Comments on: 4 Moms 35 Kids: homeschooling in real life http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/ the methods and madness of one family of 12 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:08:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: kimc http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29740 kimc Tue, 25 May 2010 19:40:14 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29740 Melanie, Mine were very overwhelmed at first and didn't know where to start, but we just encouraged them to do their best and reminded them that new things are often hard. If it's really a problem, you might want to start by letting them verbally summarize just a few verses at a time as you read. One technique I've found very helpful with wandering minds is to pause during the reading at unexpected points and ask, "What was the last thing I said?" or more specific questions like, "What did Paul just say to beware of?" This may or may not help with overall comprehension, but done regularly it does help keep your listeners ready to respond. Melanie,
Mine were very overwhelmed at first and didn’t know where to start, but we just encouraged them to do their best and reminded them that new things are often hard. If it’s really a problem, you might want to start by letting them verbally summarize just a few verses at a time as you read.
One technique I’ve found very helpful with wandering minds is to pause during the reading at unexpected points and ask, “What was the last thing I said?” or more specific questions like, “What did Paul just say to beware of?” This may or may not help with overall comprehension, but done regularly it does help keep your listeners ready to respond.

]]> By: melanie http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29737 melanie Tue, 25 May 2010 19:28:15 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29737 I've been thinking about this since you posted and just now getting around to asking my question... At approximately what age do you have them start writing a summary of the Bible passages? We read OT and NT passages aloud every day, but lately I have discovered that my 11y.o. son has a wandering mind.... He may appear to be listening, but yet thinking about WWII or how to build a battering ram out of Knex, who knows? I have been frustrated, but not had any ideas of how to make sure that he is absorbing the Word. I like the idea of summarizing, but a chapter seems really really long for him. For example, we've been reading Paul's letters recently and they have some pretty deep stuff. Any ideas? Do you choose specific passages for them to work on? Do they ever groan or grumble at the assignment? I’ve been thinking about this since you posted and just now getting around to asking my question…
At approximately what age do you have them start writing a summary of the Bible passages? We read OT and NT passages aloud every day, but lately I have discovered that my 11y.o. son has a wandering mind…. He may appear to be listening, but yet thinking about WWII or how to build a battering ram out of Knex, who knows?
I have been frustrated, but not had any ideas of how to make sure that he is absorbing the Word. I like the idea of summarizing, but a chapter seems really really long for him. For example, we’ve been reading Paul’s letters recently and they have some pretty deep stuff.
Any ideas? Do you choose specific passages for them to work on? Do they ever groan or grumble at the assignment?

]]> By: Homeschool Curriculum: 4 Moms, 35 Kids | Raising Olives http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29540 Homeschool Curriculum: 4 Moms, 35 Kids | Raising Olives Thu, 20 May 2010 13:00:09 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29540 [...] the 4 Moms are posting again about picking a curriculum.  Be sure to check out what KimC, Connie and the Deputy Headmistress have to [...] [...] the 4 Moms are posting again about picking a curriculum.  Be sure to check out what KimC, Connie and the Deputy Headmistress have to [...]

]]> By: Christine @ Lily of the Valley http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29094 Christine @ Lily of the Valley Sat, 15 May 2010 02:10:05 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29094 I love your recommendations. You are an inspiration for all homeschooling mamas. I love your recommendations. You are an inspiration for all homeschooling mamas.

]]> By: Cheryl http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29089 Cheryl Fri, 14 May 2010 13:55:32 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29089 I like the relaxed approach to schooling. : ) I like the relaxed approach to schooling. : )

]]> By: Lauren Zimmerman http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29081 Lauren Zimmerman Thu, 13 May 2010 20:39:55 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29081 Yay! Sounds wonderful! Again, this is how we plan on doing things with our kids as soon as they get a little older! I look forward to it! Yay! Sounds wonderful! Again, this is how we plan on doing things with our kids as soon as they get a little older! I look forward to it!

]]> By: Jamie http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29079 Jamie Thu, 13 May 2010 15:32:51 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29079 Excuse me...I meant..."The Deputy Headmistress from the Common Room". Excuse me…I meant…”The Deputy Headmistress from the Common Room”.

]]> By: Serena http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29078 Serena Thu, 13 May 2010 15:22:27 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29078 I am really enjoying this series, especially this post. Next year our oldest will be in 1st grade and I am trying to figure out which method and curriculum we'll use. It's very helpful to see what is working for other families and to see how they integrate schooling into their daily lives. I love what you said about housework so much that I wrote it down in my journal so that I can be reminded of that truth on the days when I'm feeling like it's drudgery. : ) I am really enjoying this series, especially this post. Next year our oldest will be in 1st grade and I am trying to figure out which method and curriculum we’ll use. It’s very helpful to see what is working for other families and to see how they integrate schooling into their daily lives.

I love what you said about housework so much that I wrote it down in my journal so that I can be reminded of that truth on the days when I’m feeling like it’s drudgery. : )

]]> By: Jamie http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29077 Jamie Thu, 13 May 2010 15:18:18 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29077 This is very helpful and encouraging. It is heartening because I struggle with self-doubt. This is the style I find us adopting and my thinking as to why. Thank you for letting yourself be transparent. My children have and will continue to benefit from your words and experience. I read the Common Room blog today. It was SO helpful. We just started our own study of the War Between the States. She answered precisely every question I was having as to how I wanted to do this. Even to the music and poetry aspect. It would be astonishing if it wasn't so clear that God has His hand in this 4 Moms 35 Kids project. I don't know how to leave Connie from the Common Room a comment. Could you pass this on? Her practical wisdom and experience has been an answer to prayer on many occasions. Keep on bloggin' and I'll keep on readin'. I'm learnin' a lot. This is very helpful and encouraging. It is heartening because I struggle with self-doubt. This is the style I find us adopting and my thinking as to why. Thank you for letting yourself be transparent. My children have and will continue to benefit from your words and experience.

I read the Common Room blog today. It was SO helpful. We just started our own study of the War Between the States. She answered precisely every question I was having as to how I wanted to do this. Even to the music and poetry aspect. It would be astonishing if it wasn’t so clear that God has His hand in this 4 Moms 35 Kids project. I don’t know how to leave Connie from the Common Room a comment. Could you pass this on? Her practical wisdom and experience has been an answer to prayer on many occasions.

Keep on bloggin’ and I’ll keep on readin’. I’m learnin’ a lot.

]]> By: maryjo http://inashoe.com/2010/05/6647/#comment-29072 maryjo Thu, 13 May 2010 13:28:40 +0000 http://inashoe.com/?p=6647#comment-29072 this has nothing to do with this post but I would love to hear how you all budget and spend on groceries. this has nothing to do with this post but I would love to hear how you all budget and spend on groceries.

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