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Family Matters:  homeschoolers, unschoolers ...help  |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 24 2007 : 6:52:35 PM
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I homeschooled my kids up until I got divorced and had to go back to work full time. At this point the kids go to a catholic school and they say that my first grader isn't quite up to par reading wise, not behind just not where the other kids are. My son would rather socialize and play than work at school, a big part of the problem. HIs teacher has offered to tutor him after school but as we drive to the next town in the first place to go to this school I don't want to have to stay late. Anyhow, does anyone have any suggestions of something I can use to help him along with his reading? Or what has worked/does work well for your children. I used Adventures in Phonics with my second child and he reads well, so I've thought about getting those and having my first grader work in them. Even though the kids are in private school I still have major issues with the current mass education systems. We didn't start out well at the current school last year when my third graders teacher implied that he was behind and socially inept from being homeschooled...ok I"ll quit there as it still burns me to think about it. Anyhow any suggestions would be great!
[size=1]Blessings....
Sarah
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2007 : 6:59:36 PM
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Has anyone use the Explode the Code series?
[size=1]Blessings....
Sarah
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2007 : 7:28:58 PM
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I used A Beka for my DS when he was in K. (He graduated this year  ). He knew how to read when he went to 1st. His teacher was amazed. I was able to HS him for K so I spent the time with him on that which was mostly phonics. Both my DD's had been told by their teachers @ 3rd grade, that they weren't up to the school standards. I wasn't able to HS either of them then(though they are this year). I think part of the problem was that we're in a southern state & the drawl (sp.?) on some words made it very confusing for them(noticed this on spelling tests). Not to knock the southern accent, but my DH & I do not have it, so they weren't used to hearing it. My oldest DD now loves to read. My younger, will read..if she has to. She likes sports better. I would suggest going to the library & seeing if they have a phonics program you could borrow. I know our library here had "Hooked on Phonics" so maybe you'll find something like that. I would also say, look at craigslist & see if someone is selling one nearby. You have had success with your other child on the program you used, it would be worth another try. Go with what is tried & true for you. Maybe he isn't where the others are, but maybe he is excelling at something they are not. Kids tend to do better with what they like. Good luck! |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2007 : 7:55:55 PM
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I used to have my kids read aloud to me while I was making dinner or folding clothes. They enjoyed the one on one time and I was able to help right away if they stumbled on a word. I read to my mom every morning while she brushed my hair so it was a natural thing for me to have them do.
Hugs, Kathy |
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AuntJo
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Jo
Oklahoma
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - Sep 24 2007 : 8:39:22 PM
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I had the same problem with my daughter. Nothing sparked her interest in reading and so she was a little behind. She equated reading with torture.
Over the summer we used the public library and she got hooked on Judy Moody books. She'd find something funny and read aloud so we could all laugh about it.
Now she reads everything from the cereal box to captions on PBS.
I had her tested at the public school before we started homeschool this year and in 2nd grade she's reading at a 4th grade level.
After all of that I guess my only suggestion is find something he likes to read and turn him loose.
Aunt Jo to 24 nieces and nephews and counting
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 05:16:30 AM
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I am actually in the process of getting the wretched television out of my house....well as soon as I can find someone to help me lift the blasted thing! lol
All great ideas. I don't want to overload him with too much extra work but at the same time be able to get him going.
[size=1]Blessings....
Sarah
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Edited by - MustangSuzie on Sep 25 2007 7:34:37 PM |
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Sweet Harvest Homestead
True Blue Farmgirl
279 Posts
Lindy
Stanfield
NC
USA
279 Posts |
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 5:42:58 PM
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Hi Sarah! My 5th child was actualy behind and we pulled him out of the public school to home school. He loved to help me cook so we made up "Kid friendly" recipes that he could read to me as we made meals. Try finding something your child loves to do and see if you can find a way to include reading. Another good idea is to ask him to tell you a story and then make a book out of it that he can read. When you combine a couple of different sences kids retain the info better. GOOD LUCK
there is a seed to plant in every heart |
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garliclady
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Reidsville
NC
274 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2007 : 8:09:27 PM
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The starfall program looks neat, he will really like something like that as he is always wanting to get on the computer. We'll have to try it tomorrow when he wakes up.
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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Niamh
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Idaho
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Posted - Sep 26 2007 : 8:07:43 PM
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My cousin homeschools and swears by Explode the Code. She loved it for her kids.
I"m an unschooler, so hearing that your child wants to play instead of work sounds great to me! LOL I'm sorry your circumstances aren't allowing you to approach learning as you'd like. |
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garliclady
True Blue Farmgirl
274 Posts
Reidsville
NC
274 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2007 : 06:58:56 AM
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He is loving the starfall site,I can barely keep him away from the computer. I will look at the pbs site too. Thanks!
I think I may also try an Explode the Code book maybe, looks interesting.
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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Edited by - MustangSuzie on Sep 27 2007 07:00:50 AM |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 09:11:19 AM
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I have heard that the book "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons" is a great book for teaching reading. You should be able to find it on eBay or half.com
-Elizabeth |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2007 : 9:07:07 PM
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If anyone would be interested, I have a new in box Hooked on Phonics set. Will have to say it's likely not a recent set, because they're on cassette and probably on CD now. I can tell this was never used, some of the stuff still sealed in cellophane. C.O.D. on box was the selling price ($240) plus fees, something like $255. Thrift shop had $50 on it and last Monday it was 99 cents. If anyone wants it for the price of shipping, let me know. It's a large box, will likely be $15-20 to ship, but if you can use it, that should be a very good price. Can post here, but please privately email me too.
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shawna
True Blue Farmgirl
241 Posts
missouri (north)
241 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2007 : 11:53:39 AM
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I'm tring to homeschool, really wish we could just get a tutor to come to our house. I really have a hard time dooing it the way I would like. I did get some explode the code. pages seem to go quickly (so the child who looses interest quickly won't get scolded so much) I found my at barns and noble- on the used book page. some are really cheap might check that out. This is a lot of work so I hope things go ok for you!
xoxo s.r. |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2007 : 3:17:18 PM
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Shawna -- when I first started homeschooling I had many seasoned homeschool moms tell me one thing -- RELAX! The first time I tried to homeschool it was a disaster because I tried to duplicate school at home and be super teacher. NOT! My daughter and I were both miserable. Now we just roll with the flow and it is so much better. I've narrowed my teaching down to Unit Studies for almost everything and then math -- that's it. And we're going to cook together, sew, and I'm teaching her homemaking skills. But it is easier because she's older too and can do a lot for herself.
http://therusticcottage.blogspot.com
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shawna
True Blue Farmgirl
241 Posts
missouri (north)
241 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2007 : 9:20:26 PM
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can you tell us more about the --sing,spell,read,write??
xoxo s.r. |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2007 : 05:40:29 AM
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Shawna
Homeschooling is the best you can do for you children I think. I so wish I had the time and energy to continue it. To echo others you don't have to duplicate the school system. The great thing that I love about homeschooling is that it is individualized to each child...you know your child, their strengths, weaknesses and how they learn best and you can arrange their lessons according to that. They aren't just thrown into a large group, throw out material one way and forced to learn it that way. You can find info on the Sing, Spell, Read and Write at cbd.com...you can see samples even. Let me find that link here....http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=46681&netp_id=215757&event=HPT&item_code=WW
I plan on getting that for my preschooler here soon. He loves to sing.
I think it's wonderful that you are going to homeschool! A great resource for support is to find a local homeschool group to join. The one that I was in held classes once a week such as PE, choir, art and foreign language.
Also, if you have any concerns over legal issues or the school system is hassling you. A great group to be a member of is the Homeschool Legal Defense Association...www.hslda.org.
Also if you are going to homeschool, be sure you check the laws for your state. Sometimes it isn't quite 'kosher' for someone else to teach your child if you are homeschooling.
Best wishes to you.
Blessings....
Sarah
www.mustangsuzie.blogspot.com
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Edited by - MustangSuzie on Oct 13 2007 05:57:22 AM |
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shawna
True Blue Farmgirl
241 Posts
missouri (north)
241 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2007 : 09:29:52 AM
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thanks for info. and tips. I'll have to check on the law about others doing the teaching and not me. I think that it won't be more than a problem of having the money though. MO they say has the "nicest" laws on homeschooling!
xoxo s.r. |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 7:04:42 PM
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I am a mom of 4... 21-11....I have both homeschooled and had them in public school. My youngest has struggled with reading, although I find that it helps when he is allowed to read things that are of interrest to him. rather then off a reading list.. He loves science and bugs.. so.........those are the books we allow him to choose. It required me having a sit down with his teacher and school administrator, but his reading has greatly improved now that he is reading subjects that he loves....
Rene'~Farm Girl
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure......" |
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MarinesWife
Farmgirl in Training
48 Posts
Melissa
Fredericksburg
VA
USA
48 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2007 : 2:29:58 PM
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For remedial reading with limited time: Phonics Pathways. It's one book..my library even has it...and you just go through the reading lists, helping him to build his phonics skills. :)
Melissa
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mrsmorgen
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
morgen
coudersport
pa
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Nov 01 2007 : 06:13:50 AM
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I have used alphaphonics with my son and it has been a wonderful boost to his reading skills. our evaluator says to let them devour books below their reading level too to build fluency. the explode the code are wonderful too. my son also had convergence problems. he had 20/20 vision but saw double when he read up close. his glasses have been a wonderful help. but we have made progress quickly since getting alphaphonics. it takes only a few minutes a day and his progress is great.
morgen
I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all..
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2007 : 07:48:58 AM
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I'm a little late to the subject, but a really great tip I learned as a teacher is to turn on the Closed Captioning when your child watches television. Even if they just watch a little tv per day/week it will help tremendously.
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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