How to Homeschool One Child // Homeschooling an Only Child

[@melissadavis4981]

One tip I have for young only children is to create other "students" for them. So we use stuffed animals as the other students who we give names to and different voices for. We take turns pretending to be them and I usually make them know all the answers if I "call on" them while she thinks it's fun for them to not know the answers (I think to make herself feel smarter, lol)... so we definitely get creative with it. She's 5 so it works for that age. I think as she gets older I'm definitely going to have to make sure she is around other kids in some type of learning environment.

[@mrs_featherbird]

I am a single mom to an only child. He’s turning 1 soon, and I’m planning to homeschool him. Thank you so much for these videos.🙏🏽

[@kaylacrittenden7760]

Its so hard to be everything to my child. So many roles to be to an only child. Yes, homeschooling an only is different.

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

Yes, it is! All of the roles.... But, the relationship aspect is definitely worth it!

[@PearlsAndOak]

BOUNDARIES - Whew! Girl, you are speaking my language!

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

HAHAHAHA! I know that you can relate! :)

[@christine_Lii]

This was so helpful. I homeschool our youngest (11) only bc of an age gap and the other 2 teenagers (17,18) have transitioned to public & private school (all kids are different!). This video gave me a much needed re-evaluation. I’ll check out your other videos for sure. It may be challenging to find another only mom…but great advice!

[@BeVictoriouslyFree]

This is me too! Older two are 21 & 19 and have graduated and will be starting Kinder with our caboose this Fall

[@PearlsAndOak]

Morning basket wasn’t a go for us too! Being intentional with creating situations that include teamwork and problem solving is key. That’s a great point!

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

Thank you! I love what you did with your "basket time." It's so creative and functional!

[@breatheinsimple5369]

Starting our 4th year homeschooling 😊 grade 4 here we come! Our grade 8 son goes to school. Best scenerio for both of them

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I call my hubby the principal too.

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

I love it!

[@kaylacrittenden7760]

Love this video! So hard to find videos on only child. I have an only child. We are entering our third year of homeschooling. Morning basket didn’t work for us. We read books aloud together.

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

Thank you so much for commenting! I love meeting other homeschooling mommas of one child. 3rd year of homeschooling! -That's great!!!! Way to go momma! Reading together is one of our favorite parts of the day.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

We struggle with motivation too. Sometimes you need a little friendly competition.

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

:) Friendly competition is definitely one of my favorite things!

[@kimberlyccrn]

Thx Jen!! I’ve been watching your videos since we started 1 year ago. They have helped so much! ❤😊

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

Thank you so much for letting me know! You made my day!

[@PearlsAndOak]

This was a great video, Jen! Thank you for sharing!

[@lauraks2202]

Love this! I’ve never seen this topic covered in a homeschool video before. One-child homeschool here also. 6th grade boy😊

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

I'm so glad to hear that you loved it! It's great to meet another one-child homeschooling momma! How long have you been homeschooling?

[@lauraks2202]

@@HomeschoolwithJen we’re on year 4 of homeschooling. I sometimes wish he had siblings to partake in certain subjects/activities with him, but I’m also very glad that I can dedicated all of my time to being a one-on-one teacher for him🙂

[@liztefft5312]

Great tips about fostering more independence!

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

Thank you! Fostering independence is one of my major goals right now.

[@MikaLaTanya1]

Love this Jen! I can totally relate with everything you've said, thank you so much for sharing your experiences

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

You are so welcome! I'm thrilled that you joined the collab!

[@liljdw1]

This was so helpful! 💜

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

Yeah! Thank you for letting me know. I really appreciate it!

[@crumblycheese7179]

I am starting this journey with my 16, almost 17 year old that has been in public school until 8th grade and then in a private school that worked with paces. I haven't a clue what level my son is at because the public school kept moving him from one grade to the next with little regard to skill/understanding of the subject. I have no idea where to begin because the private school said he was anywhere between 4th - 8th grade level two years later!?! Help!

[@stefanieclark8385]

Do you have any advice for teaching independence? I’ve seen do many videos but they are tailored for more than one kid. I did try last year in the 4th grade, but that went south quickly. He gets so distracted if I can’t reel him in. 😂 Help?

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I am getting better at walking away.

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

This was definitely a learned skill for me....a skill that I'm still working on... :)

[@JessicaLopez-kk1xs]

Has she always been homeschooled?

[@HomeschoolwithJen]

My daughter started in a private school, but wanted to be homeschooled early on.