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-=- I read the Unschooling
Handbook and, well, never looked back. . . .-=-

From time to time I get hung up on "homeschooling" because part of
me really feels like she will really enjoy life more if "she'd just
learn to read!"...


How is that not "looking back"?


-=-but she is teaching herself to some degree-=-

Learning on her own.
Teaching is something different from learning.
_http://sandradodd.com/wordswords_ (http://sandradodd.com/wordswords)

I think six is too young to think about speech therapy. WAY too young.
And it's way too young to worry about reading.

-=- I still can't seem to get the house
organized and I'm not used to focusing on "play" with Jocelyn. -=-

Make a schedule and go somewhere every other day, even if it's just to a
grocery store you don't usually go to. You and Jocelyn go out every other day,
somewhere. Picnic. Visit a friend. Museum. Hike. That minor structure
will lead to other things to do, discuss, look up, build, want and think about.

-=- Maybe posting this novella will be all I need (so sorry -=-

Therapeutic writing is what makes these lists work! don't be sorry.
Everyone who reads what you wrote will think as she/he reads "Me too," or "I
used to" or "I haven't had that problem (yet)." That's helpful to you and
the readers all, then.

I've gone through angsty confused seasons. Maybe everyone has. That lack
of direction seems to presage a really solid, inspired season. Or maybe it's
just that statistically nobody can average out all the time, and there WILL
be ups and downs.

-=- A great story, website, anything!-=-

There are typical days and some special days here:
_http://sandradodd.com/typical_ (http://sandradodd.com/typical)

To get you off the reading-worries, here: _http://sandradodd.com/reading_
(http://sandradodd.com/reading)
Especially read the one about Holly, my daughter, who didn't read until 11.

Sandra














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Tracy

--- In [email protected], SandraDodd@a... wrote:
>
> -=- I read the Unschooling
> Handbook and, well, never looked back. . . .-=-
>
> From time to time I get hung up on "homeschooling" because part
of
> me really feels like she will really enjoy life more if "she'd
just
> learn to read!"...
>
>
> How is that not "looking back"?

Okay...I find myself taking a peek back when I'm feeling pressure
from "outsiders". Thats why I need the inspiration of likeminded
folks....
>
>
>> I think six is too young to think about speech therapy. WAY too
young.
> And it's way too young to worry about reading.

THANK YOU...I know that. Really I do. Again it's that pressure I
allow to get to me; the looks from strangers or the questions from
unsupportive relatives and then question my own gut. Thanks for that
blank reminder that I KNOW where we are going with this. She is 6.
I'm going to say that everytime I get that look.



> That lack
> of direction seems to presage a really solid, inspired season.

Ahhh! Clarity. Again, thank you....I am just coming out of 2 years
of creative overload...I need a spiritual rest. I need to stop. It's
best for now.

> Especially read the one about Holly, my daughter, who didn't read
until 11.

I am looking forward to reading about Holly. I remember reading
about her several years ago......I remember you from some place on
the net, Sandra. I need these reminders. I am emensly grateful and
emotional for the response right now.......I can't explain it.

Thank you