tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004296142783931577.post7787943164586147756..comments2024-03-25T21:39:36.083-07:00Comments on Homeschool Distractions: Changes...AgainJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06843337250225596454noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004296142783931577.post-75270774658590962512011-03-19T11:21:29.662-07:002011-03-19T11:21:29.662-07:00Looking forward to your future posts to hear what ...Looking forward to your future posts to hear what specific changes you have made and how they are working.<br />Blessings<br />DianeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214322750183022876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004296142783931577.post-76417993060303009272011-03-18T17:55:55.128-07:002011-03-18T17:55:55.128-07:00I can empathize with your situation with your daug...I can empathize with your situation with your daughter. We had a similar situation, in that my child had already completed the school work for 1st grade long before she got there. She didn't like school because it was boring. She decided that the school thought she was the stupidest kid on the planet. When I asked her why, she said, "Because the make me repeat, and repeat, and repeat spelling for 4 days before they will let me test on it, how many times do they think I need to see this to learn it? They think I'm stupid." From there her self esteem fell, to dangerous levels, and with that came behaviour issues. The school tested her for gifted, at my request, and said they would put her in the gifted program, (45 minutes a WEEK of enrichment--listen to classical music while doing "art") The behavior led the school to say they could suspend her, or paddle her. That was October. By November we had decided we were done, but left her in school to have the fun of the Christmas parties and a field trip. I had seen friends "curriculum hop" searching for something that would work for their child, only to have to change after a couple of months. I couldn't afford to do that. We started with Time4Learning 2nd grade in January of that school year. It was meant to engage her while I found the curriculum we would use. After much searching I discovered two very important things. My child loved it, and so did I. Within weeks my child was better, happier, less depressed, more willing to engage in learning. We discovered that <br />T4L moved at her pace, was colorful, intelligent, interactive. As a new homeschooling mom, the program kept my records and planned lessons. We have never looked back. Granted, we do suppliment when necessary, or when desired, but T4L works great for us. I wish you luck in changing your curricula, finding the thing that works best for your children may be a challenge, but in the end it is entirely worth it!<br />Linda<br />Homeschooling 1 child for 4 years with <a href="%E2%80%9Cwww.time4learning.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow"> Time4Learning! </a>Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004296142783931577.post-2188526829283480792011-03-17T18:28:05.590-07:002011-03-17T18:28:05.590-07:00Change can be exciting and just the thing to perk ...Change can be exciting and just the thing to perk up drooping students! I can't wait to hear what new things you are trying. Hope it continues to work. <br /><br />Don't know if your kids like electronics, but we just started a FABULOUS on-line electronics class called "The Edison Project" that has given our homeschool new life! Information is at http://www.quickstudylabs.com/ It uses snap circuits, but takes everything a step further and is the real deal for learning electronics. I signed up my 6 and 8 year old boys for it and they are eating it up! Might be something that your Sam would enjoy at some point.<br /><br />Good luck!Khadijanoreply@blogger.com