4 Steps to Simplify and Declutter Your Homeschool Load | Choosing What’s BEST for Your Homeschool

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Joyful Noise Learning with Ashley W.

Күн бұрын

It's time to simplify. In this honest video, I want to share how I knew I needed to make some changes in our homeschool this coming year. I wanted to cut back and only do what is most important for my kids right now, and not try to be like everyone else.
I am sharing 4 Steps to simplify and declutter your homeschool load or your homeschool schedule and discover your family's values for homeschool.
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00:00 Intro/My Story
04:45 Declutter Analogy
06:33 Step 1
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12:34 Step 3
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@JoyfulNoiseLiving 11 ай бұрын

Here’s the link for Made 2 Homeschool Membership- www.made2homeschool.com/a/2147529243/Z5jELRfx. I’d love to see you there! 😊

@LilmissJ111 11 ай бұрын

I am a single father, with full custody of my daughters. I am in a bit of panic because just what was being pushed to my daughter's in school. I have multiple recordings of just some more in the last 10 days of school. Very alarming. One of my daughters is in 8th grade and my oldest is in 11th this year. This is all new and I am trying to find a workable solution.

@GardenMinistry. 11 ай бұрын

Are you saying you're interested in homeschooling them instead? I know a widower at my church who homeschools his 2 daughters ( one currently in highschool, and one in 6th grade) while also being a working dad. There are many ways around it as a single or working parent, like outsourcing subjects like math (Teaching Textbooks online curriculum ) and homeschool in the evenings and weekends. Keep researching the topic if God is calling you to do it, there are a ton of single homeschooling parents out there.

@LilmissJ111 11 ай бұрын

@@GardenMinistry. Thank you so much, I have been researching like crazy since hearing directly what two of my daughters teachers were pushing. I would pull them tomorrow if I wasn't stuck in the state law issue. Interesting the world we live in currently. I would have never guessed, and it was due to one of my daughters being so upset after school about a week ago that I had her record some of her classes and I could hear what was happening myself. I will reach out to my church here too, because I don't think many parents are aware what is happening in the classrooms.

@tahirasbs 10 ай бұрын

@@LilmissJ111just curious what laws you are referring to. You're talkin about divorce ruling in a courtroom that's different but if you're talkin about state laws homeschooling is legal in every state.

@amandaray2955 10 ай бұрын

Yes, there are many online curriculums with live teachers. Abeka is one I believe. At their age, that may be a doable option.

@As-fk1rb 10 ай бұрын

I wish you all the luck. Homeschooling is amazing my kids have never been in public school I'm on my 12th year Homeschooling.

@homeschoolteenswithjenny 11 ай бұрын

I just unloaded SO MUCH from my homeschool closet. Always thinking ahead and not enjoying the NOW. I only have a short time left with my kids at 13 and 15 years old, so I feel what you're saying so deeply! If I wasn't using it, I sold it. GONE! It has helped me focus so much better!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

So proud of you, Jenny!!!

@ErstwhileEducation 11 ай бұрын

I realized I was putting way too much busy work on my kids (a curriculum for each LA topic, for example, on top of an all in one 🤦‍♀️), and math supplements on top of math curriculum… to the point where we had no time for the “fun” stuff (history/science/riches) and the spark was gone from our homeschool. This year I wanted to include the beauty subjects, incorporate more art, reading together and nature study. So I trimmed all the extra, and we are starting A Gentle Feast for pretty much everything! We’ve never felt so exited for homeschool as we do now. ✨

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Oh yay!! I’m so happy for you! That sounds like a great plan 👏🏻👏🏻💗

@ForHisGlory222 6 ай бұрын

I love & appreciate you so much!! ❤ You are one of the FEW homeschool KZfaq mamas who has a brain that functions similarly to mine. 🙏 You are a breath of fresh air!!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 6 ай бұрын

Aww!! This is encouraging to hear! I love finding people that think similarly to myself, especially when to comes to homeschooling. There’s just so much out there!

@Renewed85 14 күн бұрын

We just cleaned out our childrens room. Oh man!!!! Next i have to go through my homeschool section. I'm nor ready.. i need to declutter

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 13 күн бұрын

You got this! I still am working on my "School Closet." I got rid of a lot a few months ago, but now to put thing back in order and pair down a little more :)

@MatthewsGaming123 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Ashley. Sometimes my little kids fly through their day and I think, hmm we need more. And then I’m quickly reminded that we don’t. They are always learning and great self starters. Finish your work and go explore, create and adventure. That’s why we homeschool.

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Love that!

@karensantos5120 10 ай бұрын

I needed to hear this so bad, you have no idea!! I've been in tears wondering why I can't do all the things and stay organized and be patient and everyone else can! We are going back to the basics!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Oh my heart is so happy!! I really feel for you and completely know that feeling. 😊 I’m so glad I could encourage you! I pray you have a blessed year full of the basics!!

@amberslilrose3954 11 ай бұрын

I had JUST done this a couple weeks ago! I decided to just stick with the basics for now!

@michellenazario3377 11 ай бұрын

Loved this, thank you for sharing!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@darleneklinger8585 11 ай бұрын

I have also been evaluating our homeschooling--being more organized, and also what we actually have time to do. We do unit studies for history and science and were thinking we will try scheduling each on alternate days. Then after considering how this might be too overwhelming, we decided to do one study until finished, whether 1, 2 or even 3 weeks, before starting the other. Like you said, can't do everything so that it becomes overwhelming. Thanks for your honesty, you are not the only one who is sometimes on the pendulum.

@abideinshalom 11 ай бұрын

You are not alone and I absolutely have felt this exact same way!!! I needed to hear this video today as Im standing in my completely overwhelming school room! Thank you for the encouragement ❤

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@gamingmom6164 9 ай бұрын

Yes I needed this video after healing from being sick I need to revamp our homeschooling

@emmareads734 11 ай бұрын

Great advice, thank you!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@blessedhomeschoolmess 11 ай бұрын

This is so on point, I’ve done all new curriculum this year and honestly, I had wayyyyyu too much and so much ended up not working out. I had to just pick what worked and find what didn’t and see if I needed replacement or not. I may even be simplifying even more! Love the six rule. Thanks for sharing!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I hope you can simplify to what is best for you and the kids right now :)

@sarasali3077 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your honesty! Last year I tried to bite off more than we could chew also. I’m humbled now and realize my kiddos are still so little and we don’t need all the things! This year looks more simplified and doable, and I’m determined to be flexible. Fingers crossed lol

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Praying it goes well for you ☺️👏🏻👏🏻💗

@thebaptisthomeschooler 11 ай бұрын

Love your honesty and your heart

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

🥰

@toriwill5967 11 ай бұрын

Your video has already inspired me sister! I have so much good curriculum at home but it’s just cluttering things up! Simplify makes life so much more doable! Thank you sweet friend! Hugs!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Awwww! Thank you, sweet sister!!! 🥰

@Busybeeexplorers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I struggle with this greatly. Already this year I feel like I have added in too much.

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

It's not too late to cut back :) We can always make changes if it's too much. What I've been doing this year is starting with less, then adding in something every week or so. It's helped ease into our load and made it not so overwhelming for me or the kids. Wish I would have done this sooner and not my 10th year of homeschooling 😂

@jessicabates2649 10 ай бұрын

I literally just decluttered a TON from my homeschool and this year has felt so much more free!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

That's great! So good to start fresh!

@natalieguffey3936 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

So nice of you!

@GardenMinistry. 11 ай бұрын

This year i cut out most of our tests, with a first and second grader there wasnt a need for testing in every single subject and i was relieved to let them go. Love this topic of decluttering, its so relevant for this busy busy day in age.

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

That is so good! Yes! No need for so many tests at that age AT ALL!

@redeemedmama6768 11 ай бұрын

I love how real you are. 😊

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Oh, thank you 🥰 I work hard at that. It's easy to fall into being a persona. 😬

@christiannablackmore2109 11 ай бұрын

I thought I didn’t need to watch this video but I did! Thanks for all these reminders and ideas. ❤

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@graceabounding7 11 ай бұрын

Oh, I needed this so badly. 😬 I've totally been focusing on "all the stuff" and not what is best for our family.

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

🥰

@kimbitner 10 ай бұрын

Great encouragements, Ashley! We need to consider what our kids need, and who God made us to be (with strengths and weaknesses!). We're all so different and so it makes sense that each homeschool environment should look different - that's the beauty of home education! Something I've decluttered from our homeschool is morning time. I like the idea of it, but it has never stuck so I'm not pushing it right now.

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts, Kim! I get that about Morning Time. We've been doing it for 7 years consistently, but I'm noticing it's hard to get everyone together with my oldest so independent! I'm having to adapt how we do it now. Glad you've figured out what works for your family and not pushing something that doesn't.

@ChildrenOfArabia 10 ай бұрын

It's very refreshing to hear about simplifying among a few of my favorite homeschool moms, including you !

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! 😍

@OurHOMEschoolPlan 10 ай бұрын

Your hair is so cute on this video!!! 😉 It’s so easy to get caught up in the “shiny, new things!”

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😃

@deannaelliott5523 11 ай бұрын

Oh so many great ideas to try, but all of it together is too much! I'm cutting some helpful language arts supplements (for now), so I will have more time to focus on the ones we already use. Also cutting back time in some family subject areas to allow more individual help for kids who need it. This is a fantastic video!!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Deanna! I hope you see the fruit of you priorities soon!

@bethanyhall1524 11 ай бұрын

It's amazing how sometimes only a few things need to be changed or dropped to help. You really only dropped 1 thing and moved around the others. That's cool. Sometimes I really want to add things but I just can't figure out how to do it without pushing in a bad way. I would like to have some sort of block time where maybe some of those extras can be rotated 1 day a week. So many ideas. Thank you for the encouraging video. I've avoided watching homeschool videos because of all that so many are doing. I haven't been wanting to feel like I need to do more. These kinds of videos are right up my alley for this season I'm in. If you have any other video suggestions like this I would LOVE to know.💐

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

I’m so glad this video hit the spot!!

@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable 11 ай бұрын

I am working on our Morning Time this year. I’m doing the family subjects with Ambleside Online, but it has definitely increased the stuff and the time we spend. So we’ll see how it goes. I wanted more emphasis on family time though and kept the rest simple. ❤

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Love that you've considered your goals and priorities. Hopefully you see the fruit soon!

@bethanyhall1524 11 ай бұрын

Would you mind sharing the podcast and videos that helped you to watch? I don't like to cram in too much so I am super selective and I am always searching for others who do this too. P.S. I loved your video about Math with Confidence vs. Right Start. I needed to know those things so I didn't choose something that would make me feel stressed. I appreciated it so much!♥️

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

I was listening to “Modern Miss Mason” on audiobook. And I think I it was Scholé Sisters for the podcast… This episode- scholesisters.com/time-management-homeschooling/

@tori.homeschoolingmom 11 ай бұрын

Heavy on the history and light on the science… sounds like me! 😆 We’re choosing to do science through co-op because it just doesn’t seem to happen at home with a toddler.

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Ha ha! You get it!

@nicoles9223 11 ай бұрын

I don't like math and science as much either. I do like apologia but to be honest,...we skip a lot of experiments, which is terrible I know but I'd rather at least get it read!! Anyways, thanks for this. Last year we were in foreign missions and I still piled on the Curriculum and we've moved 2 times since then. We are still working on last year's books, obviously we've taken out some stuff. We will probably be moving one more time plus I'm pregnant with number 8 and I've got 8th grade 2 in 6th one in 3rd one on first a 4 year old and a one year old. It's a good time to think about simplifying before I order next year's books.

@Qetesh777 11 ай бұрын

I have cut our morning warm up work. I found we really need to focus on math first thing and that replaces the need for that. We are still easing into homeschool and need to add a few more things so hopefully I have not planned more than we can do.

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great plan, Erika! Good to see you here, by the way :) Miss chatting with you on Clubhouse!

@HerChildrenCallHerBlessed 11 ай бұрын

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ Lots of History, little science. I also cut back this year and put a purposeful focus on Science. Before, we kinda just... did what we did for science if that makes sense😂.

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

SAME! My kids are natural at asking questions, or figuring out "how does this work?" and testing their hypothesis.... It's so great!

@kkb0896 11 ай бұрын

What’s the online math you started for your son? Great video! I found you from the collaboration with Dawn 💕

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Hi and Welcome!! I moved him back to Teaching Textbooks. I talk about it more in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mruSrLh6y56afmg.html

@shannono.7223 11 ай бұрын

This is helpful, so practical and so much wisdom! Thank you!!

@elizabethroelandts1427 11 ай бұрын

I'd love it if you'd share a video of the books you've planned for your kids to read this year!

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

Great suggestion!!

@lillahigdon771 4 ай бұрын

😊

@bethanyhall1524 11 ай бұрын

Also, what do you do for having your kids read the Bible on their own. I need some ideas.

@JoyfulNoiseLiving 10 ай бұрын

I started with using an audio app for my 2nd/3rd graders. They listen to The Action Bible while they follow along with the book. My oldests use a Bible reading plan, and I just put it on their checklist as part of their morning routine. Exploring the Bible is great! It's short sections that doesn't overwhelm them.