I loved seeing this peek into your day! Please keep them coming. It really helps in getting ideas on how things flow. I’d also love a video on how you use Abeka’s phonics program 😊
I do 45 minutes to an hour of individual time with each kid covering Math and LA. We "loop" together subjects like History, Science, etc and try to cover that in an hour. So without interruptions we can finish by lunch, however whatever isn't done by then gets finished after lunch. I go by the rule that as long as we cover Math & Language/Reading we are still on the right track, that's why we get those subjects out of the way first thing. I hope that helps!
Thank you for doing this video. I have been wondering how I am going to make my homeschool day work when my younger ones are older. (I homeschool a 7 year old, And I have a 2 year old and a 2 month old) You mentioned that you are doing sonlight LA and Abeka? Are you doing 2 different curriculums for the same subject?
I loved seeing your day! It's always fun to see other mommies because you are sure to get ideas. Thanks for sharing 💕😉 It also greatly inspired me since I just started my own channel and would like to do a day in the life while at the same time not share too much of my little girl, and I'm so glad to hear you are doing this as well 🙌😉
Loved this! Thanks for sharing. I am still struggling to find the right schedule this year with my 4 yr old twins and my 6 yr old. I'm juggling so many of the same things as you with a first grader and two preschoolers. The younger twin siblings factor always keeps life interesting! 😂
Love love this video! Do you happen to have your schedule on paper? It is SO helpful to see how others structure their day Also I would love a video on how you teach abeka phonics!
I'm pretty sure I have a current schedule video - probably from the fall. Also, I would be happy to do a video on the Abeka phonics, it is really my favorite!
@@sciencemama very helpful video, sounds like you know exactly what you’re doing. My worry is that the teachers my kids get in schools won’t be of very high quality, they’ll be nice but the curriculum won’t inspire creativity. On the other hand, sending them to school helps them get over “separation” issues
The book in the video is the Usborne book of World History but the book I was referring to that talked about the alphabet was the Childrens History of the World book :)
Homeschool parents generally become indignant when people mention socialization, and I understand why they do, but I've been watching lots of videos with an open mind which is why I am genuinely surprised that the children didn't socialize with any other kids during the day. People constantly talk about co-ops, soccer practice, enrichment schools, church (eye roll at that one), "time for a job," etc, but I am shocked to see that the kids really do stay home with no one but siblings all day. Academics aren't everything when it comes to education.
Here's the thing, there is a lot of the day that I am not showing because I don't have the right to show other kids on my videos ... I am cautious of showing my kids, and so there is no way I will show other kids. My kids often play with the neighbor kids after school, they go to one day a week enrichment school and my daughter currently goes to dance twice a week. I realize I could drive myself crazy and sign them up for all the things, but I choose not to for my family. I feel like every family is different and it's good to remember that videos such as this are just a snippet of a larger life.
@@sciencemama Would you like to discuss this further, one educator to another, on my channel during Christmas break? I think it would be a good melding of minds between two opposite ends of education- homeschool teacher and inner city teacher talk challenges, rewards and student success.
@@strangementalitypaperYT I agree with you ! Academics aren’t everything. Family is. For us homeschoolers we prioritize being there for our children, raising them up at home where we know what they are being exposed to, especially in those tender younger years. Teaching them about God without the “eye rolls” of others around. Finding our own community where kids can pursue specific interest without having to deals with bullying…. When all we’re doing is sending them to overwhelmed teachers that already can’t keep up with the amount of kids in classrooms, just to see other people you know that’s the wrong priority.
@@EloisaMartin4 Do you not want your children to think for themselves? Maybe seeing people roll their eyes at religions is good for them. Maybe being exposed to the realities of the world (peer pressure, bullying) will make them stronger and teach them right from wrong. Isolation and information control isn't good for anyone, much less children. The way you described teachers is interesting, too. You definitely don't have a high opinion of us or a good understanding of what it's like in the classroom.
