This is such an encouraging thread
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My dc are not new to CM but only one of them has been taught using her methods from the beginning. That particular dc (almost 8) is slow to read (reminds me of my oldest), or to catch on, I should say. He is progressing, I can see it, but like marmiemama mentioned, it’s just not his bend. He will learn to read well someday (soon, I can tell) but he is much more of a sports fanatic, science experiment-y (will it blow up??!!), outdoorsy, rough and tumbly kind of kid. But, he does love to be read to so I only feed him quality literature which he narrates by drawings or acting out the passage. His oral narrations are hit and miss, his drawings are good (sticks to the passage), but I because he seems to be going a mile a minute, I have to read shorter passages to allow for a quality narration. But, he is progressing!
My middle boy is a natural reader/speller (or at least concerned over his spelling), enjoys poetry, narration, discussions, and fine arts. He loves to read outloud and enjoys most LA. I don’t know if that is something CM has contributed to or not, but I’m so glad for him that good literature is valued in her method, along with oral narration. I’m excited for what the future holds for him in this area. I just keep doing what CM suggests (although may not be 100% on target, but I try) because I have seen its fruits.
My oldest boy used to hate to read, wasn’t very good at it, but now reads daily (actually asks for the newspaper). Gives good/solid oral narrations (written are good, just not very long, which I am ok with right now). He is not a natural LA person, but I keep him in good quality books, provide time for narration/discussion and just keep moving forward. I doubt he is University bound, but, I do think that after having read good quality lit, discussions w/ me (and mentors) that he has a lot of good ideas to turn over in his head. I do want him to have a solid LA background but I’m also looking to have the quality lit be something that has shaped him, given him food for thought, and aided in being able to write when he needs to.
I think I’m veered from what you were hoping to hear. You have already received much encouragement from these great ladies, and maybe more will chime in.