creekmom Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 -had not allowed handwriting practice to be independent when my kids were younger. I should have sat beside them to make sure they were forming the letters correctly, and I should have insisted on neat handwriting until it became a habit. -had set clear goals from the beginning for each child every year. -didn't have the urge to buy something new every time my kids weren't doing well in a subject area. -didn't have so many writing programs on my shelves collecting dust. I'm sure there are more regrets, but this is a good start. ;) Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 .... would be more disciplined to follow lesson plans on difficult days. .... would take the freedom to just drop lessons on difficult days. .... had the WISDOM to recognize the difference!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 My biggest regret is not homeschooling my kids from the beginning. My second is handwriting. I tried afterschooling my youngest two, but when they were making mistakes all day when I wasn't around to help them, it was difficult to change their habits. Now my youngest two are twelve, and writing is an everyday struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 -had not allowed handwriting practice to be independent when my kids were younger. I should have sat beside them to make sure they were forming the letters correctly, and I should have insisted on neat handwriting until it became a habit. Yes, this! Also, I wish I had looked for more structured LA lessons earlier, instead of doing so many CM oriented things. I'm very drawn to CM methods, but my kids needed a different approach--I just kept thinking, "they'll get it eventually with a language-rich environment" instead of realizing, "they're not getting it, time for a different approach." Ironically, some of the things I thought I'd NEVER use--are the things that seem to be working best! :lol: :lol: :lol: :tongue_smilie:Live & learn! Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imhim Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I wish I would not have spent money on things I don't have the time or energy to use. Things that looked "nice" at the homeschool conference, but I never use at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 -had not allowed handwriting practice to be independent when my kids were younger. I should have sat beside them to make sure they were forming the letters correctly, and I should have insisted on neat handwriting until it became a habit. Ooh, thank you for that. I feel like handwriting is something that many people I know let the kids do independently, but I never let mine. Sometimes I feel really a bit frustrated by it because independent work is a goal of mine and it SEEMS like this should a good place to start, but if I don't sit there and guide them, then... well, I shouldn't say it doesn't serve a purpose because it does help increase their fluency and speed, but it doesn't help them correct mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 :lol: I saw the thread title and finished it "I wish I might get the wish that I wish tonight!" Last night I posted a thread on "Twinkle, twinkle" Madhatter style. Guess I have my mind on stars! Honestly, I'm not wishing on anything right now. Just relishing in the "much of muchness." If I think about it too much, I can sour grapes. I am just going with the flow right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 :lol: I saw the thread title and finished it "I wish I might get the wish that I wish tonight!" Last night I posted a thread on "Twinkle, twinkle" Madhatter style. Guess I have my mind on stars! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ironically, some of the things I thought I'd NEVER use--are the things that seem to be working best! :lol: :lol: :lol: :tongue_smilie:Live & learn! Merry :-) I can completely relate! I didn't think we'd like workbooks, structured curricula, or Christian curricula. And here we are, doing wonderfully with CLE LA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 ...I wish I could actually follow all the sage advice on threads like these... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I wish I had more patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 -had not allowed handwriting practice to be independent when my kids were younger. I should have sat beside them to make sure they were forming the letters correctly, and I should have insisted on neat handwriting until it became a habit. I DID sit with them. But once they seemed to have the hang of it, I made it independent work. Big mistake. I now have one with atrocious handwriting, far beyond just a matter of being a boy. He got sloppy after I stopped hovering. Now we have to begin working on correcting that. I wish I had more patience and energy. I wish I had known when we started everything I know now. I would have done some things differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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