If you're wondering what reading and writing program my son uses, it's the BJU Focus on Fives program. I review this program in this video and hope you find it helpful if you're considering using it for your homeschool! #focusonfives #bju #readingandwritingprogram #kindergarten #phonicsprogram
Having just completed a video on the 20 Principles of Charlotte Mason, I thought I'd love to make one on the principles of Classical Education. This one is largely based on Christopher Perrin's work (check out his video for more detail on the topic @Classical Academic Press ). The principles are 1. Make Haste Slowly (or in Latin, Festina Lente). The idea of this principle is to make sure y...
There are so many reasons to get your kids into debating. In this video, I'll be telling you the 10 best benefits of debating. Some of the ones I discuss in this video are: 1. More self-confidence 2. Better critical thinking skills 3. Learn more poise when speaking 4. Better note-taking 5. Learn to be more gracious when speaking 6. Better teamwork skills 7. Learn how to better stand up for th...
Success is different for different people. And people of faith should have a different definition of success. What does it mean when you say, 'My child is successful?' Does it mean they have money? Does it mean they have prestige? Does it mean they're a doctor, lawyer, or architect? Or does it mean they are a man or woman of faith? We'll discuss one of Don Carson's books in this episode ...
It's not always that easy to create a transcript. But, this is how you can do it! I'll walk you through a few steps and show you that it's not such a big deal after all! Free homeschool high school transcript link below: http://www.howtohomeschooltoday.com/freebies/homeschool_forms/record_keeping_forms/transcript_creator/ #highschooltranscript #homeschooltranscript
The Sonlight homeschool curriculum is a popular program used by Christian homeschoolers all over the world. In this Sonlight curriculum review, we'll be The program uses the literature-based approach which aims to teach children primarily through using quality books (similar to living books, a Charlotte Mason principle). In this Sonlight homeschool curriculum review, we'll go through some c...
In this interview, I ask my mother, 'How Many Hours Did it Take You to Homeschool each day?' My mother homeschooled us for around 12 years (although she always maintained we homeschooled ourselves!). Find out how many hours she homeschooled us for and her throughts on this subject. #homeschoolhours #twohomeschoolhours #homeschoolday #howlonghomeschool
Don't touch that! Get away from there! If you do that again, I'll have to... Do you find trying to homeschool with toddlers around difficult? Don't worry because you're not alone. Toddlers can make the task of home education very difficult/. They can raise your frustration levels no end so you feel like a pot that's about to boil! But, there are a few ways you can make homeschooling easier...
How long should a homeschool day be? How many hours does it take to get an education at home? In this video, we'll discuss the homeschool hours you might do with your children and what circumstances will lead to you modifying those hours. Some of these modifying factors include whether your child is well or sick, whether they enjoy the subject or not, and whether you're going to do a 4-day w...
Classical Principle 1 is to Make Haste Slowly or in Latin it is called Festina Lente. When I was a homeschooled student, I finished my Year 10 work in 5 months. Pretty impressive, huh. But, what if I were to tell you I barely received credits for all my work. Would you be so impressed? The first principle of classical education has to do with getting things done properly. Students need to ta...
Classical Education Principle three is repetition is the mother of memory. This principle is especially used in the grammar stage (early stages) of classical education. The idea is that students get hold of a beautiful saying or phrase, word, jingle, or chant and they turn it over in their minds, reflecting on its beauty. These days we've become a little allergic to repetition in schools. We...
The second principle of classical education is Much not Many (or in Latin multum non multa). Its about the principle of 'Less is More' If you do too much, you can really kill a student's love of learning. The second principle of classical education warns against this and advocates students do less but master it well (as in principle 1). Don't spread student's time too thinly, otherwise, it w...
Classical Principle 4 is about reflection on good things, contemplation, and leisure. When you go to a school today, do you often see children at leisure, discussing interesting topics with oodles of time? Or do you see them madly running from classroom to classroom for their 2:30 Piano lesson, their 3:30 Algebra class, and their 4:30 Biology lab? After 40 minutes do you move onto the next cl...
They're a rare breed. So, we need to find out how to spot a homeschooler. Actually, it's not terribly difficult. They stand out so much. From what they wear, to what they listen to, to the Latin they learn. And they read a lot. I mean A LOT! Of course, you can spot a homeschooler on holidays pretty easily as they're the only kids of school-going age not in school! So if you're going o...
You feel like a failure. But, home isn't over yet. Let's talk about what to say when a homeschooler wants to go back to school. We'll talk about how you can counsel them through this issue and how you can gently convince them that homeschooling is a good move after all. We'll talk about how you can resolve the issues in their mind and what usually motivates a homeschooler when they want to ...
So, are homeschool programs accredited or not? The 'accredited homeschool vs non-accredited homeschool' discussion is interesting. But, there seems to be a lot of misinformation running around. And do you actually need homeschool accreditation for your curriculum, or is it a big lie that it's needed? I'll answer all the questions above and more. I'll also run you through why you might get an...
Many people wonder how to homeschool and work from home at the same time. After all, homeschooling takes many hours and so does work. But, there are easy ways and hard ways to homeschool and work full time. And in this video, I'm going to be sharing the easy ways you can do both and not be stressed by the big job before you. I'll share a number of tips to make your journey smoother includin...
Hi Mom. Are you in a slump? Does motherhood seem very hard? Are you finding it difficult to enjoy your children? I think we all go through times like these. I certainly do. But, when I remember the things in this video, I find I tend to enjoy my children so much more! I hope you'll find these tips on how to enjoy motherhood helpful. If you do, give the video a LIKE, and SUBSCRIBE for more o...
If you're homeschooled and you're a teenager, you might be struggling to make friends. In this video, I'll discuss how homeschoolers make friends and show you 7 ways you can find friends. When I was homeschooled, we had plenty of opportunities to make friends. Neighbors, church, and home groups were perfect opportunities. But, there are even more ways you can scab a friend. Find out here. #...
Believe it or not, there are many ways to have a disastrous homeschool. Plenty of things can make or break your homeschool. So, in this video, I want to make you aware of some big ones you can avoid. Some of the homeschool problems in this video are ones I've heard about that occur in homeschools, and others have been homeschool issues I've observed as I grew up in a homeschool group myself. ...
A lot of people ask me, 'As someone who was homeschooled, would you recommend it over sending a child to a school?' And so in this video I'll give you my answer to that question and why I recommend homeschooling or don't recommend it over sending a child to school.
How does homeschool work? After all, homeschooling isn't just school at home - it's a lot more. Learn how homeschool works in this three minute video. I walk you through 7 steps to start your homeschool journey and show you how you can get all your questions answered. Homeschool works in different ways depending on the family you live in, but there are definitely some common factors to all h...
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Kingdom Thinking: Today, Hansel and Josh discuss whether Christians should attend a secular or a Christian college. Are there benefits to studying at a Secular university? Are there downfalls? Is it possible that Christian colleges have pitfalls? What should parents consider when sending their children to college? We discuss all this and more in today's video! This is Kingdom Thinking hosted b...
Kingdom Thinking: Today, Josh and Hansel discuss from a Biblical perspective whether kids 5- to 11-years old should get the COVID vaccine or not. What are the Biblical principles at stake in this conversation? What is the Biblical responsibility of parents to raise their kids? What are the current COVID vaccine statistics and the impact COVID has had on children? We will look at how all these q...
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My most recent Amazon haul included these 7 character building books for my kids! They are all beautifully illustrated, filled with encouraging messages and teachable moments! Ya'll know my mama heart LOVES books and reading with my kiddos, so here are some of our recent faves! We'll also be incorporating these books into our homeschool year! More on that later ;) Leave your favorites below in...
Sharing the very first video in the series of HOMESCHOOLING! Sharing our picks for homeschool curriculum 2020 for kindergarten/1st grade. I know so many mama's are going the homeschool route this year and I wanted to create another form of community for us here on Youtube - talking and sharing ideas, curriculum, pros/cons, resources and everything in between! I took a poll on my community pa...
Wanted to share my 4 favorite finds for our homeschool year 2020! We've been loving these supplies, they are affordable and awesome resources for littles! Would love to hear how your homeschooling journey is going if you took that route this year! Also share your faves in the comments below so we can all see and have lots of helpful resources!! Products I mentioned: +Dry Erase White Board * ...
Wanted to share these affordable summer activities for your kiddos this summer! They are for my pre-k/1st grader. I'm reviewing the Good and The Beautiful's Handwriting for Pre-k and Level 2, their Nature notebook, our new *favorite* flower game (ah😍) and beginner book pack! These have been such fun additions to our summer while we play and spend time as a family but also keeping up on those wr...
Audiobook Description: A 52-day parenting resource. This book is different from most books on raising children. It is a plea for the parents to truly know and walk with God – for them to love God and His Word. In the correct order, focusing first on the parents, Andrew Murray then urges parents to sincerely and consistently love their children and in all tenderness and gentleness teach them as ...
Sadie is joined by her mom, Korie Robertson, to share an inside look at what it's really like to raise kids in the Robertson household. Check out the fun stories, raw honesty, and timeless advice, including why kids don't need perfect parents, how to keep comparison from creeping in, why you shouldn't treat every kid the same, how to stay on the same team with your spouse even when you disagree...
