⭐️10 ways to make HOMESCHOOLING FUN!!! (For both YOU + the Kids!)

[@angela.braniff]

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[@lindag.3313]

As a former home ec teacher, I completely agree with you. I bet, in the next few years we will see home and and shop classes back in public school. It was such a mistake to remove these valuable subjects!

[@ebonylandrum6071]

I’m so disappointed they removed these classes. I learned some really good foundational in wood shop and learned how to sew. These are great extras for kids.

[@MommaLoo]

When they came in rolling that tv on the cart!!! 🤣🤣 I forgot about that ha! Great ideas, thank you!

[@SuperJessTV]

Please post the Pandora playlist you mentioned 🙏🏻

[@jordansuire9419]

I really like the practical ideas of just soaking up those moments in the kitchen, taking breaks from normal school schedule and having a fun/game day, or field trips, or diving deeper into their personal interests, or life skills as things to teach, and not feel guilty about it. I imagine myself doing those things, but when it comes down to actually doing it, I just don't know how. It's my goal this year to learn how to be that type of homeschool mom.

[@nataleemackrell3120]

You and me both! I have such a hard time “adding in the fun stuff” to curriculum. Unless it’s written out for me or a color sheet, I’m lost. 😂 Work in progress over here. 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@TheTetheredButterfly80]

This video is pure gold ✨️ Angie you are my best friend goals....

[@tmcruz9643]

I discovered the most amazing homeschool hack! I have a smart tv, and iPad and the app procreate …. So basically i have a projector and white board , I’ve never had the room for a white board , projector screen or the fancy posters now i can make them and pop them up on the tv , same with slides and even do a morning time review and circle time i even make my own bible verse slides and pop them up on the tv and i can even do a bulletin board and have show in the morning before we start . It’s made home school more fun for my daughter and me and i feel like starting the year off as strong as i am is the best I hope other homeschool moms a great year!

[@sarahdawngariepy1064]

Perfect timing again as usual. I've been struggling this year with figuring out how to make school fun for all of us as well as not get overwhelmed. I have 5 kids, 4 being schooled to some degree and a little boy who makes things "interesting". Thank you for these great ideas. I'm definitely going to use a bunch of them. ❤️

[@MainstreetMarvels]

I had no idea there were virtual field trips!! So cool. Thanks

[@bravenlygirlmaryann]

Emotional intelligence!!🙌🏻

[@Arkiegirl26]

Kahn Academy offers different semester classes that are fun. My kiddo took a animation class put on by Pixar through them and LOVED it.

[@southerngrl424]

Thank you for this video! I really needed it! We have gotten so burnt out over the past couple years and I'm ready to make it fun, I just got to get out of my own way lol.

[@amy_janedoe2486]

Not homeschooling as of yet, but I just really enjoy these videos because I'll be homeschooling before I know it so all of your tips and tricks are very valuable to me 🤞🏽👌🏽👍🏽🤜🏽😘

[@sadieanderson5550]

Our family just signed up for Curiosity Stream and we are geeking out!!! Thanks for the rec!!

[@ashleyfreehan7539]

Such a great video!! Thanks for all your tips. I would love the link for your sunshine playlist please 🤍🤍

[@carlamintert8747]

Yes, I was looking for that too.

[@ChristyZeke]

Came to look for that, too.

[@suzannemarie4960]

Can you provide a print out of life skills to teach at different ages?? Also can you teach us - keep making videos like this and on life skills, love it!

[@dianawolf894]

How creative to teach story writing. Teaching poetry (song lyric writing) also gives possible survival interest in Art after diploma .

[@melissashome]

My kids go to public school and have really awesome programs where they go. I love watching your videos.

[@audreyw3560]

About being hands on - our library system has kits you can borrow. Most of them are geared towards early elementary but they're curated with related stories, toys, games, activities. We got out a telling time kit that had all sorts of manipulatives I just wouldn't have bought on my own. We also got out 2 of the magnet kits when we were exploring magnetism. Definitely check into it!

[@tracyelizabeth2178]

Absolutely loved this video!! Thank you Angela!! We are 2nd week into Kindergarten homeschooling. It’s so nice to hear the reminder of getting out of our comfort zone is ok! 😊

[@Thisorganizedmother]

We love doing seasonal themed activities vs parties. A little extra work on my end but they end up excited about the same subjects we’ve been working on because of a theme or if it is framed differently.

[@ari3lz3pp]

I'd love to try both! But I put a lot on my plate. LOL We aim for seasonal but most times my kid doesn't care. I love planning my year around the seasons though. I get where you're coming from. I think it's great because they will tie more into the day-to-day in the community as well, and it helps their memory work better as it's all linked up! For this fall (4th/Sp.Ed.) the general themes are scary things, real v imaginary, and also a little "this is how it's ok" thrown in to help after the scary but that's more Bible study. We are learning a ton about Westward Expansion and so in fall it's about some of the spooky things that happened during the parts we are learning about in mining, old settler ghost stories and real challenges, our fun movie is Zorro which I will be fast forwarding the (more adult and too gory scenes...need to rewatch first), talking about the HX of the story of Zorro and the man who inspired it..and the social psychology of defining a hero/anti-hero.....so ELA as well. All comes into play! ✨ Lesson planning is a lot of work but so much fun.

[@Nakiyo11]

That sounds great may u give some examples or ideas of what you mean?

[@Thisorganizedmother]

@@Nakiyo11 Usually I go on Teachers Pay Teachers or Etsy and download activities that are themed for say, the holidays. So many different themed writing to fun holiday books. I’ve done a multiplication pumpkin puzzle for Halloween. We’ll do a themed craft. Maybe play a themed game. It just breaks up what we’re already doing. If I’m being honest we do a lot of party celebrating too but it keeps the school part of our day more grounded.

[@Nakiyo11]

@@Thisorganizedmother Okay I got you. I usually try to do those things but I get so overwhelmed by all the choices and which one to choose

[@truthinlovecarissa6498]

I really love this. I've sent my kids to public school and I've homeschooled. This year they are in private school. I'll always have a heart for homeschooling and may consider it again in the future, but we needed this this year. I commend you!

[@staciemurray514]

Such good reminders. I actually do a lot of these things, and it’s just nice knowing when you’re on the right track and to not try to conform to whatever standards people put on you

[@SplendorProductionsMusicDuo]

You are so right about games! As a former public school music teacher, we played games in my classroom almost every time and it reinforced songs but the kids didn't realize it. They just knew they were having so much fun getting a turn to chase someone, or tag someone while they sang the song. It was a win, win.

[@rebekahguilder602]

We do tea time when we can. We make tea and have a few cookie or a slice of cake or pie if it's in the house . My sons love it.

[@blairbardot53]

You have no idea how much I love these videos and how helpful they are to us. I’m literally adding all of these things now ! Thanks so much ! I’m so excited to start implementing

[@PerseveranceMama]

I love the idea of a virtual field trip. What a great idea!

[@joannewall5499]

My 4 year olds loves our magic story boxes, I make these up and every time I put in a story and activity to go with it

[@selatauteoli]

Thank you a million times over!!!! I needed this one🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joannafoster3423]

Ideas for high schoolers.... We like to watch the movie version of a book after it's read, especially for high schoolers.... Pride and Prejudice, Black Beauty, Call of the Wild, To Kill a Mockinbird, etc. Also for high schoolers, they pick "electives" and determine the direction of different subjects based on what they want to do after graduation. For example, my 11th grader wants to be a dog trainer and board horses, so we have been doing more animal sciences instead of chemistry and physics. Business math since she wants to own her own business. Keeps their interest when they are passionate about it and can see how it can be applied to their life. Lastly for high schoolers, team them up with others in their field of interest, job shadowing and volunteer work are 2 ideas. Again, my animal loving 11th grader volunteers at a horse rescue and works for a dog breeder. My 9th grader loves crafting and started doing craft shows in 6th grade. She's learning not just how to improve her crafting, but supply and demand, how business works, and math skills. Definitely hands on and thinking outside the box is key.

[@alexirosas3956]

I love this! I am so appreciative of all the info for younger kids. I just feel i need things for my older kids in highschool! So good. Thank you!!!!

[@SisiJoness]

Outschool has been a HUGE help for us! We have found so many fun one time classes and also consistent ones for things that I don't want to do (like arts and crafts 😆 )

[@Oliviaparker_]

I was looking for a video to help me make my homeschooling situation more fun for my daughter and I. Thank you so much. You have no idea how much you helped me with this video. Thank you 🙏 I’m following and can’t wait to see what else I could take from your wonderful channel. Love from Belgium ❤

[@j.c.3386]

We color, Lego, paint, crochet during read alouds. Even my older kids enjoy adult geography or anatomy coloring books.

[@emilyblake1865]

Fantastic video! Thanks so much Angie! This really gave me some inspiration and motivation for the new school year! I'm definitely not the "fun mom". I have such a hard time going outside the box and sometimes I get stuck just trying to check off boxes and make sure we get things done and move on with our day instead of enjoying it!

[@Sarah-kb1hf]

I can so relate!! I need to figure out how to be more of fun mom and less of a drill sargent (that's my daughter's nickname for me as of late ☹️)

[@basiswgt2010]

Thanks!

[@faiths8385]

Oh this is the best advice ❤️

[@craveright]

Another packed video... I'm learning a lot before jumping into our second attempt at homeschooling :D Thanks Angela for your great content!

[@JoaquinParker]

Good luck to you with that! God bless you.

[@faithfulhouse]

You are amazing & I love you... I just had to say that. I'm a homeschool mama of 6 & tomorrow is our 1st day of school so we are doing a back to school party with cinnamon rolls for breakfast, lunchables for lunch & a cake for when my husband gets home from work. Naturally, other stuff but the food is most important & who doesn't love an excuse to eat cake? Haha Please say a prayer it goes well. 🙏🤞🙏🤞

[@familylove6447]

We're so grateful for all of your great homeschool ideas and encouragement!!! 😊 Thank you for sharing the "curiosity streams" documentary film resource 💞😊

[@christianestein6061]

#backtofall hello from Germany 🤗 I love your chanel and the way you make me always feel cozy and calm. I would love to see you prepare your garden/outdoor for fall/winter. Thanks for all your love you share in every video. It's like I can feel it right here overseas.

[@EmilyCheetham]

Ye as well as teaching kids to cook in the kitchen when they make things it’s also a fun maths lesson without them realising it’s a maths lesson as you are having to measure out he flour, butter, sugar & add the eggs etc.

[@theanchoredhippie]

My only problem with curiosity stream, when we tried it a while back, is how evolution based it all is. It was be nice if some of them were creation based but 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@username33ish]

It's science!! There are lots of documentaries and movies about religion. Teaching children about religion is wonderful but pretending it's a part of science or that evolution isn't clearly proven is just plain wrong.

[@choosejoy9675]

Thank you for all the great ideas!!

[@kristinyaekelnegley3978]

Can you give me your secret as to how you seem to have so much energy and look so good with that many kids?! I have two and Om exhausted.😆

[@charlottepoethke6475]

The Kennedy Center has a whole series of virtual performances! They are all free, but some are year round and some are new each season.

[@melissagarrett6360]

Please share that sunshine playlist. I didn’t see it :)

[@delindawilliams3935]

I can remember the Tv rolling into my classroom once per week to watch a movie. We used to look forward to it. I loved field trips growing up and try to incorporate the same into my homeschooling. However, I'll check out your suggestions on Pinterest.

[@alenatorres7071]

OMG the TV on the cart!

[@laurimuse1390]

Emotional intelligence is vital!

[@abbykartzinel2292]

Thanks so much! Just what I needed to hear and be encouraged by at the start of our school year. I am super excited about the night zookeeper program. So glad they sponsored you! That looks like exactly what my daughter needs later on in the year.

[@alexc5395]

We’ve been using educational documentaries once a week as a science lesson because I’ve got two under 2 right now and things are chaotic! They kids really seem to like nature boom time, Sam’s zookeeper, and the themed disney documentaries (oceans, monkeys, butterflies, etc). We just started this year so it was easier for us to ease into adding science/art as a family, and letting them pick a related project to do after it’s over. They watched Inside the Mind of Cats on Netflix and went and made cat toys for our cat after, then wouldn’t stop talking about cat facts all day. Educational opportunities are everywhere!

[@stephaniesticka5556]

These are great Angela! Love your videos for the content & humor!

[@withhisgrace]

So many great ideas! We started Night Zookeeper last year and my girls love it! Curiosity Stream sounds exactly what I’ve been looking for! My girls love to watch documentaries on whatever we’re learning at the time. And I find they retain more that way. Definitely checking it out!

[@britt9971]

Thank you so much for this video! These are great for non-toy gift ideas also!

[@Zero2FiveFamily]

This is perfect. Thank you, I needed to listen to this video. Definitely going to implement some of these into our homeschool schedule. ❤️🤗

[@dalinaroz]

Thanks for the ideas, Angie! We love genius games board games that I got on amazon: Periodic sparked my child's love for chemistry for example, we have Cytosis, Subatomic etc. I got almost all of them and love them, there's a learning curve to figure out the rules and setup, but it's really worth it in my opinion!

[@ari3lz3pp]

My husband and I were JUST talking about how much more important "home ec." skills are and actual dietary and cooking skills compared to the "just cooking Ramen" . 🍜 ✨I love the idea of parties to celebrate something that we've learned! Lol The TV on the cart for sure at public. So many educational resources out there on the internet, and yes just in the world almost anything can be a learning opportunity if you're curious and have those resources. Angela mentions the playground and I thought of geometry angles, physics, chemistry in the materials used, social psychology......so even for older kids there's lessons there. Just have to keep an open mind 🙃 We still use a Charter and haven't taken the total leap to homeschool but I'm inspired to do it! I worry most about social opportunities but we already don't have those now because this school only has very massive gatherings that are too much for my ASD kid, and for me too tbh. Great video! I can't wait to try these ideas! 🙏

[@dirtroaddee3192]

Don't worry one bit about the social opportunities, they are out there for the taking. 4-H programs are very homeschool friendly and typically small in size (and they have so many programs that have nothing to do with agriculture), homeschool co-ops, sports, public library programs, church youth groups, etc. You got this! 💗

[@threearrows2248]

I can assure you that almost every homeschool family will tell you that their children are quite comfortable in and equipped to handle social situations, friends and in groups. Sticking kids in a big class with the same, same-aged people every single week day with one adult teacher attempting to interact with all of them at once will NOT foster healthy social skills - it will enforce stereotypes, encourage the worst common behavior and limit the age groups the child is able to interact with. Homeschooled kids are generally able to better interact with all ages, including adults. Something to think about.

[@heatherscruggs2269]

Can I get the link to your Sunshine Playlist? I couldn’t find it in the description. Thank you!!

[@amandadeinhardt6388]

Angie, you never cease to amaze me. I put off watching this video because I think ok, this topic doesn't really apply to me. I have lots of fun ideas, these will probably be repeats of what I have in mind and I have not thought about 1 of these ideas this year! I want to be in your class! I laughed about smushing a leaf comment lol that is so me. I have been trying really hard to loosen my death grip on the reigns and leave a little more opportunity for serendipity. Thanks for all of your wonderful content!

[@PracticalD]

Where can I find the your happy song playlist? Thank you.

[@crystalbenneyy9723]

This was really a good video because I homeschooling one child and you gave me many things to think about .

[@Sophie-kn3gh]

Virtual zoos and aquariums are great!

[@myhopefilleddays2923]

Absolutely loved this list!! This is our second year homeschooling so I’m still pretty green 🌱 Definitely need to sprinkle these things throughout our days 💛

[@thehudsonshub]

Night zoo Keepers sounds amazing! I have a kid that doesn't like writing!😅

[@thehomemademama6710]

Just went and signed up on Curiosity stream. Thank you! I've not been happy with Disney plus and am excited to have another resource with so many options for a great price!

[@elizabethl2092]

I needed this reminder! Thank you!

[@laurimuse1390]

How do you keep school simple?

[@kimberlyfrancisco5829]

😊 Did I miss the pandora link somehow?? 😅

[@_melissaholguin]

Your videos are so informative and make me excited and less anxious about homeschooling. Thank you! 🤍

[@EmilyCheetham]

Also to make lessons more fun adding in things like criss cross, wordsearches, spot the difference (for younger kids) and other puzzles can make it fun & interesting while still being educational. Even for older kids. E.g. if you are learning about say the First World War a crossword or a word search with words relating to the war can educate them but also it’s fun just looking for the words. Or how about a quiz? Pop quizzes can be fun and make kids think. Especially if there is a small prize at the end if they did well. I love going to quiz night on holiday or doing quizzes online live or tick box ones. Plus with a pop quiz you can see where the kids have been paying attention & where there need to go back over things.

[@nichole_danielle2083]

Love all of this!!!! My husband said “did she just say only fans!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Angie comin in with the jokes 😂😂. Love you lady.

[@KW-bj5jp]

This was great! I loved this! Thank you for all the amazing ideas! I was really looking for those little extra special things that I can add to our homeschooling that is not overwhelming but something we can all look forward to and have some fun!

[@rachellebrooke4614]

🙏this is exactly what I needed this morning!

[@Kpachm]

Such a valuable video! Thank you!

[@bethlove1077]

What was the link for the Pandora Sunshine station, please? Thanks!

[@RootedHomeLife]

So many good ideas!!!

[@ajnorton9295]

This is so good. Thank you! Many of the links for virtual field trips didn't work just an FYI!

[@jessmcmullen4602]

Can you link the sunshine playlist? I don’t see it listed?

[@nighatkirecipes]

Good 👍🏻

[@theflippinggang2042]

Where is the link to that Pandora station you where talking about?

[@kamronrhodes5151]

it's important that to have your children in homeschool

[@lindasmith5190]

Enjoyed.

[@wkmacs4738]

@alldayeverydaymom is great for ideas on game-schooling! 👍

[@wildflowersandwonderment]

“No we’re not going to learn more about onlyfans” omg I fell out hahahahahhaa

[@cindyhomeschool7860]

Thanks for the tips! 😍

[@stephaniemadsen5886]

What was the pandora link? :)

[@laurimuse1390]

A full curriculum in one video! Lol

[@EmilyCheetham]

Also with the getting creative there are loads of kits on line that are creative that can teach from STEM kits to fun science kits (like ones that make slime or ones that you make a miniature human skeleton or ones that each coding. Companies lie, learning resources, discovery, kidzlabs, science museum and many more make fun kits for kids that are educational. Many kits you can find in toy shops or down the toy isle in grocery stores like target & Walmart or in uk the big supermarkets like tesco & asda. A fin kit once in a while definitely makes learning fun. Also toys like Knex Educational STEM teaches kids about forces and motion while they build a fun model and then watch it move. Hat kid wouldn’t love a lesson where they build a knex model?

[@allypeterson414]

Can you share where your shirt and cardigan are from please? 😍

[@nataleemackrell3120]

Can I get your song playlist please? I don’t see it in the links. ❤

[@lkhorvath4]

Love the game schooling. What is your lip color

[@teamharris9952]

Heads up on Curiosity Stream … if you’re concerned about encouraging a Biblical worldview and/or prioritize Apologetics, there are maaaaaannnnny (if not most) things there that will counteract that goal. We cancelled it after a week or two when I got tired of searching unsuccessfully for something that actually included the Biblically congruent facts and science.

[@joannadunda9322]

That’s a great point. I’m expecting to use sources that mention evolution, and just talk my kids through what the Bible says and how we can learn about his creation from people who don’t believe in God, we just have to remember what God said and run everything through that filter. Some material teaches great science with mentions of evolution or even helpful details about microevolution, and some is just so permeated with anti-God rhetoric I won’t use those at all. Just do your best to make sure your children trust the Bible first and foremost, but also show them what the world is teaching so they aren’t sheltered from it and confused later.

[@username33ish]

I'm so confused and saddened by this outlook ☹️ breaks my heart to see kids all over the world 🌍 who are kept in the dark about science because their parents are worried it will make them question religion surely any decent faith can handle challenges? Shouldn't just have to deny scientific facts are out there. Would love to hear a reasoned argument against me but people only ever get angry or dismissive.

[@briannashilman5796]

There doesn’t need to be a reasonable argument about it. Parents can choose how they want their children to be raised and what is taught to them. That’s why we choose homeschooling.

[@username33ish]

@@briannashilman5796 is there nowhere you would draw the line? What if parents were teaching their kids that white supremacists were right and all other races were inferior?

[@mariennecrouse]

Great resources.Angela I am trying to sign up with the night zookeeper, but it's not giving me 50% off membership. Hmm. Can you check the link? Because the link takes me directly to their site without any additional discount. Mary

[@michellealmonte6595]

Hey there! Do you have any input on “Elephant Math”?

[@pjengland286]

How do I find the Pandora station?

[@karynnekrasowski3525]

Looking for the pandora link!

[@meanderingtogether]

Be careful with curiosity stream. We were loving it, but my daughter found a documentary on cleopatra and there was a very R rated romantic scene that she was absolutely not ready for in 4th grade. Very disappointed with that streaming service. Love the game schooling advice though!

[@jessijames2384]

Wait did I miss the pandora link to the playlist? Lol

[@diversekakes]

When does your homeschool course begin and what is the best way to reach you?

[@elizabethpinto2696]

Jesus’s birthday 🤣🤣🤣