What is a Morning Basket + What is in Ours?!?! Homeschool Curriculum 2021-2022

[@angela.braniff]

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[@georronchi3013]

I'm 22 years old, I don´t have kids and I currently live in a country where it's not an option to homeschool (Argentina) but still I LOVE watching your videos while doing something cause your voice is really peaceful and calming, at this point I honestly think that I'd watch your videos even if you're talking about plants for an hour. sending lots of love and prayers for you and your family.

[@cintiagisel]

Otra argentina acá! ! 😁

[@rociorios9215]

Otra argentina!!!

[@jenniferknight1511]

No homeschooling? How sad!!

[@alecram0]

I know a lot of people from Argentina that homeschool, actually there is a homeschool curriculum called nobis Pacem that Argentinians use

[@georronchi3013]

@@alecram0 omg I had no idea, I've never met anyone who did homeschool here! Thank you so much for the information

[@lindag.3313]

"There is nothing new in education. Just new names for it." I learned this from a veteran teacher as I was starting out.

[@Ashley.Heather]

Mostly yes I agree with this (I’m also a teacher) 😊

[@erindouville9788]

I used to teach before homeschooling my kiddos and YES! So many wasted Professional Development days on learning a “new teaching strategy” that most of us were already implementing in some way or another.

[@jenniferascolese56]

LOVE seeing homeschool content again! I've missed this so much; and I always love gaining insight from all of your experience and wisdom!

[@angela.braniff]

I’m thrilled to be sharing more too! It’s not the most popular topic on KZbin, but it’s a passion for me and I truly enjoy sharing about it!

[@teeandkids937]

“I just don’t have time or energy to do that” Well ain’t that the truth! ♥️

[@m0jumbo99]

We started homeschooling last year and we are getting ready for our 2nd year using Abeka accredited program...the program is very overwhelming and put a lot of stress on me and my family however towards the end i realized we can divide and conquer the curriculum. As a stay at home dad ive been branching out to see how other families homeschool and I am really glad I found your channel. I really found this video helpful and thank you for taking the time to create this content. I am glad to be a homeschooling dad and know my kids are learning way more then they were when going to public school.

[@BrandiHudman]

Absolutely love this. Can you link the all about me and apple unit?

[@kimjaymama26]

Morning basket is our favorite anchor of the day!! Great description. It is such a pliable tool in the homeschool mama's tool box. We like “ a gentle feast’s” morning time for hymn, bible, memory, etc. We also add pilgrims progress, character, catechism, sing a song of seasons! We also do an afternoon basket with the non mappers ;)

[@thenestingplace13]

I enjoyed how simple you kept it. I’ve been overwhelmed when hearing others talk about morning baskets but think I will try this for our year

[@angela.braniff]

Absolutely! No need to over complicate it 😉

[@allyg8846]

It can be super simple! We started out with 8373 books and now it's just a chapter book read aloud, daughter's reading lesson book, and a fun picture book. That's it! Do I want it to have 8373 things? Yesssssss but that's not our energy/time levels!

[@christie3686]

Where did the little unit studies come from? Love this, thank you!

[@megsthriftedlife]

Love this! I didn't know this was the thing, but last year I just decided to start having circle time in the morning. And it was such a wonderful experience with both of my kids, and it really helped to warm them up to the school morning instead of just like throwing them into it first thing❤

[@quiverfullmomma137]

Great! I'm on yr 22 of homeschooling and this is our first yr having a morning basket. I actually made morning baskets for each of my children

[@Denise-yk5wh]

Where do you get the All About Me ? There isn’t a link.

[@dianaroos8557]

I have three kids that we totally homeschooled and graduated and 2 out of the 3 went on to college. Loved every minute and miss doing it.

[@arianneherglotz5704]

I find u refreshing I’m so glad I found your channel

[@rebeccafalkner2876]

We have a three year old daughter and a son on the way. We are 100% committed to homeschooling. We feel so supported by people like you who are providing resources like this. We both went to a mix of private and public school and don’t personally know anyone who was homeschooled so this is all new for us. We couldn’t be more excited to educate at home and have freedom, flexibility and values at the heart of our schooling.

[@wkmacs4738]

Congratulations! Homeschooling is so worth it. 👍🏾🤠

[@TheBloodax]

Definitely curious about those printable items ( carnivorous plants etc) once you can post them in the notes.

[@theresabooth9285]

I did a summer morning basket this summer about nature. My 5 yr old is in public school but I always find something I want to add to her learning when I watch your homeschool videos. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@jacgrainger7293]

Doing handwriting during morning basket, brilliant! Why did I not think of this. Thank you.

[@kristyndyson8639]

When you get a chance, could you please post the links for the "All About Me Unit" and the "Apples Unit"? The link is missing. These look fun. Thank you!

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

My husband and I are young and don't have kids yet, we were both public schooled but my dad has been encouraging us to consider homeschooling our future children for a while now, even while I was still in public school myself haha. I haven't been super interested for a while because I enjoyed public school myself, but these videos have definitely piqued my interest a lot :)

[@erinevans348]

I would love the links to the All about Me and Carnivorous plants worksheets. Thank you! 😊

[@SimplyLivingIt]

We have so many similar items in our morning basket! It is honestly one of my most favorite parts of our homeschool day! 💜 Love all your homeschooling videos, friend!

[@theatrelover9920]

Question: Does CR get involved in the homeschooling? Like does he do any of the 'classroom teaching' so to say? Or have y'all decided it works better if it's just you doing it? No judgement either way, just curious!

[@musikluver]

Also curious about this!

[@bridgetbetler5356]

I’ve been homeschooling my kiddos from the beginning and my oldest is a senior this year!!! It’s gone by way too fast and I’m so glad God led us this “road less taken” as it has made all the difference! We love our morning basket time. Everyone participates from age 2-17. We even did it when my oldest was in kindergarten and we called it “circle time.” I believe though that Cindy Rollins was the originator of the idea, but Pam Barnhill was able to market it as a “morning basket” as well as podcast about it (and now the morning time plans).

[@robbieh.chafin6202]

I think you are a very remarkable woman. You are such a good mom because you're hands on with everything with your children. I love the way you home school but also the way you and your husband run your household. The fact that you teach but you also wear many hats. You have a animal farm and all the children are involved in it in some way. The boys hve started a egg business and you have set them up so cute with the little stamps to print there business names and you show them how to dress when they are doing this is just amazing. I feel that you and CR were meant to be parents of a large mixed family. I wish nothing but the best for you and your family.

[@marybell2897]

The Hiding Place is such a life changing book. I'm glad you are teaching your kids her story.

[@hebrewfamilyfiles9199]

I love homeschooling! I homeschool all my children, our morning time is where we cover so many subjects all in one and have so much fun!!

[@beccaf9631]

Could you share the links for the unit studies? Thank you so much for your content!

[@Chelsea-vt3ib]

How many hours a day do you need to home school them? I’m doing 9-3 pm and I see others doing an hour a day so idk if I’m doing it wrong lol

[@TheRbarron]

We do something similar but at a different time of day. I work full time normally outside of the home, but have been working from home during the pandemic. So I've chosen to homeschool while I'm working from home. We do "Group Lessons" at lunch time. My kids really love it, and it's a nice way to touch base halfway through our respective work days.

[@sallymay5272]

I came across one of your older videos when you were realising the school system wasn’t right for your family and it was such an useful insight. Homeschool isn’t as common here and I think so many people would benefit and get encouragement from understanding your ‘why’.

[@angela.braniff]

Sure! That’s a great idea. I’m happy to share.

[@susilangdon196]

That was super helpful! I really like the idea of having the kids work on handwriting while you read to them! For our kids (ages 6 and 3) I read a chapter while they eat their afternoon snack which has worked really well for our family. My husband grew up with his mom reading a couple chapters over lunch time. I really want to instill a love of reading in my children, just like my dad did in me.

[@allthingshomeyt]

Can you add the links to the monthly unit packs please? Thank you for this video. Morning baskets are so intimidating to me but I’ve always wanted to do one.

[@michelef83]

Thank you for explaining what a home basket is :-) I’ve seen many many homeschool videos where they say, we use the morning basket but they never explained what it is, so I never understood what it was until now. Thanks for making this video!!

[@kindnessmatters4068]

So glad you're share homeschooling content!! I grew up homeschooled and my parents did really good with it. It was very structured and planned and fun!! They taught everything they could think up past the school books.😊 Everything from cooking, cleaning, sewing, farming (we had a farm), carpentry... then field trips to a huge variety of places as well. I have so many good memories! 💜☺ She kept track and proof of our homeschooling by doing a state CAT test yearly. Three out of the five of us went to college with no problems (the other two decided college wasn't their thing so didn't go) . My brother just graduated from Law school laat year and passed the Bar exam, and is now practicing law. 🤗 makes me so proud of my parents! Homeschooling was VERY unpopular then. My mom got the comments for sure and even has social services try and come in our home. My mom knew all the laws though and let them know that it just wasn't any of their business and that they weren't invited inside, but if they wanted to talk she would meet them at their office the next week with proof of all our work. Lol they grunted and said it wouldn't be necessary and proceeded to leave😉. Im so excited to start homeschooling my own children and am so thankful I have found your channel! You've already helped me a ton and have given me so many new ideas!! Between my mom and you I feel like i will be able to do it! 💜🙏

[@missmayo0727]

Could you please link these unit studies?! Thank you!!

[@jennifer6833]

All I can think of is Rory Feek. He built a one room schoolhouse on his farm that’s working. It’s beautiful, they study a lot of nature, create a garden, so many activities for learning. Technically it’s a home school. You share the best content, Angela. Thank You

[@angela.braniff]

Sounds wonderful!

[@ilanagreen5371]

The missionary study looks absolutely fantastic, thanks so much for introducing us to it!

[@tiakennedy2608]

I would LOVE a video on what books you read to your kids in a year, where you find books, if you have a book list of what you’ve read and what you will read. I love the idea of read alouds. Knowing how to pick some excellent books to start and knowing how many i could do in a year would be great.

[@rebeccaernst6634]

I absolutely love seeing what people put in their morning baskets. You should make this a monthly or seasonal video 😉

[@samanthaarentz4455]

Love these homeschool videos! Keep them coming 😍

[@SustainableSierra]

Wow, I’ve been home educating for three years but I didn’t know morning baskets were a thing until a week ago. I wish I was this organised.

[@educationoaks2197]

Do you have links to the Unit studies? All About Me, Apples, etc?

[@maiallynpham686]

Hi! Could you please post the link for the all about me unit study? I would love to do it with my daughter this year!

[@minaxiong5584]

I was looking forward to the “all about me” link

[@Scorchdesigns]

Hey can you provide the link to the all about me unit please and thank you!!! 😊

[@sweetlysouthern]

Where did you find the All About Me Unit Study?

[@sophiaraye8056]

I am 19 and studying music education. I don't have any children, but education is my passion and I love your enthusiasm! If you are ever interested in teaching music to your children, look into the Kodaly method and the Orff method. They're getting for teaching music to young children in a simple, fun way.

[@danahall1282]

I did not see where you got the unit studies?

[@emelyccruz]

I cant wait to see you do morning basket live. I am not a homeschooling mom (never even thought about it), but who knows!

[@PlayWithSunshine]

Morning basket is definitely a must in our homeschooling!

[@hwfwoman]

Hi! Where did you get the Unit studies?

[@meganpetersen2751]

I was very interested in you unit studies you shared, but they aren’t linked…any chance you could link them?

[@yvonnesariya11]

Where is the all about me unit from?

[@Lu-gj2rf]

Great video! Can you please add the links to the units (apple, plants...) Thanks Watching you from Spain 🌞

[@vanessaruiz2786]

Hi there, could you share where you purchased the all about me packets. 🙏

[@chadricksuiter5771]

Do you have the link for the all about me unit?

[@evmenke]

LOVE your homeschool content!!

[@Sun-l4d5k]

Homeschooling is legal in: America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In other countries, however, home schooling is prohibited at all times.

[@magderimarais3331]

It is also legal in South Africa.

[@rachaelnelson3810]

Your double talking it’s not prohibited in the USA at all the kids most also being doing Community service too we did scouts and Sports which is community service and PE as the sports

[@rachaelnelson3810]

Your double talking it’s not prohibited in the USA at all the kids most also being doing Community service too we did scouts and Sports which is community service and PE as the sports

[@arielshaulis7924]

Can you please link to the unit studies? I am new to homeschooling and would love to incorporate those. Thank you!

[@jenniferketelaars5050]

Me too! Love the all about me one!

[@aprilmarkowski237]

yes please me too :)

[@natashamilton3461]

Yes please

[@photojanedoe]

Me too... it has them listed without links?!

[@CoraBalzan]

The Apple Unit is from Let's stay Homeschool - not sure about the others

[@jacgrainger7293]

Where were the unit studies from please?

[@karaphillips3697]

Do you have the link for the All About Me different subject units?

[@melanieallen2992]

Love this idea! I used to homeschool our boys and never tried this. If I go back to homeschooling (which is possible) this will be something I add to our day.

[@Sydney-xw1cr]

Would you do a video about homeschooling high school. Specifically how you are planning course schedules and preparing a transcript so that your kids can go to colllege?

[@angela.braniff]

I shared about high school in a video last month, but I’ll share more about transcripts etc soon.

[@taryncombrink9838]

I know this is a older video by now. But please where do you get the apply studies and plant studies. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 love your videos. Thank you so much!

[@farmviewinterests3192]

Can you share the link for the all about me unit? I dont see it in the description box

[@aplacecalledthere]

Going to purchase something for my 3 and a half year old soon to start with a basic homeschooling routine for him. Excited! The material is from Busy Toddler

[@ortizkidskitchen9167]

Really interested in the Apple unit study. The link to the unit study is missing...

[@sharonhardy7187]

I realize this is an older video but I hope you can help me. I am very interested in your morning basket and the units, all about me, apple picking and one more . Anyway I don’t see a link for that. Can you tell me how to find that? Sorry to be bothering you with this older video but I am very interested.

[@jenmontzingo]

As a former kindergarten teacher, I must admit my heart has softened a lot regarding homeschooling. One modality you might like that was a favorite in my classroom is the concept of Maker Spaces. All students love and benefit from them and it’s really child led. It’s basically an open-ended place to “tinker” (think a Dad’s shed). We did things with recycling, tools, wood shop, fort building, engineering etc. and you can do it in an age appropriate way at an age. Boys especially love the hands on, free thinking time. ANYWAY, with the simplicity, natural materials and what I’ve seen of your style thought you might enjoy. But I do have a question. For your children with special needs, do you “outsource” (wrong word but brain fog) things like speech, OT, PT, etc. Most of those supports would be available in a traditional school setting with specific professionals rather than generalists. What are your thoughts on that?

[@CHAVEOCHOA]

Is morning basket the same as a morning menu?

[@lindseyshepherd1868]

We bought the same homeschool pack! Excited to see how someone else is using it.

[@samantha.phalanges]

Do you have a link? I keep checking back to see if Angie has it in the description, but it's not there 😔

[@sweetlysouthern]

I cant find this homeschool pack-can you share the link?

[@meresamartiniamxia3496]

hi! can you pls. post a link of the bible for kids you use? is it large print?

[@tanyachapin5069]

are you printing a To Every Nation Book for every child who can do it? Or are you using that for just help with guiding through the book and for questions to ask the kids?

[@goingtheextramile0]

We love our morning basket and love seeing what in yours 😃

[@amandadeinhardt6388]

Please include us in a morning time! It is my fav part of our day and would love to see your flow. We call our morning time "gather round" time. We include the daily calendar, handicrafts and mini lessons. So far we have learned to make picture frames and plum jam. My daughter has requested to read and study about ballet. We included a ballet lesson from youtube and reading a nonfiction ballet book. So fun!

[@KatandMouse]

Yes I can't wait for the morning time video! Thank you for all of the information!!!

[@chelsealauer4247]

Have you read Mere Motherhood, by Cindy Rollins? Excellent book! She actually came up with the original idea of “Morning Time” (what Pam Barnhill turned into Morning Basket). :)

[@ababy6074]

I took my little daughter out of prep here in Australia for homeschooling and I love the new philosophy. We didn't want her around teachers and other kids vaxxed and masked up and sickness rhetoric around everywhere. In Australia here we have also seen a massive rise in homeschooling registration!

[@ivonacrnogorac3261]

Hi Angela! Maybe I’m missing it but I can’t locate the link where you printed out the all about me unit. Do you have the website info where you got the homeschool packets? Thanks!

[@Discovering.jess.]

Loved this video Ang, I am wondering what the link is for the apple unit study, it doesn't show up in the description box

[@bdtyler4545]

I didn't see the links for the "All About Me" packet in the description box. Could you share that link? Thank you so much!

[@christyromanic6486]

Sorry if I missed it but can you tell me where you purchased the carniverous plant unit study. I have an 11 yr old that is obsessed with his Fly Trap . - Thanks

[@laurenrasmussen7997]

Where did you find those unit studies?? Also, have you used tgtb science? Would too meaty for a morning basket? My daughter is in seventh and using apologia for science but I think she would love their science units as well!

[@alyssapraiswater6422]

Please do a review/update on how your Not Consumed resources are working for you guys! Super interested in your opinion before I add it to my homeschooling "wishlist" :)

[@Lamezzz12]

I have so many questions. My first year doing it & my son is 8 doesn’t really want to do his work but play with his siblings. I don’t know what to do it’s kinda tough on me. What can I do to get him to want to learn ive tried some things just not working out.

[@catrinanewman6569]

I have 4 littles that I homeschool. Only 1 loves school, the others all just want to play all day. What really helps us is doing "school bucks". I go and buy some toys, games and stuff and put them up on a shelf (the school store). They have to earn "school bucks" to get them. I have cheap, quick to earn ones and some better ones. They learn to save for the better ones. I have a set "pay day" for them. It also teaches them money management. 😁

[@LittleMitchStitches]

Strongly considering homeschool when my kids are old enough. I'm just soaking up all the info now!

[@jenniferwilcox4998]

I love how simple you keep it! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@jaimeplumley5484]

The link for the Apples Unit please! it is missing

[@mv2b]

I looooove your homeschool content! Just joined the fb group! Thank you!

[@NYMusic89563]

Do you still have the Facebook group with the minimal mom and farmhouse on Boone ? Is this a different group ?

[@clemishiahayes1427]

Love your ideas for a morning basket! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lajuennethomas218]

Can you tell where you got the tye dye blue brown sweatshirt? Please. . Thank you

[@CB-wt6uv]

I didn’t see the link for the Apples book project.

[@chicmommaplants9692]

i really credit all the parents who homeschool. I would love to homeschool my kids but i feel as though i might not be enough.

[@maranevarez]

Please share your morning units 🙏. I love to try the one for all about me and continents

[@priscillaramos3033]

How do you do read alouds??

[@Judimama]

1 room schoolhouse vibes. YES 🙌🏻

[@ashleyvanderwater5065]

As someone who’s not super familiar with homeschooling. I’m curious how you interact with them during the morning basket time. Do they all speak up and have a conversation around the poem for example? Or is it just reading and listening time? If they all contribute to the conversation- how do you tailor the content per age group? Looking forward to the video on morning time

[@rachaelnelson3810]

Some do talk about stories then have the kids do a small writing lesson on the stories and some will do crafts around The stories too