Ok, new to CM and feeling overwhelmed. (Long)

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  • September 11, 2009 at 6:05 am
    CareyWard
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    This is the beginning of our third year homeschooling. I’m a single Mom of an 8 year old son. He was in public school for Kindergarten only. They wanted him on meds, trying to diagnose him with ADHD. The pediatric specialist said that he was NOT  ADHD, instead he was very intelligent and bored in class. In fact he was greatly impressed with my son’s vocabulary and knowledge. So during the summer before 1st grade, I prayed and God worked things out for me to homeschool him. (We live with my Mom and While I work, she watches him and I pay her rent and daycare – perfect for both of us.) I have tried several different curriculums over the last two years. PACE (boring), K-12 “Free” Homeschooling (rip off and videos I would have preferred my son not to see) and several others. Nothing has worked for us. My son is bored and I’m tired of fighting him. I KNOW that homeschooling him is what God wants for him.

    So, now to my questions. I’ve ordered the Seminar on DVD, which I know will help alot. I am also signed up for Day 1 of a 2 day seminar here in San Antonio, coming the end of October – I have to work the 2nd day – hernce my buying the seminar on DVD.  My main concern is “untraining” my son, if that makes sense. He’s come to dread any work I give him and whines and procrastinates in hopes of me just letting him off the hook. (Which honestly I have done – I know, it’s a bad idea. I did start reading on the Intentional Parent sister site, which I’m going to be putting into practice) I like the ideas that CM puts forth and like the sound of short lessons and time working with hands on things. My son will like that. I want him to enjoy learning again.

    I guess what I need is really just some reassurance that this is going to make sense to me soon. I know I need to take one step at a time. Do I need to start him back in 1st grade? or will working in 2nd/3rd be ok…since we’ve slacked off so much during the last 2 years?

    Oh yeah, I work F/T during the day, attend the local community college (to get ans associate in Sign Language) and Bible College (to get my bachelors in Ministry). I know it’s alot, but with a schedule and hard work, I know we can do it all and still sleep. LOL

    September 11, 2009 at 3:11 pm
    CindyS
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    Carey,

    I am so impressed with your drive and dedication! I know that your son will thrive under your loving care. You are doing exactly what you should be doing and, you are right, it will all become clear as time passes. You will develop your own schedule and rythym and, as you practice to grow in the area of consistency, I can see nothing but blessings for you and your son. I see no reason to back off grade-wise. If he was bored before, he’s fully capable of continuing where you left off. You will see where his needs and strengths are and will address each one. The thing about homeschooling is that we moms never stop learning how to do this because we desire the very best for our children. We’ve been doing this for – wow – 16 years now and I’m still tweaking because not only is each child so very different, they are constantly changing as they grow! It sure does keep one on her toes (and knees!). You are so right; one step at a time is best.

    Blessings,

    Cindy

    September 12, 2009 at 4:06 pm
    fivestones
    Member

    Hi Carey,

    I would start slowly, adding one subject at a time.  Maybe with just math and language arts and one history reader.  Then add geography, then a timeline, then nature study, then science…..  This will help him to see that you ARE doing school differently, allow him the time to un-learn the old way without him completly doing nothing and this will help you to not feel overwhelmed with everything else on your plate.  I would not go backwards either.  As long as you know he is capable, move forward.  May God bless you in this time of training in your life.  What a blessing to have a supportive family!

    Blessings,

    Vanessa

    September 12, 2009 at 10:27 pm
    CareyWard
    Member

    Ladies, thank you both so much. I’m really excited about getting going on this. I just need to take things slowly so I don’t burn out or overwhelm my son.

    Blessings,

    Carey

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