[blparent] Home schooling

Mon Dec 12 19:16:32 UTC 2011

Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
Religion doesn't have much to do with teaching your kid to read, write and
do basic math.

it doesn't, and I never said it did. the biggest reason for people home
schooling is religious beliefs though, that is why there are several
different curriculums based around religion. Home school families get stereo
typed as religious bible pushing nuts. I choose to let my kids choose what
if any religion they want to follow. Bran's question on religious based
learning was a completely valid one.

Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
You clearly don't like the public school system and that's fine. 

You're right, I don't like it, well maybe I should say I do not agree with
it. I am sure most people wouldn't either if they thought about it and
really analyzed the school system. of course there are those that will
always believe what an authority power tells them.

Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
Know that you do have to meet some hard requirements (I think these are
based on the state) and if they are not met, you could be charged with
educational neglect.

yep, each state has their own rules, for now. But hey, I do tend to do my
research, and have a pretty good idea of my states requirements, and they
are not as hard as you would think. I will be much harder to pass then the
states requirements. and the fact that I can be charged with a crime for
doing what I feel is best for my child is a very sad point in deed. next
thing you know there will be government mandated bedtimes for kids, cause
you know, us parents have no clue how to take care of our kids. Well, okay
some don't, but get rid of a lot of these stupid laws, and those people will
get weeded out.

Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
You can't just decide your kid shouldn't learna subject matter because you
are homeschooling.

Sure I can. I do not have to teach my kid Spanish in kindergarten, just
because a bunch of illegals come over here and expect us to speak their
language.

Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
It also doesn't sound like you want to homeschool. 

really? what gave you that impression, I started the topic didn't I? I
should not want to home school my kids, but every year that passes makes it
more clear that if I want my kids to get a well rounded education it is the
best option.

Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
I'd look into other options within the school system, gifted programs,
special ed, a different teacher, maybe skipping a grade first. 

LOL, that is a good one. Not in this school district. I do at least know
what your thinking now, that the public schools are the only ones that can
provide my children with an education.

Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
You can also look at private school.

Sure, now I will pay taxes plus another four to five thousand dollars a year
to have my kid taught at a Catholic school, where religion is pushed down
their throats.

Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
What does your wife say? She's ateacher, tap into her professional expertise
on this one. You don't mention her in so much as to say "I'll be doing all
the work".
Surely she has an oppinion?

yep, she sure does, but even you ought to see the rock and hard place she is
between. Unfortunately I am not able to find it, but it is believed that as
many as 75% of public school teachers home school their own kids.

Michael 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 10:45
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Home schooling

Michael,
Figure out on a practicall evel what the problems are. Religion doesn't have
much to do with teaching your kid to read, write and do basic math.
You clearly don't like the public school system and that's fine. Know that
you do have to meet some hard requirements (I think these are based on the
state) and if they are not met, you could be charged with educational
neglect.
You can't just decide your kid shouldn't learna subject matter because you
are homeschooling.
It also doesn't sound like you want to homeschool. I'd look into other
options within the school system, gifted programs, special ed, a different
teacher, maybe skipping a grade first. You can also look at private school.
What does your wife say? She's ateacher, tap into her professional expertise
on this one. You don't mention her in so much as to say "I'll be doing all
the work".
Surely she has an oppinion?

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Michael Baldwin
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 10:07 AM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] Home schooling

Bran,

I am not saying reading is not important, because it is, but do they really
need to use 2 different reading systems, one of them being reading mastery,
which I do not like at all.

Kids aren't cookie doe, and schools are not cookie cutters. They are not
going to turn out thousands of happy little heart shaped cookies.

Some kids are not going to learn no matter how much time is spent on them,
whether it is something in their DNA, or they just do not want to. And other
kids are forced to move at a slower pace because the school is trying to cut
them all into exact replicas.

For now, any home schooling will basically be to challenge my child, and let
her learn and go at her pace. I know my kid is not' the smartest, but she is
a fast learner. I think they are on number 6 in class right now, and she
quickly picked up the concept of the 3 digit numbers in a 60 minute van
ride, and can count to one thousand by one if left to it.

Any education program will not be based in religion, our kids will have the
freedom to choose a religion if they so wish, I will not be pushing one at
them. Needs to be flexible as well. Kids interests change, I want to be able
to change what we are doing on a dime to keep up with their developing
interests.

The time for learning site looks like it will accomplish what I want for
now.

Thanks,
Michael
-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Brandy W
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 7:54
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Subject: Re: [blparent] Home schooling

OK I strongly recommend the yahoo group called blind Homeschooler. It is a
group of both blind parents home schooling sighted children, and sighted
parents home schooling blind children. Do you want a Christian program or
secular one? There are a lot of resources  out there. I am a teacher with a
degree and there is a reason they focus so heavily on reading, and that is
so many children don't get any at home and you can't learn in older grades
if you aren't a fluent reader. I believe in teaching reading, but also by
simply providing plenty of books for the child to find and discover. If they
are interested they will read because they want to not because they were
forced.

For homeschool or supplemental work visit www.time4learning.com it is
accessible with Jaws and is a great program. it is fairly inexpensive and
would push her while she enjoyed it at the same time.

Let me know specific questions.

Bran

"When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping
them feel the joy that's to be found in the creative spirit. It's the things
we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference in
our lives."
- Fred Rogers

Brandy Wojcik
Discovery Toys Educational Consultant and Team Leader www.playtoachieve.com
(512) 689-5045

Looking for team members nation wide!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Baldwin" <mbaldwin at gpcom.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 10:12 PM
Subject: [blparent] Home schooling

> Hi,
> I have seen it brought up here before, and I guess it is my turn to 
> ask about home schooling. For now, I would be substituting home school 
> with public schooling, that might change for next year. My oldest is 
> in kindergarten now. She has been doing a lot of sloppy work lately, 
> and she says it is because she is bored in school. From what they are 
> doing, I can see her being bored. the teacher, naturally just blows it 
> off when it is brought to her attention. but anyways, before I go on 
> about the many issues in the public school system, does anyone have 
> good resources for a blind parent doing home schooling? My wife works 
> a lot, as a teacher, so most of the responsibility would fall to me. I 
> would be looking for all subject areas, but reading having the least 
> priority. The school thinks we need 2 reading programs, yeah lets 
> spend 3 hours a day just on reading...anyways...
>
> thanks,
> Michael
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