Really struggling with home schooling

[jellybaby10]

I have 3 children in year 4, 6 and 1. I'm a SAHM so I understand that the homeschooling mainly falls on me but I can't physically or mentally do it all. 2 of my children are on the spectrum and ADHD and my youngest is just not interested. My husband is working from home. I've asked for his help and he's told me I need to get on with it. I'm trying I really am.

I only asked my husband to sit with one of them every one nod again to make sure they're on task while I'm with the others. I asked if he could mention to his employed that we are homeschooling and he said no.

I've currently cancelled my youngest online lesson as he wouldn't stay put, my middle one is on kindle s he's stuck and my eldest doesn't understand his math. I really could cry.

Hi there, I've just read your post and I really feel for you. I'm a Primary school teacher who is currently at home doing live lessons whilst trying to look after my 1 (nearly 2) year old. My hubby is a key worker and therefore not working from home - it's hard. However, my advice to you is 'DO WHAT YOU CAN'. Take each day bit by bit. Drop a quick e-mail to each teacher and just explain the situation. Explain that you will upload or share materials when you can. As a mommy and a teacher, I get it and I am there to SUPPORT my parents however I can. I know your teachers will too! These are unprecedented and difficult times and I guarantee, your children's teachers will completely understand. Why not dedicate a day to each child or even just a morning/afternoon each on a rotational basis - being sure to factor in time for YOURSELF. This way, each child is getting 'something' from the curriculum being provided and you are less overwhelmed. I know you worry that your children may be missing things or falling behind but something is better than nothing at all. Schools will definitely set things in place in order to ensure children can fill any gaps that may have arisen. You are fantastic and you CAN do this. Your children also have extra needs so maybe focus on activities that you can all do together such as arts, crafts or outdoorsy activities. These experiences are invaluable and can often teach children so much more than when they are sat in front of a screen. Husbands are funny old things, I guess he just knows that you are able to do it hence his flippant comment.
Honestly, little bits at a time and just USE the time that we have been given with each other to simply enjoy each other.
Sorry for the long message. I hope this helps in some small way.
MommyD

In this situation I would try to do some games as a family which have side learning benefits. So for example lots of card games involve basic maths, reasoning etc. Also make use of the bbc home learning programming where they can watch together ie horrible histories.
Finally don’t stress, they are young and will catch up.

Thanks both, it means a lot. It's making me fall out with my husband and yet I know he has to do his job too. We've got our after teams sessions coming up soon so I will see how they go. They've each handed one piece of work in out of 2. When one one them had to isolate earlier in the school year it was fine, just so much more difficult with all 3.

Also sorry for the typos. I'm on my phone and it keeps sticking as I type

Those ages are so tough.
I would try and just help one for 20 minutes at a time. So other two are watching BBC bite size. You help the other. Then switch them round.
Do a group story session together? You read a bit, eldest reads a bit. Do an exercise session together. Playing games is a good idea.

But don’t stress if all the work the school is asking for isn’t done.