WHAT DOES HOMESCHOOLING MIKA LOOK LIKE? //Day In The Life Of A Special Needs Child

[@melissathomas611]

Omg her copying your body language had me melting. She's the most precious thing ever.

[@AmyandIrving]

One thing I love about Mika Ella is that look she sometimes gets, when she looks at your cheek and realizes she prolly hasn't kissed it for at least five minutes and therefore has to lean in to plant a fresh one...🥰🥰🥰 She takes such good care of you.

[@GreatLee05]

I bet she’s your best student. Always eager to participate with a smile. 😊

[@carolj.w.6841]

Mika Ella's is a very lucky girl. I shudder to think of where she would be if yall hadn't answered God's call to look for that precious girl. She adores you. She is copying every pose you do. She may not realize how lucky she is but I can tell she knows she is loved. I pray for your family that God's love surrounds you all. Thank you for sharing your family.

[@susanbuckley9000]

Mika!!! You are so smart!!! She has such a sweetness about her. Her hugs, touches, etc. show how much she loves everyone in the family. She is growing up so fast and she is very smart! Great job, Mom!

[@thechallengerrivera4753]

Mika loves her momma to pieces and that is heart melting. You all are AMAZING!! God bless! She has learned so much way to go little one!

[@deblavan4190]

She is very smart! She did great with what you ask! She may not be verbal but she sure can let you know with the signing! Very good Mika Ella!!

[@ingletr]

You are amazing. I watch you everytime you post, and I marvel at the two of you and your whole family. I watched the Qand A when you were getting blasted about now enrolling these kids in school. I have been a teacher for over 30 years, and I can tell you that what you are doing, is far more than what she would get in regular orr even special need school. One on one is so important. She would be in with many other needy children and her time would not be as well spent as it is with you. You are doing the best things for her and Izzy. You are both the most unselfish people in the world. My husband was a police officer for 43 years, and I know what a hard job that is and especially now. Thanks again for sharing your life with all of us. You are one in a million.

[@Cecilia-fc3sg]

She is learning so much! Such a sweetheart. She will continue learning with your help. She wouldn't learn nearly as much in a traditional school. Way to go Mika!

[@the_5th_night]

She is so brilliant! She has progressed so much, since you did the day in her life a while ago. It’s clear how much you love her!

[@melsmith110]

I home schooled my kids for seven years, though it was a long time ago! I admire you for doing this for your family. Mika Ella is precious and obviously very bright. Isabelle is precious too and all the kids. God bless your lovely family!

[@ACandRS]

She's so clever! Her handwriting is amazing and very neat. She said 'Mika' when writing her name and 'bye guys' at the end too. Such a sweetie.

[@kathleenprue5318]

Mika Ella is a gorgeous bubbly bundle of joy. The more I see of her the more I want to see. She is already learning reading skills. Write a few words she signs easily. Use something that looks like a deck of cards so you can shuffle them. Then one of you signs and the other finds the word or the letter and switch. If you can find words from her favourite story book all the better. The children I taught used to love having words they knew put on cards which were then hole punched and put on shower curtain clips. they can be easily shuffled and reviewed. If she has the concentration, you can play a game of concentration with upper and lower case letters. She doesn't need her voice to learn to read.

[@itynotbity]

That is one sweet little girl! The way she looked at you and gave you a smooch on the cheek! Gosh! I’m so glad God placed her in your home. She sure is a blessing to us all!♥️♥️♥️✨

[@roselumanog2079]

I am rooting for Mika and the whole family! Thank you Ms Ashley for being so loving and patient!

[@christinelaver942]

What a beautiful little girl. She is such a joy to watch. I absolutely love her big smile.

[@birdman9265]

Mika is beyond adorable. She is so smart! You should be very proud of your homeschooling techniques because they clearly work with this little cutie!

[@flinx649]

What an absolute doll.... She is one special girl!

[@joannerademacher2229]

Awe! I loved watching this! She is an amazing little girl! You can tell how much she loves you!

[@rickshaffer4507]

She adores you Ashley , what a doll she is so sweet.

[@rosannzak9053]

So smart and charismatic little girl, she will be an extrodinary adult. As a step mom of a special needs child hats off to you

[@ritabrunetti381]

Thanks for sharing this time with us. Mika is a sweetheart!!

[@debbiemurphy9794]

Amazing little lady and so cute i adopted 2 children 4 and 7 with special needs now 21 and 29 still hard work but so worth it u are such great people and isabella is also beautiful xx

[@candimclane6739]

So stinking cute and smart.She seems to love pleasing mama.

[@kristikellum8574]

This darling daughter of your is too precious! I want to hug and squeeze her. She is so adorable!

[@bipolarlife4862]

Ohh Mika Ella, your writing is fabulous!! Felts family, you're doing such a good job. Please don't be offended by this in anyway, its a positive... I have no additional needs at all, but I couldnt physically write my name until I was 9 - Mika Ella learning at a 4-5yr old stage AND writing like that is just amazing. Im so very proud of you all. Lots of love from the UK ♥️♥️♥️

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Thank you so much!!

[@bipolarlife4862]

You're so very welcome! Keep going - You're not just brightening these kiddos lives, but many lives all over the world ♥️♥️

[@kristikellum8574]

Look at that face! Always smiling! You are so lucky to have this very special girl! I love her!

[@maryjimenez-moline7708]

She is so precious I love her . She has a beautiful heart love her smile , she always happy.

[@jennieheigel5799]

Mika’s personality was so sweet in this video (and all your videos). I love your homeschool style, simple is best. 💗

[@jackieculpepper6413]

Mika Ella’s therapy and your family are really doing a lot to help with communication. What skills does her speech therapist currently address for oral communication? I am amazed at this precious girl!! And the whole family!

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Theywork with her on actual speech and producing sounds. She also is learning sign language. She communicates very well regardless though. She also is on the listto receive a very high tech communication device to help expand her communication level.

[@jackieculpepper6413]

@@TheFeltsFamily the multi/faceted approach is encouraging. Can you tell I taught special needs children and parent education to parents of infants and toddlers? I’m not just being nosy-it’s fascinating how far education has progressed.

[@Joecrow-waytogo]

She's a sweet, alert, happy, loving little girl.

[@liddlekiddle1962]

She is beautiful - that smile! And so very smart. Amazing little girl who has a very bright future!

[@blessedlifewithlaura]

This was a joy to watch. Such a doll baby!!

[@michaelahamanncorreia9132]

We are currently homeschooling 3 ASD kids with one being barely verbal. Our SLT recommended ‘match, select, name’ and it is absolutely the right thing for us. Mica Ella might enjoy it too when you guys are done with the alphabet or even before. We started off with a different system for our eldest who hast severe SLI (specific language impairment) which is introducing the letters s, a, t, p, n first because you can already form a good amount of words with those. Keep up the great work, Mica Ella seems to be flying through everything!

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Thanks so much for the great ideas!

[@michaelahamanncorreia9132]

@@TheFeltsFamily Happy to pass on recommendations that worked for us. If you want to have a quick look into how ‘match, select, name’ is used in practice have a look at this quick video from the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHLNk4qZbqarmbc It is just missing the first step which is basically ‘memory’ with the written word and picture and you have to match the word. Hope it gives you inspiration!

[@rachbass7689]

I've watched u guys for a while now, but never commented on anything......I absolutely love your family and admire u guys for everything y'all do and everything y'all stand for! Anytime u add a new video, I click right away!!!!!! 🦋

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Awe thank you so much! That means a lot!

[@pierrelalonde3705]

Mika looks so intelligent and she is so cute she loves her mom, its so nice to see

[@kellyhuff8016]

She is so lovey. Just adorable!

[@NormaGinger]

I loved homeschooling my last 2 sons now 36 and 33. They did very well. My sons are visual and tactical. They are very musical and graduated 2 years above grade level. Go, Mika Ella GO..

[@resataylor5031]

Loved seeing you teaching!

[@rosannzak9053]

I love how she imitates your mannerisms

[@OrganizedChAoS_013]

Oh Mika Ella, you are just the cutest and such a smart little lady. Keep up the great work kiddo. 😀

[@carinekuijpers4856]

You two are amazing. So so beautiful. She loves her mother very much!

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@pamelaec_c4239]

Aww, she's absolutely amazing! 🥰

[@biddiemutter3481]

This randomly popped up... looks like a lot of fun learning with you. I recognise more signs now even though BSL is different

[@jenniferfowler9013]

Mika Ella is so precious! She melts my heart!

[@andreasones5742]

She is so precious.

[@graciemeier7056]

Ahh, Mika is so precious!! 🥰 I so enjoyed this one.

[@michellebrando]

She is just the cutest and so smart!!

[@latashahoward3943]

At 9:14 minute mark....be still my heart! Oh that is a sweet and precious baby.

[@indiewest7200]

She is precious. Sign should be offered in schools like other languages.

[@susanbuckley9000]

I agree, also.

[@rachaelnelson1683]

Yes it should be

[@dulciemargaretcolton145]

Hi Mika Ella. You did wonderfull today with your learning. We liked watching all the things you did. Take care . We here love you lots xx byeeeeee

[@emadelasota1166]

You are a fantastic family!!!!! I love you. Greetings from Montevideo

[@suzannesmith2624]

What a wonderfully smart little girl , she will catch up to her age in no time that’s to her great Mom

[@jaerae8827]

Oh shes’s very bright and oh so sweet & cute.

[@nettiebark6792]

You are such a good mama and Mika Ella is absolutely amazing and beautiful!💕

[@Potsie28]

Amazing Miss Ashley 💕 Great Mama 💖 and teacher ❤️ love you guys 💕

[@janetbrody2438]

yes….mom! Very nice work. She really likes movement and definitely a kinesthetic learner. Im sure you probably have thought about this….but have you considered dance class? She moves so well and takes direction willingly. I would give anything to have her in my creative movement class. If you could find the right studio I think she would love it. She wants to communicate and dancers express idea thought and feelings in creative dance. I am aware of her inward pronation issue. Maybe dance would help that? Dancers walk turned out and actually must start young to reform the leg structure. Please don’t take this like I’m telling you what to do. This child is so very expressive and I was just brainstorming another outlet for that self expression. You are doing a great job with her academics. She understands one to one correspondence…HUGE. Her writing is just super. Love the sign language. I like her talking , too. I’m a big fan!

[@TheFeltsFamily]

No offense taken! That is a great idea, but her bilateral club feet situation is pretty significant and sadly, "training" her feet isn't do-able on any level. However, I am sure she would love being in a dance class. Ha! She is sassy and expressive.

[@juliemcleod9869]

I love Mika, such a beautiful soul!💕

[@yolirankin9733]

She is the prettiest little girl with a sweet disposition 💖 she has the sweetest cheeks 🥰 and I love seeing her kiss your cheek!

[@april__marie]

I started in the nemechek protocol video and got here 🤣 I am homeschooling as well and this was helpful knowing she is 8 and my boys are 8 I struggled with trying to get them “caught up” but this was so helpful to see I don’t have to I can go at their pace. Amazing family and we happen to have the same last name 😂💜

[@TheFeltsFamily]

I’m glad the video helped you!

[@hippycup1]

She so precious so smart 💗

[@Dreamelenasc891]

So precious, good work!

[@lornasharp]

Mika Ella is so cute and she is just amazing keep up good work xxx

[@lindabevier-vian7101]

Mika is so cute and always seems happy 💖

[@eiriniamaniti5697]

You are doing an awesome job!! I think that you have learned sign language too!!! Bravo !!! keep up the good job!!

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Well thanks!!

[@rachaelnelson1683]

Omega fats have been proven to help out kids Who have disabilities same goes for Glutamine Which many are low in I know this cause of a Dr who took my son too who has autism d today he’s very verbal too he has Dyslexia too With bipolar, ADHD , Food Allergies also

[@indirasudhakaran7398]

God bless Mika darling and her lovely family. Love from India.

[@TheFeltsFamily]

❤️❤️

[@dawndouglas922]

What a gorgegous little girl

[@TheFeltsFamily]

I think so too!

[@leannbrower3152]

Oh my goodness! I just adore Mika❤️

[@karenmejia690]

She is sooo precious!

[@AmyBaby954...]

Ur such a great mother Ms. Ashley

[@cheyenne832]

she is learning sign language so well! intelligent girl

[@debbyweedpond5582]

Sending love hugs and smiles

[@meganmccaffrey5066]

So precious

[@xolz3012]

Gosh I love this child

[@lehman527]

adorable Mika....love her

[@thisfruitfullife4453]

Super job!💕

[@anna-katehowell9852]

1.) Mika Ella is ADORABLE and it is obvious that she is so loved.

[@TheFeltsFamily]

We didn't know that - haven't gotten that far with her yet. The only signing she knows is what we've taught her.

[@anna-katehowell9852]

@@TheFeltsFamily No worries-- I wasn't criticizing. It was more of a fun fact! :) I love your family and your videos, they make my day!

[@MissisChannel]

good gravy she is so precious!

[@TheFeltsFamily]

i KNOW!

[@diannediaz1446]

God bless your beautiful family! ❤️ Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@dawnrenner9521]

I used Signing Time With Alex and Leah DVDs. They were great. My son has special needs and was adopted also. He can speak now but uses sign to help us understand what he is saying sometimes. The DVD might fit into homeschooling nicely. Thanks for all you do to promote adoption!!! God bless

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Thank you!

[@veronicasauseda3890]

Mika Ella is very smart and will be career minded. 👍😃🙏 God Bless

[@vpjuicee321]

Adorable!!!! Smart as a whip!!

[@OurFamilyVine]

Love her name! I’m Filipino too! God bless you all! ❤️

[@papricana80]

She's an angel

[@AmyBaby954...]

Love this lil girl💗🙏

[@christopherh9173]

Another wonderful and beautiful video. Maybe if I had so much purpose and joy in my life I wouldn't be going to jail for the next year because of 2nd DUI. May the Lord bless you all. You have a purpose and are fulfilling it well. I think you are all wonderful.

[@Potsie28]

My favorite channel ❤️

[@johnlewlockchong]

So sweet ❤️

[@teisharobinson3351]

How did you come up with the name Mika Ella it's so cute

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Thanks! Her Filipino name was Mika Ella but just a different spelling. So we loved it plus we wanted to keep her given name if at all possible. :)

[@rachaelnelson1683]

@@TheFeltsFamily What is her Disability if u don’t mind me asking

[@laurenagetstein2761]

@@TheFeltsFamily I thought I saw it on something when you all were in the Phillipine’s that her original name was Michaela! I thought you broke it down to Mika Ella.

[@dianecarrillo242]

She so adorable.

[@hanwirtz4305]

Oh she does sooo well, go get em girl 👍😘

[@pierrelalonde3705]

It was a wonderful video, thank you

[@tintinmacabata4854]

Ohh..very sweet girl🤗🤗

[@blesslifestyle4043]

Yeah omg she is precious and clever besides her situation.

[@jenniferbaker7044]

Mika Ella is doing great

[@xolz3012]

My FAVORITE girl Mika ❣️❣️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pamelajensen1774]

I saw you were using Nemechek Protocol for your little one. We are using Nemechek Protocol for my 22 month old great grandson who is non-verbal and he is making progress. About to start NP on my grand son for essential tremors. It is good for many neuro issues. Have you thought about using it for Mika Ella? She is so adorable!

[@TheFeltsFamily]

I have and did them stopped. 🙄🙄 I need to get her back on it! Thanks for the reminder and I’m thrilled to hear it’s working well for your kiddo! 🎉🎉

[@kristikellum8574]

She really is a smart girl, just hard to get it out I guess. I love, love to see your children!

[@maggiemay5618]

Adorable

[@pamela1982]

Ottimo lavoro💓💓💓💓