How To Get Back on Track When Homeschooling feels Chaotic

How to Get Back on Track When Homeschooling Feels Chaotic Feeling like your homeschool is spiraling into chaos? You’re not alone, mama. In this video, I’ll guide you through a simple 3-step reset plan to bring peace and purpose back into your homeschool days—without guilt, overwhelm, or pressure to “catch up.”

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Hey friend, do you ever feel like your homeschool has gone completely off the rails? Maybe the house is a mess, your lessons aren't finished, and you feel totally behind.
.999You wake up every day feeling like you're playing catch up, and you're wondering, can I ever get back on track? I want you to know that you're not alone. 3 00:02:10,649.999 --> 00:02:21,739.999 Every homeschool mom has seasons of chaos, whether it's sickness, life changes, burnout, or just a season where everything feels harder and busier than it should. 4 00:02:22,139.999 --> 00:02:23,999.999 It happens to all of us. 5 00:02:24,999.999 --> 00:02:26,220 Here's the good news.

(02:26):
You can reset, realign, and get back on track without feeling overwhelmed.
In today's video, I'm going to walk you through why homeschool Chaos happens, so you can stop feeling guilty.
.999I'm going to give you a three step plan to reset and bring peace back into your homeschool.

(02:47):
.999Create simple ways to create a rhythm that works for you without the pressure of catching up.
.001Take a deep breath, grab a cup of tea, and let's talk about how to bring calm back into your homeschool. 11 00:03:00,815.001 --> 00:03:07,525.001 First, let's talk about why homeschool chaos happens, because before we can fix it, we need to understand it. 12 00:03:08,95.001 --> 00:03:10,305.001 And I want you to hear this loud and clear. 13 00:03:10,745.001 --> 00:03:12,215.001 It's not because you're failing. 14 00:03:12,875.001 --> 00:03:17,405.001 Most of the time, chaos happens because one or more of these reasons.

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.001One is life happens. 16 00:03:19,865.001 --> 00:03:23,855.001 It can be sickness, it can be stress, it can be unexpected events. 17 00:03:24,855.001 --> 00:03:31,205.001 Maybe somebody got sick, you had a family emergency, or you had a major disruptor in your routine. 18 00:03:32,185.001 --> 00:03:37,405.001 Instead of feeling guilty, remind yourself homeschooling is flexible for a reason. 19 00:03:38,405.001 --> 00:03:40,835.001 Number two could be because you're trying to do too much. 20 00:03:41,185.001 --> 00:03:47,335.001 Overloading your homeschool with too many activities, subjects, or expectations can quickly lead to burnout. 21 00:03:48,205.001 --> 00:03:49,985.001 Sometimes we need to scale back. 22 00:03:50,435.001 --> 00:03:53,755.001 Simplify and focus on what truly matters. 23 00:03:54,755.001 --> 00:03:57,755.001 Another problem could be is that the kids are resisting lessons.

(03:58):
.001If your kids are Fighting every lesson, zoning out, or constantly frustrated, it's a sign that something is not working for you. 25 00:04:07,440.001 --> 00:04:12,140.001 It could be that they need a different approach, a short break to reset their energy. 26 00:04:13,140.001 --> 00:04:16,260.001 The fourth reason is that you're feeling burnt out. 27 00:04:16,750.001 --> 00:04:20,610.001 If you're running on empty, it's hard to lead with patience and joy. 28 00:04:21,310.001 --> 00:04:28,310 Homeschooling is a long journey, and moms need rest too, and it's okay to step back when you need to.

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Okay, so let's talk, now that we know why chaos can happen in your life, let's talk about how to reset and how to get back on track.
.49977778If your homeschool feels chaotic right now, I want you to try this simple three step reset plan. 31 00:04:43,194.49977778 --> 00:04:46,355.49922222 It's not about catching up. 32 00:04:46,355.49922222 --> 00:04:50,830 It's about realigning your homeschool so it actually works for you.

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.9I want you in step one to pause and clear the mental clutter. 34 00:04:56,914.9 --> 00:04:59,524.9 That's what you're going to do in the first day, is just take a step back. 35 00:05:00,444.9 --> 00:05:04,494.9 Before jumping back in, take a day to pause and reflect. 36 00:05:05,494.9 --> 00:05:20,864.9 Ask yourself, what is actually causing the stress in my life right now? Is it the schedule? Is it the curriculum? Is it your energy level? Is it the chaos around you and the activities that you have to do that you don't have time to do? Spend that day. 37 00:05:21,544.9 --> 00:05:22,924.9 resetting your space. 38 00:05:23,224.9 --> 00:05:31,584.9 Tidy it up, reorganize it, create a clean state, create a clean slate for a fresh start. 39 00:05:32,584.9 --> 00:05:37,474.9 On day two, and step two, would be to focus on the essentials. 40 00:05:38,164.9 --> 00:05:44,694.9 Instead of feeling overwhelmed by everything, focus on three priority areas. 41 00:05:45,474.9 --> 00:05:48,534.9 Number one, maybe math because it builds on itself. 42 00:05:49,84.9 --> 00:05:51,694.899 Reading and writing because they are life skills. 43 00:05:52,554.9 --> 00:06:05,74.9 And then do one subject that sparks joy, whether it's science, history, or art, whatever your kids love, whatever you love, do it, and drop the extra for a few days, and then ease back into everything slowly. 44 00:06:06,74.9 --> 00:06:12,4.9 For step three, I would say create a new daily rhythm and build a flow that works for you. 45 00:06:12,904.9 --> 00:06:19,574.9 Instead of forcing strict schedules, create a rhythm that allows for both structure and flexibility. 46 00:06:20,574.9 --> 00:06:26,104.9 For an example, rhythm would be morning, would be Bible time, read aloud, discussions. 47 00:06:26,854.9 --> 00:06:30,374.9 Mid morning would be core subjects like math, reading, and writing. 48 00:06:31,84.9 --> 00:06:35,24.899 And afternoon would be for interest based learning or outdoor time. 49 00:06:36,24.899 --> 00:06:40,274.899 Evening could be for family connection time like games, stories, and prayer. 50 00:06:41,94.9 --> 00:06:47,374.9 This way, if things take longer and plans change, you're not stressed out about falling behind. 51 00:06:48,374.9 --> 00:06:59,564.9 Now that you've reset, how do you keep your homeschool from spiraling back into that chaos? Here are some long term strategies that can help. 52 00:07:00,564.9 --> 00:07:04,254.9 I would say use a loop schedule instead of a strict daily plan. 53 00:07:05,109.9 --> 00:07:11,949.9 Instead of planning every subject for every day, create a loop schedule where you rotate subjects throughout the week. 54 00:07:12,489.9 --> 00:07:15,319.9 This gives flexibility without feeling behind. 55 00:07:16,319.9 --> 00:07:18,359.9 Build in weekly review days. 56 00:07:18,599.901 --> 00:07:24,189.901 Take one day a week to catch up, review lessons, and make adjustments to your home school plan. 57 00:07:24,949.901 --> 00:07:31,279.901 And this can help things from piling up, but it can also give you a day off if you are caught up already. 58 00:07:32,279.901 --> 00:07:35,379.901 For number three, I would say keep lessons short and effective. 59 00:07:35,819.901 --> 00:07:40,419.901 Kids learn better in short bursts of focused time rather than drawn out lessons. 60 00:07:41,269.9 --> 00:07:47,469.901 Try setting timers for 20 or 30 minutes between subjects and remember taking breaks in between. 61 00:07:48,469.901 --> 00:07:51,789.901 For number four, I would remember that some seasons are harder than others. 62 00:07:52,269.901 --> 00:07:55,979.901 If you're in a busy, difficult season, give yourself extra grace. 63 00:07:56,19.901 --> 00:07:57,799.9 Give your children extra grace. 64 00:07:58,329.9 --> 00:08:04,509.901 Homeschooling is a journey, and it's okay to adjust your expectations in different seasons of life. 65 00:08:05,509.901 --> 00:08:12,289.901 Friend, if you're feeling like your homeschool is out of control, I just want to remind you that this is normal. 66 00:08:12,869.901 --> 00:08:16,399.901 Every homeschool mom has seasons where things are messy. 67 00:08:17,89.901 --> 00:08:19,229.901 But that doesn't mean that you're failing. 68 00:08:20,149.901 --> 00:08:23,479.9 The key is to pause, simplify, and reset. 69 00:08:24,69.9 --> 00:08:29,839.901 Focus on what truly matters, and let go of the pressure of doing everything at once. 70 00:08:30,339.901 --> 00:08:31,599.901 So today I challenge you. 71 00:08:32,599.901 --> 00:08:35,29.901 Which of these resets? Steps. 72 00:08:35,79.901 --> 00:08:37,609.901 Will you try first? Drop it in the comments. 73 00:08:37,859.901 --> 00:08:38,809.901 I'd love to hear of it. 74 00:08:39,809.901 --> 00:08:43,819.901 If you found this video helpful, And I just want you to know that you've got this, Mama. 75 00:08:44,259.9 --> 00:08:47,559.901 And even on the hard days, God's grace is enough.