How to SIMPLIFY HOMESCHOOL || my tips for a more "productive" day

[@lonegamers7826]

I love reverse recordkeeping. It is more satisfying to me to write down all that we did as opposed to looking at all the things we have to do and maybe couldn’t get to.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Yesssssss!!!!! It took me forever to figure this out! Game changer! 😄

[@ababy6074]

Same here. Reverse record keeping is what we do in Australia too.

[@DB-yn9qx]

I love your encouragement videos! 9 years of homeschooling here and I still need these reminders. Thank you!

[@SimplyLivingIt]

You are doing an amazing job!!! Congratulations on 9 years, friend! 🌻

[@NJW2913]

I love this! My daily struggle is feeling like I’m not going “enough” or their schoolwork wasn’t challenging so their falling behind. It’s a daily battle especially with their future on your shoulders in every way. I’m happy I found your channel and I look forward learning some tips and tricks from you!

[@blancar9325]

Your videos are a breath of fresh air for my homeschool/family life. THANK YOU for encouraging us. Blessings!!! ❤🌺🙏

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Thank you so very much for your kind words. 🌻

[@Momentsinmommyland]

Ohhhh this spoke to me today. SEASONS! We are all in different seasons!!!

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Carolyn ❤️ Thank you again for being here. "Seasons"...such a powerful word, right?! 🌻

[@stephanieblanco7055]

I really appreciated this simple advice. It was very humble. It's up my alley: take things slowly, let everyone adjust, mute outside opinions, and don't multitask. I've been thinking recently that a loop cleaning schedule is what I follow more naturally than having chores on a certain day. It always fizzes out. I think my homeschool will take this approach of looping classes too.

[@falynns.974]

I love the idea of reverse record keeping!! Please do the brain dump video too.

[@myrnaorellana8831]

Jamie!!! U are such a sweet mamma and ur voice has time and time again given me so much support in my homeschool journey!!! Thank u!!! Sending a virtual hug 🤗

[@mikahbowden8320]

I love reverse record keeping I am glad I am not the only one! We do backpacks for Co-op and Unit Studies Tuesday

[@karynnekrasowski3525]

I'm jumping on KZbin while eating my lunch and as it was loading I was like, I wonder if I missed anything on simply living it I could watch because I need that kind of calm positivity today. How did you know I needed to hear your motivation today?💚

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Awwwww, well I'm so glad you were encouraged! ❤️ Thank you for being here! 🌸

[@emily-lifeonaranch7093]

Thank you mama, totally needed to hear and see this. You always keep me grounded and focused. And totally going to try a few of these tips.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Sweet Emily, I'm so grateful for you! I hope you're having a great week! ❤️

[@abundanceintheson_316]

Hi and good morning (here at least). I am five years into this homeschooling journey and your advice about quieting the voices and time is so true! It has taken a fourth baby for me to quit listening to the voices but now it is so much simpler and happier in our home. We have found the flow that works for us and it is very flexible. We also reverse record keep (and you are the one who turned me on to that about 3 or 4 years ago -- so HUGE Thank you ❤️) For me, although I don't have a program that "self-grades", I have Easy Peasy all-in-one's Math which lays everything out so simply each day that I don't have to worry or fret. They have video lessons & games. We just do one day at a time. I have younger children and they often work together so it almost feels like independent work. I do have to check up on them... BUT still so much easier than having to read & explain lessons to three kiddos! It has been such a huge blessing ❤️ Anyway, thank you for this video...such a great encouragement 💜💕

[@buttonscreations]

Reverse record keeper here as well, our days change and vary so much from one to the next and it is such a lifesaver, I can easily see where we have been and can just look ahead and see what our next step will be. I do have an overall semester plan but the day-to-day is fluid and works so well. Andddddd brain dumps! Getting it all down and seeing if my brain is totally overloaded and how to best delegate to the rest and what to drop because its just not a priority :)

[@makayladevereaux]

I have 3 boys ages 2,4,8. So I’m teaching pre school and 3rd grade. LOVE THIS CONTENT!

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Thank you!!! 🤗💜

[@livebygodscommands7613]

shut out the world number 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yasssss girl

[@kaleighpounds]

This video was great! Just what I needed to watch on a Monday morning.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

❤️ I'm so glad it was encouraging!

[@lourdesyllanes2146]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. I’m a new to homeschooling. My son is 10 years old,and this will be his last year on a private Christian school. I’m exited for our new journey, but I’m also nervous about the change. Thank you for your videos of encouragement. I’ve learned so much❤

[@jillianduncan3827]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MsVanessapl]

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[@faith20ten]

Sweet video ❤ Thank you for sharing the things that work for your family. Always nice to glean from others what may work in our home. How’s the simplifying the home going? Take care

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Hi Laurie! Simplifying...it is going! Slow and steady! 🙂 I hope you have a great day! ❤️

[@karalynjagow9489]

Yes on cucumbers 🥒 best ever.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Glad I'm not the only one! 😄❤️

[@Mariellen_]

Such an encouraging video, thank you!

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Thank you, Mariellen, for watching! 🌻

[@ababy6074]

Thank you for your wonderful videos! We also try to minimise the screen time and we love reverse record keeping. I have a friend about to start her kids homeschooling and I'll be recommending your videos. Do you guys have Twinkl over there in the US? We love it. Thanks again Simply Living It! Ange in Australia xxx

[@MLC.43]

Oh please share your Instagram experience! 🙏🏻 I have a love/hate relationship with IG and often consider at least taking a LOOONG break.

[@mrs_JNL32]

Can Night Zook Keeper be used more as a supplement too? I've been debating getting it. Same question for Teaching Textbooks, if that's OK. 😅 I want to do lessons with my kids and have something they can do independently when I'm busy with another kiddo.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Yes, absolutely! I'd give you the same answer for both questions! Haha 🙂

[@mrs_JNL32]

@@SimplyLivingIt Thank you. I just didn't want it too feel like overkill. But I would like the extra practice to make sure they're getting it without me.

[@SimplyLivingIt]

Night Zookeeper is definitely light enough to totally be a supplement. TT, I can see in the upper levels if you did it and another program in the same day, depending on the child, it might be overkill. It would with mine anyway! Lol!

[@FlowerLover88]

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