I like your fire, lady. No one is questioning parents who dump their kids in public school, but they question homeschool parents. Your kids are so lucky to have a mom like you!

Let me add that even if your kids don't retain a great deal of what they are learning right now, it sets the foundation for later learning. Familiarity with concepts and ideas can be built on year over year.

God has guided me to your video tonight after a massive mental breakdown 😭 thank you 🙏 *** I had no idea you were a Christian as this was the 1st video I watched from you. Now I am more than convinced that God with His love guided me to your videos. I needed to hear everything you said and watch every single of your videos. I praise God for your life and for your passion 🙌🙌🙌

Switched to homeschooling this year because covid gave me the opportunity to try. Now...total convert. We are not going back to brick and mortar school. Here in B.C. the education system has not been beneficial to my children at all! What has been beneficial is the relationship we have started to grow and tailoring curriculum to each child’s needs. What a privilege!

My husband and I have decided that if our kids come out of homeschooling emotionally healthy, it is enough for us. Obviously things like reading and math too but what’s most important to us is emotional health.

All homeschool moms need to hear this! This is my favorite talk that you have ever done.

Wow ❤️‍🔥 I "stumbled" upon an article you wrote last night titled "Why we stopped using Abeka". I'm currently in my 3rd year of using Abeka. After reading your article I went on your website and I'm so captivated by everything I'm seeing. I had a breakdown and just questioning what am I doing with homeschooling my daughter. You touched base on so much that I have in my heart. Thank you🙏🏻

I love this soooo much. I have homeschooled for over 6 years and I still feel insecure. My sister-in-law told me, "As a homeschool mom, my call is to raise children with a strong foundation in Christ. Teaching just goes along with it." Love our kids, play games with our kids, teach them about Christ, read to them, and pray, and it will be ok!

I totally agree! It’s been interesting seeing my circle of friends, family, and co workers annoyed with our homeschooling decision this year due to COVID. I’ve had the conversation that it’s been so successful we’re going for year two, and their flabbergasted.

i'm not a mom, not even close to having kids of my own, i'm just really passionate about learning and as much as i loved my school experience in tradicional school, i always feel this kinda of sad feeling when i remember that 1- i didn't have the opportunity to go deeper in subjects that i really like because my teacher had a curriculum to fulfill during the year, 2- i HAD to learn subjects that didn't came easy to me in a certain way because, again, my teacher had to fulfill a curriculum and could not slow the pace for one single student. after growing, resarching, and figuring out on my own and with professionals what works for me when it comes to learning, and talking to friends that felt the same way about school, i feel that tradicional school has a lot to learn from homeschooling nowadays. specialty when we talk about kids from 4-14. really loved the video, looking forward to more of them. xo

I am a new homeschooling momma. I absolutely love the freedom of it (I get that, unfortunatly, that sometimes get determined by state standards/homeschooling laws) and I cannot imagine going back to such rigid scheduling. In order for our family to take a vacation we had to not only put in for that time at my husbans work but also "request" said vacation and have it approved by the school for four children. We are now expecting baby 5 (first girl) and the ease with which scheduling comes for our family now, its a HUGE difference. The single biggest difference however was being able to take this past year "off" and do nothing but review with my four boys. I needed to know where they were at for them. Not for the state, not for the school system, for THEM. Because that alone has helped me learn where they are, what they need help with, what kind of learner they are, and where they are strongest. The "unschooling" for me was probably more diffucult. What the public school system does to parents is just sad. I had to really step back and look at myself and realize that trying to mimic school at home was hurting them and myself and keeping me from truly homeschooling. Also, I found that so many different people homeschool. It is a vast over stereotyped trope that only religious families do it. I have seen and hugely wide variety of homes, homeschool their children. It is refreshing. THank you so very much for this video. I completely understand your "Angst" in the video because even after only a year of "Defending" myself to people with pre-conceived notions about homeschooling, it is so tiring and frustrating, I can't imagine having to have done that for years. I'm sure I will learn how, but now I have this video for reference!

Thanks for this video. I am a first time homeschooling mom of a 5th and 2nd grader. Then have one starting kindergarten in September when baby #4 is due. I've been already feeling overwhelmed at the thought of it all and thinking if I should put them back into school. Along with the uncertainty of covid which I am not scared of at all my decision to homeschool was more based on my 2nd grader not grasping the remote learning as much and not wanting them in the ungodly system with their teachers teaching them about yoga and new age stuff instead of actual things they should be. Add the stress of masks and more possible vaccine requirements it was just time to get out. I prayed about it and realized it's just the devil trying to get in my ear because yes; why do I feel like I need to meet the world system's requirements? I need to meet my children right where they are and not put the stresses of the world on to them. I want them to learn, grasp it, have fun while they do it and not have to rush to meet requirements for school to get funding. God continues to give me reassurance as well as my hubby but, thanks from another momma for reminding me about that made up bar. I will continue to meet them where they are and not stress it. It's our job anyway to teach our babies and help them grow. God bless you all.😘

YES, YES, YES! ❤❤❤❤❤ I remember this from convention and your words are so powerful, mama. Every mama needs to hear this message. So thankful for you and the way Gather Round has changed our homeschool. ❤

Thank you I’m so tired of people putting our kids in groups according to their ages

I really needed to hear this! Thanks so much for posting :)

VERY WELL SAID‼️‼️💪 FIRST YEAR HOMESCHOOLING MAMA..😬 Yes I AM READY TO START MY OWN MEASURING STICK🤔 TIRED OF REGULAR PEOPLE DOUBTING MY DECISION AND LIFE STYLE✨✨ OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW🌈2021‼️

Can’t even tell you how much I needed to hear this and how much I appreciate you say it. I get so caught up on what I ‘should’ be doing, it can really suck the joy out. Thank you so much.

So glad you finally shared this! I loved it so much during convention and have been wanting to listen again!

Preach it!!! 🙌🏻 none of the education “guidelines” are beneficial for our children!! Testing fails our kids. It’s artificial. And it actually hinders their learning. We are the ones who decide if it’s enough! It’s about relationship, and their love to learn. And most important their relationship with Jesus!!

Thank you so much! We have always homeschooled and I still needed to hear this!!

Your passion about this is so contagious!!! I LOVED IT!

I can not LOVE this enough! As a public school teacher for ten+ years, when I saw the hypocrisy and silliness of all testing and student outcomes and learning goals, I was like “NOPE!” I left the profession three years ago after praying for God’s provision to homeschool! God opened a door i would have never expected and has become such a blessing. Your video touched upon so many reasons why PS is a sham and why I left. Thank you!! 💖💖

Rebecca, you are just the best. I honestly needed to hear this today. We have been so blessed by your curriculum this year and it has truly changed our lives. Thank you 💛

I needed this little kick in the booty! Time to settle down and just enjoy this time with my boys. We learn so much together when we are not trying to check all the boxes. Thank you! I pray God blesses your family and ministry!

I just want to say Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!! On our homeschool journey we have gone through everything from Abeka to ACE to everything in between and we hadn't found anything that worked for my three children. We decided to give your curriculum a try after winter break after my friend suggested I try it out and we have fallen in love! My kids are actually excited to get started with our homeschool day. Thank you for your dedication and hard work, you are answer to our prayers ❤

Thank you I needed to hear this! We started homeschooling this year only because of covid and I was so worried because we have been told over and over our daughter was advanced in reading and math and everything else was right at grade level, but when we started homeschooling her grammer was so behind, and she couldn't creatively think problems out she had been relying on her peers, and she didn't take risks in her education or have opinions. What troubled me the most was she was so used to her teachers telling her what to do and when to do it that she didn't even know how to learn or what interested her because she was just going through life coping everyone else. We don't plan to go back into the public school system atleast not for a few more years maybe highschool depending on what she want to do.

I loved meeting you today!!thank you for spending the time with me to answer my questions and directing me to this video. I’m excited to try some of the units with my boys. You did wonderful today speaking on teaching teens, building relationships, and having them own their education. Thank you so so so much for all the time you invest into other homeschool mommas! Love your heart.

This is so powerful! So thankful i found your channel.

Brilliant Rebecca! Especially during this time of the year when us mamas are feeling burnt out. Will be sharing this video with my homeschool group! :)

Love this! Every parent needs to watch this, and then watch it again! So important!

Fantastic! My kids have never enjoyed, or learned more than when we switched to Gather 'Round. Other curriculums left me feeling like I was either force feeding knowledge, or spoon feeding my children their education. We have finally found the balance we needed, and it's by my own measuring stick I run. I'll be praying for you as you continue developing new units!

I appreciate you, Rebecca! Thank you!

Your enthusiasm really comes through. Great video!

I needed this so much! Thank you for the inspiration. ❤️❤️

Preach it sister!!! Loved this video! So glad I watched, and I’m soooo excited to start Gather round this fall for both my kids!!!! I’m so grateful for you!

I love your honesty and passion 🙌 You really made me think, thank you!

I decided to do my laundry this very second and all of the sudden NEW VIDEO FROM REBECA ! Guess what, laundry 🧺 will have to wait !!! Ahhhhh so excited!!! I love these type of videos and missed them so much ♥️Thank you !

When something peaks their curiosity, they will retain it long term. You can’t teach anyone anything unless they are willing to receive it. The key is to motivate them to want to learn it.

I love this! Thank you for posting this. As a new homeschool mama it’s so easy to fall into the ‘is it enough’ mentality. Thank you! Thank you!

I needed to hear this! I’m still deciding on a curriculum for this year for my 3 kids because I want to be sure the one I choose is enough. Just last night I said to myself ‘ it’s not enough!’ Thank you for this!

I so needed to hear this today! Thank you!

You are amazing! ❤️😍 nothing I needed to hear more than this before we start the school year!

Thank you!!!! As a 1st year homeschooler of 4 you have been such a great wealth of precious info for our family. Please continue

Thank you so much for sharing your passion and heart towards this! We are jumping into the homeschool journey after summer break and this has been one of the big questions for me and my husband. I love everything you had to share!

Thank you for the great post! I miss your videos - but I know you are super busy right now! God Bless you and your family!!

Love what you had to say! Thank-you.

So so so good!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thank you!! Love Gather ‘Round!!

I can't thank you enough for all the information and time spent sharing the information regarding this The videos on subject curriculum comparison was so great for a new homeschooler like us.

I needed this. What a breathe a fresh air!!

This!!! This is our fist year homeschooling and I started with the idea that I had to keep up with the public schools. Halfway through the year I realized that was crazy! We jumped on the GRH train and are loving it!! Thank you!!!!!!!!

We decide .. as a family ! Yes ... love this. Thank you for sharing 💛

I seriously needed to hear this today!

Well said, from one homeschool mom to another you have answered all my questions, thank you for making this video.❤

Thank you for this video! I really needed to hear this!

Oh my goodness! I literally found this at the perfect time in our homeschooling journey. Like many others COVID prompted us to go ahead and start. I have 7yr old twin boys, and I’m a stay at home mom who also takes care of my mom. Listen, unschooling is sooo real not just for the kids, but me as well! I’m literally struggling with the whole “ is this enough, what is normal, are they advanced, are we meeting standards “!!! This video in the first 5mins, BLESSED me and gave me hope, and encouragement!! This video was truly for me. It spoke to my soul!!!! Also, gather round is a curriculum I happen to like. Anywho thanks for this video, I’m subscribed here, and the podcast. From a totally overwhelmed mom, and very new to this journey I thank you sooo much!! I’m actually feeling soooo much better about our decision. Going to binge watch your video’s, information thirst is what I’m experiencing!

Thank you for the video. I'm planning to homeschool my kindergartner beginning this year and still needed encouraging voice. Thank you.

Thank you! Very helpful! Spoken like a true veteran. I'm a newbie first year.

Love this! Just bought our first Gather Round unit (Botany) and am so excited! Thank you!

Wow ive seen you before in KZfaq but never connect to your ideology for homeschooling but i saw this title because i had been struggling with homeschooling my two toddlers with a difficult pregnancy and this video help give me piece of mind. Your perspective was mind blowing. Thanks for this.

I have watched quite a few of your videos but obviously not all. This is the best one yet. I was homeschooled and am a homeschool mom. Thank you for this......💗

I know this video was from a while ago, but thank you for sharing and your encouragement! So appreciate your perspective.

Thank you so much for this. When starting off homeschooling, we were very structured. Structure wasn't working for us. My kids were not engaged and they did not look forward to homeschooling. We are more laid back in our approach to learning now. And I have to say, they are retaining more information now than ever before, especially when we touch upon topics that interest them. I was worried if what we were doing was enough. Sometimes I get emotional because I'm afraid that I'm either failing my kids or doing them a disservice by pulling them out of public school. Im grateful for your advice and the advice of other homeschool veterans who tell me that what we do is absolutely enough.

Thanks for the pep talk! Some days I feel low but I needed this!

This has to be the most brilliant video I have seen in a very long time. Thank you for bringing a light to this subject. I am new to your curriculum and my kids are loving it. Yet I constantly get questioned by those around us, family, are they learning enough? Are they where they need to be? Are you doing testing to make sure they are keeping up? This video answers all of those questions so well. Thank you and keep doing what you are doing. Your time and talents are a gift to so many of us.

I cannot tell you how bad I needed to hear this it has blessed me and was freeing. It was like you sat down and had a mom to mom chat with me (haha). It really made me realize I am doing enough. Thank you.

This was wonderful!! Thank you!! I so needed this!!!

Yes ma’am 👍👍 love that you put this out in the world...Needed to hear this out loud today; as I plan our 6th year homeschooling

Yes and Amen! I’m right there with you Mama!

Thank you Rebecca God bless you

Great perspective! Thank you.

So good! I work as a homeschool consultant and I'm always explaining this to parents. I will share this. Thank you 😊

Thank you! I needed EXACTLY this today! I'm a first year homeschooling mom. I never thought I would homeschool because my 9yo son never wants to hear anything I say and definitely listens better to a teacher than to me. With Covid, I knew that trying to get him to do online school from home would be a nightmare. Add in my 4yo daughter and it would be impossible. Their nicknames are "chaos" and "pandemonium." While I know that doing it our own way is definitely better, it has been such a struggle. I would love to talk about "that kid that is always like that" you mentioned, because boy is he it! We've decided that we will to continue to homeschool and I was already fussing about next years curriculum choices because I didn't feel like we were doing enough. I've been watching curriculum pick videos to get ideas and the number of books people pull out made me feel completely overwhelmed. This video has taken a huge weight off me and given me much to digest.

Truly needed to hear this today!

Great motivational speech, thanks for sharing!

I really really needed this today! Thank you! The comparison issue is a struggle for me and I can’t stand it! I want to do what’s alright for my son!

Well said! I need to hear this today, I have been caught up in progress reports for the Quebec Ministry of Education, and lost sight of what’s really important. We are REQUIRED to hit specific competencies and sometimes this just messes with you.

I needed this! Thank you💜. I will be doing my own homework this weekend, “ Is what I am doing enough?” Thank you🙏💜

Love it! Thanks for sharing this topic!

Whewwww!!! I felt you hard on this one mama! You just lifted so much weight off my shoulders! I was weighing myself down feeling like am I giving them enough or am I teaching the right things trying to stay up to date with public schools or will they be smart enough to go to college and on and on. We have 5 kids 13, 13, 12, 12 & 2 (no twins just a beautiful blended family) and we just found out our 2 yr old will be on the autism spectrum and I’m at a place where I just want to slow down, enjoy life with my family and be the wife, mother and woman of God that he’s called me to. Slow living!!! I needed to hear this and I felt your passion and drive. Thanks Rebecca!

Truth, thanks so much Rebecca!

This is such great information and guidance!

We are doing our 1st Gather Round unit (North American Forest Animals). My 10 year old has a learning disability that makes reading and writing a challenge and she avoids it at all cost. For some reason she really connected with the Wolf lesson. She is devouring books about wolves and asked me if she can please use my computer to write a paper about wolves. We went to hobby lobby so she could spend her allowance on supplies to make a wolf mask. She’s spouting wolf facts left and right. Everything in this video is so true.

I absolutely needed this video. I found it perfectly on time. Thank you. I’m a homeschool mom of 3 with another baby on the way and I worry I can’t juggle it all. This was so reassuring.

I love this! Thank you

As someone who went to public school and did well on standardized tests, I can still say that there were plenty of gaps in my education.

Yes! Keep preaching this message

Thank you for making this video. I catch myself always comparing myself and my kids to others. Its so toxic for me and my children to do that. So thank you for thise encouraging video. God bless you sister.

Dang girl. You had me cheering, crying and laughing in this one. Preach! LOVE this video!!

Thank you for sharing.....i love it....

I love this, and it was perfect timing. I’d love for you to expand on the child who is always crying on the floor like you mentioned around 9:04 ;) Love your passion and your heart for freedom in education.

Thank you so much for this!

Fantastic advice!! Thank you SO MUCH!!

I'm so excited to start homeschooling my kids this year! I'm so glad I found this curriculum through my sister in law! My kids are almost 5y, 3.5y, 2.5y, and 6mo. I was really hoping to find one that I can teach them at the same time and this one seems to be the perfect one AND its Christian and family based. Super super excited!

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm completely new to homeschooling. But I just want to thank you for all your videos have been hooked on learning on how to teach my children best. And these videos really helps. Thank you so so much All HONOUR to THE ONLY LIVING GOD😊

This is very good!! Being intentional with the end goal in mind. -raising Gos fearing children to have a relationship with him and have a desire to learn.

Thank you for bringing freedom 🔥

Love your work all around from your curriculum (incorporating Gods word) KZfaq videos, merch etc. Please keep updating and creating 😁❤️ Also a 5 Oceans Unit to go with all the 7 continents would be awesome !🙏

I agree with a lot expressed here and don't think it matters so much what order things are taught but I think a lot of people asking this question about curriculum are more concerned with the progression of foundational skills like reading and writing. The thing about that is that the answer is different for every child so parents need to figure that out for each of their children and use whatever tools that child needs. There is no one curriculum that will guarantee success for all students in my experience.

I love this talk! Your passion in it, on fire!🔥❤ Normal. We have banned that word from our house. We cannot even define it to understand

Love love live this!