Math is a struggle for S. Currently, we are working through the Key To Algebra Series. Today, when I checked her work she had missed nearly every problem. I am weary from grading, redoing, regrading, redoing, regrading...
Today was going to be dad's day. When he got home from work, I explained that he was going to have to help with her math. (Thankfully, engineers love that. :-) ) I showed him that most of the mistakes were careless errors, and that it seemed she really understood the concepts. I wanted him to make a point to tell her that in math, attention to detail is especially important. His first question to her was, "Why do you think you got all these wrong?" Her reply, "Mom graded it wrong!"
Showing posts with label homeschool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homeschool. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Hi!
Hi!
I'm Jill and I've been homeschooling since November 2004. My oldest was in 2nd grade and my youngest was in K. There were multiple reasons for us deciding to make the switch to homeschool. In hindsight, it was probably one decision that will change my DD's future for the better.
We have dealt with many issues over the years, all which pointed directly to ADHD, but we never put two and two together...until recently.
I've been researching ADHD and right brain learning now for months. As a former public school teacher, I thought I knew alot about ADHD and RB learning. Wrong. I've learned alot - but have not found much information that particularly relates to homeschooling ADHD teens. For that reason, I've decided to chronicle our journey in hopes that it will help someone else out there.
I titled my blog "Hidden Treasure" because people with ADHD have gifts that are not readily recognized or valued in our culture. I hope that by tapping into these gifts my daughter has and changing the way she thinks ~ about the way she thinks, I can build her confidence and prepare her to deal with problems later in life.
We have decided not to medicate. Although we struggle almost daily with everyday tasks and schoolwork, I have seen firsthand the personality changes associated with medicating children with ADHD.
If you are in a similar situation, I'd love for you to follow my blog or leave a comment. Sometimes it's nice to know you aren't alone.
I'm Jill and I've been homeschooling since November 2004. My oldest was in 2nd grade and my youngest was in K. There were multiple reasons for us deciding to make the switch to homeschool. In hindsight, it was probably one decision that will change my DD's future for the better.
We have dealt with many issues over the years, all which pointed directly to ADHD, but we never put two and two together...until recently.
I've been researching ADHD and right brain learning now for months. As a former public school teacher, I thought I knew alot about ADHD and RB learning. Wrong. I've learned alot - but have not found much information that particularly relates to homeschooling ADHD teens. For that reason, I've decided to chronicle our journey in hopes that it will help someone else out there.
I titled my blog "Hidden Treasure" because people with ADHD have gifts that are not readily recognized or valued in our culture. I hope that by tapping into these gifts my daughter has and changing the way she thinks ~ about the way she thinks, I can build her confidence and prepare her to deal with problems later in life.
We have decided not to medicate. Although we struggle almost daily with everyday tasks and schoolwork, I have seen firsthand the personality changes associated with medicating children with ADHD.
If you are in a similar situation, I'd love for you to follow my blog or leave a comment. Sometimes it's nice to know you aren't alone.
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