The One thing that will make your homeschool day easier

THE ONE THING THAT WILL MAKE YOUR HOMESCHOOL DAYS EASIER Do your homeschool days feel harder than they should? Like you’re always running behind, overwhelmed, or stuck in a schedule that just doesn’t work? In this video, I’ll share the one simple shift that can bring peace, flexibility, and flow to your homeschool: embracing a *homeschool rhythm* instead of a strict schedule. You’ll learn:

• Why homeschooling often feels so stressful
• The difference between a schedule and a rhythm
• How to build a homeschool day that works with your family’s natural energy and needs

Whether you're a new homeschool mom or feeling burnt out mid-year, this video will give you grace-filled, practical help to make your days easier and more joyful.

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Episode Transcript

(01:49):
Hello again.
How are you guys today? I'm here to talk about homeschooling again.
So let me ask you something.
.099Do your home school days feel harder than they need to be? Maybe you're constantly feeling behind stressed out, overwhelmed by everything on your plate. 5 00:02:10,410.099 --> 00:02:13,820.099 I know the feeling because I've been there. 6 00:02:14,820.099 --> 00:02:32,780.098 But what if I told you that there was one simple thing that can make your homeschool days so much easier? It's something I wish I had figured out sooner, and I can tell you right now, it's not fancy curriculum, a complicated schedule, or even a perfect homeschool plan. 7 00:02:33,710.099 --> 00:02:35,900.099 In fact, it's just the opposite. 8 00:02:36,900.099 --> 00:02:52,350.098 So, in today's video, we're going to talk about one key shift that can make homeschooling feel more natural and sustainable, why most homeschool schedules don't work and what to do instead, and how to make a homeschool rhythm that fits your family. 9 00:02:53,340.097 --> 00:03:02,60.098 So, if you're tired of feeling stressed out, grab a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and let's talk about how to make your homeschooling easier. 10 00:03:03,60.098 --> 00:03:10,424.998 Let's first talk about why homeschooling can feel so hard, because if we can fix the problem, we need to understand it. 11 00:03:11,424.998 --> 00:03:14,504.998 This one could be that you're trying to stick to a rigid schedule. 12 00:03:14,724.998 --> 00:03:22,254.998 A lot of homeschool moms start off by trying to create a schedule that looks like a traditional school day. 13 00:03:23,94.998 --> 00:03:28,184.999 It has set times for every subject, strict lesson plans, and little room for flexibility. 14 00:03:28,874.999 --> 00:03:31,904.999 But the truth is, homeschooling is not a school at home. 15 00:03:32,434.999 --> 00:03:42,54.999 Our families, our kids, and our lifestyles all work differently, and trying to force ourselves into a rigid schedule just leads to stress. 16 00:03:43,54.999 --> 00:03:47,784.998 Another reason why it can feel hard is that we're trying to do too much. 17 00:03:48,784.998 --> 00:03:55,344.998 We're overloading our days, trying to fit into too many subjects or too many activities or too many expectations. 18 00:03:55,474.998 --> 00:04:05,894.998 In the morning, if I want to get certain things accomplished, in my mind I can do A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, whereas I really only have time for A, B, C, D. 19 00:04:06,404.998 --> 00:04:15,584.998 I may accomplish A, B, C, D, but I haven't accomplished E, F, G, H, I, and I feel like a failure. 20 00:04:16,494.998 --> 00:04:27,544.997 So that expectation, I had way, were way too high, and that causes frustration and exhaustion, and it makes everything complicated. 21 00:04:27,884.998 --> 00:04:30,474.998 You may be experiencing that in your homeschool too. 22 00:04:31,474.998 --> 00:04:43,454.998 If you're feeling exhausted at the end of your homeschool day, is it possible that your homeschool is too complicated and too hard? You haven't found your family's natural rhythm yet. 23 00:04:44,164.998 --> 00:04:58,274.998 Every family has a natural flow, times when kids are more focused, times when everyone needs a break and a natural way that you need to work with the natural flow in your family. 24 00:04:58,754.997 --> 00:04:59,824.998 Because that's when. 25 00:05:00,824.998 --> 00:05:02,164.998 they will have the best learning. 26 00:05:02,804.998 --> 00:05:09,754.998 If you're constantly trying to force your family into a system that doesn't fit homeschooling will always feel like a battle. 27 00:05:10,754.998 --> 00:05:16,554.998 let's talk about that one thing that can change all of this and make homeschooling feel easier. 28 00:05:17,554.998 --> 00:05:26,854.998 The one thing that will make your homeschooling so much easier is to stop focusing on the strict schedule and start focusing on homeschool rhythm. 29 00:05:27,854.998 --> 00:05:29,634.998 A rhythm is different than a schedule. 30 00:05:29,934.998 --> 00:05:35,124.999 A schedule says, okay, math is going to start at 9am, reading starts at 9. 31 00:05:35,274.999 --> 00:05:37,804.999 45, science starts at 10. 32 00:05:37,805.099 --> 00:05:38,424.999 30, and so on. 33 00:05:39,139.999 --> 00:05:48,679.999 But rhythm says, first we do our morning time, then we move into independent work, and then we take a break to do hands on. 34 00:05:49,199.999 --> 00:05:57,9.999 See the difference? A rhythm flows naturally, while a strict schedule can feel rigid and stressful. 35 00:05:58,9.999 --> 00:06:02,150 So, how does a homeschool rhythm work? First of all, it's flexible.

(06:03):
You can adapt it to different days of the week.
without feeling like you're behind.
It respects your family's natural energy levels.
Learning happens best when you're not forcing it.
A rhythm creates consistency without the pressure.
Kids thrive on structure, but they also need freedom.
Now let's talk about how to create a homeschool rhythm that works for you.

(06:27):
Are you ready to create this rhythm? That makes your homeschool easier.
Here's how.
First identify your family's natural flow.
.999Pay attention to when your kids are naturally more focused. 47 00:06:39,769.999 --> 00:06:49,580 Do they work better in the morning? Do you work better in the morning? Or at midday or in the afternoon when you have some household chores done? Every family is different. 48 00:06:50,400.001 --> 00:06:52,160.001 Personally, I worked better in the morning. 49 00:06:52,680.001 --> 00:06:58,270.001 I would try to get as many household chores done, and then I would work the rest of the morning with the kids. 50 00:06:58,780.001 --> 00:07:02,550.001 I've always had a natural afternoon slump, and so did my children. 51 00:07:03,90.001 --> 00:07:13,440.001 So I spent time on personal playtime in the afternoon while I would rest, and then we would go into more activities later in the afternoon after my rest. 52 00:07:14,440.001 --> 00:07:16,210.001 Notice when your kids get restless. 53 00:07:16,320.001 --> 00:07:17,680.001 Notice when you're tired. 54 00:07:17,810.001 --> 00:07:19,250.001 Notice when they need a break. 55 00:07:19,550.001 --> 00:07:20,840.001 Notice when you need a break. 56 00:07:21,460.001 --> 00:07:26,110 This will help you build a rhythm that actually works for your family.

(07:27):
.999Part 2 is anchor your day with 3 key parts. 58 00:07:32,69.999 --> 00:07:33,120 There's a morning start.
A gentle way to begin the morning is by morning time, reading your bible, read alouds.
The second thing would be to have a core learning block.
that's when we tackle key things and spend time learning after that. 62 00:07:49,444.999 --> 00:07:58,305.001 There may be time for family things, hands on things or nature walks, connecting with the children.

(07:58):
Those are the things that you do after your core elements, but figure it out.
.999What works for you best? Maybe your child learns better when you've implemented a few Family things a few fun things and a few connection things.
Maybe your child needs a lot of Connection so that when you've connected really well with your child, they learn better So, in that case, you'll turn it around.

(08:20):
You'll do your connection before your core, and that works well for many families.
.999when you're struggling, and everything feels difficult in your homeschool, look at the family rhythms. 68 00:08:31,714.998 --> 00:08:37,174.998 your child's rhythms, and your own rhythms, and see if you're working with those things. 69 00:08:37,714.998 --> 00:08:42,574.998 And if you're not, change your rhythms so that they work together. 70 00:08:43,574.998 --> 00:09:03,354.998 Have you been struggling with a schedule and finding it's not working? Can you comment below what did work and what does work instead of those schedules? I'm here to encourage you and I want you to know that I'm available to speak with you if you need some guidance in any one of these areas. 71 00:09:04,224.998 --> 00:09:10,624.998 If you click in the link in the description of this YouTube channel, you'll be able to contact me. 72 00:09:10,994.998 --> 00:09:14,334.998 And I'll be here to answer any questions that you may have. 73 00:09:15,334.998 --> 00:09:19,294.998 In the meantime, continue on what you're doing. 74 00:09:19,454.998 --> 00:09:20,604.998 You're doing a great job. 75 00:09:21,104.998 --> 00:09:23,824.997 You are doing amazing for your children. 76 00:09:24,24.998 --> 00:09:26,824.998 And what you're doing is the best for them. 77 00:09:27,764.998 --> 00:09:40,574.998 And remember, If you enjoyed this video, So, from one Homeschool Mom to another, find grace and remember that God is grace and he can give you the grace that you need. 78 00:09:41,444.998 --> 00:09:42,254.998 Have a great week.