My dd and I have begun homeschooling (gulp). I've talked enough talk; now it's time to walk the walk.
We've begun by working with the short-vowel sounds. I'm using Phonics Pathways. The lessons are short and easy to follow. It's almost like a script that I can follow until I become more at ease. Maybe that will happen in another 14 years.
She is having trouble with e and i, so we're taking some extra time with those sounds. I checked out a few library books whose stories emphasize these sounds, but now I'm feeling guilty, as I've been reading a book based on the Charlotte Mason method. She is anti-twaddle and these books are nothing BUT twaddle. I guess I'll be evaluating every book against the "Living Books" criteria. I can assure you that I've read very little lately that falls into that category. I wonder what Charlotte would make of The Devil Wears Prada?
Monday we're planning to start fresh with a bit more attention to structure and organization on my part and a bit more initiative and "Gee, Mom, can I hear MORE short-vowel sounds?" on her part. We'll see...
1 comment:
Miss Amy,
Congratulations on starting your homeschooling. I know you will do well, as will your dd.
If I can think of anything that might help with the e and i problem, I will surely let you know.
I can't wait for your next blog.
Miss Joan
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