In all of my years loosely homeschooling six children…I learned that if I’m having a bad mom day and crying that it’s the perfect day to not do anything school related. We watch all of these bloggers and start the comparison game and it will ruin your entire homeschooling experience. I have an amazing autistic child. One of my six children. He taught himself to read. If I were to focus on all of the things, I’d have missed that he milestone and beat myself up to no end. If you really let that sink in, you’ll find that it wasn’t a day, a week or even a month “off” of school. It was a LOOOng time of no school to have him learn to read. I share this as encouragement. Our children are always learning. Always. Curriculum is a tiny part of that. ❤
@@Eliza_sun thank you for your insight! I am so glad child-led learning felt right for your family. I researched unschooling extensively, unschooled my daughter for Kindergarten and while it was very natural and fun, I realize with my son (who is 4) how lovely and gentle reading lessons can be when they are short and playful at that young age. By not introducing my daughter to letters and sounds until a later age, I only hindered her for her assessment exams and prolonged the difficult journey of learning to read. There is also so much a parent can offer a child in terms of resources and enrichment that children do not come to on their own. When I get overwhelmed with school, it is not because I am frustrated that they aren’t “learning.” It is either because of a lousy attitude or bc I have mistakenly over scheduled the day. You are right- children learn SO MUCH on their own. But they also learn so much from their teachers❤️
@@ashleymurphy4813 I agree! Our situation was solely due to our own life circumstances and some special needs. Every family and every child is different. I was sharing just to encourage that you are enough, you’re doing enough and you are their best teacher 🩷
I really love everything you shared. Thank you for taking the time to share! I love the ideas for the spirituality unit. We are doing woven melodies this year too! ❤
I can't wait for the video on your spiritual unit! I'm starting the same kind of thing at the end of the month. I love your videos. Keep em coming, please! ❤
I have so much curriculum planned for the year, but I don't think we'll get to much of it. On paper, it looks fine and like it should work, but the day never goes as planned. Bad homeschool days happen frequently and I'm grateful to you for being honest about that.
We ALL have those days. Nothing is that important that it can’t wait. You’re doing amazing! What’s the poem resource you shared where they are given tools to write their own?
Training aliens sounds cool. What ages is it designed for? The earth child handbook looks neat too. I know you said you're not Pagan but my daughter and husband are. I used to be. Thanks for sharing.
@@rewise73 Here you go! www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADncKPVFrU40OZWdJSLdqeejceg7s&search=Time%20to%20Rhyme%3A%20An%20Interactive%20Art%20%26%20Poetry%20Journal
Oh my goodness, I wish we could homeschool our kids together 🤣 we'd have so much fun! We're doing a Harry Potter Magic curriculum on top of our 15 other curricula. You Give me way to Many good ideas. I think I've ordered everything you share. My husband thinks I'm nuts . I'm having to make myself slow down as well. I have the funnest activities. Probably over 500 unit studies and I'm making myself crazy 😂
@@branielleheddings3909 LOL!!! Girl, we would get along great! This is so funny. I just told my husband I’ll probably do an all-in-one curriculum someday after my total mental breakdown. Glad to know I’m not the only nutcase out there🤪🤪
In all of my years loosely homeschooling six children…I learned that if I’m having a bad mom day and crying that it’s the perfect day to not do anything school related. We watch all of these bloggers and start the comparison game and it will ruin your entire homeschooling experience.
I have an amazing autistic child. One of my six children. He taught himself to read. If I were to focus on all of the things, I’d have missed that he milestone and beat myself up to no end. If you really let that sink in, you’ll find that it wasn’t a day, a week or even a month “off” of school. It was a LOOOng time of no school to have him learn to read.
I share this as encouragement. Our children are always learning. Always. Curriculum is a tiny part of that. ❤
@@Eliza_sun thank you for your insight! I am so glad child-led learning felt right for your family. I researched unschooling extensively, unschooled my daughter for Kindergarten and while it was very natural and fun, I realize with my son (who is 4) how lovely and gentle reading lessons can be when they are short and playful at that young age. By not introducing my daughter to letters and sounds until a later age, I only hindered her for her assessment exams and prolonged the difficult journey of learning to read. There is also so much a parent can offer a child in terms of resources and enrichment that children do not come to on their own. When I get overwhelmed with school, it is not because I am frustrated that they aren’t “learning.” It is either because of a lousy attitude or bc I have mistakenly over scheduled the day. You are right- children learn SO MUCH on their own. But they also learn so much from their teachers❤️
@@ashleymurphy4813 I agree! Our situation was solely due to our own life circumstances and some special needs. Every family and every child is different. I was sharing just to encourage that you are enough, you’re doing enough and you are their best teacher 🩷
Also, maybe my own advice is what I needed to hear today. Sometimes we’re our own worst critics
@@Eliza_sun Yes, I hear that! Often my own advice is exactly what I’ve been needing to hear. Thank you for connecting!
I really love everything you shared. Thank you for taking the time to share! I love the ideas for the spirituality unit. We are doing woven melodies this year too! ❤
I can't wait for the video on your spiritual unit! I'm starting the same kind of thing at the end of the month. I love your videos. Keep em coming, please! ❤
@@jenniesmith5620 thank you!!! I was thinking I would publish that video with some DITL footage so it might be a bit!
You can always put on magic school bus or something when you have a bad day. Still learning something but you can have a break.
I have so much curriculum planned for the year, but I don't think we'll get to much of it. On paper, it looks fine and like it should work, but the day never goes as planned. Bad homeschool days happen frequently and I'm grateful to you for being honest about that.
I love your spirituality resources! ❤
@@87lilylover more in depth video to come!
We ALL have those days. Nothing is that important that it can’t wait. You’re doing amazing! What’s the poem resource you shared where they are given tools to write their own?
A morning basket can be anytime. Some of mine is done in the evening we have to much to lol after supper. They tend to listen better
@@brendahowell5946 I like that idea! After dinner
Would love to see some videos on your spiritual unit. This is exactly what I want to do with my girls
@@kyladalton2830 great! Coming soon😁
Training aliens sounds cool. What ages is it designed for? The earth child handbook looks neat too. I know you said you're not Pagan but my daughter and husband are. I used to be. Thanks for sharing.
@@BaileyAcademy hi! It says K-8 for level 1 of Training Aliens
Be encouraged we all have bad days! May sound rude ear buds with Christian music helps a ton for relaxing. Even putting it on UA-cam helps!
Where did you find that poetry study to go with the book? That looks fun!
@@rewise73 Here you go! www.teacherspayteachers.com/browse?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADncKPVFrU40OZWdJSLdqeejceg7s&search=Time%20to%20Rhyme%3A%20An%20Interactive%20Art%20%26%20Poetry%20Journal
Oh my goodness, I wish we could homeschool our kids together 🤣 we'd have so much fun! We're doing a Harry Potter Magic curriculum on top of our 15 other curricula. You Give me way to Many good ideas. I think I've ordered everything you share. My husband thinks I'm nuts . I'm having to make myself slow down as well. I have the funnest activities. Probably over 500 unit studies and I'm making myself crazy 😂
There is NOT enough time in a day 😢
@@branielleheddings3909 LOL!!! Girl, we would get along great! This is so funny. I just told my husband I’ll probably do an all-in-one curriculum someday after my total mental breakdown. Glad to know I’m not the only nutcase out there🤪🤪
@@ashleymurphy4813 oh yes we would! Or very seriously loose it together lol. (;