why I minimalist homeschool & the mindsets that make it successful.

[@shegathers6120]

Okay!!!! 1st of all, your accent! 🥰🥰🥰, please do more videos! 2nd of all, a second generation homeschooler, L♥️VE sooooo much! 3rd of all, I completely agree that there is so much freedom in doing less which truly does turn into more! It took me a few years to learn this. Pulling our kids out of the ps system was a struggle, we spent a year just trying to mimic what can’t work at home. I went through a year or two of truly wanting to do so much that I was so anxious that it made me question homeschooling, once I deleted all my social media and didn’t have anymore outside noise, it became a fresh of breath air. We are now wrapping up our 6th year homeschooling, definitely minimally, and have loved every minute of it, even the days that are hard. 💫 Pure gold, *”Knowing why you are doing this is going to make you okay with doing as much as you can and not as much as you think you have to do”.* 💫

[@thesimplemamma]

I'm so glad of the positive feedback! Your story is like many I have heard from so many homeschoolers, I am blessed to have the homeschooling childhood to help me understand that the days are short but the years are long and learning never stops!

[@jessiemadanat5455]

I couldn't agree with you more! Less is more in homeschooling!! Focus on the foundational subjects.

[@mc6977]

Thiiiiiisss is how I started out. I have drifted quite far and now I'm drowning in options with no joy and much inconsistency. yuck. Thanks friend. Looking to change!

[@arwenrosalie3031]

You are right we need to personalize their learning this is one of the main reasons we choose to homeschool. Mu son was very smart in public school but they would look at one subject and never see it again. He was not learning like he should. We now focus on mastery. Math is just addition, or subtraction, times tables and division. So we may take one or two months on each until I run out of problems to give him. This helps him have a better sense of relationship numbers and eventually do mental math on complicated problems. For LA we do the same thing I make sure he learns and masters one thing then we move on. Anything well learnt is not easily unlearned.

[@linabingbing3881]

431 through 450 is my favorite part throughout the entire video the video blessed me but there's something about her little concentration and her passion for painting and being able to still concentrate on her siblings pass by her was so cute to me and it makes me miss the younger years

[@threearrows2248]

Well said. My son is a September baby and we started him in kindergarten curriculum in the middle of this past year, even thought technically he was in preK, because he was ready to read and do math. And he loves it. We still give him plenty of time to play and create. I didn't stress him learning his letters and numbers until he turned 5; then he was ready, and he learned it all very quickly. Both of my older kids love their school subjects and our days, because we go at a pace they can absorb it all, and we have curriculum that's fun and repetitive (in a fun way), and we also go on lots of "field trips" and see our friends - they remember every outting we have, what people said, things they saw. Those are the important things. I feel so blessed to be able to homeschool!

[@sevasxtra08]

I have shared this video with several people in the past few days. Thank you ❤

[@crystinanna7829]

Seems like you are a new KZbinr! Congratulations! Great job! I loved so many of your points. Thank you for taking the time and effort to put this together. 👍✨

[@focusedmillennialmom8551]

I needed this, I've been feeling like I wasn't doing enough. I've been following my son's lead based on his interests but I kept feeling like I needed to speed things up. You reminded me of my Why. This is my 3rd month homeschooling and you gave me the push I didn't know I needed ❤ Thank you so much!!!

[@synthiaamaartir9553]

Sometimes the simpler things in life hold a greater purpose. You’re doing wonderful mama❤️

[@simplyraisingarrows7369]

Yes weekly videos I can't wait !!!!

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@Sustainable.Motherhood]

Can’t wait for more content from you.

[@brandyjanik66]

Good for you! I also homeschool with a minimalist approach. I was severely traumatized by the public school system. So I pulled my 5th grade special needs son out and have been homeschooling him for 3 years now. I took my daughter out of school with covid and did not take her back. We are taking our time and not trying to look like public school in any way! It has been the best decision I have ever made!

[@JoyForney]

Amen amen amen!!!! So much freedom in this message!!

[@rebeccamorris1032]

I love your videos Joy! I just rewatched a few!

[@amandab.6815]

So much valuable info!! Awesome content.

[@QueenHonestlySavage]

Love it you said it well! That’s why I homeschool my kids and of course other reasons but your right!!! In higher grades we can focus on the core work and more but we push what society thinks interest of what we believe to be the proper education for our individual children!!!

[@Kareem12]

Thanking for taking thw time to make this video, This topic is literally sooooo underrated but super important

[@thesimplemamma]

Glad it was helpful!

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@audrichavez]

I am a minimalist with my homeschool stuff but not my homeschool mind or my homeschool goals. And you have just shown me that my goal should be teaching to the learner and not the from the books. Thanks soo much for giving me that piece of mind. I exhaust myself trying to cure and solve my child’s dyslexia and trying to catch her reading up to ‘level’. Whatever that is anyway…. Again thanks!!

[@yaadstylehomeschooling]

I share your perspective! I am interested in hearing more of what you have to say. All the best to you!

[@jmljasmine]

I'd love to see more on your routine and especially tips on homeschooling with a 1 year old who has dropped to 1 nap a day (quiet time for olders then)

[@thesimplemamma]

Im working on it!

[@Blessedgal_3897]

I've been praying to find a homeschool mom like you. This is my second year and you're so encouraging! I've been working on changing my mind set. I can't wait for more of your vlogs. 💜💜 Blessings to you from the U.S.A. 💖💖💖

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@Blessedgal_3897]

@@readaloudkids1407 thank you ☺️

[@VanessaLStrada]

Loved this message! As we enter into our second year homeschooling, I feel like my focus on my "why" is becoming even sharper. Part of my homeschools vision statement talks about MASTERING skills like reading, writing, and arithmetic, in order to become the best learner the student is capable of becoming. I feel like without mastering those skills, focusing on "enchanting" or "engaging all their senses" with a dazzling and involved curriculum or plan is pretty pointless. Like you said, even if I present a full and robust feast of information, it won't mean anything if I haven't equipped my students well to learn it! So for this upcoming year, I'm focusing my 3rd, 2nd, and Kinder kiddos on MASTERING their basic academic skills and fostering independence in learning. We'll still do Science and History in co-op with our friends but the day-to-day work will simply focus on mastery. The fluff and wonder and enchantment is great but I want excellent learners first, THEN we can work on creating learners who love learning. 🥰

[@thelittlesimplethings7842]

Well said. Love your video

[@abundanceintheson_316]

Amen! This is exactly what I am finally coming around to understanding. I definitely want to learn more.

[@mrsbrittanylouu7518]

I just love your videos and vibes! Thank you for your content!!!!

[@simplyraisingarrows7369]

Love your channel can you please do a day in the life video next !!!!

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@Nina.177]

A thousand times yes! You really get it and express it so well.

[@andreabowersox6318]

Definitely excited for more videos on minimal homeschool!

[@ambreszilagye3838]

Thank you!! This is GREAT!

[@doggoneit8341]

I needed this. Thank you!

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@crystaljordan7318]

I really like your style! I tend to agree with your methods as well! Looking forward to more content from you!

[@PTDoc]

Thank you for this video! I look forward to seeing more videos from you in the future! I’m new to the homeschool scene and I love this idea of minimalist Homeschool!!!

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@anotherhomeschoolmom1367]

Great video!! Would love to see a day in the life video.

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@blissfulpilgrim]

This is gold. Thank you for sharing invaluable insights. This will be immensely helpful in the upcoming school year. ❤

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@victoria9663]

So good 🙌

[@user-bn7dg2km2d]

Wow! Thanks for this! Those statistics were eye opening.

[@foxlite86]

make more videos! im interested in homeschooling but I also need help on how i can keep it super simple without spending fortunes but focusing on the core things that matter and life skills!

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@genesishargrave8802]

Oh, how I needed to hear this. Thank you!

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable]

I was shocked by the statistics. I’ve been trying to find ways to minimize. I struggle with wanting to do it all. 😏

[@signedelacroix7213]

"Why am I learning how carrots grow" - ask the little rabbit? I just want to eat them. The teacher/mother answered:" There is something called the brain, more you train it, more it will work out for you." So don't lose hope, it take time to train a brain, it's not just what I want, I don't know what is good for me or not, that why there is such a thing called father and mother.

[@Dreblueskies]

Your channel is exactly what I needed. Excellent content, keep it coming! 🙌

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@dashley2526]

Thank you so much for sharing this is exactly what I needed to hear

[@readaloudkids1407]

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[@joyfull6266]

great content !

[@priscillahernandez2004]

This makes so much sense. Thank you. ❤️

[@arwenrosalie3031]

Also my kindergarten boy plays all day, with play money, alphabet manipulatives, games puzzles, drawing painting singing, reciting. I do not test him ever and he learns mostly on his own. He is very chipper and responsible every morning as he takes all his games out.

[@thesimplemamma]

Sounds like a great lifestyle!

[@rebeccamiller52]

Hi, I would love the link to the journal to read myself. Love the info

[@thesimplemamma]

www.edutopia.org/article/why-students-forget-and-what-you-can-do-about-it I had to dig up this link from my bookmarks, but I am fairly sure this article links to the study I referenced.

[@angelinazhilina7506]

thank's A LOTfor sharing!!!

[@TheTidyNest]

Oof I needed to hear that too. My 3rd and 4th children are 18 months apart and doing the same work and it's still harder for the older one than the younger one. I am always feeling like we need to hurry and 'catch her up' to grade level. She's going in to 2nd grade and is 7.5 and is still barely able to sound out words so it's been a struggle.

[@thesimplemamma]

It can be so trying when your have a child that seems "slower" to pick up learning new things, but stick with it!

[@audrichavez]

I feel you. Ive been trying to 'catch up' too. My child is 5th grade and is in 2nd grade reading. But i go slow and take one day at a time.

[@jessiemadanat5455]

❤️

[@ellenscofield5632]

Does anyone know a good, secular & comprehensive core knowledge workbook that I could use for my daughter. She’ll be starting 1st grade in August and I don’t want a bunch of clutter & an easy way to keep track of her progress. I also would like to find a comprehensive & affordable online option in case she wants a break from traditional school work. Any suggestions or advice would be well appreciated…

[@kariannkirk]

I just googled to make sure but Target has the Big First Grade book. Those have all the core subjects. We used versions like that in the past. Sometimes I rip out certain subjects to use. Also if you want free options teachers pay teachers has so many options. You’d just need to filter her grade and free. Then you just download and print. Edit: online options: abcmouse and ixl

[@jazzzyjazzzz]

Hi! Where did you get your minimalist basket from? 🤗

[@thesimplemamma]

I bought it from target a few years ago!

[@lamujervirtuosa5367]

I can’t be minimalist for my high homeschooler

[@tuathadesidhe1530]

Hi, I'm Aussie too - home educating/ed my 5 up here in FNQ. We don't have to register here until the child reaches 6.5 years old - which state is 5 ?

[@tuathadesidhe1530]

I realized long ago that I can't be a minimalist because I have a book addiction.

[@thesimplemamma]

To register you have an age window (at least 1 year )if your homeschooling, I am more speaking of the pressures to start a child's education by a certain age.

[@tuathadesidhe1530]

@@thesimplemamma ah yes - can you believe they are trying to be like NZ and push the compulsory age for education down to 3...3 years old !!! We are always learning, but I think pushing academics too early is detrimental to true education, this is clearly a move to alter the family bond, and have women working.