Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 In a message dated 5/21/2004 8:41:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, herbal remedies writes: I believe his name was Grant Colfax and both of his parents were teachers who moved pretty far away from civilization so they could raise their children the way they wanted to). The Colfax's have written several books on homeschooling. They had four boy's and all of them went to ivy league colleges. If I remember correctly, one became a doctor, two became attorneys, and the fourth one is a world class chef. Not bad for a group of non socialized, late reading homeschoolers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Bryan learned to read between 7 and 8. Until that time, I used to read to him every single day. The rest of the time he was outside exploring, and he would really cover some territory. He was getting phonics in his home schooling, but I had no idea whether or not it was biting in any way. Then one day he realized that reading to himself was faster than me reading to him (he also knew I was changing the words on him ;o), and since he can't stand not knowing "What Dad is up to" he picked it up himself. The next thing I know, he's reading voraciously as if he's being chased. We're talking 3 to 4 books a week, and I'm not talking small books here. He started off with "The Boxcar" series and within a couple of years was reading David Eddings totally on his own. It was the same with learning to ride a bike and swimming. One day he just came up to me and said, "Dad, take the training wheels off!!!". I did, and with one piece of coaching from me was riding on his own within 5 minutes and never looked back. As far as swimming was concerned, he spent a few minutes watching me one day, and then asked me the easiest way to do it. I showed him the "Dog Paddle" and he spent the next 10 minutes trying it out in the shallow end of the pool. He then promptly got up and jumped into the deep end of the pool, and was perfectly fine. Scared me to death ;o) Both of these happened when he was 4. I've never rushed him on anything having to do with education and have always done my best to keep it pleasant and entertaining for him. It's like . . . when he was ready. . . he just downloaded what he needed and away he went. Sometimes, I almost feel un-appreciated, un-wanted and un-needed until he tells me, "Ya know Dad, I've got the best parents in the world". Love, Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-738-0554DocShillington - arobert6 herbal remedies Friday, May 21, 2004 1:10 AM Herbal Remedies - Teaching reading early I have homeschooled my six children for seventeen years and I think one of the best aspects of homeschooling is that you can wait until a child is ready to teach reading. There is research that early reading can lead to the child wearing glasses at a very young age. I believe each child is different and just as they don't all walk at the same age, I don't believe every toddler is potty trained at the same age either. I don't believe it has anything to do with intelligence whether a child reads early or late (I remember years ago reading about a young man who aced the SAT, but he he had not learned to read until age 10 because he just wasn't ready. He was offered scholarships at the Ivy League Colleges. I believe his name was Grant Colfax and both of his parents were teachers who moved pretty far away from civilization so they could raise their children the way they wanted to). I believe we can plant a garden with all the seeds and seedlings on the same day, and yet, not all the seedlings will sprout at the exact same time. And, thankfully, they don't all bloom at the same time. Some children are early bloomers and some are late-bloomers. I only share this because I wouldn't want moms to buy a book about babies reading to feel like a failure if their child doesn't take to it immediately. I realize the author of this book would not agree with me, and the book seems to be more about sign recognition than babies actually reading books. The school system is on a time-frame and pushes early reading, and yet we look at the stats for the schools success in this area and you will find it has been a success (and there could be side effects in some children in this push for all children to read early). Compare that with homeschoolers who often allow the child to wait until they are ready, and while they are waiting they put the time to good use. They read books about nature and real books about exciting countries and people. By the time the child is able to read they have a great foundation for loving to learn, because it wasn't force-fed to them. These two pages haev some interesting info about early reading: http://www.homeschool.com/articles/bookexcerpt/default.asp http://familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,58-21703,00.html For those interested in the research on early reading there is an older book titled something like, Better Late Than Early. There are many websites with more recent research: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1993012.stm http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/04/22/1019441223384.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Awesome kid stories!! Thanks for sharing them Doc!! And doesn't that little acknowledgement just melt you!?? Wonderful! Kelli Doc Shillington [DocShillington] Friday, May 21, 2004 12:47 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Teaching reading early Sometimes, I almost feel un-appreciated, un-wanted and un-needed until he tells me, "Ya know Dad, I've got the best parents in the world". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 They sure do ;o) Doc Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.727-738-0554DocShillington - Kelli Bever herbal remedies Friday, May 21, 2004 3:53 PM RE: Herbal Remedies - Teaching reading early Awesome kid stories!! Thanks for sharing them Doc!! And doesn't that little acknowledgement just melt you!?? Wonderful! Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 Those "real moments" are priceless!!!!!! JohnDoc Shillington <DocShillington wrote: Sometimes, I almost feel un-appreciated, un-wanted and un-needed until he tells me, "Ya know Dad, I've got the best parents in the world". Love, Doc Domains - Claim yours for only $14.70/year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2004 Report Share Posted May 22, 2004 A couple of days ago my 2.5 year old wanted to play with the broom, he did so and I noticed later that he put it back. I yelled across the house "Hayden, thank you for putting the broom back", he replied (from across the house) "thank you for being my mama". John Ybarra [deuteronomy2929] Saturday, May 22, 2004 5:39 AMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Teaching reading early Those "real moments" are priceless!!!!!! JohnDoc Shillington <DocShillington wrote: Sometimes, I almost feel un-appreciated, un-wanted and un-needed until he tells me, "Ya know Dad, I've got the best parents in the world". Love, Doc Domains - Claim yours for only $14.70/year Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington ---Incoming mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release 5/18/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release 5/18/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 I think that's why most kids who graduate these days can barely read...they had no interest when they were young 4-5 years old when they were being FORCED to learn so they never caught on and their class went on to other things without them. Candace - Doc Shillington herbal remedies Friday, May 21, 2004 2:47 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - Teaching reading early Bryan learned to read between 7 and 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Where is this article? I missed it. I am very interested to read it and share it with my son's father. Elizabeth - Candace Podratz herbal remedies Monday, May 24, 2004 11:18 AM Re: Herbal Remedies - Teaching reading early I think that's why most kids who graduate these days can barely read...they had no interest when they were young 4-5 years old when they were being FORCED to learn so they never caught on and their class went on to other things without them. Candace - Doc Shillington herbal remedies Friday, May 21, 2004 2:47 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - Teaching reading early Bryan learned to read between 7 and 8.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Oh, that is the sweetest!!!!! :)Kelli Lauren Bastow [lbastow] Saturday, May 22, 2004 10:11 AMherbal remedies Subject: RE: Herbal Remedies - Teaching reading early I yelled across the house "Hayden, thank you for putting the broom back", he replied (from across the house) "thank you for being my mama". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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