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[Guest Grif]

I just registered for this forum because I am considering classical educ. for my 11 yr old twin son & daughter who have sensory processing disorder.

 

Both have been or are presently in Occupational, Physical, Speech, & Vision therapy.

 

My daughter is reading at about the 3rd grade level, my son at about 2nd grade.

 

I'm considering class. educ. to insure my twins are receiving a comprehensive educ.

 

Can anyone give advice, suggestions, comments regarding whether or not it is a good idea to begin classical educ. now & where I ought to begin.

[Stacy in NJ]

My advice is to separate out the content from the skill development. All kids can profit from and enjoy the content of a classical education. But, you will need to pursue skill development on a alternative time schedule. You'll also need to prioritize both content and skills. For example, you might not place as much focus on Latin or grammar while still utilizing the four year history rotation. You might choose to teach writing ala TWTM strategies of copywork, narration, dictation, outlining but do so at a slower or more relaxed pace accommodating your dc's needs.

 

Do what works for your children and your family without stressing out about whether you're following the perfect path or sequence.

 

Welcome!

[PeterPan]

So are they in school now and you're getting ready to pull out? Or you've been homeschooling and want to change how you're approaching things? I ask, because I see you're in Ohio and just wanted to make sure you've thought through your year end evaluations or portfolio reviews. One way to approach that is to find the person you think you'll use for your year-end portfolio review and ask them what they expect to see, especially when you're talking SN. It's not that they decide or that you won't do a good job, but it's just nice to know.

 

The WTM is amazing as a sequence of skills and how the thought process develop. So yes, you can jump into it wherever it fits your dc and move forward at their pace. The main thing is not to get too stuck on it. Use just the components that click with your dc or light them up and SKIP the parts that don't fit. For instance not every dc is well-served by spending time on latin. So if your dc aren't, then get over it and ditch it. The WTM is pretty bookish, so sometimes you have to remind yourself that it's ok to go out of the box and do things very different ways.

 

Guess I'm not sure what you really want beyond that. Whatever you do will be great. You'll learn, adapt, tweak. It's not like anyone gets things perfect right out of the bat. As you watch your dc and apply what fits them, you'll be great.