HOW TO HOMESCHOOL MULTIPLE KIDS + TODDLERS WITHOUT LOSING IT! Practical Tips & Tricks

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Hello friends! Welcome to my channel One Blessed Mess - welcome to my annual 2023-2024 homeschool curriculum videos! In this video, I'll be sharing some tips I have learned along the way of how to homeschool multiple kids AND handle a busy toddler! Some of these things may even be a bit ~controversial~, but I hope they help!
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@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Good morning! ☕️ Where are all my multiple-kid homeschooling mamas at?! 🙋🏼‍♀️❤

@ninakoshman5571 11 ай бұрын

Good morning! I’m also a homeschooling mama with 4 kids. Ages ranging from 9-1, and also starting on our 5th year this September. Thank you for the encouragement!

@Afj684 11 ай бұрын

Right here 🙋‍♀️Love your channel 💕 I leave here feeling so inspired☺️

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Aww I am so happy to hear that!! Thank you for being here! 💕

@kellydimuzio1785 11 ай бұрын

Right here! We have two 10 yr olds, 6 year old, 3 year old & a 1 year old.

@vickih5405 11 ай бұрын

8, 6, 2. The big kids absolutely adore baby brother and indulge him in everything so.... he can be very disruptive lol. most of the time he is really respectful of school time, and other times I have to call a wiggle break so he can have some of their attention.

@sarahgamlieli1236 11 ай бұрын

I have a 12th grader, 2nd grader and kindergartener. We are still finding what works for us in staying organized. My 12th grader is also very busy in her schedule, so finding time we can go over things together is a new challenge.

@corinabravo7327 6 ай бұрын

❤

@Mariellen_ 11 ай бұрын

Mom of 5: 8,6,3,2, and 1. Two toddlers and a baby has been 🤯 this year.

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Mind blowing is right!!! 😂😂

@sarasali3077 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your sweet videos. Loved Zoe’s flowers, that’s one of my favorite mama heart moments…especially when the roots are still there 😂❤ Mom of 2 here, heading into year 4 and I feel like this year I am more relaxed with choices, as we’ve honed in on our routine and things we make priorities for our homeschool. So blessed ❤

@sarahbulcher8688 11 ай бұрын

yes! ages 1, 4, 6, 8 and 10 🙂

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@SkyrNin 11 ай бұрын

Great tips! Thank you 🌺

@MichelleElenaMarie 11 ай бұрын

Love watching your videos! This is my first year homeschooling my 1st grade son. Wow, the freedom is right🎉 we’re loving it so far, but have also started with some routine/structure. Thanks for all your tips. ❤

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

That's so awesome to hear!! Hope you have an amazing first year!!! ❤️❤️

@MichelleElenaMarie 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Hope y’all do as well ❤️🩷

@KayleeKroeker-ck4ub 11 ай бұрын

We are embarking on our year with our wild 1 year old. I rely pretty heavily on learning videos to keep the littles busy. But that leads to jealousy and major distraction from the oldest. So. We are going to trialing noise cancelling headphones for independent work. Fingers crossed and prayers sending it helps. 😂

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Godspeed, my friend!! You have got this!! ♥️♥️

@larahood4508 11 ай бұрын

Hi 👋 there!! I am going into out 10th year homeschooling!! I have 6 children and They range in age from 15 to 4 years old !! I very much suggests a routine and to be very organized !!!

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Happy Year 10!! That's amazing! ❤️

@faithfullyinfertile 11 ай бұрын

Yes!!! 10 yrs homeschooling. 4 kids, ages 14-7. I have utilized ALL of these! :) Excellent advice, Christy!

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

You're amazing!!! ❤️

@lauracampbell7644 11 ай бұрын

My biggest struggle is getting the flow right. My oldest does good, she loves doing all school work. My 5th grader and 1st grader are opposite and they are not motivated at all. So it's hard to get to everything because I spend so much time just getting those 2 to do the bare minimum. Thanks for sharing the tips.

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Have you thought of some sort of incentive system? While I haven't been consistent with it in a few years, we had a reward system where I would give out "bucks" (fake money) for good attitudes, doing their best, etc. At the end of the week, they could cash in for little dollar store finds or extra screen time. It worked great for my more unmotivated learners!

@Mrs.Gibbs. 11 ай бұрын

Yes! I have 4 girls! Girls will be 11,9,5, and 1! My youngest had colic during the start of our last homeschool year and now she is mobile lol. I'm hoping this year to have more of a routine again! When she is awake I have them handle all of their independent work Monday- Thursday and when she is asleep we knock out instruction work. And then the Friday we do our science and History, and I'm planning to make sure I have sensory stuff for the youngest as well. And yes I do the Pre-K first thing because so much is reading to her while the others girls do their independence but last year it was more laz and this year will be more of a structure! And I do the Libby app for her and I pull up Nat Geo read along and SciFi Kids she adores!

@Mrs.Gibbs. 11 ай бұрын

We started in 2019 so every year we have to get more creative 😅

@Built_Resilient 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips! I’m starting my first year homeschooling my kiddos (6 yrs and almost 5…and a 11-month-old). I’m a bit overwhelmed, but encouraged by other mommas paving the way!

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

You've got this, Mama! 💪💕

@jessicalantz4428 11 ай бұрын

I have 3 im homeschooling. You've got some great tips! I don't have toddlers, but a 6 year old with some behavior problems we're working through, making it a bit more difficult to give the older kids the quiet they need. I too take advantage of some screen time, and TGTB youtube is one that I love! So soothing and calm.

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Yes!!! I love how it isn't overly stimulating! ❤️❤️

@Jess-ow3og 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos friend!! 11th year homeschooling! 8 kids high school down to pre-k, one toddler and a newborn! Praise Jesus for nap time woo! 😂

@fordfamily-zl9bc 11 ай бұрын

Mom of 5 kids are 13,11,5,3, and 1

@stefanielynn84 11 ай бұрын

5 kids - including a busy 2 year old and just turned 1 year old. Last school year was 😵‍💫😴🥴 Hoping this school year goes more smoothly. We're hoping to start next year. Thanks for the ideas!

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

It can be a complete whirlwind once you have a baby AND toddler in the mix 😅😅 Been there, friend!! Here's to a smooth sailing year for you! ❤️

@christyfoster4996 11 ай бұрын

Would love if you shared what special activities you have for your toddler!! Need ideas for sure!

@christyfoster4996 11 ай бұрын

And maybe what your flow looks like - how you divide and conquer all the kids? Haha

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!

@littlethingsbiglife 11 ай бұрын

Love your channel, I've always found it so refreshing and a breath of fresh air! I'll be homeschooling grades 1 and 4 this year, with a 7 month old and a 3 year old (who also dropped his nap back when the baby was born in Jan - I'm glad I'm not the only one with a non-napping 2-3 year old, but man, it does make it so much more challenging doesn't it!). We did great for the first half of last year - I gave the toddler a "busy box" and he loved it, but when the baby was born, we had to drop everything except Bible, LA and math. This year I know that's all I'll be able to handle again with 2 littles, but I'm planning on incorporating history and science through living books/Read-Aloud time, and hopefully fitting in some art and nature study once a week...or at least once a month...!

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

We can only do so much, Mama! Especially in the seasons when we are spread so thinly! You've got this! ❤️❤️

@thatcrunchymama3308 11 ай бұрын

I found your channel two days ago. Not realizing it must have been very old until yesterday. You started with “2nd year homeschooling” and there was a baby in the video. yesterday, I watched one of your videos and your baby was starting preschool 🤯 now mcexcuuuuse me! 5th year homeschooling 😂 Gives me confidence! It’s our 3rd year homeschooling. I have a kinder (doing 1st) and a pre-K (doing kinder) and a 1 year old 🥰

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Aww thank you so much for being here!! ❤ It's amazing to look back and see all the seasons we have gone through as a family! It truly has flown by! 😢

@chelsiefrazier8513 11 ай бұрын

Homeschool mom of 5 here. 3 are school-aged, and then there is a a fresh 2 year-old, and 10 month old. To make it through the day, some safe and productive screen time for the toddler, is necessary!

@LearningPlantingGrowing 11 ай бұрын

I love love these tips!! Another one is I have switched to having my husband out my two year old to bed after family time and then I can carve out an hour in the evening for some quiet focused work with my older kids. They love for me to read our Sonlight or even do our morning time type learning if we didn’t get to it. I also take some of our books to work on during appointments like the never ending orthodontist and OT appts. And we do utilize car school if there is an audio of any book we are reading or a good podcast or math facts songs.

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

This is SUCH a great tip!! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

@cmuchemwa 11 ай бұрын

I have been struggling with this. I have 7 year old twins who have two completely different learning styles. And I have 2 year old literally running around while I'm trying to work with them. It gets super hectic. Thank you for the video.

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

I always have to remind myself that it is a temporary season! We have to do what works for us in those moments ♥️ You're not alone, Mama! Some days can feel like a juggling act 🤣

@kaitlync15 11 ай бұрын

How do you make sure the ads are appropriate on KZfaq when playing those ? That’s my only worry!

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Typically the ads on KZfaq Kids app remain appropriate! I have also found that channels like TGTB's ads rely on an algorithm and stay pretty consistently clean!

@Jillybeeann 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! This year will be my first time homeschooling my kids, 11, 7, 5, 4 lol and 2 toddlers running around 🥴 pray for me! ❤️

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Prayers, Mama!!! You've got this! 🥰

@gracecoffeeandchaos.3446 11 ай бұрын

4 kids, one on the way. Last year was hard because our toddler had quit napping, but outside of that, we seem to do best with Breakfast, clean up, Bible, Read Alouds, outside for 1/2 hourish, group subjects, and then one on one while other kids are working on independent subjects.

@bethart1985 11 ай бұрын

I have a 7 year old and a 3 year old and the most challenging is keeping my 3 year old occupied while I school my older one. I have NOOOO idea how ya'll do it with more than 2. I have a lot of teacher intensive curriculum so it's rough. All we can do is take it a day at a time! I 100% agree with you about filling your youngest child's cup first. When they are content, they are more likely able to do better playing alone later while you teach your student.

@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable 11 ай бұрын

This is our 5th year as well. I have a fourth grader, a 2 1/2 year old and a newborn. I’m prepping a lot and keeping it as simple as possible. We’re still trying to get our new rhythm with a baby. ❤

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Yes!!! Simple is so key! You've got this, Mama! You're amazing 💕

@fordfamily-zl9bc 11 ай бұрын

Can you share your toys for only school time?

@oliviamiranda4453 11 ай бұрын

Hello ❤🎉

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Hello!! ❤️

@theadventuresofrobyandamelia 4 ай бұрын

second gen homeschooler. I have 7 year old twins (one has Down syndrome) and a one year old

@airgirl2011 11 ай бұрын

Homeschooling 3 out of 5 of my kids and the 2 toddlers want to do "school" too 😊

@motherhoodwithmonica5094 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this!! I’m struggling with all of them talking to me at the same time 😂😅

@hannahwainer843 11 ай бұрын

We have 6 kids ages 10 to 1, still trying to figure out homeschooling 😅

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

You will figure it out, I promise!!!

@wisdomsroad7653 11 ай бұрын

Starting year 18 for us with my 6 left who are school aged(*oldest 3 are graduated and living their adult lives!) Highschool Senior, Highschool Freshman, 8th grader, 6th grader and two 3rd graders(*not twins 😉)

@OneBlessedMess 11 ай бұрын

Aww congratulations on having an almost-graduate! I admire this so much!