OUR HOMESCHOOL ROUTINE + CURRICULUM ORGANIZATION 2019 // Amanda Sandefur

[@DubaiShoppingguide]

This video i felt like watching the real life versions. Kids playing in the back and noises in the house makes me.feels like my house and my life. Some YT videos feels like such a peaceful family and well behaved quiet kids and I just wondered how. Love from Dubai

[@jessicachiasson9059]

Just pulled my 9 year old son from public school this week to homeschool. He was just having too hard of a time in public school setting. I’m terrified but excited lol!

[@MrsFarrington]

Amanda, I really enjoyed this video! It’s so helpful to see how other households structure and organize their homeschool days/materials! Your setup is beautiful!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Thanks Gabby! 💛Yes, I really enjoy watching other homeschool setup/routine videos to get new ideas and inspiration 😊You guys are one of my favs to watch for encouragement!

[@Dignity100]

Yes, it is

[@jjc0815]

This was our first week officially homeschooling & i’m happy you shared how you store your kids’ work. I will def be implementing a file system like yours. Thank you & God bless your homeschool!❤️

[@meliann542]

LOVED this video!!! We are first year homeschoolers. My daughter is starting first grade and we have an 18 month old with one on the way in November. We went with My Father's World this year and I love what I have seen, but I definitely will research more into Abeka. It seems so helpful with homeschooling multiples. Thank you for your video!

[@handsathome]

I have 4 kiddos same age as yours. Homeschooling can be tricky some days, but loads of fun! God bless you and your homeschool journey.

[@Dignity100]

Ditto

[@Homemadefoodjunkie]

I love how you organize your weekly school work. Good organization is key to meeting the goals of your curriculum. I was it very good at this part. It was so difficult to know how well you were doing in all your subjects or how to do better

[@AmandaSandefur]

I would feel so overwhelmed without the organization 😆It makes this all seem much less scary, eases the soul 😊

[@Dignity100]

It is evident Amanda is doing a great job.

[@ktparrett9258]

I may be the biggest looser but it always makes me want to cry when I see kids or my kids reciting the pledge 😭😍! (I can barely hold it together when I go to their school and I see all of them doing it , which is weird being Canadian and all but my husband is a marine and so maybe it’s that 🤷🏻‍♀️) I love that your program incorporates that !

[@AmandaSandefur]

Awe I love that 😊Yes, I enjoy hearing them recite it every morning!

[@eriegarcia]

i’m 13 and even i know how to spell half the stuff you can’t

[@kinsy65]

SAME!

[@teelexieee8038]

My son will be entering kindergarten this coming up school year i am leaning more towards homeschooling for him. This video helped me a lot of getting an idea of routines :)

[@dianaschmitt5309]

Thank you so much motivating me to homeschool my children.

[@shelbychappell7466]

Hello Amanda Sandefur and Nora, This is Mrs. Chappell from ABeka video homeschool. I saw your KZbin clip. You are so organized. I just wanted to reach out and say hi. God bless you for all you are doing for your family. Nora, I’m praying that school is going well for you! 😊

[@bluelightglasses9064]

Thank you for this informative video. Very helpful. Also, great job with the kids.

[@katieleeanne3911]

You are so well put together. I wish I had your organizational skills..and patience level! 💕

[@AmandaSandefur]

Awe, thanks Katie 💜Trust me, I have my days where things are a mess and my stress gets the better of me.

[@ToEachTheirOwnHome]

I love your system! The videos make life so much more manageable. You rock mama!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Thank you! Yes I LOVE the video lessons 🙌

[@Dignity100]

yes, she does

[@momzestlife]

I enjoyed watching this! You have a beautiful homeschool setup and your kids really seem to be enjoying homeschool. Keep up the good work 😀

[@Dignity100]

Ditto

[@HomeschoolingFreeHappyGenius]

I would like to have a bookshelf like yours but my 1 year old would pull everything out in maybe 5 minutes 🙈 Loved the video 😃

[@kinsy65]

Oh my gosh, this was so, so helpful! Thank you!!! Your family is so precious!

[@samdazzleco.9128]

I am just about to start homeschooling for my 5 year old special needs child, and My 12 year old. They both have been in school in the county. I don't like how they treat my boys. So how much does your school month cost? What are the hard times and how do you overcome them?

[@EmilyCarmona]

I love finding new fellow KZbin Homeschooling moms! Your home is so beautiful!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hey girl! Just subbed to you, I'm loving your channel 💜

[@EmilyCarmona]

@@AmandaSandefur Thanks for the return support girl!💕

[@Dignity100]

Yes, this video is an education.

[@temitayoidaraTaiwo]

Hello.. I thought I was the only person in this.. 4 children and homeschooling.. Well-done

[@ktparrett9258]

I have always loved the idea of homeschooling ! I really wanted to before my oldest started kindergarten then I chickened out! You look so organized ! We looked into the fathers world (looked into as in I bought it and chickened out 🤣) which is also a Christian curriculum!

[@ktparrett9258]

Are you teaching cursive ????! Love that !

[@AmandaSandefur]

Most likely I wouldn't have been brave enough to do this if I hadn't been homeschooled, but because I experienced it and I knew what was involved (as best I could from childhood memories) 😆I wasn't too worried about exploring it and like I said we are taking it a year at a time! Yeah I really wanted the kids to learn cursive. I learned it around 3rd grade or so and HATED it because I already knew manuscript so I didn't see the point to learning cursive so I wanted to start the kids out in it right away and so far they are doing great with it! 😊

[@sarahhouk]

How long are the video lessons?

[@mattiej7110]

I don't know about hers but mine are like 5 to 10 minutes

[@julie1825]

I was homeschooled and used Abeka... It was great!! I even got offers to their summer camps and offers for their college and take college courses at these camps when I was in highschool. I want the same for my kiddos if they still do that.

[@AmandaSandefur]

I love hearing this so much! It's so much fun getting to know others who have been homeschooled and even more when they have used the same curriculum. I love that you would want to homeschool your kiddos someday. It's so beneficial in so many ways 😊Thanks so much for sharing!

[@CassandraSmet]

I love your homeschool room I am currently homeschooling my oldest and I couldn't even imagine doing it with four kids! I struggle with only 2! You go girl!!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Thank you! It's a crazy ride most days but we are loving the education that the kids are getting and the bond that it's building between them 😊

[@Dignity100]

She really is doing a phenomenal job!

[@TheWilders]

I homeschool as well and love watching what other homeschool families do.

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hey girl! Isn't it so great getting a glimpse into how other parents set up their school routine and such? I really enjoy watching these types of videos as well 😊Thanks so much for watching mine! 💜

[@diaryofahomeschoolmama9191]

Just found your channel! Loved this day in the life!!

[@Dignity100]

Ditto

[@Briham]

First, you look absolutely gorgeous. And also I enjoyed seeing what you do to teach your kids because I’m also wanting to homeschool. Thanks for sharing! This helps

[@AmandaSandefur]

Thanks so much girl! Yay! I'm so glad that in sharing this it's helping parents in exploring possible options for their kiddos education 💜

[@Dignity100]

Yes, Amanda makes even a chaotic day look manageable.

[@ourexpatlife1993]

You make this look easy mama!! Seriously you do. I need to find a program that has online videos like this! I'm going to start diving into research today.

[@AmandaSandefur]

It's been a learning and growing process for sure! and like I said, just take it a year at a time 💚I'm so excited to hear that you are going to explore options for your family! Keep me updated on how that's going!

[@Dignity100]

good for you!

[@SimplyDonna]

Thank you for showing this i am new tp your channel. I have been a homeschooling mom for a few years. Love it💝

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hey Girl! Thanks so much for introducing yourself, how many kids do you have and what are their ages?

[@SimplyDonna]

@@AmandaSandefur i have triplets ages 8 and a 19 ,23 . Of course the other ones are homeschooled already

[@AmandaSandefur]

Oh wow, triplets! How fun and busy i'm sure 💜I always thought multiples would be a lot of fun

[@SimplyDonna]

@@AmandaSandefur yes fun..😜

[@madelinecedillos109]

Thank you so much for doing this! I have a baby and a toddler and have been using Abeka nursery book with my 2 year old but trying to decide if i want to continue with Abeka or start TGTB next year. The video lessons are a perk, but Abeka seems like a lot if you know what i mean!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Absolutely! I don't know that much about The good and the beautiful but yes, Abeka is a VERY heavy curriculum. That's usually the biggest issue that I hear parents have with it and a lot of people will skip the extra work if it's an area that their kiddo is doing well in.

[@xoxoLifeisbeautiful]

I loved this video!! Im majorly considering homeschooling, so I appreciate you taking us along on a typical day!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Yay! I'm so glad it's encouraging other parents to get a look at our day 💕

[@AwayWeRoam]

I'm impressed with cursive in kindergarten! My Norah is just now starting it in 2nd. We are also taking homeschooling year by year. Feels less scary to think of it that way lol

[@AmandaSandefur]

They are doing a lot better with it than I was anticipating! Yes, taking it year by year feels A LOT less scary 😂

[@MyLittleDomesticChurch]

Just found your channel!! I’m a homeschool mama youtuber as well!! So fun to see what other families are doing in their homeschool!! Just subscribed!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hi! Thanks so much for the support and for introducing yourself 💛Yes I love to connect with other homeschoolers and learn about their structure and lifestyle. It's a lot of fun seeing how much freedom homeschool allows in so many different ways.

[@HomechoolbythePond]

Thank you for doing this!! I've been debating homeschooling when Madison gets older and this was so informative!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Absolutely! I love that I can introduce homeschool as a possible option for parents to consider 😊Just let me know what you want see or know more about 💚

[@Dignity100]

You are uoir child's best teacher. No one will care more than you.

[@TheLifeofValerieAllison]

New to your channel and I love the set up you have and how real life your day is. My son is going to be four next month and we started some homeschool but since I'm still new to it all I love watching how others do it. Your kids are so cute 😍 ❤️

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us 💕Yes I love to learn how others organize their lives and curriculum it's so helpful even after you have been doing it for a few years 😊

[@Dignity100]

Congrats on your decision to homeschool. I trust you'll be just fine!

[@nicholeweg6297]

Wow! I love this video! Such an encouragement for us homeschoolers :) We do ABeka as well and absolutely love it! We don't do their videos yet, just parent led for now. We have 2 kids over halfway through 3rd grade and the youngest just starting today with 2nd! I'm pretty sure we're behind in reading with the youngest, but he'll catch up I have no doubt :) Because homeschooling is so flexible, we like to do it Tuesday through Saturday and on days we know we want to take off, we'll do school in the morning and again in the evening to make a double day. We like to save those up in case Dad has a day off we don't know about yet :D It makes for a more structured day on these cold nasty days we are stuck inside anyways ;)

[@AmandaSandefur]

The flexibility that it allows in the family is SO wonderful! I love that you guys adjust your school schedule around that 💚

[@autumnspring6624]

Do you grade every single assignment, quizzes, & tests or only the quizzes and tests?

[@AmandaSandefur]

The only graded papers are tests and quizzes. I will look over the everyday worksheets and go over them with the kids if they made mistakes but don't ever assign a grade to them.

[@mskayyxo]

New to your channel and I love it. Your channel is so uplifting and I am also a homeschool mama.

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hi! Thank you very much, I'm definitely wanting to create a place to encourage others so it's wonderful to hear 💛How many kiddos do you have? and how old are they?

[@mskayyxo]

Amanda Sandefur I have five children ages 16,13,7,3 and 9 months.

[@melissawilliams4753]

Where did you get the Bible lesson? Is it a KZbin channel ?

[@Lovemonniibee]

This is good to know! We're seriously considering homeschooling too!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Yay! I love hearing when parents are exploring options for their kiddos education 😊I hope to help with your process in making that decision!

[@alt041]

I absolutely LOVE this video!!! I’ve been looking into homeschooling my little one that is 3. So I have a good one year to get ready and prepared. Lol I love how you broke down the video. Very helpful!🙏👍❤️ We are looking into a Christian based homeschool? We are in Iowa any recommendations? Thank you great video.

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hello Amy! I'm so glad you enjoyed this 💕That's awesome that you are looking into education options for your little one, yes you have lots of time to prepare 😊I have heard a lot of good things about The Good and the Beautiful, there are some other homeschool moms who use it and have done videos reviewing the curriculum. They are "Angela Braniff" "Grace and Grit" and "Mrs. Farrington" You might find those helpful. Abeka is great and we are loving it but it can be a bit pricey. I do know there are lot of curriculum options online as well! and you could probably find a homeschool Facebook group in your area that may have support and suggestions as well 💚

[@alt041]

Amanda Sandefur Thank you so much for all your help. I’m going to look into them places you named off. So do your kiddos do homeschool full time at home, I know you can do part time at school and part time at home? Like how would test, finals sports etc. come into play?

[@AmandaSandefur]

We do homeschool full-time, our kiddos have never been in public school. The curriculum that we use has the option to be accredited or fully parent led. Tests and quizzes are included and you can either send the kids' work off to the academy and they will grade and keep records of your kids' academics or you as the parent can keep the records. We are doing parent-led right now but if we continue to homeschool into the Jr. High and High School grades I will have the kids accredited and the academy will keep official grades (it isn't required until HS) For sports and extra curricular activities it's usually all private. So our kiddos have done soccer and softball/tee-ball through the local parks and recs departments and things like music lessons would all be private. My eldest daughter has also done dance and gymnastics in the past and currently she and my eldest son are enrolled in a "ninja training" gym class once a week :)

[@alt041]

Amanda Sandefur Thank you, thank you!! This is SO helpful. I never would have known! I’m so excited to learn more and start my own blog on how I started to help other mommas!

[@angelaxdawnx]

This is so so helpful! Thank you!!

[@Crystal-rv1mb]

New to your Channel and I am looking into homeschooling.

[@Heelsandholster]

You're so well organized!

[@AmandaSandefur]

I have learned that it's a must for me 😆otherwise the day slips away and I feel like I didn't get anything accomplished and I can't stand feeling that way.

[@Dignity100]

Isn't she though?

[@Dignity100]

This is a helpful video thank you for sharing.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Homeschooling mama here 👋 as well!! We love A Beka! Thank you for sharing!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hello! Thanks so much for saying hi 😊💜How long have you guys been homeschooling?

[@SimplyLivingIt]

We have been homeschooling all along! Teaching 5th, 3rd and K5 currently! I was not homeschooled nor was my husband...but we wouldn't have it any other way! 💗

[@AmandaSandefur]

That is awesome! Yeah we knew that we wanted to give homeschooling a try all along as well. I don't know if I would have been brave enough to try if I hadn't been homeschooled though! That's great that you guys were so open to it!

[@Dignity100]

A Beka seems like a great ciricrulum

[@supasexy7ily]

How long have you been homeschool? Did you homeschool your oldest from them beginning?

[@Jeannineross]

Love this video! Really motivates me to homeschool as well! I know the benefits are out of this world. How did you do when your littlest was a newborn?

[@AmandaSandefur]

I was blessed with very easy babies, my kids get challenging at about 15months+ so I'm entering the challenging times with Avileigh 😬As far as getting it all done with a newborn I found that keeping the kids on a routine helped a lot, it gave structure to the days and I could give the kids longer breaks as needed. Flexibility in your days is a huge thing, that's why I love the "freeform schedule" way of doing things. I follow a general outline for the day but we aren't scheduled out every hour or half hour 💜

[@Jeannineross]

Yeah, I’m the same with the difficult stage right now except mine have been around 20 months. I’m just thinking ahead since we’re going for that baby number four. I’ll have to look more into the free scheduling. I currently schedule my day by half hour and blocks so that seems to help now, but I really do think about all the benefits of homeschooling compared to public schools.

[@ilyBeautyQueens]

How long are each video?

[@karenmann1887]

Welcome back I missed you

[@dipsbychris6616]

what is the curriculum you use?

[@LifeasBekah]

New subscriber excited to learn on your channel I plan to homeschool my kiddos! What age did you start!?

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hi! thanks so much for the support 💚We have always homeschooled, we really wanted to keep them home in the young years for sure to get a good foundation under them and we have been moving quite a bit over the past 5 years so it's a lot easier. That's so exciting that you are planning to homeschool! How old are your little ones?

[@LifeasBekah]

@@AmandaSandefur Of course! My daughter will be three next month and my son is one :)Thats exactly why we want to homeschool as well.

[@denisejohnson4037]

I know that Abeka uses the spiral method for their math, would you say the same is true for their phonics and language book?

[@AmandaSandefur]

I would say so, it's one thing that I love about Abeka. Everything builds on itself and they are constantly reviewing rules and concepts as they introduce new things.

[@denisejohnson4037]

@@AmandaSandefur Thanks for letting me know, thats why I prefer Abeka too, its great for slow learners. Even though I'm not christian, it doesnt matter cause if something works then use it ya know?

[@thecramptons]

Omg! You are so busy with the housework AND Schooling. The older one is more independent which is good but how did people homeschool back in the day before laptops and Video lessons? Did the parents actually have to sit down and teach EVERY SINGLE lesson?? Wow..

[@shamilakapur7262]

Hi! Your doing a great job as I totally understand about life to being full on!!! I am new to home schooling, how long does abeka lessons take a day?

[@AmandaSandefur]

Hi there! How exciting, homeschool is a lot but it's so worth it 😊The length of the lessons varies depending on the subject and the age of the child but for my Kindergartener we usually get his done in a 3-4 hour period depending on how many breaks he takes. For my 2nd grader its more like 4 hours or a bit more also depending on breaks.

[@snailsworld96]

Is religion mentioned in the rest of the curriculum (like in the main subjects) or is it separate where a secular homeschooler could still use it?

[@AmandaSandefur]

It is integrated throughout but not in a huge way. The science curriculum teaches from a biblical perspective of course but with things like Phonics and Language or Arithmetic is might just have a small bible verse printed at the bottom of the page.

[@snailsworld96]

Amanda Sandefur thank you! 💕

[@sohamohqasim3084]

When they are go to school?

[@AmandaSandefur]

Right now all of their schooling is done at home. We might send them to school as they get older, but right now we want them home where they can focus on learning and grow into who they are 💛

[@AwayWeRoam]

I love that shelving unit! Where did you get it? I have heard good things about Abeka but I haven't seen it much so it was great to see that a bit. We should do a homeschooling collaboration sometime!

[@AmandaSandefur]

Thanks I'm loving it as well, I got it from Target! I would love to collaborate with you! 💜

[@Dignity100]

That sounds like a good idea. I hope you do collaborate I'd love to see it.

[@elizapart45]

Do we have to pay :/

[@danirivera3838]

Abeka academy does cost money like 1000 something a year depending on the different classes and which program your gonna do

[@angie18ald]

Great Video

[@c_wanderluster]

I don't wanna criticize with my question, but how does homeschool affect their social life? As they don't go to school, interacting with other kids becomes more difficult for

[@thecramptons]

Good video

[@heatheranderson2388]

Did you say your kids have Ninja training?? 😲

[@taskiaglentyrell2726]

I am new to the channel