This isn't Working... | Large Family Vlog

[@candy8616]

I love the way you stop talking and listen to the children , a great mum 😊

[@lauriecassano2994]

Me too 😊

[@BeverlySmithJohnson]

Life can be so hectic but you are blessed with a wonderful family. 💕

[@laurenpatton3941]

We LOVE The Good and the Beautiful but I agree it moves quickly for learning to read. It’s best after they learn their letter sounds very well. I will say the new revised levels are much better if you haven’t tried them yet! My daughter is working through level K and I like it so much more than the older level K I used with my son a few years ago.

[@beautifulandbold7117]

Absolutely love your kitchen. The color of those cabinets with your kitchen bench is perfect. You do vintage country so chic gfriend. Bet you enjoy having an island again!

[@FieldsFullHouse]

I love having an island! Makes a huge difference! Thank you! I’m liking how things are coming together. Feels good! 😊

[@melanieturner5665]

We used Abeka K5 letters and sounds, very solid phonics program. We use Abeka spelling and also reading for my oldest and BJU reading and spelling for my middle child. I like how both BJU and Abeka focuses on vocabulary, marking syllables, reading comprehension, and inferring.

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HAPPY FALL MONDAY IN OCTOBER Jessica and family! At least the children came and told you it was not working for them. YOU GOT THIS JESSICA. Enjoy your day! STTB💗💗💗

[@MyFullHouse2011]

Hey friend, I have a few questions on your Christian light curriculum that you were mentioning. I’m using BJU Press for my oldest. She’s in seventh grade and it works great for her now my son however I am definitely curious about Christian light for him. You were mentioning how your kids enjoy it and it’s easy to understand so I’m doing more one-on-one with him this year rather than him watching BJU Press online I think it was too overstimulating for my oldest son, do you think Christian light would be a good recommendation for him? I feel the same way you do. It’s not that I’m not willing to try new curriculum. I just don’t like wasting the money also if I could avoid it. ❤ this year I’m I need more of a math curriculum that I can work with him individually. thank you so much for putting this video out. I love learning so many new things about other curriculum because through the years we’ve used Abeka My Fathers world and BJU Press and then of course just odds and ends up worksheets and books that we find at teacher stores thanks again.

[@wolverinemoviemaker6041]

I'm not Jessica, obviously 😂 but my daughter uses Christian light. It's a fairly inexpensive curriculum, and I even sometimes find used teachers books on mecari. Also their student work books are under $5 per book, there is 10 books per subject and grade. But it isn't too pricey to try out because you could just order one to see if you like it along with the teachers book. I also wanted to say I don't believe that it is overstimulating at all. It is a full lesson and does take some time though. I hope this helps until Jessica can respond.

[@valeriecarrigan4604]

Hi Jessica you are on the go all day long Take some time for yourself. Have a good week 💖🎃🍁

[@mindymudge7247]

Yes days happen but you are doing a great job with all your kids❤👍🏻

[@nancygold2928]

How do you have time for everything, cleaning, homeschool, and family, each day? I💗😊

[@shawnrdavis1010]

We loved TGATB. Of all the curriculum we used, it was BY FAR the best one for our learner AND it was our favorite. And the art and geography integrated into the language arts (and some in the math) was wonderful. The only thing I did not particularly care for was the spelling. I supplemented the spelling.

[@FieldsFullHouse]

I do like TGATB too!

[@stefaniebenson2949]

One of the best parts we love about homeschooling is you can swap curriculums if needed. We have had to swap our reading program for one child and math for another.

[@cowdogconnoisseur2809]

“4:00 Jessica will thank me.”🤣❤️

[@YouCanCallmeNet]

I literally find myself taking extra breaths when I watch your videos! There's so much going on, and I honestly don't know how you do it, every single day!! I think I'd lose my mind! For example, when you stop talking to listen to what your kids are saying.........that in itself is amazing, it takes a lot of patience ! You're incredible!

[@camobows7511]

I love salads. You can do so many different types of salads. The bread looked so delicious! I like that Pampered Chef salad dressing maker. Im trying to get my daughter to pull her daughter out of public school and homeschool her. I hope she listens to me because public schools are not safe anymore. I worry every day that they go to school. Rake all your scraps in a big bowl or a bucket and feed to the chickens. They love scraps and egg shells. Bread too. Just a tip! 😊

[@TarmoAlholinna]

Hello to your sweet son!!! ❤ hugs from Eileen here in Michigan!!

[@amclaudet]

Totally know what those days are like!!

[@christinebrophy1789]

Bissy lady, I don't know haw you do it, but you do❤

[@peggymcnees2396]

I got the same Pampered Chef mixer that long ago too.

[@NorthernWillows]

Wow your home is warm and beautiful. Good job Fields family.

[@Grace_Filled_Homeschool]

We tried MB and didn’t like it at all. I’m sorry it isn’t working for you either. We love CLE! I am using Reading 1, 3, 6, and 7. As well as their Language Arts and Math.

[@gailadisney396]

I was always told to put berries along fence lines for them to grow up on. Idk if that's facts but thought I'd let you know 😏

[@beautifulandbold7117]

Smart. Thinking about it, I feel like we always had neighbors' fences with berries

[@FieldsFullHouse]

I would love to do that!

[@jkc2188]

We tried MBs this year also…. Nope! We went back to TGTB and are very happy to be back on track. I don’t know why I changed (just the itch for change, I guess) since we have been using TGTB for 5 years now… I won’t switch again. It just works well for us.

[@kathleencasella4703]

You are one busy momma. 😮❤

[@sharonjohnson5815]

Hi Jessica! What's the study group? I so relate to your day. The struggle of the juggle is real! 😅

[@juliewright1895]

My 16 year old has been doing Saxon for years (TT before that). She has a “math brain” but she learns very slowly. She struggled last year but got through Algebra 1. Algebra 2 was not going well AT ALL (lessons taking 2-3 hours 😢) so we switched last week (back) to Teaching Textbooks, she’s doing Geometry instead. She’s doing so much better. Sometimes we have to switch midstream. I’m so thankful that we have that choice with home schooling! I’m right there with you with the messes. I totally believe in living life and messing up the house but unfortunately, it short circuits my brain! 🤪😂 Great video, Jessica. Thank you!

[@howowen4519]

Thanks for sharing about MB…have to admit was curious how it was going…sorry it didn’t work out. Live and learn!

[@barbaratucci797]

Love your videos!

[@ZanneB6]

With a large family cle is what works for us too. We switched last year and had to go back also lol

[@FieldsFullHouse]

I need to just stick with it! Bc it’s solid. I don’t know why I changed 🤦‍♀️😂

[@homeschoolingmysuper7884]

Well, switching things up is what is homeschool moms do! And we have the freedom and flexibility to do that, so good for you for making the best choice and not continuing with something you know doesn’t work for your kids. Was it just for English? I’ve never really looked into master books much

[@laurenrasmussen7997]

Can you do a meal plan video on what your breakfast, lunches and snacks look like? We also homeschool and I find myself in a rut and sometimes we're eating chicken nuggets all week lol

[@HangingwiththeHardestys]

We are using Master books for kinder, first grade math, and pre-k 4. I love the pre-k 4 stuff and both math books. Not crazy about the Simply K book at all.

[@dougzwife]

my mom did a lot of Christian Light with me when I was a girl. And I have used it a little with my kiddos too! I should use it more!

[@FieldsFullHouse]

It’s a solid curriculum, what do you use now?

[@dougzwife]

@@FieldsFullHouse we use Good and Beautiful, some Abeka, and some CLE ☺ it works! School is just just a struggle though some days no matter what

[@normamccomas9272]

Go girl!!!❤❤🙏🙏xxoo

[@cathykillion6544]

Love your videos 😊

[@sarahgardella2881]

Jacksonville tutoring specialists has been great for reading. Scholarship direct bill, virtual or in person reading tutoring

[@dougzwife]

We tried Masterbooks language once with one of my kids and I hated it too! Never finished even 30 pages!

[@FieldsFullHouse]

It’s awful!!!

[@laurenrasmussen7997]

Do you use learning to read and all about reading together? Or just one or the other depending on the kiddo?

[@FieldsFullHouse]

Right now it’s just one curriculum for one kid I will flip flop between the two when an area needs to be reinforced

[@Allison-h9o]

I like the Pepperidge cinnamon swirl bread

[@mariapiafernandez6096]

Can you get your money back on Master Books?? I’m a teacher and so much time is non-instructional at school I’m certain you’ll be able to make up for lost time in a jiffy with your kiddos. Don’t fret. Also, if the books don’t work for the teacher they will not work for the students, so well done!!! When I have command of my teacher text I deliver darn good instruction! So good old trusty is best!

[@lisamartin8606]

8 didn't like masterbooks either for same reason

[@ashlynnelson2595]

Our first year home schooling. We are doing all about reading for one of our kids. Ehh I'm not a fan of it. I think we are opposite my son isn't struggling it's just boring for him. Do you maybe have a recommendation on another program to use?

[@FieldsFullHouse]

Either the good and the beautiful or Christian light education or just move him up

[@stefaniebenson2949]

It is my first year homeschooling our kindergartener.I was not a fan of Alll About Reading either. We swapped to the Good and the Beautiful and so far we both like it.

[@jackiereseigh3637]

The bread looked delicious. Yes dishes will always be there 😂 Can I suggest you put your crockpot somewhere safer as that cord could get caught on a child running past and tip the crockpot over themselves. I’m sorry if I’m offending you 🙏

[@kaylaw6737]

If u watch home free alaska she does christian light one too

[@OurSmallTownLife]

We didn't care for masterbooks when we used it years ago. We made it work the year we used it for very early elementary but I wasn't impressed and we never ordered again. We only used it for math.

[@melissagrimes4871]

Have you ever used hooked on phonics for reading for your kids?

[@dawnsambridge8374]

Im from the UK and watch you channel. Can you tell me how you dont get a whole in the bottom of the loaf please.

[@darrellkottal]

How did you do in the mobile home during two hurricanes ??

[@MW11-3]

We didn’t like MB either. My 2nd grader uses TGATB for math and LA and Abeka for science/social studies/health since you only do one of those subjects at a time. Also Building Spelling Skills and BJU Reading 2.

[@tracystone2581]

The 🍞 looks yummy

[@BonnieLeah]

Can you please share the Italian salad dressing recipe with us? There is so many preservative in the store bought italian dressings. God bless you and your family.

[@RachaelNewman]

I’m curious about Study Group!

[@cindynewvine7513]

I’m sorry your school curriculum isn’t working 😢that’s not good. Hopefully you can get better school curriculum. I need to get me a bread machine. My daughter gave me 50lbs of flour 😮 lol I love ❤️ homemade bread 🍞

[@dorisbiggs2547]

Abeka has been good for us. We use the video version. Trevor is 10th grade.

[@Allison-h9o]

Is Jackson in high school or in junior high

[@homeschoolteenswithjenny]

I have TRIED to make MB ELA work for us, but it never has.... So I understand your frustration - LOL.

[@krystenlefebvre2113]

What is the recipe for your Italian and ceaser dressing?

[@tamijoysisemore659]

I was not a fan of Masterbooks and everyone around me loved it. I dont get it!

[@lynneanthony168]

You threw out so much of your strawberries 😢

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

We'll be praying things get better for y'all. Things are slowly looking up here.

[@lizarce272]

Yes it’s nice you listen to your children, However, there is a fine line between interruption that can be perceived as bad manners. Your children are absolutely Wonderful! But must be trained to not voice in interruption mode constantly but rather be patient for a window.

[@naomi7969]

Is it just foundations phonics you dislike or all levels of language lessons?

[@FieldsFullHouse]

Al of them