A Day in the Life of a Homeschool Mom of 5

[@TheGenFem]

I loved this video! It was so wonderful to see how patient you were and how you spoke to the kids like they’re capable humans. Your respect for your children really shows in this video. God bless!

[@HomeschoolOn]

Thank you Lexie!

[@mamatofive1]

I loved this look into your day! You seem so patient and relaxed with your children. Definitely didn’t seem chaotic at all! 😊

[@HomeschoolOn]

Aw, thank you! I guess it feels chaotic to me watching me bounce around like a ball from one thing to the next, the days are long, but I find a sense of peace in it as well. It's such a dichotomy but we love it!

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Yesss she is so calm:) such dear kiddos too.

[@stefanielozinski]

Seriously, I have to take a page out of her book. And I only have one almost 6 year old and a baby. Lol!

[@mamabenzing5872]

I homeschool 7(ages 7,7,9,9,11,12 and 13~yes 2 sets of twins back to back) and have a 3 year old, 2 year old and 6 month old, our homeschool days are a little more chaotic. Taking the month off for fair, the 7 are in 4h, then starting back August 6!

[@sarahtonen4873]

Homeschool Mama of 11 oh my! 💖

[@peachy_reina]

I thought i had it hard! My kids are 8, 7, 6, 2, and 2 months and I'm about to start homeschooling. I'm excited and terrified

[@freeofusmartinez5199]

I feel you I homeschool a high schooler that’s intense chemistry was not fun. And adding electives. I also homeschool 3 others 11, 8, and 6 but I have a sneaky toddler 3yrs and a high maintenance 10 month old she will not stop crying unless someone is holding her she could be losing her voice and she won’t stop. So we swap her between myself and my three older girls. 15,11,8 my homeschool days are not like this. But I wouldn’t trade it for nothing

[@freeofusmartinez5199]

Please give insight of how you homeschool. I’ve been homeschooling for 11 years and still haven’t got the hang of it

[@Thebergnest]

Watching you mother your babies as you shape their education gives me all the feels!

[@Rhiannon0826]

So glad I found your channel! I start homeschooling my three boys this week, so I’m binging on your videos. My husband is also in law enforcement. Great video! 💕

[@queenpeach7865]

You made it look so easy, you are amazing!! Sometimes I get overwhelmed with only 2.

[@HomeschoolOn]

Oh goodness, I get overwhelmed all the time! haha! But I try to just swallow it and drink more tea and move on. It gets better the more you let go of your stress and anxiety

[@angeladreesman6125]

Loved the fidgit toys. Also you show how I need to be present with mine more. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@kalaagius3948]

I am starting homeschooling this year. Thank you so much for sharing this, very inspiring. This has just showed me how much fun Homeschooling can be...I can't wait to start.

[@OurWildWay]

I love seeing everyone's day in the life videos. Your kids are so chill!

[@KaliElaine]

i just found your videos this is so beautiful and encouraging. I am married no kids yet and I know for sure when we do have kids this is the path we will take. Preparing now to walk into this.

[@MaliaPoggio]

This is great! Being able to see what other families are doing in their homeschool routine is gold! God Bless you and your family!

[@JustKristie4]

You are amazing!! I just started HS today!! Pulled my kids out and now I’m feeling so overwhelmed and emotional.

[@ljspex5522]

I’m a homeschooling mother of four, for last five years. I recently learned about The Good and the Beautiful curriculum. While researching it, I found your channel. I just want to thank you for sharing your days and opinions! It’s so refreshing to get a look into someone else’s (REAL) homeschool day. Watching you navigate the lessons and juggle all the kids is like spying on myself. As I see you working with your children, I’m amazed at all you do and simultaneously reminded that I’m doing this too! Thank you for your transparency, it’s really encouraging! Thank you, thank you!

[@HomeschoolOn]

Thank you so much! Homeschool moms juggle a lot. Even watching and editing this video I was surprised with how late we started that we accomplished so much and that was all before dinner! It made me realize that I make excuses for myself a lot, that we don't have enough time, when if we just buckle down and do it, we DO! ;)

[@ShainaHerrmann]

Oh I love this! It's very similar to our days! I love the idea of doing morning basket time somewhere other than the school table or dining table. I may need to start doing that!

[@kristinyaekelnegley3978]

Your kids are so good and calm and focused on what they are doing.

[@MommaSchmoozeReviews]

It's always fun to be a bug on the wall and see how other hs mama's do it! Tfs your day🤗

[@HomeschoolOn]

Thanks for watching!

[@tanyas.9688]

This was so inspiring. I'm still homeschooling 2 (3 older ones are all done now), but after all these years, It was nice to be reminded of why I do this. You have a beautiful family and you're doing such a great job!

[@Megt0tes]

I love a good homeschool day in the life! 😊 Also I LOVE you chalkboard easel!

[@HomeschoolOn]

Thank you! Garage sale find ;)

[@kaelynhillerich6997]

this is sooo amazing. Thank you for your example.

[@cypresshorizon2007]

Love the way your son does his spelling. I just found your channel and I think I found my new channel that I will be looking forward to.

[@HomeschoolOn]

Isn't it great? It is a part of our The Good and the Beautiful LA level 4.

[@janettelopez1096]

You are seriously amazing!!!! Im 17 and have always wanted to homeschool my future children. Love this ! Such an inspiration.

[@kriekerestorative]

Yes!! Glad to have found this too. 😊

[@ReginaCordoba]

New subbie! New homeschool mommy here. Love your channel! I am learning so much from so many moms. Thans for sharing!

[@HomeschoolOn]

Aw, thanks Regina!

[@tanyamartino9030]

Thank you, I have really been needing to see how someone else with this many kids does it, I've homeschooled from the start with all my kids and I often feel so lost. I also have 5, oldest is 10, youngest is 3. Thank you!

[@acrobaticanna]

I did your quiz and it was good. I am praying my husband will get on board so I can Home school this year.

[@Ruby-vi2lm]

Omg this video is soooo great! You are very inspirational homeschooling mom and your children are extremely well behave. You really cracked me up when you let your daughter smell the flowers after she got three right answers, it's so fun and creative way to quickly reward her. Your family is just so amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@heidib.4089]

Well done! You are a master juggler ;). When you were working with one the rest of the Littles were super patient. On of the best parts of homeschooling was when one is done they can grab their jacket and go play outside! Thanks for being so transparent in recording your day.

[@healthylivingislam06]

Hi just discovered your channel, this video was pretty helpful , I just began homeschooling permantly this month so your video grave a good insight...your kids managed to be calm like yiu, how did yiu get them to co operate lol

[@justjess5470]

Thanks for a peek at your routine. I've got three kids in the same age range, and I like having a routine but I also help my husband run a business from home, and things get scrambled sometimes.

[@stefp11111]

Such a peaceful day! I have 5 kids and one on the way. My oldest is 7 so our homeschool days look a little different right now, (I'm sure you remember those babies and toddlers days). :) Yes, inspired and encouraged that calmer, yet still very busy, days are to come.

[@wowitzkate]

Love this. Thank you

[@fathyaistiqomaril9436]

i love this homeschooling routine.. it's just so simple and so effective..

[@KvkSTG]

Your day looks so organized and your kids are so calm. I am amazed. 👍👍

[@erinowens]

Beautiful! Calm, peaceful...we are a chaotic mess over here. Striving for days more like this as we transition to TGTB.

[@HomeschoolOn]

It will get there, and this curriculum will help! That and lots of coffee! haha!

[@jessenutt1486]

Agreed! Looks Calm and peaceful for sure! I'm excited to start TGATB next year! Hope to develop this atmosphere! My kiddos are still young and....not so calm! Lol

[@Lindsaytaylortaylor]

And that table is gorgeous!

[@Lifewiththebfamily]

I loved watching this, such a lovely family.

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

Loving all of your videos!!!! You're such a great homeschool mama! Can I bring my kiddos over? Lol. I'm homeschooling 6 but we do take a break in the summer. Enjoy your day🌺

[@JuniperLynn789]

Rebecca I know this video is 2 years old but I just had to comment, probably the weirdest comment I’ve ever left on someone’s KZbin video... but I think you and I are the same person 😂 I found your videos because I wanted to share your Gather Round videos with a friend (I’ve been using Gather Round and loving it!). Came across your old videos. Now I know why Gather Round resounds so well with me and my family, because the heart behind it resounds with mine! You also kinda look like me... which might be a creepy side note??? but worth sharing 😂 THANK YOU for bringing that calling to create a curriculum to fruition!

[@brittany.robinson]

I have days where I’m starting around this time or a half an hour later. It’s challenging when you have so many morning task.

[@erikahutzler8642]

Do you have a detailed outline of your day? I'm 2 years into homeschooling and I want to give up because 4 kids is just too hard with the curriculum that I'm doing.... I so badly want to do a "one class room" approach as you seem to be doing. I haven't yet had a clear representation of what that looks like until now. Newly subscribed here. 😁

[@erikahutzler8642]

And what I mean by "outline" I'm meaning what your other kids are doing while other kids are doing other things...............if that makes any sense. 😆

[@kaitb07]

She created Gather Round Homeschool just this year which is 1 program for All your children, mostly at once. Definitely check it out. Time saver, still learning Alot!

[@campbellhouse6569]

Your kids are so well behaved. Mine hate school work and goof off when they are together. I have to separate mine.

[@KvkSTG]

Oh god! Your words made me feel normal. My two kids do the same.

[@lwam5499]

"Hot mess"? Haha. Hardly. You all look put together, calm, willing, and with space to move about. I love it. Side note: We are also reading through Samuel.

[@HomeschoolOn]

haha, meh, I think it's chaotic to say the least. I just bounce from one thing to the next, ha! But it's getting there.

[@inspiredbyanangel]

Such a beautiful life!

[@박팀장-d8s]

Beautiful! How can they be seated like this! Amazing!

[@timhartley587]

We love the good and the beautiful sooo much!

[@lindabueckert1864]

Looks a bit overwhelming:) I only have 2 at the moment i'm homeschooling but my 4 year old will be officially starting in a year.. Thanks for the video:)

[@annolson4383]

You are doing great. We studied Paddle by the Sea by Holling Clancy Holling and loved learning about Canada. Enjoy the days.

[@HomeschoolOn]

I haven't read that book! It makes me so sad to think of this all being over one day. A reminder to really enjoy each moment.

[@priscillaramos3033]

Your kids seem to be willing to learn and focus really well .. i have a really hard time getting my daughter in kindergarten to focus.. any suggestions??

[@mommininalaska4911]

May I ask what you are using for language arts and math in this video? I was using abeka for my 2nd grader but found that language arts was much too fast paced and he was learning a new rule and had a new spelling list almost every day and it was just too much!

[@CALF08]

I’m so glad I came across you! I only have three kids, and I’ve been homeschooling about a year and a half. I have to say - you’re my hero! You’re a wonderfully kind, patient, and intelligent lady - and you “raise your children up in the way they should go.” I couldn’t respect you more! God bless you and your precious family!!

[@LotsOfHats]

This didn't look like a mess at all! thanks for the realistic / non-curated perspective!

[@ErinHindman]

I would have liked to see the transition more to know how you do that. Also, it seems like my children compete for my attention too much and they don't let me work with the other without interfering. How do yours do so well?

[@suzanneotero4253]

My 2 would never sit this long nor pay attention. 1 will, the other has to be moving. It's a constant coming back to focus.

[@heartfulmom]

Love your homeschool day! Looks similar to ours 🤗

[@ACommonLife]

I loved watching your DITL! I am hoping to get one up on my channel some time soon, too!

[@HomeschoolOn]

Yay! KZbin is so much fun! Though a lot of work, phew! ;)

[@NotbySightbyFaithCom]

When you are doing one on one time with one child, what do your other kids do while waiting?

[@cina8492]

in school I got neglected by my teachers. So this is the perfect learning I want to invest in. Looks like they are all busy. Don’t seem like anyone is left out. I’m trying to see where u saw that someone is left out. Because I don’t see it. Great video.

[@nadeannal9895]

Yes, I had the same question. Where do the others go during one one one time. I need that one on one time but if I let the others stray to far they’ll mentally check out of school for the day!

[@mathruajey6744]

Amazing

[@readitgamergrl4448]

What is the large spiral notebook I see you using with all the kids?. Is it apart of your curriculum?

[@Lindsaytaylortaylor]

Oh my goodness this is the cutest thing ever!

[@carmabarfuss2204]

Loved this! They are so well behaved and seem to love what they are doing. What bible curriculum are you using and what LA curriculum?

[@nicoletiana]

So inspiring!!! Im still in the researching and collecting resources part of the process of starting to homeschool my child. Hes 9, with autism on the low end of the spectrum so his autism isn't severe but he does have a speech delay which hes advanced in so much since his first diagnosed with autism. Loved this video! I need all the resources and information i can get. I Subscribed! Take care :)

[@andreaestrada9506]

Hi! I am 6 months in into hs my severely autistic son. He has improved so much. It is very frustrating, but I feel it has been the most rewarding thing I've ever done. Good luck and remember be graceful with yourself.

[@joshuaandsharon5905]

Lol. Loved how your daughter's reward was to smell a flower. Cute.You have no mess here...just beauty. Amazing. Love the patience you give. ❤❤❤

[@HomeschoolOn]

aw, thank you! She loves flowers, gotta find joy in the small things, that's the whole fun! ;)

[@keeperofmyhome]

Love it! 🙌🏽👏🏽

[@Lindsaytaylortaylor]

Man, my kids always talk over me during circle time no matter what I do!

[@denisejohnson4037]

Sorry, but your children needs discipline. They don't sound very respectful

[@Lindsaytaylortaylor]

Actually, they have ADHD so they try their best but they don’t always succeed but thank you for your opinion

[@caz1godfrey]

Hi there so inspiring! Which maths book were you reading from with your 9 year old daughter (place value task) thank you xx

[@jmccarthy6178]

How old is your daughter who is doing the Math lessons for a Living Education level 1? I just ordered this for my 5 yr old and plan to use it in the fall for him. He is doing Math U See primer currently and goes through it so quickly. Also, do you guys go to any co ops or get together with other HS families for field trips, etc?

[@HomeschoolOn]

She is 5, turning 6 in a few days. :) Your 5 year old might be ready for level 2. Did you take the placement test?

[@Lew2000]

Can you make a video of one of those days that your kids are just not having it and your patience is at wits end?

[@Aggie_Fehr]

Your family is beautiful!

[@HomeschoolOn]

Aw, thanks Aggie. I think so too ;)

[@sathyas538]

I m trying to homeschool my kids. But frequently feel that while we are learning, they do not take me seriously, as they would a teacher at school. How did you get past that?

[@arwenrosalie3031]

I am thinking of possibly homeschooling my kids. They wake up at 5:30 am everyday. I can start them early and finush early too.

[@Jessbensarah]

I wanted to ask what are your thoughts on the books about c.s.lewis Narnia collection. We have not ever read them and then as my kids have gotten older I thought we could explain a little better my daughter is almost 12.

[@monicaperez2843]

Will be 62 next month and I wish I was home schooled (it didn't exist in my time). Some kids thrive in public or religious school and some don't. Was one that would have thrived in a home school environment.

[@servantrose]

Girl! Thats amazing and exhausting but I couldn't do that nearly do well. That would drive my ADD kids crazy, they would be so distracted and...wow just to see your kids concentrate while you teach another!

[@surinakhirashah3615]

Amazing! Can you tell what magic you expel to make them so obedient and listen to you? And actually do tasks you're setting them? Covid has made me homeschool and I really don't think I'm doing a good job :(

[@servantrose]

@@surinakhirashah3615 don't worry. You are not alone. Homeschooling is different from schooling at home because of the quarantine. If your kids are still directed by the school. The difference for the kids is hard to transition to mom as teacher/educator. Even us who homeschool it has challenges not always seen on youtube.

[@askrhonnie6356]

I need advice on running a successful KZbin channel and blog while homeschooling. It’s a real challenge!

[@h.s2737]

What is the geography system you were using in your morning basket about Egypt, Abraham etc?

[@Mamasam3]

Where is your sofa from? I love how small it is!

[@kerihess6689]

how do you get your kids to be quite when you read?

[@merissagraham3502]

You are amazing mother !!!

[@maggiewhiteside4463]

Beautiful family. We are gonna try to homeschool this year. I only have 2 so it should be easy...?

[@taracornett589]

I’m a new homeschool mom. What curriculum do you use? Best Advice, Tips would be greatly appreciated.

[@diannaclark9442]

Can you tell me what bible history lesson your listening to? I love it!

[@ahomemakersjourney08]

homeschooling mom of 4 :) just subscribed! God bless

[@rockin7winners440]

What curriculum do you use for Bible ? We use to do abekka but it wasn’t a good fit

[@amygoodman9872]

What is your son sitting on at the table? I think my son would like that!

[@Ourhomeschooladventures]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@teacherdeedeesworld]

Great info! Thanks!

[@reneeboyko3504]

Wonderful! God bless! 🙏

[@jacquelyny9140]

Hi! As a fellow Canadian, how do you find tgtb history? I love tgtb LA but have heard the history is very American focused so have stayed away from it. Where abouts in Canada are you?

[@HomeschoolOn]

I'm no super far in and so far no American, it's all world history starting with Bible times. I have heard some of the other years have more. But I think year one is more world focused. I need to look ahead more to verify that though, ha!

[@dominikat3819]

Amazing!

[@staceyb7162]

Just came across you I'm a homeschooling mom of 2 boys 5 and 3 I am also in Canada..ontario We are a christian family also Kind of nice I found someone with similarities here in canada What province are you guys in?

[@chockMonk2]

How do you get your kids to be so quiet while you work with the other kids???

[@roryth38]

What curriculum do you use that you can teach all of them with the same books or topic ?

[@sethandlucretiavanniekerk9496]

Hi this is Lucretia again :). You are so inspiring and AMAZING!! Yes, I'm not doing enough, that's how I feel. Glad to see you guys also move from the carpet to the table, hee-hee! Thank you for sharing your day with us. I have so much respect for you and I only have two, thinking that nr 1 takes all my time, how am I going to get to nr2 hee-hee. I clearly have NO excuse. Thank you so much Rebecca!! You are great, really you are. You started me on Master books and for that I will always be truly grateful. Thank you(I'm a South African mom living in Bahrain, lived in Saudi Arabia for 20 years and that inspired me to do homeschooling).

[@Yvonneboni]

do you give them a lunch and recess? I didn't see that in your video... or do you just go all the way through until your done? also can you share what morning basket is ? thank you so much!

[@HomeschoolOn]

Yes, we have snack times, I think I showed that in the video, they often go outside during that time when the weather allows, and then we do lunch as well. Morning basket is just subjects/read alouds/poetry that we put into a basket and work through. In ours we have history and science (which we alternate), a read aloud, poetry, and Bible. We do that all together as a family before moving on to our more independent or one-on-one bookwork.

[@endwithakiss4222]

I like how yall do your spelling.

[@TheSamjane4]

I can only dream for my homeschool to look like that. I have 3 kids slightly older then yours and they don't listen half as well or are in any way interested as your kids. My youngest in 3rd grade has zero interest in any of it. I spend hours just getting him to sit down..let alone doing work..he just refuses. We aren't new homeschoolers either...been doing it 7 years..my kids have never gone to school.

[@IftikharAhmed-nm3vc]

Mom school very beautiful 👩

[@ambreenmahmoodkhan6570]

How do you control your temper? I always loose it.

[@readitgamergrl4448]

I homeschool a 10 year old and two 7 year olds. And my 10 year old takes ALLLLL DAY to finish work because he is so distracted while my 7 year olds are done hours earlier. 🤦‍♀️

[@kristiesullivan3704]

can someone send me a link to the morning basket:history

[@NYMusic89563]

Your kids are so well behaved.