mom ill & scm?

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  • February 25, 2010 at 4:48 am
    primrose mother
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    I am ill — long term–, and can’t handle much, sometimes nothing.  I have always homeschooled, but we’re not doing well at all.  My kids are 14, 9, and 7, but only the 9-yr-old carries on by herself well.  I just found SCM.  For those of you who have been using it, do you think we could make it work in a family where the mom is not well much of the time?  Do you have any suggestions?  Thank you very much.

    February 25, 2010 at 2:57 pm
    art
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    I’m fairly new to actually trying to use the Charlotte Mason method, but I’m not new to being ill. I had  Mono over 5 years ago, and I will never be the same. Sometimes I get migraines too-like all last week. We probably didn’t have a whole school day last week. Needless to say, we only take a month off in summer to make up for inconsistency. 

    I’d also like to hear form others with experience, because some of my kids are behind. In fact, next year I’m not having them move on to the next grade level-you know I have to tell the school what “grade” they’re in.

    Some encouragement would be great. I do have to say though that the ease of planning with this method takes a lot of pressure off. 

    February 25, 2010 at 2:59 pm
    crazy4boys
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    Here’s a thread a few months ago about moms dealing with illness.  http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/any-mom-dealing-with-illness#post-13682

    We have used SCM through 2 pregnancies on bed rest and a preemie baby.  Through 6 moves and lots and lots of illness.  It works for us.  

    Some days the only thing I could do was lay on the couch and read to them.  My husband would bring me the stack of books before he left for the day and we’d read.  I tried to have a good mix of science, history and fun books.  My kids were younger (first grade) but we still have some days like that now (the oldest are 9).  

    On my really bad days now I turn them loose on the “educational toys” like Lincoln Logs and magnets and K’nex.  The only rule is no TV.  They read a lot, draw, build things, play dress up with brothers, etc.  My 3-yr-old sometimes needs mom attention but the older boys can go for hours without needing my help.  Occasionally we do a movie day where they can watch educational movies – nature shows, Liberty Kids, math programs, etc.  I also have some computer games for math and reading that I let them use sometimes.

    With your older children you could have them read out loud to you and the younger sibling.  The history, science and literature selections should be easy enough for the 14 yr-old to do themselves or with your help as they read to you.  Combine as many subjects as you can (there is an excellent series posted on the blog about combining grades).  The booklist here is not overwhelming so I think it works well with illness.  Keep lessons short (15 to 20 minutes) and chunk the day if you need to – do a few things then rest for a while.  Do a few more subjects then rest.  Have the kids help around the house as part of their education.  If you can’t handle crafts and hands-on projects then don’t do them.  And don’t feel guilty about it.  You could have your husband do some things when he gets home in the evening or on weekends.  When I was on bed rest science experiments were done by dad.

    Prayer works miracles!  Eat well and get enough rest.  You are not alone.

    Heather

     

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