I think it is wonderful how you are teaching your children. I don’t understand why people think they have to stick their nose in your business. I admire you and all you are going through and yet you take such good care of your kids be at the hospital and not getting any rest. As a former teacher I applaud you. Kids need to learn hands on also. Cooking,cleaning,making DIY things. They need to be thought life lessons. Praying for you all.
I had 2 sons with Trisomy 17. Unfortunately, they are “incompatible with life” so I had to take them home on hospice. I am so glad your beautiful son is getting the care he needs.
@@Healing_one_day_at_a_time I’m so sorry for your loss. I don’t like the label honestly one day they might be able to do more for these precious babies. They used to label lots of diseases as incurable which is true until someone finds a cure. There are momma out there with trisomy 17 children so they are learning more each day. Big 🤗
i love the way you teach and show your kids this beautiful earth God created and so hands on. ❤❤I remember having a learning disability and not getting the help i needed in school to succeed. I masked and was so talkative because I was smart they saw it as a know it all and I got bullied. I noticed my 3 yr old w special needs was masking in school only happy to have friends. But since taking her out of school and homeschooling on weekends and daycares on weekdays she now is more social and can be herself, she’s doing 1st grade work at 3. And she now has a deep love for games. Our library had a fishing word game she loved and a snap spelling game. Homeschooling/ unschooling is really what you make it. You are always learning everyday 😊
I truly admire you as a wonderful person & mother. You have many talents and manage to do so much for your family daily with a smile on your face. When I was younger I wish I could have been home schooled. I am sure I would have gone further in college. You are help to many moms on a daily basis. Much love and prayers continue. Give Azariah a quick snuggle for me please.
Mumma bear congratulations on the way you are teaching your children. I worked in education at a private religious school for 27 years and saw first hand the many flaws in the way children are educated, their anxiety if they can’t keep up and bullying, if I had my time again my four children would have been homeschooled. Do any of your older children have jobs outside of the home. Bless you ❤❤❤❤❤
i worried about raising my children because my Mom had mental problems. I did a Montessori teaching course along with 3 boys under 4. Although it doesn't encourage reading at an early age somehow mine just learned how to do it from having stories read to them. They are all very musical playing many instruments while I was never interested in music - one an opera singer! An eye test showed that one child was dyslexic (now a professor) and a familial problem which has carried on through the generations but regarded as a gift that makes them think in a different way. I would have liked to home school until teenage years but feel that children have to cope with people and when things go wrong!
Aren’t you required by the state of Maine to reach certain requirements of learning per year per child? I’ve noticed that several home schoolers have a separate folder for each child to keep track of that child’s progress.
She has homeschooled many kids and she definitely knows what she is doing and what is required I thank God I live in a state that has very very little requirements for homeschooling and they keep their nose out of it!
Good morning Momma bear!!!! I think children can learn more from life every day than from sitting in classroom all day/ very boring back in the day.I am 76& school was all talk& no basic skills about life in general.I was a good student until 7th grade.I am very hyperactive, just hated it.All the stuff I hated,I now excell at,because I wanted to learn it,not pushed to. You do great with your kids..they are smart,articulate, wanting to see& learn.They are happy!!😂 love it!!👍🙏🤗💖🧚♀️🌴
You are an amazing mama to be able to organize all the children in different places and all the things a mama does and take care of a baby in the nice i give you all the praise im very proud of you stay strong sweet mama ❤❤❤❤❤
Don’t worry about the unsolicited opinions, as you said everyone is different. I think you are doing an amazing job in a really hard situation and I am blown away by your love and dedication to your whole family. You have got this Mamabear 💪💜💜🙏
I love Boston! I have two adult children and a grand child living there. My granddaughter was born at the same hospital as your sweet baby. I have 3 grandchildren who are home schooled. I was so concerned at first until I learned about it and watched them learn. They know about things so much deeper than other kids I know, because they are loving learning and want to know more and more. I don’t know if I said that right, but I am sure you understand.
That’s wonderful. I think it’s great that we can learn in all different ways. I’m so glad that you’ve learned to love and appreciate the way. Your grandchildren are being homeschooled, but it is challenging coming from a public school setting to realize children can learn that way.
Mama Bear 2 You are a wonderful Mother and Your Husband is a wonderful Father You are giving your Family so to learn it’s amazing God bless you all 🙏🏻✝️☮️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🌹💐🍀❤️💙💜💗💕
Please donnot critize public schools. I love to read and I came from public school. Gaming plattforms are the parents fault. MA has a good homeschool community.
I love the home schooling your providing, Its amazing to see the little ones learn..... And yes I learn something new every single day ... Your the best momma bear Thank You for sharing😊
So happy Azariah is doing well. He is surrounded by so much love. I know that guardian angels surround him, and Gods love for all of you is never ending. Stay well…….
I agree with a lot you are saying about education and I think that you are doing a great job. I wonder though if your children might not go on to college or university to specialize in areas that can lead to more job opportunities because their education has not been formal.
I'm wondering that as was well. Do the kids learn to write and math? Or they don't have to if they don't want to? Are they able to get their GED when they turn 18? Are they encouraged to go to college? I think you had mentioned previously that in Main if you're homeschooled you can't attend college? Now,to be successful and be able to support yourself and family you need that education, in my opinion. Do the kids have their own friends to spend time with? It's so important for social skills.
Many home school children go on to college and do very well. However, college is overrated. Many children are pushed into college when they would be more adept to a trade skill. Back in the day many skills were learned on the job working with a professional. I went to college to be a teacher, but my best teaching skills were learned by classroom teaching and experience, not in the classroom where time was taken up with bulletin boards and the development of children at a specific age… I would say the best skills to learn are writing and practical finances. A great study guide for college prep is ACT or SAT for Dummies. Latin gives the basis for vocabulary. Math and Science basics are good but how many use advanced of either. I learned most of my history by doing what Momma Bear does - by visiting historical sites - and most of it as an adult military spouse traveling. In school history was boring to me with dates and places. It didn’t come alive until I could see it in person. I took a class called Rudiments of America’s Christian History which was basically quotes from the early founders. It set the basis for my understanding of the foundation of our country. My public high school was brain washing me about humanism - things like situation ethics and atheism in every class - literature - government - history - and social studies. I had no grammar. Ironically I had great Christian Science teachers. My biology teacher told the class he had to teach what the book says but he believes differently. By the way, sentence diagramming is a great thing to learn.
@@suzanneclark8579that seems like it would handicap the child if your kiddo couldn’t at least choose to attend college. We have some brilliant homeschooled kids in our extended family but they actually did classes with others. The parents taught groups of different kids in subjects they knew about. We also have brilliant public schooled kids in our family who went beyond just high school to become medical professionals. So I truly believe it makes a difference in what they’re exposed to and how they’re taught. Not being able to go on to higher learning is definitely a handicap in today’s world. Even the welders and skilled trades my husband hires need certifications that require at least a ged to obtain and many times years of experience.
I think momma bear was talking about the fact the kids need to be fully vaccinated to attend college in our state. My children cannot pursue any form of public or private schooling in the state as we do not vaccinate
Former Homeschool mom here (my kids are grown now). People that suggest you enroll your children in Institutionalized Education just don’t get it! It drives me CRAZY! Thank God we have the FREEDOM to teach our children the way we choose . Children learn in different ways. Boston would be amazing! The history!!! I love your channel and continued prayers for baby and all of your family. ❤ You are a great mama!
Congratulations on 14,000!!! I just watched your video on tapping your maple trees and making maple syrup! Love how you include all your children in learning how to do things!!
I’m from Washington state and I can tell you my kids go to public schools and they probably have at least six field trips a year at least six. Two of my kids were readers and two or not. That’s all an individual type thing. My kids are artistic in someways and one is not.
You're doing a great job. I think that as soon as you're able to read to your children, they'll love to read. Keep doing what you're doing because your children make you proud. They are not going to be bored. I went to Sturbridge many many times. Saw Plymouth Rock and thought it was really small. I am learning a lot of things. For example how to make perfect biscuits. I don't know what I am doing wrong but I keep on trying. Praying for all of you. 🙏🙏🙏
Love your words on homeschooling/unschooling! Also love the fact that y’all are making this a wonderful learning adventure for everyone! ❤ I gotta say some of these comments from people on here are making my blood boil. 😣
Depends when they want to learn I read a lot out loud to them so they usually ask early 2ish I more pick up on cues then make and age between 5-7 I offer if they want to do a program. Most choose too other don’t so learn just by sound out words in books others like a program they choose
I homeschooled two of mine. I loved it and it is the way to go. We decide what they are going to learn which stands with the Bible teachings and not our world. You are certainly doing a beautiful job. Prayers for you baby and your family.
I I thoroughly love and enjoy getting to hear all about your thoughts on things and how you’re doing things and what you’re doing with the kids with homeschooling. But do not ever feel like you have to explain your choices. You are an amazing mom and I’m sad that people have suggested that they should tell you what to do with your own children that the Lord trusted you with. I’d love to someday hear like your top 25 favorite books you recommend to read in homeschool:) especially for unschooling but really just for life. Have a blessed evening! ❤❤
I don’t feel like I need to explain myself. I do feel though that there’s a lack of education in the style of homeschooling. So I’m just trying to share our journey through this so people can understand the big differences. Thank you I hope you have a blessed day.
I would agree there’s so much more. I don’t feel the average child needs absolutely everything depending on the type of journey that they’re on in their life. But I do think focusing on a greater spectrum of education is really important. For instance, a child who would be interested in architecture would be better off doing more geometry than say calculus just depending on what their Avenue is going to be should be like the direction that they choose to go. But being exposed to many different things, including art and music and all those things is important as well.
@@mommabear2many but if they don't know what they want to do until they are much older,and never have taken those math, calculus.... then it puts them behind.
@@suzanneclark8579so you are going to have a middle schooler do calculus?? If given glimpses they will see what they excel at and what interest them. If you raise lifelong learners then they will learn as it is needed. It all works out.
Lots of ways cooking ,in a grocery store, building they have an online math program. The difference is although my children choose to learn some of there things online or with curriculum it’s that they are choosing. If they decide not to that day it’s ok. If they decided to do 4 lessons that’s ok too.
@@mommabear2many curious , does the certified teacher actually test them that they have learned what they need at each yr? or they just look at your check off sheet?
You are a proverbs wife and mom. Wow!! You have so much energy. I would have dropped a long time ago. You are so nice and sweet. I think I would be irritable feeling like I should be everywhere at once. You have such peace in your voice. Great work!
Oh, there’s so many different ways. If I were to ask you right now, complex math question how would you find out the answer to that? This is what I’m teaching Kids and how I’m teaching them. They have resources curriculum books available to them. And if they don’t have what they need, then we go find a resource for that.
@@mommabear2many I think you are very intelligent and articulate. I believe in your methods. I just have trouble believing they are getting enough of what they need to be able to provide for themselves some day. What do your adult daughters do outside the home? What type of jobs will your children be qualified to do? Is college ever a goal?
I love your channel and i love how you have so much love for your children. What age do they generally learn to read and write? If an elementary school age child shows no interest, would you have them learn to read or write anyways? What made you decide to do unschooling instead of a homeschool curriculum? I am very curious. I plan to homeschool myself. 😊
Good questions. Are used to use the standard homeschool curriculum. Then I realized the individual needs of each of my children might not be fitting in that standard box. General age of children learning to read and write while there’s a huge spectrum. When I read aloud to my children, they usually start to inquire about letters early two or three. Some then might want to learn to sound out specific words. They might do that a time or two or they might do it for a month. But when they want to stop or they’re not that interested anymore, I’m OK to stop as well. Between the ages of five and seven, then I will ask the child if they want to use a curriculum or how they want to learn to read. I explain the blessings of learning how to read and how that would change their life. Then they decide. I give them an opportunity each day to do those things.
What I always found strange about Paul Revere's family is how they re-used their children's names. They had two Marys because when the first Mary died, they used the name again. They had three Johns. First John died in infancy, so they named another baby John. That John died at 3 or 4 years old, so they named another baby John until one stayed alive. Our second son was stillborn. I could not imagine naming another child his name because he is our son David. Did they not actively remember or discuss the children who passed? That just always stuck out to me about Paul Revere's family and seemed so crazy to me as a mother though it was a very different time.
That would be difficult. 😢 It was quite common in older times to name a child after one who had died. In my family my Great great grandfather had 2 brothers named Ole who were alive. LOL. Also in Norway the children were named after their grandparents.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more. We found that so funny and discussed the same thing. In that little workbook, the red one. It had all of the names and ages like times of death for all their children. And we were discussing the same thing like why did they name, another child after one who had passed away. So if anyone knows the answer to this, please comment below.
Yes, that, yep, that too and definitely that! Learning should do a couple of things - challenge the mind and grow the mind. I think learning should also be taught on more of a “skill set” based on individual children and their abilities. I graduated from high school in 1991 - I was a Sophomore in the 1988-1989 school year and can I tell you anything about Trigonometry?! Absolutely not! Even with my 19 year career in Finance and Tax returns for my clients, it was useless. Although Math and English/spelling/grammar were my top core classes, most of it was unnecessary knowledge. But, I do believe my English teacher would be proud of my punctuation. 😆 My girls (4) attended public schools because my husband and I both worked highly stressful career positions that brought along a lot of long hours. Most kids these days haven’t even seen a check register, much less know how to use and balance one. 🤦🏼♀️ The fact that the kids don’t have the fun elective classes that we had is sad to me. Now their electives are a foreign language and Gym/Health. Sadly most schools only teach Spanish now… we had Spanish, French and German. Not to mention we mastered the art of “Pig Latin” and could speak and understand that as well as we do English. Here I am writing you another essay. 😆 Have a wonderful evening! ❤️
I am raising my grandchildren. They are in public school, but I want to homeschool them. I am in Alabama, and we are required to have a cover school. They are not happy in school. When we do homework, they show no signs of the issue the school reports to. If you were in my position, where would you start? My goal is to hit the road and give them the hands on experience you are providing. Do you have any advice for me?
So I do know a couple families that are homeschooling in Alabama. I would first join homes if I were interested homeschool legal defense association that will give you like the step-by-step laws. I would also probably start joining some Facebook groups for the for your area. Just throw it out there and say I’m looking to homeschool what are my options. If you can’t find the information that you need just email me. And I’ll try to connect you with somebody.
Just a suggestion which you may have already thought of. That show "how is made" would be a great thing for your kids to choose an episode to watch on how something they are interested in is made. I find it fascinating as an adult. I love to learn. I constantly am looking things up online and reading out finding a UA-cam video on
Learning never ends there is always something to learn if I want to know something I google it or look it up on youtube or get a book on it or if its somwthing about my health I ask questions. Love your family take care and stay safe!
0:24 Check out the book series Box Car Children...my kids love them...u r really cool gal n love ur videos. I love hearing how u doing n how ur kids. Keep up the good work...
How am I learning now a days - Why Google and utube university. I like books with drawings more so over photographs. I like to know what I am suppose to be seeing before seeing; i often see more than what I'm suppose to see or also what I'm not suppose to see. I dont mind hands on as long as I know how I'm suppose to place my hands first; and by golly if there's a short cut or more guaranteed way to do it I want to know up front not have to "discover" it.
@mommabear2many Yep, I do best with very basic fundamentals that are true all times at first (or told this is true most times/ only in this application) and from there I'm off to the races. My mother said I always went from the first level of leaning to one multiple steps down the road skipping all the lessons inbetween (with learning gaps). As pretty much a self taught sewing, my first pocket is a good example. I had planned on tracing a jeans pocket with squared off corners and was told by some folks that an applied pocket would be too difficult as a first. So, I flipped through some books and a welted pocket with one bound edge became my first 'cause I liked the look of it and it wasn't an applied pocket.
just saying you say kids that go to school they dont go no where how do you know are yr kids getting math scince an so on you dont seem to do this at home
I love the way you are teaching your children. Every person learns a different way. I am a visual hands on learner. I can read something several times and it not stick especially things that do not really interest me, but going to the places makes everything come alive, and it becomes more interesting. Reading stuff about history was never enjoyable to me, but my dad loves history, so I have taken him to some historical places and it was so neat, and I really enjoyed learning the history. You are giving your children experiences that other children would be lucky to have, and you are teaching them skills to make them self sufficient. Great job mama. I need to add that I did a search for homeschool scholarships in Maine, and was shocked that they’re really is not any. I live in Florida and homeschool my special-needs grandson, and any child in the state of Florida can get a homeschool scholarship that is a rather large amount. It helps so much, we are able to buy the stuff for him that would otherwise be difficult to purchase. Main needs to do better, when it comes to homeschool education assistance. If the children were going to a school, the school would get money provided for each child, so why not help the parents that are homeschooling.
It’s interesting for sure when state and federal money goes. I’m so glad for the freedom. I struggle like you as well. I do ok with historical fiction or diary’s.
I watch 2 familys that home school many kids in there family they have study in home classes very day to learn reading math and more things don't see that wirh your kids
How is that setting them up for poverty? I hated school and did not do very well and had a job with six figures. Left because I wanted to enjoy life. I could not have a cent to my name and I would be rich. Living off grid and having a minimalist life is so much better.
It seems like you are assuming parents who put their kids into the school system abdicate all responsibility for their education. The children are also learning at home, have other interests that are encouraged, learn how to get along in the outside world. Families go places together all the time and learn about different things. My children and I are lifelong learners, unschooling is not doing your children any favours. You come off very smug and insulting to people who are not like you. Not very Christian of you.
The way you are teaching your kids is amazing. They will have lifelong memories of this time. I think it means so much more when they get to experience these settings. They associate every learned fact with his home and the other places you have been taking them in and around Boston. I could not agree with you more about the kids wanting to learn and how fast they go through subjects. ❤
Please don’t criticize public school education so badly. Maybe it is not for your children, but it works for so many children who receive a nurturing, caring and excellent education that prepares them for life. Fortunately we have choices for our children. You made yours and those of us that chose other alternatives are entitled to make ours. Your last couple of videos are too preaching about how you raise your children and your book lists. Prayers for Azariah and hope he continues to make progress.
I don’t really see it as critical to public school I see it as pointing out the differences. The 2 main difference I brought up in this video were education involving teaching for children to memorize things from a textbook. This can be public school or most anyhow or homeschool I know many homeschool families that teach this way. The other is lack of field trips and experiences which can also be both. I know many homeschool families that don’t go anywhere. Yes I am extremely passionate about the way I teach. I also delete many comments that are dogmatic about me sending my children to public school. So I am trying to do my best at the reasons why I educate the way I do.
I wish I was homeschooled. I now homeschool my kids. And if you’re going to have such a hard time with watching this video because of your closed mind-maybe don’t want videos about homeschooling? No need to comment that she is criticizing. She always says- you do you and I’ll do me. ❤️
I just suggested she not be critical of public school education and she really was. Talking about they only memorize and don’t have hands on experiences and don’t go on adventures, etc. I said each person should make choices for their own children and what works for each family. I did not say what she is doing is wrong, but said not to be critical of public school education. Not all families can home school and where would so many children be without public school?For those who can home school effectively it is wonderful. Let everyone live life according to what makes them happy and fulfilled. Certainly life for her is easier because people are sending her money. Prayers daily for Azariah. Hopefully he can leave the NICU and have a productive and happy life.
Spot on! I loved how my children approach life after homeschooling, child lead and hands on learning is wonderful in building critical thinking and problem solving that lasts a lifetime 👣💙🫂🙏🫶
I think it is wonderful how you are teaching your children. I don’t understand why people think they have to stick their nose in your business. I admire you and all you are going through and yet you take such good care of your kids be at the hospital and not getting any rest. As a former teacher I applaud you. Kids need to learn hands on also. Cooking,cleaning,making DIY things. They need to be thought life lessons. Praying for you all.
Aww thank you.😊
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I had 2 sons with Trisomy 17. Unfortunately, they are “incompatible with life” so I had to take them home on hospice. I am so glad your beautiful son is getting the care he needs.
They say the same thing with trisomy 18 infants
@@Healing_one_day_at_a_time I am so sorry for the loss of your babies. Sending you a big cyber hug.
@@Healing_one_day_at_a_time I’m so sorry for your loss. I don’t like the label honestly one day they might be able to do more for these precious babies. They used to label lots of diseases as incurable which is true until someone finds a cure. There are momma out there with trisomy 17 children so they are learning more each day. Big 🤗
i love the way you teach and show your kids this beautiful earth God created and so hands on. ❤❤I remember having a learning disability and not getting the help i needed in school to succeed. I masked and was so talkative because I was smart they saw it as a know it all and I got bullied. I noticed my 3 yr old w special needs was masking in school only happy to have friends. But since taking her out of school and homeschooling on weekends and daycares on weekdays she now is more social and can be herself, she’s doing 1st grade work at 3. And she now has a deep love for games. Our library had a fishing word game she loved and a snap spelling game. Homeschooling/ unschooling is really what you make it. You are always learning everyday 😊
I’m sorry I also struggled in school with a learning disability.
I truly admire you as a wonderful person & mother. You have many talents and manage to do so much for your family daily with a smile on your face. When I was younger I wish I could have been home schooled. I am sure I would have gone further in college. You are help to many moms on a daily basis. Much love and prayers continue. Give Azariah a quick snuggle for me please.
Do not let these people get to you. I am so exhausted of people telling you how to run your life and criticize. We are fighting for your family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I was wondering...if your children wanted to go to public school would you allow it?
If your children wanted to be home schooled would you let them?
Mumma bear congratulations on the way you are teaching your children. I worked in education at a private religious school for 27 years and saw first hand the many flaws in the way children are educated, their anxiety if they can’t keep up and bullying, if I had my time again my four children would have been homeschooled. Do any of your older children have jobs outside of the home. Bless you ❤❤❤❤❤
Yes some do.
i worried about raising my children because my Mom had mental problems. I did a Montessori teaching course along with 3 boys under 4. Although it doesn't encourage reading at an early age somehow mine just learned how to do it from having stories read to them. They are all very musical playing many instruments while I was never interested in music - one an opera singer! An eye test showed that one child was dyslexic (now a professor) and a familial problem which has carried on through the generations but regarded as a gift that makes them think in a different way. I would have liked to home school until teenage years but feel that children have to cope with people and when things go wrong!
Sounds like you did great
Aren’t you required by the state of Maine to reach certain requirements of learning per year per child? I’ve noticed that several home schoolers have a separate folder for each child to keep track of that child’s progress.
I’ve heard her say in the past she gives account to a certified professional every year.
She has homeschooled many kids and she definitely knows what she is doing and what is required
I thank God I live in a state that has very very little requirements for homeschooling and they keep their nose out of it!
Yes we do track our children’s days and progress and they are reviewed by a certified teacher.
Yes and yes and yes. To all of this.
Good morning Momma bear!!!! I think children can learn more from life every day than from sitting in classroom all day/ very boring back in the day.I am 76& school was all talk& no basic skills about life in general.I was a good student until 7th grade.I am very hyperactive, just hated it.All the stuff I hated,I now excell at,because I wanted to learn it,not pushed to. You do great with your kids..they are smart,articulate, wanting to see& learn.They are happy!!😂 love it!!👍🙏🤗💖🧚♀️🌴
Thank you for sharing!
You are an amazing mama to be able to organize all the children in different places and all the things a mama does and take care of a baby in the nice i give you all the praise im very proud of you stay strong sweet mama ❤❤❤❤❤
Don’t worry about the unsolicited opinions, as you said everyone is different. I think you are doing an amazing job in a really hard situation and I am blown away by your love and dedication to your whole family. You have got this Mamabear 💪💜💜🙏
I love the way you homeschool, your children learn in everything you do. Praying for you all and special prayers for Azariah 🙏🙏🙏🩵
Thank you so much!
I admire your strength, your family is blessed
I love Boston! I have two adult children and a grand child living there. My granddaughter was born at the same hospital as your sweet baby. I have 3 grandchildren who are home schooled. I was so concerned at first until I learned about it and watched them learn. They know about things so much deeper than other kids I know, because they are loving learning and want to know more and more. I don’t know if I said that right, but I am sure you understand.
That’s wonderful. I think it’s great that we can learn in all different ways. I’m so glad that you’ve learned to love and appreciate the way. Your grandchildren are being homeschooled, but it is challenging coming from a public school setting to realize children can learn that way.
Mama Bear 2 You are a wonderful Mother and Your Husband is a wonderful Father You are giving your Family so to learn it’s amazing God bless you all 🙏🏻✝️☮️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🌹💐🍀❤️💙💜💗💕
Please donnot critize public schools. I love to read and I came from public school. Gaming plattforms are the parents fault. MA has a good homeschool community.
You’re doing amazing Mama! Continued prayers
I love the home schooling your providing, Its amazing to see the little ones learn..... And yes I learn something new every single day ... Your the best momma bear Thank You for sharing😊
I'm so glad! So glad you are a learner as well
So happy Azariah is doing well. He is surrounded by so much love. I know that guardian angels surround him, and Gods love for all of you is never ending. Stay well…….
I was able to explore Boston and it’s steeped in so much history. Things like the Freedom Trail are so cool and the lessons learned last a lifetime!
What a blessing! I agree
I agree with a lot you are saying about education and I think that you are doing a great job. I wonder though if your children might not go on to college or university to specialize in areas that can lead to more job opportunities because their education has not been formal.
I'm wondering that as was well. Do the kids learn to write and math? Or they don't have to if they don't want to? Are they able to get their GED when they turn 18? Are they encouraged to go to college? I think you had mentioned previously that in Main if you're homeschooled you can't attend college? Now,to be successful and be able to support yourself and family you need that education, in my opinion. Do the kids have their own friends to spend time with? It's so important for social skills.
Many home school children go on to college and do very well.
However, college is overrated.
Many children are pushed into college when they would be more adept to a trade skill.
Back in the day many skills were learned on the job working with a professional.
I went to college to be a teacher, but my best teaching skills were learned by classroom teaching and experience, not in the classroom where time was taken up with bulletin boards and the development of children at a specific age…
I would say the best skills to learn are writing and practical finances.
A great study guide for college prep is ACT or SAT for Dummies.
Latin gives the basis for vocabulary.
Math and Science basics are good but how many use advanced of either.
I learned most of my history by doing what Momma Bear does - by visiting historical sites - and most of it as an adult military spouse traveling.
In school history was boring to me with dates and places. It didn’t come alive until I could see it in person.
I took a class called Rudiments of America’s Christian History which was basically quotes from the early founders.
It set the basis for my understanding of the foundation of our country.
My public high school was brain washing me about humanism - things like situation ethics and atheism in every class - literature - government - history - and social studies.
I had no grammar.
Ironically I had great Christian Science teachers. My biology teacher told the class he had to teach what the book says but he believes differently.
By the way, sentence diagramming is a great thing to learn.
@@suzanneclark8579that seems like it would handicap the child if your kiddo couldn’t at least choose to attend college. We have some brilliant homeschooled kids in our extended family but they actually did classes with others. The parents taught groups of different kids in subjects they knew about. We also have brilliant public schooled kids in our family who went beyond just high school to become medical professionals. So I truly believe it makes a difference in what they’re exposed to and how they’re taught. Not being able to go on to higher learning is definitely a handicap in today’s world. Even the welders and skilled trades my husband hires need certifications that require at least a ged to obtain and many times years of experience.
Lots of them love having home schooled children. They find them easier to teach and they find that they have a lot higher iq.
I think momma bear was talking about the fact the kids need to be fully vaccinated to attend college in our state. My children cannot pursue any form of public or private schooling in the state as we do not vaccinate
Former Homeschool mom here (my kids are grown now). People that suggest you enroll your children in Institutionalized Education just don’t get it! It drives me CRAZY! Thank God we have the FREEDOM to teach our children the way we choose . Children learn in different ways. Boston would be amazing! The history!!! I love your channel and continued prayers for baby and all of your family. ❤ You are a great mama!
Thanks for sharing!! I appreciate that.
Congratulations on 14,000!!! I just watched your video on tapping your maple trees and making maple syrup! Love how you include all your children in learning how to do things!!
I’m from Washington state and I can tell you my kids go to public schools and they probably have at least six field trips a year at least six. Two of my kids were readers and two or not. That’s all an individual type thing. My kids are artistic in someways and one is not.
Sounds great I’m so glad they have so many hands in experiences you are blessed in that way!
You're doing a great job. I think that as soon as you're able to read to your children, they'll love to read. Keep doing what you're doing because your children make you proud. They are not going to be bored.
I went to Sturbridge many many times. Saw Plymouth Rock and thought it was really small. I am learning a lot of things. For example how to make perfect biscuits. I don't know what I am doing wrong but I keep on trying.
Praying for all of you. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much! Biscuits can be a choice thing too cold water, cold butter grated
Great for always learning
My children flourished once we left conventional schooling.
Same
It's awesome cause we are all forever learning 😊 Praying for you all 😊❤ BIG BIG HUGS ❤❤❤❤😊
I’m am 74 and believe you should learn something new everyday. I learn through helping to raise 3 of my grands with homework .
That’s wonderful! I’m so happy you can pass the love of learning to your grandchildren as well!
Love your words on homeschooling/unschooling! Also love the fact that y’all are making this a wonderful learning adventure for everyone! ❤ I gotta say some of these comments from people on here are making my blood boil. 😣
lol I know some people can be quite rude.
At what age do you start teaching your kids letter’s and letter sounds?
Depends when they want to learn I read a lot out loud to them so they usually ask early 2ish I more pick up on cues then make and age between 5-7 I offer if they want to do a program. Most choose too other don’t so learn just by sound out words in books others like a program they choose
You are a wonderful patient mother. In All ways.
Praying for your precious baby boy and family 🙏❤️
I homeschooled two of mine. I loved it and it is the way to go. We decide what they are going to learn which stands with the Bible teachings and not our world. You are certainly doing a beautiful job. Prayers for you baby and your family.
Thanks for sharing!!
I I thoroughly love and enjoy getting to hear all about your thoughts on things and how you’re doing things and what you’re doing with the kids with homeschooling. But do not ever feel like you have to explain your choices. You are an amazing mom and I’m sad that people have suggested that they should tell you what to do with your own children that the Lord trusted you with. I’d love to someday hear like your top 25 favorite books you recommend to read in homeschool:) especially for unschooling but really just for life. Have a blessed evening! ❤❤
I don’t feel like I need to explain myself. I do feel though that there’s a lack of education in the style of homeschooling. So I’m just trying to share our journey through this so people can understand the big differences. Thank you I hope you have a blessed day.
@ that’s so kind of you! ❤️❤️❤️
There is more to education than reading. What about calculus, physics, chemistry and other countries?
I would agree there’s so much more. I don’t feel the average child needs absolutely everything depending on the type of journey that they’re on in their life. But I do think focusing on a greater spectrum of education is really important. For instance, a child who would be interested in architecture would be better off doing more geometry than say calculus just depending on what their Avenue is going to be should be like the direction that they choose to go. But being exposed to many different things, including art and music and all those things is important as well.
@@mommabear2many but if they don't know what they want to do until they are much older,and never have taken those math, calculus.... then it puts them behind.
@@suzanneclark8579so you are going to have a middle schooler do calculus?? If given glimpses they will see what they excel at and what interest them. If you raise lifelong learners then they will learn as it is needed. It all works out.
Amen mama bear!!
Love your videos. How do you get them to learn math facts that are needed in daily life?
Every day life teaches you maths.
Lots of ways cooking ,in a grocery store, building they have an online math program. The difference is although my children choose to learn some of there things online or with curriculum it’s that they are choosing. If they decide not to that day it’s ok. If they decided to do 4 lessons that’s ok too.
@@mommabear2many curious , does the certified teacher actually test them that they have learned what they need at each yr? or they just look at your check off sheet?
You are a proverbs wife and mom. Wow!! You have so much energy. I would have dropped a long time ago. You are so nice and sweet. I think I would be irritable feeling like I should be everywhere at once. You have such peace in your voice. Great work!
her adult daughters take on a lot of it.
How do the kids learn math and science
You can learn Maths in your everyday life.
Oh, there’s so many different ways. If I were to ask you right now, complex math question how would you find out the answer to that? This is what I’m teaching Kids and how I’m teaching them. They have resources curriculum books available to them. And if they don’t have what they need, then we go find a resource for that.
@@mommabear2many I think you are very intelligent and articulate. I believe in your methods. I just have trouble believing they are getting enough of what they need to be able to provide for themselves some day. What do your adult daughters do outside the home? What type of jobs will your children be qualified to do? Is college ever a goal?
A great resource for podcasts on UA-cam for historical knowledge is The History Underground. I watch him ALL THE TIME
Thank you 😊
I'm the way you're teaching. I'm just wondering are you teaching music also. God bless you all.
We are actually looking into some opportunities here. But yes and for the baby we have a music therapist! How wonderful is that!
I love your channel and i love how you have so much love for your children. What age do they generally learn to read and write? If an elementary school age child shows no interest, would you have them learn to read or write anyways?
What made you decide to do unschooling instead of a homeschool curriculum? I am very curious. I plan to homeschool myself. 😊
Good questions. Are used to use the standard homeschool curriculum. Then I realized the individual needs of each of my children might not be fitting in that standard box. General age of children learning to read and write while there’s a huge spectrum. When I read aloud to my children, they usually start to inquire about letters early two or three. Some then might want to learn to sound out specific words. They might do that a time or two or they might do it for a month. But when they want to stop or they’re not that interested anymore, I’m OK to stop as well. Between the ages of five and seven, then I will ask the child if they want to use a curriculum or how they want to learn to read. I explain the blessings of learning how to read and how that would change their life. Then they decide. I give them an opportunity each day to do those things.
What I always found strange about Paul Revere's family is how they re-used their children's names. They had two Marys because when the first Mary died, they used the name again. They had three Johns. First John died in infancy, so they named another baby John. That John died at 3 or 4 years old, so they named another baby John until one stayed alive. Our second son was stillborn. I could not imagine naming another child his name because he is our son David. Did they not actively remember or discuss the children who passed? That just always stuck out to me about Paul Revere's family and seemed so crazy to me as a mother though it was a very different time.
That would be difficult. 😢
It was quite common in older times to name a child after one who had died.
In my family my Great great grandfather had 2 brothers named Ole who were alive.
LOL.
Also in Norway the children were named after their grandparents.
@@betsybabf748 wow I did not know that. That is very odd. I could not imagine naming a child after one of my babies had passed away.
Yes, I couldn’t agree more. We found that so funny and discussed the same thing. In that little workbook, the red one. It had all of the names and ages like times of death for all their children. And we were discussing the same thing like why did they name, another child after one who had passed away. So if anyone knows the answer to this, please comment below.
Me either it would kind of feel like I was trying to replace them.
Yes, that, yep, that too and definitely that! Learning should do a couple of things - challenge the mind and grow the mind. I think learning should also be taught on more of a “skill set” based on individual children and their abilities. I graduated from high school in 1991 - I was a Sophomore in the 1988-1989 school year and can I tell you anything about Trigonometry?! Absolutely not! Even with my 19 year career in Finance and Tax returns for my clients, it was useless. Although Math and English/spelling/grammar were my top core classes, most of it was unnecessary knowledge. But, I do believe my English teacher would be proud of my punctuation. 😆 My girls (4) attended public schools because my husband and I both worked highly stressful career positions that brought along a lot of long hours. Most kids these days haven’t even seen a check register, much less know how to use and balance one. 🤦🏼♀️ The fact that the kids don’t have the fun elective classes that we had is sad to me. Now their electives are a foreign language and Gym/Health. Sadly most schools only teach Spanish now… we had Spanish, French and German. Not to mention we mastered the art of “Pig Latin” and could speak and understand that as well as we do English.
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I am raising my grandchildren. They are in public school, but I want to homeschool them. I am in Alabama, and we are required to have a cover school. They are not happy in school. When we do homework, they show no signs of the issue the school reports to. If you were in my position, where would you start? My goal is to hit the road and give them the hands on experience you are providing. Do you have any advice for me?
So I do know a couple families that are homeschooling in Alabama. I would first join homes if I were interested homeschool legal defense association that will give you like the step-by-step laws. I would also probably start joining some Facebook groups for the for your area. Just throw it out there and say I’m looking to homeschool what are my options. If you can’t find the information that you need just email me. And I’ll try to connect you with somebody.
@mommabear2many Thank you
Just a suggestion which you may have already thought of. That show "how is made" would be a great thing for your kids to choose an episode to watch on how something they are interested in is made. I find it fascinating as an adult. I love to learn. I constantly am looking things up online and reading out finding a UA-cam video on
@@BeeWOWdbyAprilLee I absolutely love that show, I have learned so much watching it.
@denisefoster9497 me to. It's fascinating
We love those! We sound so similar.
We love that show!
Learning never ends there is always something to learn if I want to know something I google it or look it up on youtube or get a book on it or if its somwthing about my health I ask questions. Love your family take care and stay safe!
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0:24 Check out the book series Box Car Children...my kids love them...u r really cool gal n love ur videos. I love hearing how u doing n how ur kids. Keep up the good work...
How am I learning now a days - Why Google and utube university.
I like books with drawings more so over photographs. I like to know what I am suppose to be seeing before seeing; i often see more than what I'm suppose to see or also what I'm not suppose to see. I dont mind hands on as long as I know how I'm suppose to place my hands first; and by golly if there's a short cut or more guaranteed way to do it I want to know up front not have to "discover" it.
Yes so many ways to learn
@mommabear2many Yep, I do best with very basic fundamentals that are true all times at first (or told this is true most times/ only in this application) and from there I'm off to the races. My mother said I always went from the first level of leaning to one multiple steps down the road skipping all the lessons inbetween (with learning gaps). As pretty much a self taught sewing, my first pocket is a good example. I had planned on tracing a jeans pocket with squared off corners and was told by some folks that an applied pocket would be too difficult as a first. So, I flipped through some books and a welted pocket with one bound edge became my first 'cause I liked the look of it and it wasn't an applied pocket.
just saying you say kids that go to school they dont go no where how do you know are yr kids getting math scince an so on you dont seem to do this at home
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I love the way you are teaching your children. Every person learns a different way. I am a visual hands on learner. I can read something several times and it not stick especially things that do not really interest me, but going to the places makes everything come alive, and it becomes more interesting. Reading stuff about history was never enjoyable to me, but my dad loves history, so I have taken him to some historical places and it was so neat, and I really enjoyed learning the history.
You are giving your children experiences that other children would be lucky to have, and you are teaching them skills to make them self sufficient. Great job mama.
I need to add that I did a search for homeschool scholarships in Maine, and was shocked that they’re really is not any. I live in Florida and homeschool my special-needs grandson, and any child in the state of Florida can get a homeschool scholarship that is a rather large amount. It helps so much, we are able to buy the stuff for him that would otherwise be difficult to purchase. Main needs to do better, when it comes to homeschool education assistance. If the children were going to a school, the school would get money provided for each child, so why not help the parents that are homeschooling.
It’s interesting for sure when state and federal money goes. I’m so glad for the freedom. I struggle like you as well. I do ok with historical fiction or diary’s.
I watch 2 familys that home school many kids in there family they have study in home classes very day to learn reading math and more things don't see that wirh your kids
Great thing about homeschooling is we can do things the way we want to! Every child and every family is different
How much of their life do you actually see?? Not 100 percent?
Yes this is a different style where it is more child led verse parent led. More hands on verse curriculum
Hopefully some will get a college education or some vocational training
You dont want to set them up for poverty
She did say some were in college classes now and some have chosen other paths.
How is that setting them up for poverty? I hated school and did not do very well and had a job with six figures. Left because I wanted to enjoy life. I could not have a cent to my name and I would be rich. Living off grid and having a minimalist life is so much better.
Your children are being set up to go far in life. My children were readers and they turned into engineer, accountant and sales manager
It seems like you are assuming parents who put their kids into the school system abdicate all responsibility for their education. The children are also learning at home, have other interests that are encouraged, learn how to get along in the outside world. Families go places together all the time and learn about different things. My children and I are lifelong learners, unschooling is not doing your children any favours. You come off very smug and insulting to people who are not like you. Not very Christian of you.
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The way you are teaching your kids is amazing. They will have lifelong memories of this time. I think it means so much more when they get to experience these settings. They associate every learned fact with his home and the other places you have been taking them in and around Boston. I could not agree with you more about the kids wanting to learn and how fast they go through subjects. ❤
Thank you 😊
Doing a wonderful job Mama!!!
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Please don’t criticize public school education so badly. Maybe it is not for your children, but it works for so many children who receive a nurturing, caring and excellent education that prepares them for life. Fortunately we have choices for our children. You made yours and those of us that chose other alternatives are entitled to make ours. Your last couple of videos are too preaching about how you raise your children and your book lists. Prayers for Azariah and hope he continues to make progress.
I don’t really see it as critical to public school I see it as pointing out the differences. The 2 main difference I brought up in this video were education involving teaching for children to memorize things from a textbook. This can be public school or most anyhow or homeschool I know many homeschool families that teach this way. The other is lack of field trips and experiences which can also be both. I know many homeschool families that don’t go anywhere. Yes I am extremely passionate about the way I teach. I also delete many comments that are dogmatic about me sending my children to public school. So I am trying to do my best at the reasons why I educate the way I do.
Dude she is 100% correct.. Good for you for speaking on this.. plus it’s NONE of anyone’s business how you teach your kids..
My mom homeschooled me and she did the hands on learning.. When we was learning about the trail of tears she took us there.. It was awesome..
I wish I was homeschooled. I now homeschool my kids. And if you’re going to have such a hard time with watching this video because of your closed mind-maybe don’t want videos about homeschooling? No need to comment that she is criticizing. She always says- you do you and I’ll do me. ❤️
I just suggested she not be critical of public school education and she really was. Talking about they only memorize and don’t have hands on experiences and don’t go on adventures, etc. I said each person should make choices for their own children and what works for each family. I did not say what she is doing is wrong, but said not to be critical of public school education. Not all families can home school and where would so many children be without public school?For those who can home school effectively it is wonderful. Let everyone live life according to what makes them happy and fulfilled. Certainly life for her is easier because people are sending her money. Prayers daily for Azariah. Hopefully he can leave the NICU and have a productive and happy life.
I wished I would’ve had a mother like you and a teacher❤❤
Spot on! I loved how my children approach life after homeschooling, child lead and hands on learning is wonderful in building critical thinking and problem solving that lasts a lifetime 👣💙🫂🙏🫶
@@16CENTS561 I hope their grammar and punctuation is better than yours.