having a checklist in no particular order is helpful so we can get things done no matter what order we do it. Are you going to do an update on how yours is going with the checklists?🥰
Yes, I feel you! My daughter turns 2 this year!
Love the checklist!
Thank you!! 😃
I love this checklist! I’m going to look into making one for my kids this year.
What is a reading journal? What does he write in it?
Thank you!! I made it as a template on Canva! The link is in the description box now :) The reading journal is from Not Consumed Ministries. It has a short section each day that asks good questions about the book he is reading. You can use it for any book! Let me find a link…
Just go here and search for Reading Journal! store.notconsumed.com?aff=102
We are starting Form 2 as well this year🥳 Yes the shower 🚿 😳
Awesome! Yes, you get it :)
Your chart looks familiar!!! 😉 the charts are lifesavers!!!
Yes!! Thanks for the inspo!!! I almost bought it from Erin Condren, but decided to make my own and print for 75 cents!
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning good for you!! ❤️ was it time consuming to make? I’ve tried to recreate things many times and realize how time consuming it is to recreate too many things. So then I settle for function over pretty. But I like pretty!
I have a fourth grader next year! Sometime in the first semester she’ll finish the final level of AAR. Curious what direction you’ll go with LA after AAR?
Great question! As far as lit or reading goes, I plan to use Not Consumed Reading Journal. You basically pick any book (or your kid picks), and then they follow the reading journal prompts after they read each time. Super simple ☺️
Thank you for your videos! They have helped me tremendously! Would it be possible to share your template through Canva?
Sure! You can get the template here! www.canva.com/design/DAFIfmE3MHE/Kjvh97ZVXt4NuJfDTS2obg/view?DAFIfmE3MHE&mode=preview
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning Thank you so much!!
How did you make your sheets? Trello? Don’t know anything about that. I have a 14 year old daughter that has Autism. She needs a check list and structure. What to expect. Any help would be appreciated. ❤️
Aww! That's great that you know she needs lots of structure. I have a couple kids that thrive on it too. I made the check list in Canva. But I got the idea from a checklist at Erin Condren. You can find it here: www.erincondren.com/checklist-kids-notepad ;)
I never realized how similar our schedules/curriculums are! My 3rd/4th graders are doing Structure and Style this year. Is this your first year with the program or have you used it before? -Stacey
That's awesome we are so similar, Stacey! And yes, this is my first year using Structure and Style. I plan to either go through it really slowly, or we'll just use it a couple years. I think it'll really help my son understand the structure of writing!
@@JoyfulNoiseLearning Yes, I am also thinking slowly will be the key. I plan on taking 2 years for year 1. I look forward to hearing how you like it!
This will be my third full year of homeschooling and we are changing many things this year. Question: What do you do at co-op? Is it just for social? Is there a lesson at co-op?
Watching all your checklist videos. Trying to organize my brain. Thank you so much for all your hard work. God bless you.
Hey, Jen! Thanks so much 😁 For our co-op it’s more focused on elective type classes, so it’s partly for social, but they do have three classes, like art, music, book club, fun science classes, cooking, Spanish. Each grade level group has 3 classes. 😁
Shower✅️🙃