Katydid Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I have a friend with a neurological condition that affects her ability to speak who is interested in homeschooling. From what I understand, she can speak but it can be painful and some days are worse than others. What resources would you recommend for her? I'm thinking online and audio stuff, but I don't know much about what's out there along those lines. Thanks in advance for any ideas you may have! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 How old are her kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 What ages? Here are some ideas off the top of my head: audiobooks picture books with CDs (often in library kits) Teaching Textbooks for math documentaries for history/science Lyrical Life Science CDs Geography Songs CDs Bible on CD, The Singing Bible if Christian Co-op classes I'd suggest trading teaching for another service. Perhaps a friend could teach a subject that is difficult for her to teach and she could edit papers, clean house, babysit etc. I hope she finds a way to make it work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I suggest they all learn to sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydid Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Their oldest is 6 and they also have two younger ones. Her husband is very supportive, but he works full time and travels sometimes for his job, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I agree with Rosie, I'd focus my efforts on learning and using sign (mom and all the kids as ages allow). Outside of that, at six, I'd just do great audio stories. As her voice allows, have the six year old read I See Sam books. The daughter would be reading those. This is a great way to learn to read and doesn't take much voice from the parent compared to other programs I've used. I have a link to download free copies. Maybe use Education Unboxed videos (the daughter can watch them, then they do whatever together) online with c-rods for math. Another idea is Dreambox math. It's all online and quite good. She could fill in not covered subjects like measuring, clocks, etc. when her voice allows. Use Handwriting Without Tears for handwriting perhaps. Magic School Bus videos (you can buy all of them in a set) are great for science. SOTW CD's, liberty kids, and similar can be history if she feels she needs it. But I wouldn't stress out when the voice isn't working/we didn't get to those subjects anything close to daily. It's ok at her age. I'd focus on the communication alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I suffer from reoccurring issues with speech, especially when my seizures are out of control. It's SO frustrating to try and teach without being able to talk a lot or correctly. Choosing materials that the student can read to themselves silently or outloud helps. Some of the Amish curricula are quite good. Some of the worktext curricula are good. Audio books with matching texts, including audio Bibles are great. Magic School bus and other DVDs. iPad apps. Computer games. Lots of art materials. Once the student can read, just lots and lots of living books from the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Another option would be to use video courses from A Beka, BJU, etc. She may be able to purchase use of individual courses, as well as the whole program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 MEP Math and Progressive Phonics are both free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Read, Write, Type for phonics. http://www.talkingfingers.com/readwritetype/RWT-learning-system.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 For those ages, Sign Language - Signing Times DVD from library Math - Dreambox Reading - Reading Eggs Handwriting - Handwriting without Tears (HWOT) does not need much talking for the parent Science - Magic School Bus DVDS, Bill Nye DVDs, The Way Things Work DVDs, Disney Imagineering DVDs from library Listening to books - Scholastic Books DVDs. American Tall Tales & Legends DVDs, Liberty Kids DVDs from the library. You can turn Close Caption on so kid can follow the text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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