by Cynthia Tobias from the library and it was such a godsend! That book helped me so much to understand my son. Is there a better gift then that? From reading the book I understood that he was about 50/50 the two learning style that have the hardest time in the traditional classroom environment. Many learning styles do great in the classroom. But for the way my son was created this was one more step in the many that led me to homeschooling (when I would have not considered it before!) Now in my 3rd year homeschooling I am so thankful for this book (even though it is not a book on homeschooling at all) and all the other books and friends and most of all Jesus, that have helped me on the journey. Thank you!!!!
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Monday, September 20, 2010
Learning Styles
God made us all SO different didn't He? When my son was younger I started to notice things about him that were a little different then other children his age. Not bad things- just different. He was so compassionate. He cried when he saw a child crying in a baby board book picture. He was sensitive, very competitive, spiritual, adventurous. A quick learner, he hated wasting his time with review. Lets get on to the next thing! I checked out The Way They Learn by Cynthia Tobias from the library and it was such a godsend! That book helped me so much to understand my son. Is there a better gift then that? From reading the book I understood that he was about 50/50 the two learning style that have the hardest time in the traditional classroom environment. Many learning styles do great in the classroom. But for the way my son was created this was one more step in the many that led me to homeschooling (when I would have not considered it before!) Now in my 3rd year homeschooling I am so thankful for this book (even though it is not a book on homeschooling at all) and all the other books and friends and most of all Jesus, that have helped me on the journey. Thank you!!!!
by Cynthia Tobias from the library and it was such a godsend! That book helped me so much to understand my son. Is there a better gift then that? From reading the book I understood that he was about 50/50 the two learning style that have the hardest time in the traditional classroom environment. Many learning styles do great in the classroom. But for the way my son was created this was one more step in the many that led me to homeschooling (when I would have not considered it before!) Now in my 3rd year homeschooling I am so thankful for this book (even though it is not a book on homeschooling at all) and all the other books and friends and most of all Jesus, that have helped me on the journey. Thank you!!!!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Homeschool Treasure Find!
Once in awhile I come across sometimes seemingly by accident that is so fun and educational to compliment our homeschool program. I homeschool my 6 and 4 year old boys. My 6 year old is doing remarkably well and is starting 2nd grade work this summer. (He would have been graduating kindergarten now). My friend told me that studies show that most homeschool kids are two grades ahead. I wouldn't have believed it except it is happening to us! Learning can happen so fast when there is so few students and I can go as far as they want on a subject.
Anyway back to my original post. At the library I checked out a audio story series called Rabbit Ears, "American Tall Tales." My kids loved listening to the dramatized Johnny Apple Seed, Mose the Fireman and Stormalong the tough saltwater sailor from Cape Cod (the latter is read by John Candy! I haven't heard his voice in years).
I don't recommend the one about Rip Van Winkle, it was too weird and kinda creepy. The others have been excellent and helped the boys to understand other parts of the country, and the way people lived long ago when the ideas for these stories were first said around campfires or by grandpas surrounded by grandchildren. A big bonus is that they are well written so we have the increase in vocabulary.
Anyway back to my original post. At the library I checked out a audio story series called Rabbit Ears, "American Tall Tales." My kids loved listening to the dramatized Johnny Apple Seed, Mose the Fireman and Stormalong the tough saltwater sailor from Cape Cod (the latter is read by John Candy! I haven't heard his voice in years).
I don't recommend the one about Rip Van Winkle, it was too weird and kinda creepy. The others have been excellent and helped the boys to understand other parts of the country, and the way people lived long ago when the ideas for these stories were first said around campfires or by grandpas surrounded by grandchildren. A big bonus is that they are well written so we have the increase in vocabulary.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Must Read Books: Adoption and Orphans
This is not a big list (just two books), there are so many great books on this subject out there but I will share my absolute favorites. The MUST reads.
"The Strength of Mercy: Making a Difference in the World One Child at a Time" by Jan Beazely
This is a beautiful true story of the first adoption from Romania that started the agency: (the one we went with to adopt our twins) All God's Children International. It is so beautiful and is such a perfect example of an adoption journey where God was the author and brought them through incredible odds. I have bought and recommended this book to friends and relatives and all say they could not put it down. I read it in an afternoon. It is inspiring and amazing. "There is No Me Without You: One Women's Odyssey to Rescue her Country's Children" by Melissa Fay Greene
This book is so wonderful that it is hard to describe. The subject is the orphans in Ethiopia caused mostly by the AIDS epidemic. The author brilliantly goes from micro to macro describing the personal lives of peoples involved and then the societal causes and political debacles that cause and effect such anguish. She focuses on what one person can do when they choose a life of love and sacrifice, even if the person is not perfect, just doing what is in their power in love. The writing is top notch which is a huge plus. I gained a vaster perspective on the world and a greater education on the issues that face our world. Most of all it enlarged my heart for the orphan and the suffering ones.
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