SERIOUSLY thinking of not homeschooling anymore

BrainPop, Jr, has some "fun" lessons, too. There is one free lesson a week or you can pay for unlimited use. I use it occasionally, because they have to watch a movie and there is a quiz at the end. They have to listen to do well on the quiz.

 

Well, I have to say, I have given your blog a lot of thought. Your daughter sounds very much like me as a child. School was extremely difficult for me. At the time they did not understand inattentiveness like they do today. I am really not big into getting a diagnosis. But, I must say, sometimes it is imperative to do so. Try checking out some information regarding Undifferentiated Attention Deficit Disorder
In this form of ADD the primary and most significant characteristic is inattentiveness; hyperactivity is not present. Nevertheless, these children still manifest problems with organization and distractibility, and they may be seen as quiet or passive in nature. These children tend to be overlooked more easily in the classroom. Thus, children with undifferentiated ADD may be at a higher risk for academic failure than those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Just a little food for thought regarding your dilemma. I sure hope you aren't offended but from growing up having this. I truly did have a desire to learn but I couldn't pay attention long enough for anything to register. sigh..... It was extremely frustrating to me and anyone trying to teach me.

 

Honestly ( and I know nothing I'm a newbie ) I would just skip history for the time being. She's only 7. There will be a point where she will have to do it, but I think she'd be okay for now. Find her a historical cartoon to watch. I recalling some time travel one on United Streaming that is great. She won't even know she's learning.

 

I have to say that this sounds just like some days with my ds who is 6. This morning I asked him if his brain was still in his head, he answered " I don't know I might have left it in bed " because he is always leaving stuff around, and not being able to follow up on something I told him to do. I don't think it is intentional but man is it irritating. If I ask him to get dressed in the morning, and it gets done before I tell him 5 times it is a successful task. I am hoping he will out grow it, and am just trying to change with him. I know that when he says he doesn't know what I just read, he really doesn't know what I just read. I just didn't stick. So I am interested in some of the suggestions here to help him learn. I used to have a "worry stick" when I was suppose to be still and quiet my dad would give me a twig to "worry" I would wiggle it around in my hands and fingers and keep still and quiet and listening better. I have to doodle now and write things down if I am going to remember them. ( which drives my dh crazy)
So good luck, don't give up and let me know what helps.

 

Maybe just read stories *about* history, like (IDK, I'm making this up) Columbus's voyages from the pov of his dog, like Wishbone stories, or Dick Whittington's cat. Maybe AND give her a fidgit or a chewee. Just a thought....

 

I have one of those kids. Okay really i havw 3! No joke.
I have done the history pockets and they are okay. More along the lines of busy work.imo Now I did run across these books by David C. King American kids in History. There is a few books like Colonial days, Pioneer days, Wild west days, and so on they are great for that age. They havw crafts, recipes, games, how to make toys from those times, and some really great tid bit facts. I have to make history fun. Okay I have to make everything we do fun or it ends up being a waste of my time. Now I do do read aloud books, yet I keep them simple and at his level as much as possible. My son really did not care much for Columbus, but is loving the Indians. I believe that is due to the whole extra crafts. We made a little pouch to carry things in, he made a buffalo hide (paper bag) print, and there are so many mre thngs we will do. When reading I sto often and ask questions about pictures and things like, 'wow, would you liked to have been one of those people who traveled by foot carring all your stuff around?'. It makes our read aloud time longer, but it keeps him on top of it. He also likes me to run my finger along the words as I read so he can keep track of where I am.

I think the biggest thing about any learning is to make it where thy relate to it.

Our science is short, simple, lots of hands on with very little reading. He loves it.

I do home things workout for you both.

 

Well thanks to Sommer we started the Native American history pockets yesterday. We will see how it goes. I seriously do not want her to go to school yet. I say yet because we've always discussed her going to school in junior high for the activities like my oldest did. It was the right choice to make for her so we will see and take it as it comes with the youngest. Anyway as of right now we are not putting her in school.

 

Hi There:
I would never tell someone else that they should or should not homeschool. But I think the problems you brought up can be easily addressed if you desire to keep her home. Another thing to think about is, she will most likely have the problems she has home at school as well, and the teacher there will not be her mom who loves her and is willing to take the time to help her succeed at all costs.
Have you thought to try to let her do her own reading. My dc used to enjoy my reading aloud but they do so much better (my older two 6.5 and 8.5) reading to themselves. I tend to tune out when someone reads out loud to me so I can relate. I have to reread myself for it to stick.
Also would you consider just doing the 3 Rs with her? I honestly don't think you need to do history with a 7 year old.
My 8.5 year old is reading the Oz series as her school reading, math and copywork. My 6.5 year old is reading a series by Beatrix Potter, Phonics and math.
Good luck to you.