tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138433662606253993.post3584298114867312317..comments2023-05-11T08:27:38.654-07:00Comments on The Homeschool Regel: Struggling Learner? How About Struggling Mom?Carrie Anne Schmeckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03345303424053526414noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138433662606253993.post-51637618860100150712010-04-19T07:35:50.438-07:002010-04-19T07:35:50.438-07:00Thank you Jennifer. Wise words.Keep reminding me!Thank you Jennifer. Wise words.Keep reminding me!Carrie Anne Schmeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345303424053526414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138433662606253993.post-58710444831275740742010-04-18T12:05:28.121-07:002010-04-18T12:05:28.121-07:00Here's the thing: You can't find his spar...Here's the thing: You can't find his spark. He's the only one who can do that. You can watch and provide resources and opportunities -- and be ready to nurture the spark when it appears -- but you can't find it. And it's very likely that he doesn't know what "it" is either. After years of classroom learning, years spent being told what he wasn't good at, he's had little to no time to figure out what he *is* good at, what he likes. That's where the whole de-schooling period comes in. Your son will not be a failure if he spends a few weeks (or even months) away from anything that looks vaguely academic. He WILL be learning things, I guarantee it. But far more important than any facts he learns will be what he learns about himself. He needs to re-discover himself as a competent person. He needs to learn to trust his instincts and desires. Think about it: If you've spent your entire lifetime being told when you're hungry and what to eat to satisfy that hunger, you'd need some time away from that, to learn how to identify "hungry," to learn what your own internal cues are that suggest a need for food. You son and learning is kind of the same way right now.Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138433662606253993.post-44282590531366793102010-04-16T11:20:56.901-07:002010-04-16T11:20:56.901-07:00Melissa,
A little of this and a little of that. I...Melissa,<br /><br />A little of this and a little of that. I started with textbooks since we jumped in midstream. I've since ditched most of them except for math. <br /><br />Just had a great conversation with my handler (ES) who encouraged me to 1) relax and 2) go back to the basics and work on the foundational skills he needs. Who cares about the intricacies of the Medieval period or how to identify a present participle if he cannot make sense of a sentence? She reminded me that he will progress nowhere fast unless he ignites. Period. <br /><br />She suggested using either Aleks math or Teaching Textbooks. Also, I am looking at Learning Upgrade's reading comprehension program that looks to build skills from 1 through 100. <br /><br />Today's curriculum will be to arrange for a yard sale, marking items, and figuring out our profits and losses. Real life stuff. <br /><br />Would love to hear more from you but couldn't find a email on your blog site. Good to meet you. Nice to know we are not in this alone!Carrie Anne Schmeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345303424053526414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138433662606253993.post-81421539428834081542010-04-16T06:40:43.800-07:002010-04-16T06:40:43.800-07:00Carrie,
what things have you guys tried thus far i...Carrie,<br />what things have you guys tried thus far in regard to 'curriculum'...??? I have a son with Autism and we have some learning hurdles as well...I also have a teaching degree...maybe we can share ideas, successes, and failures :o) Where is he struggling the most right now???? If you don't mind my asking ;)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08875569315407723156noreply@blogger.com