I think learning to read and basic math is important no matter what. Then the rest should be whatever they want to learn
@Grace_Filled_Homeschool Жыл бұрын
I believe it’s a balance. I spend half the day teaching my children and the other half allowing them to follow their interests. I see this intensify once they learn to read.
@lifebeyondthesalary2458 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!! If anything, we’re eclectic homeschoolers. We do a little bit of pretty much everything. We GAMESCHOOL, unschool, Charlotte Mason, etc. But we also do freestyle/unschool where if (actually, more like WHEN) a topic comes up, that we/he wants to know more about, we research it. Sometimes surface level, sometimes way deeper. It truly is a balance!!! As such, my 8 year old LOVES science!!! So guess how much we research any & every topic regarding science! 😉
@motivationbynetseb Жыл бұрын
Very insightful!
@L--C Жыл бұрын
To me, unschooling done right is a LOT of work, more than I can manage with 6 kids!
@robbiegleason4462 Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@lisaroper421 Жыл бұрын
I think I pretty much agree with you here. I quite like some of the basic guiding principles of unschooling, and I think it can be done well. But I don't consider myself an adherent, just someone inspired by the idea of following passions, and giving a child more space to be a child than traditional schooling does.
@Grace_Filled_Homeschool Жыл бұрын
Yes former teacher here as well. I knew I could educate by children better at home.
@jmsilhavy Жыл бұрын
Same here, I taught in public school for a decade but always knew I was going to homeschool my children.
@violingirl1349 Жыл бұрын
What a great video and great insights, reminders, and ideas. Thanks! - Carolyn
@jenniferrodriguez3800 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos. ❤❤
@PollyPatriot Жыл бұрын
Homeschool allows more time for a child’s passions, but I agree, the most important thing is to teach scripture and how to put the Lord’s word into practice.
@AmatiinBC Жыл бұрын
Yep, I don’t trust myself either. When I lean on my own understanding I almost always end up stumbling and falling. When I trust in the Lord, the path…eventually…. becomes clear.
@LivingWithEve Жыл бұрын
Love this!!!
@mar04728 Жыл бұрын
I loved watching your video! Great information! I’m excited to hear your opinion on Classical Conversations!
@IloveJesusChristNowandForever Жыл бұрын
My thought is that the foundation for literacy, numeracy, and time management has to be laid. When the child shows a desired path and has good work habits established, flexibility in content and production with parental interest throughout could be a great way of encouraging child led learning. I also think that strict adherence to a learning schedule in the early years is harmful. So, maybe from ages 7-12, a parent-led program would be great for typically developing children. Then, just tailor that timeframe to your own child's development as it unfolds. I'm still working through my thoughts on this as well, but that's what I've come up with so far. I have a 6 year old with some atypical attributes so we'll see how it works for her. God bless all the parents who care so much about their childrens' development. And Happy Easter!
@shayj3373 Жыл бұрын
Greatly appreciate your perspective on all of this... TY for sharing..
@melodyandhermunchkins6548 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video👍🏻
@m.appleton9956 Жыл бұрын
So, I think it’s possible to raise children who are respectful and moral while also not dictating everything they do or learn. “Pure” unschooling might look like kids staying up all night, playing video games all day, and acting like little animals; but in reality we find that the more we respect our children and ask for their help as full members of our family, the more they live up to a higher standard. I consider our family unschoolers. We also use curricula, teach our kids to read, and have lots of rules in our house! But I like to think that we are careful to respect every member of our family, regardless of age. If my child wants to make a case for staying up later, or sleeping in later, or watching tv outside of our prescribed media time, I’m going to listen. And sometimes I’ll say no, but sometimes I’ll say yes! I’ve learned that the less I try to tell my kids what to do (I avoid power struggles if I can help it) the more creative and kind they become, all on their own.
@tanyahendricks7907 Жыл бұрын
I think that as long as your child does not have a severe learning disability reading is the most important thing any child could ever learn. Many children who don't learn to read, don't learn because no one has taken the time to find the best way for that child to learn.
@LivingWithEve Жыл бұрын
Agreed! And I would add, no one should ever feel bad that their children cannot read because of a LD. However, as parents we should try our best to find ways to help them learn how to read. On a personal note, my Naomi may never read. Nor will she ever meet the standards of a Nero typical child. However I will provide tools and encourage her to learn and fill her life with books hoping that she will grasp the passion for reading.
@violingirl1349 Жыл бұрын
Leilani, something I heard recently about reading for kids with DS is that often they’ll reach a 2nd to 4th grade level reading, and one main goal with that is that they can function as independently as possible in situations - reading signs, or menus, or things like that. It’ll be interesting to see and watch our littles with DS and see how far they can go! ☺️ - Carolyn
@jennifersanchez4245 Жыл бұрын
Reading is the gateway to learning! 💓❤❤🩷💓💓🩷💗
@LivingWithEve Жыл бұрын
Yes it is!❤️❤️❤️
@sherpol Жыл бұрын
This is exactly my thoughts 💯 %
@learningwithboys7431 Жыл бұрын
I have not researched out unschooling, but I know I have enjoyed my boys pursing their interest. We do use curriculum but we control it not it controlling us. Appreciate your words on what God’s Word says!! He is a God of order. He wants us to trust Him because our “heart is deceitful wicked who can know it”. So yes our children need guidance and boundaries. Great video!!!
@miz.harrington85 Жыл бұрын
All I ask of my first grader is do a math and language arts curriculum which takes about an hour each day and then she can choose whatever she wants to do the rest of the day. As she gets older I know we will add history (which she already studies on her own through books) and science (which she isn’t so fond of) but after those are studied for the day she can be done or choose something she’d like to learn about…I think unschooling can be great if you have a plan with them for how they will be learning! Like if this is what you want to learn how are you going to go about learning it? What resources could you use? What is your end goal in learning about this? Teaching them how to learn is very important!
@LivingWithEve Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much sharing. These are great thoughts!
@Shayne_TАй бұрын
I agree-reading, writing, math-these are the basics I think. we do 2 hours a day , which also includes knitting, painting, baking, etc. once we make it to 4th grade, we will probably incorporate a bit more.. 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade should be very gentle.
@thebaptisthomeschooler Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That “believe in yourself” stuff makes me cringe every time. Also the self affirmation mantras 🤦🏻♀️
@beckypeak9373 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. ♡ absolutely 💯
@jmsilhavy Жыл бұрын
I started reading a ton of homeschooling books when I finally had permission to pull my bonus son from school because I wasn't starting at the beginning with him - I had already planned to only homeschool my own children. I found John Holt first and thought that was the direction I was going with my high school bonus son. However, after more research Charlotte Mason was more our home. All that to say, I think there is a place for child-led learning and letting them go down those rabbit holes of interest. I also feel that teaching them to follow God and live within His plan is important and they need to know the fundamentals to do that.
@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Жыл бұрын
Sage Homeschooling is a fabulous book on unschooling.
@lisaboudreau5390 Жыл бұрын
unschooling seems like so much work. If I asked my boys what interests them they'd say I dunno... lol They'd never do math again.
@Maria_O Жыл бұрын
Correct! As Christian parents, we can just let our kids dictate everything.
@urbancatsuntamed6699 Жыл бұрын
Unschooling parents are much more involved than I think you understand.
@LivingWithEve Жыл бұрын
Yes, I do mention that at the end. I have full respect for them and I love doing their evaluations. I just don’t agree with some of their philosophies, yet I do agree with many of them.
@kawaiikawaiianimegirl4144 Жыл бұрын
My son is autistic and can't quite handle the just do what you want idea. I school with his interests in mind but he NEEDS structure to be comfortable. So I am thinking about including fun schooling journals in our school next year to help him have a guide but still having choices not sure how well he'll take to that just because he hates choices -_- But he's getting better at not having panic attacks about choices but he still needs limited choices or he'll choose to bite himself and hide under the blanket. Sigh. Yeah I like the idea of unschooling just not really for him. I agree about reading. Ps I was actually 'unschooled' in the late 90s and basically I was taken to the library once a week and that was the extent of my schooling until I was 16 and my mom started dropping me off at GED prep class. Not a great experience but I am aware it can be done way better
@BK33REVIEWS Жыл бұрын
So your kids can go to bed at 2am and sleep all day if they want??? I'm confused
@LivingWithEve Жыл бұрын
With unschooling… yes. But it is up to the family. So most of the time, they don’t stay up that late.