Teaching your own Children
As I mentioned when I started this blog, I want it to move toward the idea of education and not just through homeschooling. Children have life skills to learn as well. So, with that, I remember what it was like when my dad would try to help me with my homework. It was a full out argument every time.
And, this summer as I have tried to encourage my son to read (since that’s about all I can do in a non-weight bearing cast still) I’ve seen awesome improvement in his ability. We have approximately 75 books and some of them he can read completely and others he knows there are a few words in the book he doesn’t now.
He avoids picking those books but his 4.5 year old brother will pick them out. And, when the three of us sit down for him to read the books, he gets terribly upset when he doesn’t know a word and I won’t tell him what it is. I mean terribly upset = tears.
I’ve mentioned before that he is a very literal child in all areas (for example, mom what tine is ut, I say 2:15 and he says no, it’s 2:13) and phonetic learning simply been a disaster for him. We are fortunate that he is gifted because most all schools teach children to read through phonics and he has simply been smart enough to memorize and pick up on words instead of falling behind.
And I wrote all that to tell you something that has nothing to do what I planned to tell you (I just had a good conversation with Luke about this today- so I wrote it).
So, this will be continued tomorrow for the original idea.
July 10th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I can totally related to the frustration at not knowing words.
I still get frustrated some mornings when I keep stumbling over names in the Bible. How great is that: Frustrated during morning devotions with your wife [smile].
~Luke
July 11th, 2009 at 2:40 am
I believe that helping your children is always a good technique and always handy both for you as a parent and for your children, because you really get in touch with your parents at least as per education is concern. certification
One thing that I really like your idea about this blog though I visit it first time.