Q & A | Answering Frequently Asked Homeschool Questions 

I'll keep that in mind for a future video! Thanks for the feedback. As a quick answer, I generally make homemade dishes and just make double so we can have it again another day. It does take more work, but I guess I like having something tasty for lunch. Here's a few of our go-to's. -chicken quesadillas (with leftover chicken) -sausage and rice with black beans and I mix in cheddar cheese -soup with bread -salad -smoothies and popcorn -sausage/sweet potato/ apple/ green bean skillet meal as seen at the end of this video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xF3X87EOuSo.htmlsi=S91eI-iFVCDHJdo5) -sausage/corn/green bean skillet meal as seen in this video(ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZrareZi0ViI.htmlsi=0OnsFml9AwznzPv- -chicken or egg salad in a sandwich or burrito -hard-boiled or red beet eggs with veggies or fruit Hope that gives some ideas for starters!

@@OurLifeHomeschooling This is great! Thank you!!

Oh wow, thank you so much! I'd be honored to meet you, Maggie. Sounds like we have a lot in common! It's really nice to hear back from viewers. I'm so glad to hear you are enjoying my channel. Blessings to you and your family!

Wow, thanks so much! Yes, do what is best for your family!

Nice to know there are others out there who do things similarly to us!

Glad this was relevant to you! I can relate!

You are so welcome!

I'm so glad these videos have encouraged you! You are very welcome!

Thank you! I'm glad this encouraged you. Thanks for watching!

100% agree! Narration (and copywork) are so simple that most people miss it, but I've seen the best results in my kids from consistent practice over time.

Thank you so much! I'll make a note of it! We have two cats for pets, but that's all for us right now.

Do you have a lot of littles? It was really hard when my kids were all little so that may be a difference for you. At this stage in our lives, it has become part of our lifestyle. We do less book work as spring rolls around because I want them outside. I think they learn so much from being a part of the gardening work. After homeschooling for 14 years, I've become more laid back with the amount of time we spend on book work because I've seen how it evens out in the long run.

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Haha, oh my, that's funny! Yes, we do a lot of woodworking here (well, my husband does!)

Yes! I think we do meals similarly. I would like it if you shared your large family recipes. We eat from our garden alot as well.

I mean similar to you, Cheri :)

Sure! I actually shared it in another comment and then saw this one, so I'll copy and paste. Here's a few of our go-to's. -chicken quesadillas (with leftover chicken) -sausage and rice with black beans and I mix in cheddar cheese -soup with bread -salad -smoothies and popcorn -sausage/sweet potato/ apple/ green bean skillet meal as seen at the end of this video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xF3X87EOuSo.htmlsi=S91eI-iFVCDHJdo5) -sausage/corn/green bean skillet meal as seen in this video(ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZrareZi0ViI.htmlsi=0OnsFml9AwznzPv- -chicken or egg salad in a sandwich or burrito -hard-boiled or red beet eggs with veggies or fruit Also, we do PB and J and sometimes scrambled egg burritos with sour cream and cheese.

I shared my meals in the comment above if you want to check it out. I think I'll make a note of this for a future video since so many people are interested! Thanks for the feedback!

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Thank you so much! Meal times can be crazy at our house sometimes too, but I'll make a note of this for future videos. Sometimes we play the quiet game where they compete for who can be the quietest. This gives us a little peace sometimes. Yes to boys with extra energy! I did a video on this if you want to check it out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-02ONbKN3QNA.htmlsi=ncm_dsRbn_XXO1PR Also, this is the one I did on homeschoolint with littles. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F9TZ6DbjgqM.htmlsi=MkGBV1Dx43m4RSC4 I hope these help!

For younger teen boys, a Slöjd (sloyd) knife for carving is super fun and educational. You do have to spend a bit for the knife but then they can kind of find sticks of wood or even buy particular woods to make anything.

Yes! I'm really enjoying it! It's definitely clarifying some things that I have seen in my kids as they've done narration over the years.

Oooh, I haven't heard of a Slojd before, but sounds like something our boys would enjoy!

Great question! I don't try to read the Bible in a year. It would be too much pressure for me and I know I'd always feel behind. I do read through the Bible though so I'm always somewhere working my way through, but it's probably more like a year and a half or two years until I finish. I read 1-3 chapters a day depending on the length of that passage and how much free time I get. Then I pick a verse or two that stood out to me and copy it by hand in my planner for the day for reflection. Writing it down really helps me remember verses over the years. When I'm nursing a baby, I'll sometimes look through my planner at the various verses that have stood out to me over the past few weeks.

I can understand not wanting them to be online for everything. I outsource the subjects I don't want to teach either to co-op teachers or online courses. For me, that is usually math, science, fun electives, and sometimes writing. The other credits I can usually assign them here at home. Our kids have been able to take many of their high school credit classes at a once-a-week co-op so other than getting assignments/communicating via email with their teachers, they have a lot of work offline as well. If co-op classes are not an option for you, I would try doing some credits on your own with a textbook (especially for History or English credits) or random book selection or field trips/apprenticeships. My kids read the History Lives Series adn Story of the World for some high school history credits. I hope that helps!