Why We're Done Homeschooling

[@YasminB-u9d]

It's very moving to see someone be so excited about starting a new chapter. I hope it is working out and wish you luck.

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you! I need to upload an update video - life has just been really busy. We are liking all of the changes though. :)

[@papuakacie]

41 yo homeschool mom just starting grad school here, so I relate to some of what you’re saying! We are overseas so I can’t put my kids in public school, but I wish I could! My classes are all online. Blessings on your journey!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you! I have graduated and am now teaching 4th grade. I love it! :)

[@kayheart1413]

This video is so deep. Touch my soul. Thank you ❤️blessing to you ❤️

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@JetsHockeyFan10]

I just discovered you with this video! I hope you are doing well with college. I love your passion and I'm sad I missed following your journey.

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you so much.

[@emjayvideos]

Hi Valerie! I seriously found you about three weeks ago and subscribed! 😂 I have so enjoyed your channel. My oldest starts Kindergarten this year, and I was searching KZbin for info on the Abeka curriculum, and I found a wealth of information, knowledge, and experience through your videos! I, for one, am sad that more homeschooling videos won’t be coming our way. I enjoy listening to you talk about topics that I’m so interested in. You’re very thoughtful in your presentation. I graduated with an Elementary Education degree from a small Bible college, and my husband got my tote of teaching stuff (from student teaching 15 years ago!) down from the attic, and I found a brand new packet of Abeka’s 19 phonics charts that I had bought, and it has “I as in Indian”! I had to laugh because I have the same older charts as you! I’m so excited to homeschool - it’s something I’ve longed to do since I was a teenager, and now, here I am! Thanks for putting out these videos! I especially liked the one of all the things you do and don’t need. I wrote them all down. Sorry this is so long 😬 I’m also planning on having my girls watch your story book videos. We have “Brown Bear, Brown Bear”, so I know my oldest will enjoy that one! Best wishes to you in college and your family in all the upcoming changes! I’m sure there is grief in being done with homeschool. You seem to have taken so much pride in your role, in all the right ways, and that highly commendable. Thanks again!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

EmJoy Nog Hello! Thank you so much! I’m so sorry to have to change things up. It’s been a very difficult decision and I pray it’s the right one. I do plan to keep doing my story time videos and I may have a few more homeschooling ones this summer (curriculum reviews). I’m sorry about the changes. Thank you for subscribing and for commenting. 😊

[@amies8203]

I could have written this comment almost exactly! I also am a new subscriber having found your Abeka videos that have been so helpful! I am slowly getting all the components of the program in (the necessary ones thanks to your video), but still feel a little overwhelmed with how to organize and store so many things! Do you have any advice? Thanks again for all the videos you've made, and I will continue to follow your channel through this next journey.

[@emjayvideos]

Valerie's Pet Projects I’m sure it was a hard decision! 😢 I’m definitely staying subscribed and look forward to any videos you do!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Amie S Hello! I will gladly make a video of storage ideas and solutions. Thank you for subscribing! I’m so happy to hear the videos have been helpful. 😊

[@christinabonuz5561]

I hope you’re doing well in school and your children as well. I also hope you healed from that hurt from the friends moving away I know that can be really tough. Thanks for making and sharing your videos.

[@lisaeldridge5269]

“Your kids need friends.” So true. Praying for you during this hard time. I know this was not an easy decision.

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Lisa Eldridge Thank you, Lisa. No, it wasn’t. The decision has been quite a journey in itself. I appreciate your prayers so much!

[@KristyKapp]

I'd love to follow you through your next adventure. It gives us older moms (I'm 40 and have a 4 month old...our first), who are starting out on new adventures ourselves encouragement & a chance to laugh together at the things that might have tripped us up when we were younger.

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Kristy Kapp Thank you for your feedback! If I can ever help you as you begin your journey, let me know.

[@KristyKapp]

@@mrsbashamelementary I may take you up on that from time to time. ;)

[@LorenaCaloto77]

I am happy for you!!! You will be blessed in everything you do!!!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you so much!!

[@mishaelaustin2078]

Thank you so much for this video!!! God bless you and your family in this next chapter!!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words. :)

[@stephaniea6627]

Yes, Valerie! Please keep making videos. I would love to follow you along on your journey into this next stage of your life!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you so much, Stephanie!

[@darrickandmichellefarrisin4913]

Anytime you spend quality time with your children it is never wasted. God has a purpose for everything. Maybe it is time for your children to begin their ministry.

[@mrsbashamelementary]

I agree! Thank you for the encouragement. :)

[@xhisgirl3x]

I just found your channel! I’m beginning our homeschool journey this upcoming September. We are pulling our daughter out of the public school at the end of this year. Thank you for your honesty and transparency. Wishing you and your kids well on your new journey ❤️

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you so much! I wish your family all the best as well! :)

[@cocobrwngl]

I just found your channel. I am beginning homeschool journey. I will resort to some of your older videos for guidance. Thanks for your transparency. Hope your new journey is going well.

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabeth0265]

How is public school going? How have you helped with the transition?

[@mrsbashamelementary]

It went really well. Lots of ups and downs which was good for my kids to experience. I hope to make an update video soon. Thank you for the comment and I apologize for the delay in my reply.

[@Salvarado24]

Please keep making videos specially on your college courses and studying tips. And all the downs and ups of your new adventure you guys will be taking! So exciting!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you for your feedback and encouragement, Savannah! I appreciate it!

[@lisachristinaconfirmed5067]

I just saw this video. I see it’s been 2 yrs. Are your kids still going to public ?

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Hi! Yes, they are. It's been a good change for our family, though it's been tough at times. I need to make an updated video of how it's been going, but life has been really crazy for us the last year.

[@Ribbityfroggrog]

I was blessed in hearing your words!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you so much. ❤️

[@jennaburks1955]

Hang in there! What ever trials brought you here.... his Grace is sufficient. Keep pouring into your kiddos by testimony and truth for daily matters :)

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you, I will.

[@adventuresineducation2207]

I just found your channel and I just wanted to say how proud I am of you!💗

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate the kind words more than I can express. Thank you, also, for taking the time to comment.

[@RobnsGals]

Good for you and your husband. I agree...kiddos need friends. My husband and I have had this conversation and considered putting our girls back in school. I wish you all the best.

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you, Brooke. It's been a difficult decision, and I'm nervous about the transition.I'm hoping it will be a good experience for them.

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Hope your new adventure proves to be good one for you all!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Monique Fuselier Thank you!

[@karenmilleratrevere]

You have done well. Your children are going to appreciate the work you did with them so much more now. I’m sure they will be top students and even a bit bored with public school at first😀. God is faithful. He will keep all of you. Thank you for the years you Invested in them. I did it for 2 yrs with my son in another way (send him to a Christian school and ended my work hours by the time school was out). You will figure out how to keep putting the love of God in them. Blessings!

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging remarks, Karen. I appreciate it so much.

[@LorenaCaloto77]

Hi, I have two daughters, one is in 3rd grade and the other one in First grade. They have always been in public school and they love Jesús! I am however planning to homeschool with Abeka for next year, because

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@laurat7324]

Yes, I'd be interested to see videos on your college experience. So you and Mitchell can encourage each other, I suppose?? Will he be attending college?

[@mrsbashamelementary]

Laura T Thank you for the comment! He’s planning to continue up the ladder in company he is currently working for. But he may change his mind later - like his mom! 😁

[@LorenaCaloto77]

We have a lot of friends from Church, so want to try!

[@LorenaCaloto77]

I want them to have a Christian education.