I hope you enjoy my videos on secular homeschooling, motherhood, ADHD parenting, thrifting, planning, organizing, and generally staying sane as I transition from a working mom into a homeschooling SAHM with an essentialist mindset (about everything but books).
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Here's hoping that we can all choose calm and create joy in our homes!
I've heared about HST but never had the need or interest to check them out. Thank you for the thorough introduction to them. I'm especially thrilled that the curriculum we're currently using is one they have kits for. I don't like having to buy a pound of things I only need a cup of. 😅
I couldn't finish this video without crying. It fell like you were describing my life. I'm having sleepless nights ever since my son was diagnosed spending all my time trying to understand adhd. You are a wonderful mom. Kudos to you for home schooling your kids. Did you enroll your son in any sport or activity at any particular age?
Aw, mama, hugs. We have all been where you are now. The more we regulate ourselves and look for the good, the easier it all becomes. We enrolled my son in taekwondo when he was in kindergarten, and he is a second degree black belt now. I recommend looking into sports/activities that encourage crossbody motion and mental focus, like martial arts or musical instruments.
@@ProjectHappyHome I was actually looking for myself as an adult. To me italic has a definite slant. I will be looking more at calligraphy/ lettering books. For good neat everyday handwriting try Consistent Cursive. It is a free online course which teaches letters in shape groups.
It is designed so that you could buy the grade level set for the entire year, and that set covers several scientific topics in accordance with educational standards. If you are fond of unit studies, Science Unlocked makes it super easy to craft a year of them. Personally, we have other plans already in motion, but I think the content I have seen is robust.
This is so helpful, Tanya! I’m sure it varies but about how long does a lesson take? Would you recommend it be used as a supplement or would that be too much? ❤
Hi, my friend! I don’t think it would work well as a supplement during the school year because the lessons are pretty thorough and definitely not short. I would consider it as a way to prevent summer slide for families that take summers off. 😊
Hey! We have been using Teaching Textbooks for a whole year now and I absolutely love it. I do however keep hearing that is is not a strong program for the higher grades (middle and high school) as a highly educated woman, what do you think about that? Do u think it will prepare kids for college level math?
I have heard this as well, and as someone who loved math and did a lot of higher level science/math, I understand your concerns. I think the TT program is very standards-based and on par with grade level expectations, but if your kid wants to get a math-based degree in the future, I might advise supplementing with problem-solving curricula as well. Otherwise, I think it keeps kids on track for math understanding and practical application. In terms of the math you would need for high school sciences, I think TT is perfectly fine.
Just came across this video. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how you decorated your planner!!! I do reverse planning, too, and this video made me feel better about not always planning ahead!
@ProjectHappyHome yes! When I started homeschooling, I was so stressed out about not having time to plan everything out. Then, our 2nd year, I did, but we couldn't stick to the schedule. Then I started reverse planning without realizing it lol 😆 truly though, I love your style! I think I'll try doing that too!
Thank you so much of sharing your story. I expereinced something similar in regards to teacher stripping my kid of joy. I saw her light dim and her become a shell of a person after preschool. We are so happy and I know she will be cared for and loved. I love the fact that your family makes wishes. Ill have to borrow that idea. Such a beautfiul, heartfelt video.
I'm not trying to hurt anyone's feelings. I'm confused when it comes how you talked about history in the USA. Slavery was worldwide. In the USA 23℅ of free whites owned slave and 28℅ of free blacks owned slaves and higher percentages of native American tribes owned slaves. In fact in 2024 India has the most enslaved people on earth. Indians who look African (untouchables) are forced to stay in the forest, naked. As bus loads of fellow Indians take pictures of them. Like their in a Zoo.
Really silly question, do you just glue their papers into the notebook? We type a lot too, but I’ve just been putting them in a folder, but it’d be great to have them all in one place.
@@lindseynelson2092 yes and no - some of our writing I paste in, but other things I just transcribe the prompts and let them write in their answers directly to the notebook, esp if it’s only a one sentence prompt or something similar. And we fill out and leave most of the prep pages in the original EM notebook.
Hi, I think it varies depending upon the level - I would carefully review the contents and assess for yourself. For example, I would rather have bought some materials myself for Level 3, but Level 1 materials were totally worth it.
Great review. I'm using the reading lesson with my 5 year old and its working wonderfully for her. 2-3 pages a day. I had checked put 100 easy lessons frim my library and it was just way to overwhelming and i hated the heavy scripting
I'm a Homeschool Education Specialist with a charter school in my state and this is precisely what I needed! Parents have countless curriculums to choose from and it's nice when I can have a video walkthrough of a curriculum in this great detail that they can view prior to spending their instructional funds on a curriculum. Thank you thank you thank you!
I am really intrieged about the binding cardstock pockets you mentioned in the beginning of the video. Do you have a link to a sample of that were you might have shown it in another video?
1 point I'd disagree with or rather which could be aided by more contextualisation is the part about asking or reminding about the meds. Yes ofc it depends on who and how and why you ask but it can also be a support since forgetting to take them is a very real problem for many and if done in a supportive way can help a lot. Granted, I have less experience with childhood adhd and more with adults but the number of people who have pointed out their partners reminders as a positive impact is huge.
I agree, I could have been more clear. Caring and polite reminders are often important scaffolding from our loved ones. I referred more to rude questions about medications made out of annoyance or anger. Thanks for pointing that out!
Wow I did not expect a near instant reply on a 7 year old video. On that note however: the fact you've been talking about it as you did as early as you did is amazing in itself and rare ! And my comment was in no way meant as critique, youve done an amazing job here !
This was on point Tanya. Boy have I learned the hard and expensive way. The newbies are so lucky to have your wisdom today but I’m happy that you’ve always been here.
Tanya!!! This is such good advice. 10000 times yes! I also have noticed the same judgement in the current homeschool environment. I’m also a proponent of grace and humility, especially as a homeschool coach. Different families have different needs. They are often different than my own. Thank you Thank you Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤I can’t wait to share this.
Beautiful chair and wall color! Yeah I’ve learned to buy curriculum/resources like you would buy an outfit for a specific event rather than “ooh I think I might wear this maybe someday.” Also, “homeschooling dogmas” is a good way to put it.
You are an absolute ray of sunshine and this video is fantastic! Thank you for spreading such a beautiful message for those just starting and those of us who have been in the game for awhile.❤
💯 knocked it out of the park on this lady. Aaaaaaand that notebook thing is brilliant-thanks for saving this vet from continuing the cycle 😂 My husband thanks you as well!
This is the best rant on the homeschool internet!!! Gosh I agree with every single word you said and I feel like it should be played as a PSA for every homeschooler! 😅
Between the two of us I feel like we could have just shared resources (because we used so many of the same things) and spent literally half as much - while overindulging in shiny things. LOL.
So much wisdom in this video - and frankly, in all your videos! I'm not a homeschooler, but I discovered your channel during the pandemic and I'm truly grateful to you for sharing your journey.
Suuuch great advice. Love all your videos and this one I needed to hear today - with all the spring sales and 20%offs…. I try my best to only buy what we need for the next 6mo or so ❤
Great video and much needed to hear! I plan on using Miacademy. The program looks great and I'm looking forward to giving it a try plus the Writing with skill since he struggles in that area. You and your son seemed to like it from the vid you posted a year ago. I'm going to be a new home school parent to a soon to be 7th grader. I'm excited and nervous but mostly excited. I have noticed myself wondering, "Is it enough? Am I going to be able to teach him adequately?" A little internal doubt but I've shoved that to the side because my son is excited to be home schooled and I'm excited to be the one to teach him and spend more time with him. These years move too fast and before I know it, he'll be an adult.
Well this is timely... even though my daughter is going into 5th grade next year I was considering buying the sixth grade level of her curricula because I found it for a really good price 🤣
I watched your review of SCI from a few years ago. Nancy Larson looks great, but I feel like my kid still needs basics. Did you end up sticking with SCI at all?
We did not continue with SCI because my kids are pretty quick at science and they had entered vastly different levels. I still think it’s a great program for those with want help organizing Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding.
And as for basics, I think Nancy Larson provides great scaffolding for that - each level fits several ages, so you may want to gauge each level regardless of grade level.
