5 Things To Know About homeschooling while full time RV living

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We have always homeschooled, but now that we are "roadschooling," it comes with its own set
of challenges!
We have found five significant things that are worth mentioning to anyone thinking about homeschooling or roadschooling.
In this episode, Stephanie explains how we home school in an RV and how to overcome the most common challenges.
Our most obvious challenge is space. We live in an RV. Space is limited and that gets even more complicated, the more children you have.
Siblings who are not yet in school are also a complication to homeschooling in an rv. You have to find activities for them and a place for them to do that activity in.
While being on the road, all the fun things to do can become a real distraction from our school and that is a huge obstacle.
Self doubt as a homeschooling mom is probably a challenge that all homeschool moms face but being on the road makes it even more intense for me.
And lastly, not having a community is a huge thing for us. We are learning to go solo really well but it is something that I do struggle with.
Homeschooling is not for everyone, and roadschooling certainly is not for everyone, but we love it and would not have it any other way!
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@dustinbraaten71 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching videos that are realistic and shows the real life struggles. Some videos look so planned out and make situations look unrealistic and that's why I liked this video. It's good to show that you are a real person and actually going through it even during your videos. The best videos are the ones that actually can connect with others and when I saw this I was like yes that is us too and it just helped us relate. Good video! Loved it. Keep it real.

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Dustin Braaten thank you so much for the comment! Yep...our videos are just us doing life lol. Nothing fancy!

@blessinggranata2569 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful my husband and I live in a toy hauler with our 2 kids 1-3years old and my 3 year old is so excited to start school! It's amazing to be able to relate to the, "not doing enough" and not having the community, I'm glad I'm not alone 😅

@DriveNorth 4 жыл бұрын

We are a homeschooling family of 5 and my wife has always wanted to do this! Me not so much, although we do plan on going full time when I retire. Good luck with the channel!

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We were the opposite. Derek was all for it and I was NOT! (The traveling and living in an rv that is). But he convinced me and I LOVE it. It has its challenges for sure but our kids are learning so much! All our best to you and your family!

@davidmelcher3757 3 жыл бұрын

I am an older single dad and life has lead me to living on the road. I have my son in Kahn academy but have recently been realizing that he needs more than math and grammar . So here I am looking to see what other roadschoolers are doing. I look forward to seeing what your family highlights are and getting some encouragement as i learn to be a teacher/coach. Thanks for putting this out there.

@imthefunmom7220 4 жыл бұрын

Oh mi gosh!!! I’m sooo glad I found your channel. Hubby just bought a Dually to haul a new fifth wheel that we ( us and three kids ages 7, 2 and 5months) plan on living in for the next few years or so..... I obviously have to homeschool but I’ve been soooo nervous about it!! Like what am I going to do with my little ones and focus on my big kid LoL 🤪. Anyway, look forward to watching and learning from your journey ❤️

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I was very nervous when we started homeschooling. It gets easier as you go. Good curriculums helps too. Hopefully we'll see you on the road after this virus scare. Let me know if I can help with any homeschooling questions.

@Aldnoy 4 жыл бұрын

I'm too dreaming live and travel on the wheels. Goodluck for everyone. I will be glad to meet you along the way if I find opportunities for relocation. for me it is extremely difficult to do at the moment ..

@leiaalexander4962 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! I really appreciate the honesty. I feel like everyone says “it’s so easy, don’t overthink it.” But I know myself 😂 Hearing your perspective gave me reassurance that all the doubt I know will come is ok and I can keep on pushing through it. ❤️

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Homeschooling is one of those things that just takes patience and practice. And there is no perfect solution for every family. You got this!!! Feel free to reach out anytime!

@OurGoldRoad 3 жыл бұрын

It is definitely not easy. Since we began homeschooling, we have gained even more respect for what teachers do.

@karengann9615 4 жыл бұрын

homeschooling brings so much freedom....just like your channel name....freedom calling!

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Karen Gann Freedom Calling has many meanings to us but the freedom to school our children how we see fit is one of the most special to us!

@TheChan7 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing these. We are new to the rv life and it’s encouraging to hear honest opinions from other families. Just subscribed. I also have a channel and would love to be friends and connect. Looking forward to some updates and watching your other videos.

@freedomcalling 15 күн бұрын

Thank you. We traveled full-time for 3 years. It was an amazing experience. We are now semi-homesteading just outside of San Antonio, Tx. We are in the process of setting up two RV sites for people traveling through. We would like to create some new videos…it’s just difficult to find the time. We learned a lot from traveling full-time. Let us know if we can answer any questions.

@TheChan7 15 күн бұрын

@@freedomcalling how cool is that!! We were recently talking about potentially moving down to San Antonio. When will your rv parks open up? Love to get details.

@tessagreenhalgh8552 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for being so open an sharing your doubts. It really resigned with me.

@anamerrell6925 5 жыл бұрын

I just subscribe after watching your video in Kyle Gott’s channel. Looking forward to following your journey 🙂 safe travels and road school on! 🤙🏻

@freedomcalling 5 жыл бұрын

Ana Merrell, thanks for the sub! Hopefully we’ll cross paths. Let us know if you have any questions about the RV/traveling lifestyle.

@CasaBalanza 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to have found your Instagram and channel. We plan to RV homeschool in possibly 2 years time to bucket list travel all 50 states. I recently vlogged about this plan on our channel. We currently started homeschooling our 3 yr old. How old were the kids when you all decided to do this full time?

@freedomcalling 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Our kiddos were 2.5, 5, and 7 when we went fulltime. We wanted to do this while they were young and still think we are cool lol.

@mbonner9533 5 жыл бұрын

Check out The Good & The Beautiful curriculum:)

@freedomcalling 5 жыл бұрын

I will check it out. How long have you been using it?

@mbonner9533 5 жыл бұрын

About a year! We use the language arts, science, history and art book. It’s very minimalist and we LOVE it.

@freedomcalling 5 жыл бұрын

Macey Bonner Awesome! Is there a lot of books or is some digital? We were looking into My Father’s World to start next year but aren’t completely sold on it yet due to the amount of books we might collect over the years 😬.

@mbonner9533 5 жыл бұрын

It is not digital but the entire language arts book includes phonics, reading, spelling, art appreciation and geography. It’s all weaved into the lessons. So even though you have books, there aren’t many! :) There is a FB group for the good & the beautiful, I highly recommend checking it out. It’s full of useful info:)

@wildbeautybybrittney 4 жыл бұрын

Freedom Calling qqz

@karengann9615 4 жыл бұрын

Ok so, I just found your channel by chance. You are such a cute couple and so REAL!!!! Which I LOVE! Don't ever change that! I am binge watching to catch up. I have been homeschooling my number 5 child and he graduates in May. Don't tell anyone I said this, I will deny it, but I am going to miss it! And also, I love seeing so many Christians on the road. We hope to be one day when my husband retires (he can't do his job on the road, maybe 7 years to go, maybe less). Anyway, this video right here is what has made me decide to subscribe :)

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Karen Gann Awe thank you Karen!!! We love homeschooling g and wouldn’t do it any other way!

@feliciarosales4069 4 ай бұрын

are your children in a specific schooling program? I am looking to put my 5 in homeschooling or roadschooling full time

@karengann9615 4 ай бұрын

If you are asking me, my son graduated but I didn't use any particular program. There are tons of resources out there. I found curriculum that worked best for my son and also we participated in a co-op. Just start researching and you will find a TON! Finding what will work for your family may take trial and error, but it is worth it! @@feliciarosales4069

@mrsbologna5383 4 жыл бұрын

Check out Loftis Party of 6! They may be the community you’re looking for

@jessiemadanat5455 2 жыл бұрын

we love horizon phonics!

@karahembree7220 2 жыл бұрын

What online schools are best?

@lisaandmandiontheroad8504 4 жыл бұрын

We homeschool too. I have to ask you do you plan to teach them everything kids learn in public school? I think some of the things taught aren’t needed. I find algebra to be not needed unless they go to college and if they want to go to college they can learn algebra there. What do you think about this? I struggle too with thinking we don’t do enough but I think too much is just not needed. We have 12 and 18 yr okd

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Lisa, thanks for your comment. I plan to teach them what they need to prepare them for a good university if they choose to go. Truth be told, I'm not even sure what public schools teach now. We just go by our curriculums. We try not to measure their successes with public schools because homeschooling is such a different dynamic. For instance, most times my boys will struggle in one subject but excel in others. For this reason I might force them to repeat a subject (reading comprehension) before moving on while allowing them to move on to more complex arithmetic. It's always difficult for my kids to answer the question; "what grade are you in" because they might be two grades ahead on math but one grade behind on reading comprehension. I'd like to stick with the curriculums that we use. If they require algebra, then we'll teach it.

@Mindyabidnez 11 ай бұрын

What coursework or apps do you use for homeschooling? I have an upcoming second grader

@freedomcalling 11 ай бұрын

Hi there! We have used a variety of things over the years but we finally settled on My Father’s World as our core curriculum. It is a classical/Christian/Charlotte Mason based program that encompasses Bible, history, geography, science, literature, spelling, and art. Then we use separate programs for different kids for math and reading. We love it mainly because it is a one room schoolhouse approach and I can teach all of my kids at the same time. Their second grade program is amazing! It’s called Adventures in US History and we used it while traveling the east coast and got to visit so many of the places we were learning about!

@andrewmansfield1851 4 жыл бұрын

What state did you domicile in. And what are the homeschool requirements?

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Mansfield We have a permanent address in Texas so we follow Texas homeschool laws. They are very minimal. We don’t have to report to the state or test which is a huge pressure with other states.

@Aldnoy 4 жыл бұрын

It's legal in all states? Or in different places it not possible? Do you in control of some organization, or you can learning free, for your choice? Thanks if you can answer. Needs many information in this way..

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states but the rules and laws vary depending on where you are a resident of. We are Texas residents and we have very flexible laws that allow us to school our children as we choose. Happy to answer any questions!

@feliciarosales4069 4 ай бұрын

which cirriculum do you use? I am looking to begin roadschooling and i am so confused where to start @@freedomcalling

@chrishardwick1081 Жыл бұрын

What do you guys do for work?

@freedomcalling Жыл бұрын

We have an Artificial Intelligence service company. For businesses, we save them time, cut their cost, and make them money by implementing AI where they need it. Then those businesses pay us to manage the AI.

@tmannladyt5555 5 жыл бұрын

Did you have to do a letter to intent even tho your on the road

@freedomcalling 5 жыл бұрын

Tman N Lady T In Texas, we do not have to provide a letter of intent. We previously were residents of Virginia, and they do require that, as well as end of year testing. We love Texas for homeschooling because they are very hands off.

@tmannladyt5555 5 жыл бұрын

@@freedomcalling I was asking because we are always on the road

@freedomcalling 5 жыл бұрын

Tman N Lady T We changed our domicile to Texas when we went full time so that made homeschooling so much easier. If we were still VA residents, we would have to go by their laws. What state are you guys from?

@cottentheact6740 4 жыл бұрын

So you guys are a military family while rving? Asking because once we get back to the mainland we will be full time rving and we are a military family and we homeschool our kids

@freedomcalling 4 жыл бұрын

Cotten Ballin we are no longer active duty but still a reservist. It’s a very easy transition for military families. Other than getting rid of all your stuff...that part is a little tough.

@cottentheact6740 4 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah for my husband getting rid of stuff will be hard but I already live minimally and have been teaching my kids to do as such. We will still be active duty but wanting to full time RV completely and fully. I think it’s amazing and rewarding