Thu-3-Jul-2008 - Am I Going To Be Able to Homeschool?
When I envision homeschooling, I must admit that I’m a lot more relaxed about it than most people that I know. I want my children to want to learn (like most people) and plan to read historically accurate story books rather than buying history curriculum and stuff like that. Hopefully, it takes longer for my children to get burnt out on story-time than it does "sit here and read this book for half an hour and then I'm going to ask you questions."
Recently, though, Samuel’s attitude has come into play. VERY tongue in cheek, I’ve started to wonder what the future holds.
I’m stubborn, and my wonderful husband can be very stubborn, too. So it’s only natural that our children have these stubborn streaks a mile wide. They get it from being human, I think.
Anyway, about a month ago, Samuel and I had this argument about colors. I was trying to helpfully teach him the different colors since he had expressed interest. However, he became utterly determined that everything he saw was going to be yellow. For a while, no other color seemed to exist for him!
He also grasps the concept of 1, 2 . . . . . and 5. So, today at breakfast, I got the bright idea to try to fill in the gap. I went and picked up three matchbox cars, and put two on the table. Problem is, he saw me pick up three, and set down two, so he was too distracted to focus on the words coming out of my mouth.
Finally, I helpfully prompted him. “Are there two cars, Samuel?”
“Yeah.”
I put the third car on the table, to his great relief. “Now how many are there?”
He studied them carefully. I tried to help again.
“One, two . . .”
“Nine!”
Where that number comes from, I don’t know. He must have pulled it randomly from his memory. We proceeded to argue about what the third car should be called – nine or three.
“One, two, thr(“nine”!)ee.”
Boy, my son can sure argue! It amuses me, because I’m sure sometimes I’m just as certain that I have the right answer, or I totally try to bluff God when I’m just guessing as well.
The part that concerns me is the future. Is this going to become habit? I can see myself years from now . . . .
“In 1492,
“No, mom. I’m pretty sure it was 1592.”
“Um, son, I’m reading this out of a book. It’s 1492.”
“Whatever. It was 1592.”
“1492.”
“1592.”
“1492!!”
Hahahahaha . . . . . . I love my eldest son . . . . .
Comments
Thu-3-Jul-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Schatzi
Just stopping by to say hi and hope you have a wonderful day.
Connie
Thu-3-Jul-2008 - No Worries
Posted by Tiredmamaof5
I wouldn't worry just yet. He's only 2, right? At this age kids will argue the wrong answer with you just because they can... yes, even when they know they are wrong they will still argue it is right because they see it is getting to you and it is funny to them.
If you want to start "preschool" things with him then how about trying stickers as a reward for right answers. For example, you were trying to get him to recognize the number 3 and 4 that come after 1 and 2. Well, tell him if he gets it right then he gets a sticker. He'll get it. He's still so young to be worried about school right now.
You just have to remember that it is important o keep it fun when it comes to teaching school.
Hugs,
Nikki
Thu-3-Jul-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Citygal
Haha! I had to chuckle at this because my daughter did the exact same thing to me! :o) So I thought to myself that she wasn't quite ready for this and waited another 6 months or so (might have even been longer), and that seemed to fix it.
Rachel from NZ
Fri-4-Jul-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by morningsunshine
one thing we did with numbers, is always count. we go to the park (and since I have not worn a watch for 10 years, I cannot say we are leaving in 5 minutes) and I will say, okay, we are leaving when I count to 30. and I count very loud.
mostly, I just count everything. how long to pick up toys, how many steps we take, how many birds we see, how many tomatoes we have watered. And when they have gt that, I start skip counting .
don't worry that he cannot count by himself. count with him, to him, near him. count your canning jars loudly. he will get it.
Fri-4-Jul-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mountainmama
I think this is pretty common for this age. I know it was in my house ^smile^. I believe the Lord has used our homeschooling journey to teach me more than my children.
There will be days that you wonder why you are doing it, but it is all worth it.
Fri-4-Jul-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PrairieSunrise
lol, I remember those arguments with my nephews!
Anyway, happy July 4th Ashley! I hope y'all have a good day.
Sat-5-Jul-2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MandyMom.com
Hahahaha! Well, we've had moments like that.. especially with the numbers.. and sometimes with the colors.. but it passes. I continue to teach them numbers and point out colors (we count and point out colors on our walks, when we go to the store, etc.. we rarely sit down and talk about it).. and they've pretty much got it down. Sometimes my 5 yo skips a number here and there, but mostly, she gets it.
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