tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post8849488747861591456..comments2024-03-25T13:04:01.933-05:00Comments on Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth: Learning to Read with Dick and Jane & Other Helpful ResourcesJEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-30812199176445009262016-08-05T06:09:41.025-05:002016-08-05T06:09:41.025-05:00I am glad some of these ideas helped. I think the ...I am glad some of these ideas helped. I think the key is that we mothers practice patience as it will come. I noticed that if you first foster a love for books, your child will be just as eager to learn! :) The early eras had no fancy curriculums and think of the great speeches left behind by Abraham Lincoln, a man with limited formal education! They were just avid readers. Have a lovely week and enjoy these fun times!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-56952184966282939562016-08-04T23:42:16.871-05:002016-08-04T23:42:16.871-05:00Thank you so much for this post! I am about to be...Thank you so much for this post! I am about to begin homeschooling and have had the exact same thoughts as you about some of the curriculums and teaching my first child to read! It is overwhelming and so hard to know what to do because I don't want to screw this up!! We began reading Dick and Jane on a whim about 4 days ago and my son is so proud to be reading already! He has picked it up so quickly and doing well with quite a few chapters of our book! I was about to sign us up for some fancy online academy but really haven't been at peace about it until now. Your post gives me hope that it really can be done simply and that I might just be able to do this on my own after all and save a bunch of money too! Thank you so much! Many blessings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02439831887998473464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-39916196563375659882014-07-23T04:08:18.665-05:002014-07-23T04:08:18.665-05:00I love this! You have made it simple and stress fr...I love this! You have made it simple and stress free :) Off to do a little shopping!Homeschooling in the Fox Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15286442837578660762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-76291079437758261462014-07-21T14:50:39.151-05:002014-07-21T14:50:39.151-05:00I knew what you meant ;) I would say that homescho...I knew what you meant ;) I would say that homeschooling is definitely a "grace" filled role! We are able to do it in spite of ourselves :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-18008327875945288112014-07-21T14:25:05.751-05:002014-07-21T14:25:05.751-05:00sharped = sharpened
Just goes to show that even t...sharped = sharpened <br />Just goes to show that even those who can't spell or type worth a hoot can still homeschool successfully. ;)magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-74701659823407581462014-07-21T11:32:33.055-05:002014-07-21T11:32:33.055-05:00I didn't know you homeschooled! :) Thanks for ...I didn't know you homeschooled! :) Thanks for sharing this idea as this is the kind of "curriculum" that works well for us too! Just another wonderful form of copywork coming to the rescue!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-60921803895430341292014-07-21T10:35:31.194-05:002014-07-21T10:35:31.194-05:00Oh yes, this post is an example of what I call tru...Oh yes, this post is an example of what I call true homeschooling, and I, too, found that sometimes it works better than conventional ways. One thing we did that had amazing results was when our youngest was in high school; we set aside language and grammar replacing them with an older college typing manual. Our daughter learned typing and sharped her grammatical and punctuation skills at the same time in a lot less time than it would have taken if taught separately. Our homeschool umbrella school gave much more difficult tests than did the public schools, and she scored college level in English after the switch. I love homeschooling. ;)magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-62049637391070147352013-09-25T13:40:17.667-05:002013-09-25T13:40:17.667-05:00Yes, it was funny, but AFTER the fact :) Also, I a...Yes, it was funny, but AFTER the fact :) Also, I agree, the library is a huge resource!!! It could be your entire curriculum!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-92178171642553807342013-09-25T13:25:37.900-05:002013-09-25T13:25:37.900-05:00How funny that she was reading in the shower! I t...How funny that she was reading in the shower! I tried in the bathroom as a kid, but never in the shower! :) Thank you for a great post! I know so many moms who invest hundreds in curriculum when most of what you need, you can get from the library! Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121040081487860599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-22030087773584580632013-09-25T04:27:56.147-05:002013-09-25T04:27:56.147-05:00How fun! Glad to hear others appreciate the older ...How fun! Glad to hear others appreciate the older stories too! JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-82186968665784168672013-09-25T04:26:07.339-05:002013-09-25T04:26:07.339-05:00Thanks for sharing here today :)Thanks for sharing here today :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-16847749151889946022013-09-25T00:48:49.161-05:002013-09-25T00:48:49.161-05:00My son is just learning, and I am enjoying the sto...My son is just learning, and I am enjoying the stories all over again from my childhood. It's like visiting old friends, and realizing I missed them, especially Puff! dallenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471594949868608598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-77051184884172162502013-09-24T16:21:49.084-05:002013-09-24T16:21:49.084-05:00I appreciate this post very much! We are in the &...I appreciate this post very much! We are in the "learning to read" phase right now in our homeschool! :) Visiting from Teach Me Tuesdays! ~Jenn @ Teaching2Stinkers.Blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-81969094709014360622013-09-24T12:58:58.717-05:002013-09-24T12:58:58.717-05:00I agree, "As needed" is important becaus...I agree, "As needed" is important because each child learns differently… We can throw a lot of curriculum at a child who may have gotten it at the first hint… Thanks for sharing here today Candi May :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-13040974591553679942013-09-24T12:31:20.694-05:002013-09-24T12:31:20.694-05:00Way to go! It is so important to gently incorpora...Way to go! It is so important to gently incorporateboth phocs AND sight words AS NEEDED. Btw, we used "Hop on Pop", because we adore Dr. Suess! The rhyme provides little clues and the zaniness is so entertaining .Candi Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15176260781361240702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-64378268229254151642013-09-24T12:07:19.240-05:002013-09-24T12:07:19.240-05:00Thank you Abby :)Thank you Abby :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-22582304709018692712013-09-24T12:06:57.429-05:002013-09-24T12:06:57.429-05:00How fun to be involved in a little life like that!...How fun to be involved in a little life like that! Thanks for sharing your experience :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-83718890008686959322013-09-24T12:06:20.267-05:002013-09-24T12:06:20.267-05:00Yes, the oldies are still goodies to me too! :) Yes, the oldies are still goodies to me too! :) JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-54935168854235963662013-09-24T12:05:59.203-05:002013-09-24T12:05:59.203-05:00Thanks for sharing here today :)Thanks for sharing here today :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-32262808848885000952013-09-24T11:04:14.010-05:002013-09-24T11:04:14.010-05:00What a wonderful compilation of ideas, quotes and ...What a wonderful compilation of ideas, quotes and resources. Thanks so much for sharing this, I'm sure it will help many moms. I'll pass this post on. ~ AbbyLittle Birdie Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673752124765885843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-16458635624174834912013-09-24T10:21:29.573-05:002013-09-24T10:21:29.573-05:00I taught the little girl I baby sit to read with D...I taught the little girl I baby sit to read with Dick and Jane too! First we did letter flashcards, then moved onto the books. She is three and can read! Not super well, and a lot of it is sight words, although she can do the phonics if she tries. Her first word was Dick, which I made sure I explained to her mom LOL. Wife, Then Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13637174631322228369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-69215157803728286372013-09-24T08:02:04.967-05:002013-09-24T08:02:04.967-05:00JES,
I love this post....it brought back memories ...JES,<br />I love this post....it brought back memories of teaching my little boy. He is now in 5th grade. I love the old school books and have used many of them over the years.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Amy Josunnyskiesandsweetteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411963709035869592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-43578146315387424022013-09-23T08:15:10.515-05:002013-09-23T08:15:10.515-05:00Great advice! Each one of my children learned to r...Great advice! Each one of my children learned to read at different ages. One is still learning. I'm glad I learned to let them move along at their own pace.:) Reading is a very enjoyable time for our family!:) I think I will get our Dick and Jane books out today. Farmlife Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986872485762862172noreply@blogger.com