FALL HOMESCHOOL CHECK-IN + HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! // What We're Loving, How I'm Feeling, & More!

[@OneBlessedMess]

Good morning, Mamas! ☕️ I hope you enjoyed today's homeschool check-in and announcement! I also hope you'll join me over at Made2Homeschool so we can connect!! ❤

[@made2homeschool]

We're SO happy to have you as a part of the team, Christie! 💜

[@OneBlessedMess]

@@made2homeschool I am so excited! ♥️

[@Mrs.Gibbs.]

And omg yess I love the new units from TGTB!

[@OneBlessedMess]

They're SO good!!!!

[@Jess-ow3og]

Thank you for always being real! I love that you shared about the kids not listening to you and your husband walked in and it was a rough day, we had the exact same deal a couple months ago! Lol

[@care4teaching]

Sounds like you have a good groove to your school year! Would love to hear if you try the campfire unit, how you like it. I’ve been considering joining M2H and would love to see you there!

[@sarahgamlieli1236]

It snowed in Indianapolis also!😅

[@melodyandhermunchkins6548]

So glad I will be able to catch you over on M2H too!!

[@OneBlessedMess]

Yayyy!!! So happy to know you're over there, too!

[@made2homeschool]

Love this!💜

[@CKClevmama]

Yes, homeschooling with our 3 year old has been hard at times, too! And congratulations on joining M2H!

[@made2homeschool]

Yay! Are you a part of M2H? If you haven't checked out the community there's a free 7 day trial on the premium plan & we'd love to see you there! 💜

[@sarasali3077]

Thank you for being so relatable!!!❤

[@OneBlessedMess]

Thank you for being here!! 🥰

[@laurapinkham3488]

Yay!!! Glad you are coming to M2H!!!

[@OneBlessedMess]

SO excited!!!! 💕

[@made2homeschool]

Love this so much! 💜

[@LifeintheMundane]

Wow 5 years it seems just like last year that you were talking about your first year of homeschooling. Love you so much friend and I’m so happy for you and your big news!!!

[@OneBlessedMess]

Love YOU!!! Thank you for being such an amazing friend in this crazy journey!

[@NicholePhillips-v1s]

I am so happy for your big announcement!!! I have been a member of Made2Homeschool from the beginning and I am so happy to see you there as well!!! I have been home schooling for 3 years and have followed you from the beginning as you gave me so much inspiration and hope ❤. You are a great fit for M2H as all the contributors are AMAZING mamas!!!

[@OneBlessedMess]

This makes me SO happy!!!! I am so glad to be there - the contributors and members are all such amazing mamas! 💕

[@made2homeschool]

Thanks so much for sharing that!

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

So excited you’ve joined M2H! 🎊🎉🎉 Woohoo!!! Such a beautiful Community to be a part of!

[@OneBlessedMess]

It really is such a fantastic place to be! 🥰

[@tinawiscombe4406]

I am totally with you, schooling with toddlers is not easy. My twins just turned 3 and this school year has been a mess. One twin is super impulsive and active and into EVERYTHING!

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

I hundred percent agree with you on wanting to hang onto Summer 🥺🥺🥺 Last week was so cold!! Hopefully we get a few more warmer days before the winter settles in.

[@OneBlessedMess]

I am hoping so!!! It always gets a little up and down this time of year in the Midwest, doesn't it?!

[@fordfamily-zl9bc]

Do you read the full book with of every nation?

[@OneBlessedMess]

Nope! :) just the biographical summaries includes with the study! The books are totally optional!

[@gracecoffeeandchaos.3446]

I have a 9th, 3rd, 1st, and 3 yo. We're expecting #5 in April. Last year was chaos all year, and this year, I'm having a hard time keeping up. 😅

[@khunt84]

I can tell that you have a sweet and loving heart. Even though I am not homeschooling, I love your videos. Thank you for the time and effort it takes to make them.

[@OneBlessedMess]

That means SO much to me, thank you!! ♥️

[@christyfinley9099]

Are you reading the YWAM books along with the Unto every Nation? We have been using it this year and reading the books along with it feels like a lot. I was wondering if it’s possible to do it without the read aloud books and still get a lot out of it.

[@OneBlessedMess]

We are not reading all the books along with it! I just chose a few to visit through the year 💕

[@homeschoolteenswithjenny]

Yes, to Denison Pre-Algebra!!!! Saved us in a way I cannot explain - LOL! My 10th grader is also doing their Geometry, and for once, it's not painful and without tears!

[@giselleroman2140]

Congratulations to being apart of made 2 homeschool, I started listening to their podcasts yesterday and it's so reassuring to listen to other homeschoolers and their daily journeys.

[@OneBlessedMess]

I am so happy it has been such a blessing to you!! Their podcast is wonderful!

[@made2homeschool]

Love this so much! If you haven't checked out the community there's a free 7 day trial on the premium plan & we'd love to see you there! 💜

[@Mrs.Gibbs.]

Omg yess I'm schooling an almost 11 yr old, almost 9, and then a 5yr old and 1 year old lol. It can be so hard with them being little and mobile 😅 I love campfire! We did Thanksgiving and season of Christmas

[@OneBlessedMess]

Yes!!! Some days feels crazy! 😄😄 That is so good to hear about the holiday curriculum!

[@Mrs.Gibbs.]

@@OneBlessedMess yes we loved them! We did the Thanksgiving one for the whole month of Nov last year and Christmas for Dec! We are gonna do it again this year but we are gonna get a late start because of getting sick!

[@fordfamily-zl9bc]

I have a 13,11,5,3 and 15 month old. It is hard

[@OneBlessedMess]

In the trenches with you, Mama! 🥰

[@ashleyacosta3149]

How is Jack Jack already 3!?!? He is growing way to fast. So happy to hear you will be on Made to Homeschool. I really enjoy being a member of that community.

[@OneBlessedMess]

I am so happy you're there!! 💕 Time sure is flying!

[@made2homeschool]

Thanks Ashley!

[@oneblessedmommy4024]

We've used TGTB for years and science units for 4 years... It's our favorite from them 😄

[@OneBlessedMess]

So glad I gave their science units a chance!!

[@fordfamily-zl9bc]

What did your daughter need to know to start Denison?

[@OneBlessedMess]

Basics like multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction! He goes through everything else so thoroughly!

[@fordfamily-zl9bc]

You need good internet to use this program right?

[@OneBlessedMess]

@@fordfamily-zl9bc You will have to stream the videos, so decent internet for sure!

[@HeatherZ36]

I can't thank you enough for your video on Denison Math! You convinced me to switch from teaching textbooks and it's been a complete turn around for my son. No more tears or complaining about Math. Mr Denison is amazing and makes him laugh every day! Our days are calm now! He has finished three chapters and always gets 💯%! My daughter can't wait to switch to him for next year when she'll start pre algebra. Thanks again!

[@OneBlessedMess]

This makes me SO happy to hear!!!! Denison truly is a godsend! ❤️❤️

[@blessedhomeschoolmess]

3 wowza!

[@HSHeart723]

I have a 3rd, 1st and kindergartener, as well as a 2YO. I 💯 % feel you on ability of time and attention for my schoolers when my 2YO can be SO demanding of my time. I keep telling myself the same, it won't always be like this! It feels a little chaotic sometimes!

[@OneBlessedMess]

Yes!!! What a chaotic season it is, but it definitely won't look like this in a year or two! 💕

[@Deeplyrootedhome]

I’m going to echo what you said about your oldest, she will be just fine. My oldest is in 9th grade and I remember the panic. 😂 But you are a good mom and you see what she needs. Just pivot to where she needs the focus if you notice something is slacking, but otherwise, just keep on plugging along. ❤

[@OneBlessedMess]

This is so reassuring, thank you so much!!! 💗

[@KarenTaggart]

The crying at the table story make me giggle, because I’ve been there. And I only have one kiddo! 😂 But when that happened, it was the best lesson for my daughter to feel compassion and to know how to apologize etc. It ended up being a positive for both of us. ❤

[@OneBlessedMess]

That is my hope for those moments! I think it's SO important for our kids to not only see the good times, but hard times as well! 💕

[@MatthewsAdventures156]

I wish I could say the age divide gets easier but it doesn't. I have 5 kids. My oldest is a freshman. My baby is 5. This is the first year my oldest isn't doing normal morning basket with us and it's so hard for me.

[@OneBlessedMess]

Oh, Mama! I can only imagine! I can feel my oldest phasing out of morning basket too and it makes me feel all the things! 😭

[@BjNLaura618]

I have a 3 yo named Jack also! Boy is he something 🤣

[@OneBlessedMess]

Hahaha must be in the name! 😂😂😂