I don’t have children just yet, but I just said in a video that I’m considering homeschooling because of what’s going on in the world. Thanks for sharing!
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and great to be prepared 😊
@jennk79872 жыл бұрын
The best video I’ve seen on homeschooling! I pulled mine out 5 years ago. Your blog and curriculum was the first I used! Thank you. 🤗❤️ It was the best decision ever! One tip I would give is throw out all expectations and roll with the tide.
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Love this...
@jenniferallison33232 жыл бұрын
Good morning! I stumbled across your channel a couple of months ago and ordered your printed curriculum! Thank you for the positive content on your channel, I LOVE your “it’s okay, to just do life” attitude 😍😍😍😍. You always put a smile in my not so good days! Homeschool should be fun and laid back. If you are thinking about pulling your kids out of public schools, do it! We are only teaching our children not 25 others. No busy-work for them means no busy work for you. Grade school is all about reinforced learning. If they miss it the first time you will be going over it again and again. Relax! Amy’s free printable a are great! The Amazon printed ones are VERY affordable. Two pages a day and then just go be with your kids.
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience 😊
@sisterinchrist46982 жыл бұрын
Homeschooling for 20 years, with 10 kids!?! Praise the Lord! ❤️🙏🏾Please make content more about motherhood, parenting, and homeschooling
@rebecca-jz5tc2 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for this video! I recently started homeschooling my two autistic children. I was so scared at first, but we are loving it so much. They aren't so overwhelmed anymore. Pace is key for us. I'm learning just as much as they are 😊
@athenacasper91272 жыл бұрын
I am thinking about doing this with my 6 year old with autism but I am so scared
@jules18962 жыл бұрын
I've been following you for years! I homeschooled my girls 10 years ago with your help. Now I'm getting ready to begin again with my sons and I am SO THANKFUL for you Amy! Thank you for this video and everything you share about your life and homeschooling journey
@thisgrandmaslife89632 жыл бұрын
I would love a video about a diploma and transcript! We are not there yet, but both of the kids are such advanced learners that they will probably be graduating early. I want to be prepared for that. Thank you for this video. It really put my heart at ease about the standardized tests that NC requires!
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
I will definitely share soon thank you
@RaineC03052 жыл бұрын
I’m a mom of 6. My 10 year old son is Autistic. We chose to homeschool him after his kindergarten year. But with my girls, ages: 17, 14, 13 and 12 (stair steps lol) we pulled them out of brick and mortar at the beginning of this school year and chose to homeschool simply because of the way things are going in the world. By far the best decision we’ve made for our kids. We use a lot of your curriculum btw and we love it! So thank you 😊 We have an almost 2 year old also, he will be homeschool as well.
@LawandaFinch2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@maryreynolds53102 жыл бұрын
I think you made the right decision :) I give you mom kudos for homeschooling!! Yep, the world sure needs help, and endless prayers.
@RaineC03052 жыл бұрын
@@maryreynolds5310 I agree, and thank you. 😊
@Calibri572 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I homeschooled my kids...they are grown now with great jobs in great careers, doing what they love. You don't have to be a teacher to homeschool. Just let your kids follow their interests. You can do this on a shoestring (I did). I have worked in the school system and I am shocked by how much the schools are letting kids down and hiding the school's faults and weaknesses. I had a child with TS and an IEP...what a joke. He did so much better in homeschool. You have hit almost all the "obstacles " to homeschooling. I cannot recommend Homeschool enough. All it takes is commitment to your kids. They will do the rest themselves.
@adriennetochter68732 жыл бұрын
Such an information packed and encouraging video! I’m glad to see so many parents deciding to hime school. I’ve always believed that parents are the best experts in what their kids need and how they learn best. And with circumstances as they are now, it’s even more important that parents know their options and feel empowered to make changes. Thank you!
@bekahxbaybee2 жыл бұрын
i have a 1yo and another on the way. we’re a military family so i’m really looking into homeschooling my kids since i’m a homemaker now ☺️ thank you amy for sharing as usual. bless you and the family ❤️
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching..enjoy those babies
@annriley95732 жыл бұрын
Thank you - very helpful video! Yes, please explain transcripts and diplomas. And situations where they are needed... What about GED? Your thoughts? You are a blessing, Amy. Thanks!
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
I will do another one :)
@nadogrl2 жыл бұрын
Go online and check information and laws in your state.
@ethelmcgurk52392 жыл бұрын
Wish I could thumbs up this video repeatedly! I started homeschool with my 5 year old this year. So many things to learn for both of us. But we’re learning about life, math, reading, history... and having fun. So incredibly thankful for friends (and KZbin friends) who are experienced homeschool moms.
@carlawildt86282 жыл бұрын
Amy, this is such a great video! So many feeling the need to pull their kids out of public school. Great information for them! My kids are grown & out of school. And this I see as a blessing these days.
@shellyh44672 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The schools and the teachers have been unveiled and it is very very ugly.
@lifewithindia17362 жыл бұрын
I'm homeschooling my daughter next year and I'm definitely going to be using your course it's so simple without overwhelmed work that way she can get the school learning while I'm able to teach her about things you don't learn in school Win Win Thank You!
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words
@mercyraerische47122 жыл бұрын
Please do more videos on this topic. Specifically the diploma and transcripts...loopholes around legal issues.
@corran20002 жыл бұрын
I don’t have kids, was never blessed with the ability to do so, but I’m finding this very interesting. Well done Amy! You are helping a massive amount of people with this video!
@angelelle30702 жыл бұрын
We are in our 3rd year of homeschooling and I still love to watch videos like this one for more inspiration and ideas to use in our homeschool! ❤️ I use a mix of free stuff I've found as well as a couple specific curricula that I wanted to use that I found used on FB marketplace for next to nothing. Def agree that there's no need to spend lots of money to homeschool! Love your channel, as a disabled homeschooling mama I def can't keep up with your pace (wish I could so my house looked as nice as yours haha) but I love your easy going attitude, totally reminds me that I don't have to do this mom thing perfectly and that it's ok to do what I can when I can. ❤️ God is good!
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Praising the Lord with you ..do what we can do ❤️
@nancyj98922 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amy. I was listening to Dr. Dobson, Focus on the Family, 26 years ago. My son was 2 at the time. Dr. Dobson was talking about homeschooling, not sure I had even heard of it, and private Christian schooling. However, God spoke to my heart and for the next few years I researched, read, prayed, etc. He's an only child and I so worried about social interaction, but you are so right. Being around adults is the key. We enrolled in Co-ops, outside classes, and he did great. He graduated college with a BS in History. God Bless Homeschooling, and God Bless all you moms and dads who give the best of yourselves to your children😊
@ellennolan-mckenzie23462 жыл бұрын
Yes please do a video on how to do transcripts and diplomas please! Thanks so much!
@LawandaFinch2 жыл бұрын
I am in Texas it is a wonderful state to homeschool in. Yes yes life skills. Reading, writing and arithmetic. Life skills they normally learn. My husband taught them to change oil, change a tire, change spark plugs. If they are learning at home it’s homeschool.
@stefanietasler1892 жыл бұрын
Long story short...My daughter struggled in HS/School and got lost in the shuffle. We pulled her and homeschooled her with an online school that would give her a diploma at the end. She has now passed her original graduation date and we still have another 7 or so credits to finish before they will send her the diploma. Most of these are electives. She really HATES school and really wants to quit. How can I make sure she has enough credits to do so by doing it the homeschool way on my own? Thank you for your help and love all the support you share. We have since pulled out 6 yr old and am homeschooling him and using those blessing you have given us to use as curriculum. Blessing to you and your family!!
@micaj44372 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for that comment!! "I USED TO BE A STRUCTURED Momma...the if I wanted to be happy..." I NEED this!!! I'd love to home school my children but have a lot of the concerns you are mentioning. I need to stop worrying and PRAY 🙏🏾 🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤣👍🏾
@_-LG-_2 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful. Thank you! I’m curious about how you do transcripts and diplomas. If you get a chance, a video on homeschooling tips for high schoolers would be greatly appreciated.
@kathycunningham66772 жыл бұрын
Good morning Amy I think this was a fantastic video for those who are thinking of or are going to homeschool. Even those who are homeschooling. You’re so awesome for sharing and helping others w the adventures of homeschooling. Thank you and I appreciate your selflessness and caring. Amazing. Thank you for reading today’s Proverb. Not a better way to start your day then with God. Have a fantastic and blessed day.
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Kathy .I hope today is a sunshine filled beautiful fall day for you ❤️
@beckypeak93732 жыл бұрын
I so needed this today. 59, with a 16 year old autistic, 6 year old. Thank you for all you do, you are a blessing 🙌
@toxicharm7239 Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you thank you thank you!!! I hope God blesses you. I am so grateful that you made that simple and to the point curriculum. I'm so tired of spending thousands of dollars on curriculum that is just making my kids sit and do paperwork. So I literally took all of it and threw it in the trash today. I'm so annoyed with the scripted books that say "say this to the child" multiple times on every page. I just want to read good books and teach them math. Thank you so much!!
@amymaryon Жыл бұрын
Simple and easy and lots of love
@Dreblueskies Жыл бұрын
🙌 isn’t she a breath of fresh air?! Other videos show you the mountain of curriculum they bought. Simplicity is the best! Room for life.
@melissajones25122 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amy I’m starting home schooling here in Australia and your advise is great ,long story short I’m a mum of 9 and 10th on its way anytime ,have always had my children schooled but through no fault of their own or mine I’d taken them out basically from a catholic school I’d been with over 12 years because of a principal that runs a school like a military camp causing teachers and students to leave or go on stress leave for periods at a time but she is protected by higher levels because they are either family or went to university together so we left for she set children up to fail instead of achieve and for what children are being taught etc too,so watching your video on this was very comforting, I watch you cooking ones etc,I just wanted to say Thankyou and take care 😊
@victoriajohnson30342 жыл бұрын
Commitment and routine is key! My mom gave us to do list. When it was done, we were done!
@shendybean61142 жыл бұрын
I think this is honestly going to happen a lot more now especially in the uk 🇬🇧 Our poor children in school now as soon as they get a sniffle bang covid test send home wait for test results then loosing more schooling. Cold bugs viruses existed before covid it’s so sad x
@shellyh44672 жыл бұрын
It needs to happen in the Uk. Many teachers of the teachers are poorly educated themselves and have nefarious agendas and are not screened correctly so questionable people slip in. I read about the Hampstead School Case and I threw up in shock.
@sugarmuffin3192 жыл бұрын
I saw the title of this video and relief washed over me. My oldest is in college but my two youngest are a year apart and just about kindergarten age. I have resolved to homeschool and I need all the advice and encouragement that I can find 🥰
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Praying for you
@liberty1212 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have been thinking of homeschooling my kids for years. My concern was always the structure of it- I know my daughter will not sit for hours on end. Thank you for releasing that thought from my head! She loves cooking, I would have never thought to include that in her schooling but you’re right- it’s a life skill! You have given me the courage I’ll need when the time comes.
@truthbtold61183 ай бұрын
I am truly wowed at what I just learned here. I have repented of my previous thoughts on this matter. So ready to get my current and future children on the homeschool band wagon. Many blessings to you from my Lord and Savior Jesus ❤
@amymaryon3 ай бұрын
I am glad it has encouraged you
@erinsabattis86232 жыл бұрын
My son is almost 7 and we've had to start the KZbin detox. He's borderline Autistic and would spend HOURS obsessing over videos and music. The "Ho Hums" are a real thing...and incredibly stressful due to the fighting and tantrums that start during the detox.
@LawandaFinch2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! I agree!
@ashleecardenas76042 жыл бұрын
This is such great info! I’m 3 months in and needed to hear all of this!!!
@karenennis61092 жыл бұрын
Good morning. I didn't homeschooling, my daughter is a senior. She wanted to homeschool in 6th grade, we tried it for a month and her odd made it impossible for her to want to listen at all. She is respectful to adults outside of the home, not so much myself. I am envious of those who are able to do it. Have a happy fantastic tuesday and I will see ya tomorrow.
@FamilyandHomemakingwithTiffany2 жыл бұрын
My daughter will be starting 9th grade next year. I'm pretty sure I understand how to do her transcript, but I'd love to see a video on it from a seasoned homeschooler!!! 🙌 Thanks for this video, lots of interesting points!
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
I will do so thank you
@feliciasutton65514 ай бұрын
I am set on homeschooling my kids bc I'm am beyond fed up with my kids schools. Between the bullying, standards, attendance with a child that literally stays sick but can't go with a fever... I'm so done!! I have no idea how to even start but I'm tired of feeling hopeless and helpless and not being in any kind of control of my kids anymore. I feel like I'm only being told what I can and cannot do with them, for them ect. I feel like I can explode bc I'm so frustrated with the school system😢😢
@amymaryon4 ай бұрын
I am so sorry..when you are ready send me an email and i can help. plainandnotsoplain@gmail.com
@shellyh44672 жыл бұрын
This is such valuable information. I do not even have children but I know so many parents who are horrified at what is happening in schools so are taking their kids out. Please consider doing some more of these videos so I can share it with those parents. God is working through you.
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shelly
@4Mountain0Mother64 ай бұрын
I'm happy I just came across your channel. This video was very grounding.
@amymaryon4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you did too 😁
@lorieeads29132 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Amy, I'm a grandma I'm at 11 and my three girls have the 11 grandkids, only eight go to school, but when our governor here in California demanded or mandate that kids get the shot for the covid they would love to homeschool their kids. I am definitely going to share this information with them so they're not stressed about the schools are getting special with probate cases in the school's thank you again for sharing you are such an awesome mom just love your channel and love your family
@lorieeads29132 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the mistakes in my message I talk text and it doesn't always come out the way I wanted to. But there are covid cases in the schools so they would love to keep their kids home and safe but didn't know where to start and you gave me a guy to give them that they can get started on thank you again so much
@pattidavis80432 жыл бұрын
Great video Amy! Really really good advice.
@Janice_1979_2 жыл бұрын
Hi Amy I have been watching you for awhile now and enjoy your videos. My kids are home now doing school online but I live in Canada so the government is allowing this for another year, but next year we don’t know. I actually quit my job after 17 years to stay home with my daughters. One is 14 the other is 7. Thanks for this homeschooling info. I’m new to this since I’ve never been a stay at home mom before. Thankyou
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Praying for you
@shanndf2 жыл бұрын
My daughter is homeschooling now this year 2 years, I literally only got the hang of it, sort of, now! It really was trial and error and still is. Prayed about it so much so this was definitely God’s will. But will never go back to a state school, it was a nightmare
@alicegood73732 жыл бұрын
I'm going to download all the school worksheets as I find maths had as I have a learning disability so thanks x
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@PurePondering2 жыл бұрын
I'm a single mom and have been lucky enough to have a daycare that is working with us as we homeschool. My daughter can go there until she's 12. At that point, she should be able to go with me to the office.
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Love this..and she will learn so much
@joannaedwards70192 жыл бұрын
Hiya Amy great video my kids are grow up and moved out but great for people with kids ur a beautiful lady Amy it’s my birthday today hope you all are well xx
@cynthiagilbert2 жыл бұрын
Had to share this sis on my Facebook. Paying many will come to you and learn
@dmdecor93642 жыл бұрын
Just pulled my 3 school aged children out of public school this past Thursday. Public school is broken with all of the tyrannical unlawful mandates.
@dmdecor93642 жыл бұрын
thank you for doing this please
@wearcapablecreationslifestyle2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, Amy! Thank you for sharing all of your wisdom and knowledge concerning the topic of homeschooling! 💕
@colleenbrewer44532 жыл бұрын
My kids are grown but if they were still school age I would def homeschool.
@Mrs.Heithaus2 жыл бұрын
Did the virtual school to finish out 2020. I was NOT IMPRESSED with the zoom lessons, as well as the way the kids talked to each other online. Not good. Pulled them out for the 2020-2021 school year and haven't looked back! We joined a local co-op this year, as well as another group for sports. I love homeschooling! My older kids missed their friends, but the co-op is helping with that.
@mom2blessings_sadie2 жыл бұрын
Blessings Amy 🌹
@cc.crystalscreative2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your information!
@cinlakech8884 ай бұрын
thank you for this video!
@kelliannebirchler18142 жыл бұрын
Wish I could do homeschooling. Unfortunately I live in New Jersey high taxes 😩 to survive both parents need to work.
@amberlennox8462 жыл бұрын
I would love to learn on the diploma creation please!
@Barbaracoyle2 жыл бұрын
Good morning, I also like your video everytime on home school. Sure wish I was able to do home schooling.
@BrookieBlogsMilford2 жыл бұрын
Would love transcript & diploma information😊
@cinlakech8884 ай бұрын
Please share how you made transcripts for your children that wanted to attend higher education. :) Thanks!
@amymaryon4 ай бұрын
Send me an email and i will share..it is a long message... plainandnotsoplain@gmail.com
@lizaw.73132 жыл бұрын
This came at the perfect time! I m a little ways into my new homeschool journey and feel stuck. Bless you. My 3rd grader really loves math and catches quickly, we are working on multiplication tables and other things. He was in a gifted program in traditional school and gets bored easily. We are currently using Sonlight and math u see(which I hate). Would you suggest I start with 3rd or 4th grade book on Amazon?
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
You can look on my website and download the answer keys which includes the entire book so you can see what it includes
@tigger61862 жыл бұрын
We had our towns fall festival last week. My kids school days where running a lemonade stand for 2 days in the front yard. They made over $150 on it.
@dingdongdaddy5892 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t write that here - you might get a visit because you didn’t have proper permits, issue 1099’s to your kids - and there is the health department. And OSHA…God forbid someone slip on an ice cube, or lemon without proper safety gear.
@tigger61862 жыл бұрын
@@dingdongdaddy589 my county and state doesn't have those requirements for kids running a lemonade stand
@dingdongdaddy5892 жыл бұрын
@@tigger6186 - I mean, it was said tongue and cheek. - but ok cool.
@tigger61862 жыл бұрын
@@dingdongdaddy589 I'm blond so stuff goes over my head frequently. 🤣
@dingdongdaddy5892 жыл бұрын
@@tigger6186 - 👊🏽😊👍🏽
@victoriajohnson30342 жыл бұрын
Get rid of cable tv! They will learn!
@coastalfarmhouse18202 жыл бұрын
Great video! We have to save our kids.
@aq15382 жыл бұрын
Loved this video thank you!
@dingdongdaddy5892 жыл бұрын
Yep Im looking too. LETS GO BRANDON!
@dingdongdaddy5892 жыл бұрын
This was great. Thanks.
@eversosophi96532 жыл бұрын
Amy, you rock!
@marieglessner82972 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! ❤️😍
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@nadogrl2 жыл бұрын
Anyone who has the will and love to homeschool, can do it. If you went to school, you are qualified. You DON’T need to be brainwashed and indoctrinated by college!
@aq15382 жыл бұрын
For your second grade book on Amazon can I order with left handed version? If you put the spelling words on both sides of the list it would solve the hand preference problem.
@maggiarneaud7232 жыл бұрын
And don't forget to read the Bible with then , because in the Bible there are all the wisdom
@kathybridges33432 жыл бұрын
Good morning!
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Morning to you
@christopherwilson45072 жыл бұрын
Can you fill out the private school affidavit and wait to pull them out of school ?
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
Check laws for your state
@angelapattillo62992 жыл бұрын
@amymaryon hey I have a question about home schooling how do you balance social skills homeschooling like sports making friends that kind of stuff I want to homeschool my grandson who is fixing to start kindergarten but my daughter worries about him not having social skills I told her he can do sports and homeschool groups but she is really apprehensive
@tigger61862 жыл бұрын
We do local sports through the parks department, as well as church activities, and a local homeschooling co-op. We also do lots of field trips, community service activities, play dates, and park days. We have homeschooled our kids from the beginning and trust me... they have absolutely no issues making friends everywhere they go.
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
I'll share more about social in the next one
@priscillaclancy4782 жыл бұрын
Hi amy do you mind if i email you privatly for some advise ples have a blessed day
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
luvinmy12@gmail.com
@lithottamera60892 жыл бұрын
Great video
@rosamariafierrosfarell98172 жыл бұрын
So what you are saying is basically what we teachers study in a lifetime, you can easily teach your kids. A mom even with years of homeschooling experience cannot be compared to what we teachers give to our students and you are taking that chance away from your kids, just saying. :(
@amymaryon2 жыл бұрын
I haven't met one teacher that teaches all the grades..only one teacher per class or per grade for younger ones..I'm sharing what a parent can do to get their child ready for their future