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Right now, we are using See Time Fly (Vol 1) by Lindamood Bell http://www.ganderpublishing.com/Visualizing-and-Verbalizing/See-Time-Fly-History.html
I had no idea that Lindamood-Bell was into history as well. Thank-you for the link.
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Well in our house VP has always been the ultimate. Dd is actually pretty insistent she's going to be a history major. We'll see. In any case, right now we're doing the VP online, self-paced history, and I HIGHLY recommend it.
Does this program have a Young Earth perspective?
Have you read "The Dyslexic Advantage" by the Eides yet? It will make it click in your mind why these kids are so good at history. They don't need to outline and suck the life. They need connections, stories, relationships. VP is really good at that and helps them cement the important basics at the same time. It has the rabbit trails and stories that work for these kids' brains.DA is great, and DS absolutely excels at history.
Oh, you're probably wondering what we'll do next. We did MARR last year, NTGR during a one month free trial, and this year are doing the two american history years. I'm hoping she gets them done by the end of May (fingers crossed!).I need a cheat sheet by the computer to figure out all the acronyms. I'll look all of this up...Thank-you.
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pretty please...DS has dyslexia. I'm looking at History Odyssey 2, Ancients. It seems like a gentle introduction to narration and the curricula is scripted. DS has always read or used audio books to keep up with assignments. What history do you use with your child? DS will be 7th grade...
Thank-you,
Hearher
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:iagree:Let me be clear; I love the richness and I think it comes through in her book. I just feel that at first glance, especially if you're digging into the schedules, a person might feel less than successful when working with a SN/LD child.
Funny that you mention this. A very good friend and I were discussing the WTM schedule, and she mentioned SWB doesn't even follow the WTM schedule perfectly with her own children. I must rely on my friend's judgement as I haven't been around long enough to know one way or the other.
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Awesome..Thank-you both...Heather
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You can jump into Sentence Composing for Middle School: A Worktext on Sentence Variety and Maturity and Grammar for Middle School: A Sentence-Composing Approach without having done the elementary series.
So do you need both books?
Thank-you..
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My 12 yo DS has maths disorder. He sits in a regular classroom now and will come home in the Fall. I homeschooled 2nd semester, 5th grade and did the following:
1. Read the book How the Brain Learns Mathematics by Sousa.
2. Read two books by Ronit Bird. I'm Belle3 over at Amazon, so read my reviews.
3. Read a book published by ETA Cuisenaire called Mathematics Made Meaningful.
4. Purchased Cuisenaire rods, base 10 blocks, and a Slavonic Abacus. Using these books and the concrete manipulatives, I taught DS slowly, using all the authors recommendations.
DS knows his times tables, can multiply/divide decimal numbers, perform fraction work, and work probability problems. He is prone to careless math errors involving borrows and carries, copy errors, and hates to simplify fractions. He can read a clock, but he is not solid with currency.
To get an idea of my son's difficulties, there is a 55 pt spread between processing speed and verbal comprehension, and a 45 pt spread between working memory and verbal comp.
He keeps a simple calculator and 12x12 times table nearby. We don't really use flash cards. Forget about timed math drills. We use the computer for practice where he can key in the answer. Touch Math was a joke. DS requires a top down, approach where he learns the underlying concept. He is very strong with abstract reasoning and verbal comprehension. Metric graph paper keeps his work organized. We also used colored pencils and pens. Math mnemonics are helpful. We worked in short intervals, spending no more than 10 minutes teaching a concept and 20 or so minutes practicing. These kids generally have poor working memory. Too much time will stress and tax them unnecessarily.
These books really helped me. YMMV...
For basic math facts, work on subitizing first, then use the abacus and rods. You have to go slow.
Blessings, Heather
eta: Lindamood-Bell has a math program called Cloud 9 math that is multi-sensory. That program may be worth a look.
http://teachmath.openschoolnetwork.ca/Subitizing.htm
http://www.xavier-educational-software.co.uk/content/Abacus/lesson.html
http://www.xavier-educational-software.co.uk/swgal/abacus/index.html
http://customgraph.com/SG/piart.php?art=660 free printable cm graph paper
http://www.mathusee.com/wp-includes/popup_math_drill.php free on-line drills
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WTM connects skill and content more, so you have to do some mental gymnastics to free them and see the potential. Like use the 4th grade time suggestions, the 7th grade writing amounts, and the 8th grade reading lists. I mean seriously, it doesn't say to, but you can. :)
This is precisely what I'm hoping to do. I'm shooting for 5th grade and then raising the bar. I'll lower it if I have too. DS is utterly clueless.
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We need to develop a WTM guide for special needs kids. Include the richness; exclude the rigor. Wonder if SWB has ever considered that...
I've been reading the WTM over that last few days, and I always felt that SWB was stressing richness over rigor. Many times she has provided alternatives and materials to address learning weaknesses.
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I've never really seen DS as SNs, but have seen a teacher or two that I felt was SNs....I read a book called Magic Trees of the Mind when my son was very young. The book stressed providing children with an enriched environment. DH and I always strove to do that by making every effort to help DS pursue his interests. We did these things long before we knew our son was gifted with a reading/HW'ing/maths disorder.
We have always purchased books that DS expressed an interest in. By age 6, DS loved listening to audio book adaptations of The Hobbit and The Chronicles of Narnia. DS prefers mostly non-fiction books.
I was raised by my mother and have two sisters. With a boy, I have pursued every passion that was at one time, boys only. DS has his own tool set that would rival any adults. We have a telescope and were into astronomy for awhile. My house is loaded with airplane models, sports trading cards, Legos, wooden blocks, and trains.
I've learned over the past few years that my son is entirely capable of learning, with the right instruction that appeals to his learning style and appropriate pacing. You are very fortunate to get a diagnosis so early.
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The initial COVD consult in my area is $475...
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We're WTM-inspired as far as focusing on skills and having a rich ride, but for actual specific materials, well mercy I'm not sure we've EVER corresponded with Susan's choices, mercy. Maybe on a couple points. Any time we've tried, they haven't fit. My dd thinks WTM is a torture device for children with differences. Don't do that to your kid. The skills are fabulous, and seeing a progression of how they develop is helpful. But there's no need to lock your kid in to some STYLE, thinking because it's in the book it will work. Honestly, this question comes up on the main boards and only a small fraction of people even do WTM as written, even with NT kids!!!
If you get too locked in on METHODS, then you miss the option to be flexible and go with a way that brings joy and success to your child. We're extremely loose on history, but it fits my quirky daughter. So use WTM to be inspired, be mindful, and see where you could be going, then look at your kid and think about what really fits.
I love your frankness. Thank-you...
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Expository preaching, by a seminary trained theologian that reads and understands the original Hebrew and Greek. That really matters,.
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You mean you got a scrip from the regular doctor? I would talk with the developmental optometrist before you have it filled. I had a regular doc totally miss dd's problems, and a few months later she got a scrip from the developmental optometrist. Sometimes the doc will have a different way of doing things.
As for why's and how it plays up, let the dev. optometrist explain. You have a ton of questions that are totally individual and that the dev. opt. (if he's worth his salt) can easily explain. Please go to a Fellow btw if you can. When you're a little more complex, you want the best doc you can get. Don't get some newbie who seldom does this.
They have tools like the Visagraph (infrared goggles that track your eye movements while you read), so they'll be able to tell you EXACTLY what is going on with his eyes. Also remember that how it plays out varies with the person. My dd and I have almost identical eye problems (astigmatism, things with our veins, etc.), but she had developmental issues in all the facets (convergence, focusing, depth perception, you name it), where I only had a few peripheral vision issues. It just varies, the joy of biology I guess.
You're anxious now because you only have partial info. Get a good developmental optometrist and let them sort through it. Then you can get your questions answered.
Thank-you. I'm utterly convinced. Blessings, Heather
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Just a quick comment on Learning Ally: you must be diagnosed with a print disability to use this service. A professional involved with the care of your child needs to certify the diagnosis to Learning Ally. Bookshare is the same way.
I forgot about that, and Learning Ally charges nearly $100/year for their services.
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The other subject area we adapted was foreign language study. My dyslexic kids did no classical language study (my non-dyslexi oldest did study Latin). They did do Vocabulary from Classical Roots to get some exposure to the Latin & Greek roots of our language. My middle child was already fluent in a second language because of our life in Japan. We tried to add a third language when we moved to the States but that turned out to be a nutty idea & we didn't continue. My son has studied Japanese off & on, but his dyslexia impacts the rate at which he can learn & the style of instruction he needs.
These are just some random thoughts about what we did, which reflects what worked for our family but is not necessarily good for everyone!
Thank-you. I've been wondering about Latin. I will take a look at the book that you mentioned. I was thinking about trying Spanish and looking into programming. I need to get the high school graduation requirements sorted out.
Has anyone taught Logic? How has that worked out?
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One more thing: Before I spent money on all the "recommended" reference library stuff, I would spend money on reference materials for subjects that dc LIKES. One generalization that I think we can all make here is that when you have a dc with a learning difference, it is much easier to motivate them if you're studying something they *like*. My dd is really into Greek mythology (thanks, Percy Jackson! :thumbup1:) so purchasing the D'Aulaire's was a no-brainer for me. She also loves geography, so our Atlas has been invaluable. On the other hand, we are doing SOTW and I purchased the KF History Encyclopedia which is a beautiful book but dd finds to be rather boring. I have used it for reference, but she isn't interested at all. So spend your money on things your dc will buy into EASILY, then expand into more "academic" reference materials. Just my 2 cents.
Thank-you. Do you use a microscope?
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Do you have a SN child? What are his/her needs? This will help in my recommendations. ;)
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia....Thank-you
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Actually, there's pretty good evidence that a child with poor binocular vision skills will overdevelop other useful skills, even other vision skills, such as peripheral vision as well as the ability to interpret architectural drawings. (See Growing An Architect.)
Rod
More questions for Rod. The optometrist over-corrected my son's eyes to 20/15 on Friday. Do you recommend that? It seems wrong to me. If this eye condition leads to eye strain, why over-correct? I hate this because the Dr used up my vision insurance. I may be paying out-of-pocket to get another eye test. I'm starting to question everything.
You've given me much to consider. So that you know, DS periodically mentions architecture to me. He stated drawing 3-d pictures of airplanes and cars when he was 4/5yo. No kidding. A mechanical engineering friend of mine loaded, some very high end modeling software on our home computer. DS loves it. I used to let DS play with 3-d home architecture software when he was very young and loves modifying and designing house plans. I've never thought about spatial reasoning. I've been sewing on a machine since 3rd grade and have always loved puzzles. I've always been interested in the structure and construction of things...Go figure.
Thank-you..I feel better now.
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Scottish Rite Learning Centers perform dyslexia screenings for free to everyone, and they are located all over the country. Scottish Rite also has teaching tapes that they will loan to families that homeschool. Are you in some sort of homeschool cover? I know of one covering that loans tapes out to assist students.
Your plate seems full. I would probably send the little kids to a mothers morning out. Consider adjusting your day so that you can work with each child. Rotate early mornings. You are going to have to be creative. Combine lessons for all ages of children. HS during unusual times and weekends. Your DH will likely play a critical role in all of this.
Best of luck whatever you decide,
Heather
I just thought of a few things...Teach typing. BBC Dance Mat typing is online and free....Use text to speech software. Dragon Speak Naturally sells an excellent, reasonably priced product....Books on tape. Record your own voice digitally or use Reading Ally. The Ladies here can suggest many other services. Read the book The Dyslexic Advantage by the Eides. They make specific recommendation for writing and grammar. Stick with O-G materials.
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I'm curious to know how many people are following the WTM recommendations? I will be starting in the Fall for my 7th grader, and I'm wondering how this will play out.
Any tips or recommendations? Please tell me what you've learned? I'm about to go crazy on the reference library purchases. DH gave me the go ahead to purchase science equipment (I'm holding off a bit for that). Please, tell me about your experiences. I want the good, the bad, and the ugly..Start by telling me whether you actually keep a timeline and what subjects do you cover.
Thank-you,
Heather
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What is DA ?
The book The Dyslexic Advantage by the Eides, a husband and wife team. I can't recommend that book enough.
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I've been thinking about this. My vision very occasionally causes me eye strain, and that's it. DS does very well in all subjects but grammar and math. Are vision problems selective? I would think he'd struggle across the board?
My son's binocular vision was checked a couple of years ago...Why wouldn't an optometrist speak up and say something?
Tell me about history...
in The Learning Challenges Board
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Ok...I just figured out VP's denominational perspective. Where does the study of Ancient History began? Anything, say prior to 4004 B.C.?
I also noted that for 7th grade, DS would use the Omnibus package.