Prince Go-for-It learning to throw pots on the wheel from Princess Bossy |
I have remembered all these years, the story of one of their sons who was later than the rest in reading on his own. They did a lot of reading aloud to their kids, choosing books that particularly interested them, and one day (at age 9 or 11) their son took off with the book and started reading because he 'just had to know what happened next.' Their children rose to great heights in their educational and professional careers, so obviously, this late start did their son no damage in that way.
"See, Mom? This one is called a Red-Legged Frog" |
Making Wooden Fishing Lures |
Beyond Belief: Finding the Strength to Come Back |
When we've discussed doing projects for school, I've asked Prince Go-for-It about the wooden lures book, and I get a cool response, saying he's looked at it some, but otherwise shrugs it off. He's been continuing his typical habit of disappearing upstairs as soon as he's completed the minimal amounts of required Math and Language Arts schoolwork. Usually that means I'll go up to discover he's messing with fishing tackle, playing with the radio, or other task that's distracting him from chores or further studies.
--But this time, he's been running up to continue reading the Josh Hamilton book!
He talks about it at dinner...
He tells his dad about it when he comes in from work...
He can cite stats and tell stories he remembers from his reading...
He is amazed that a book can be so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!
I could cry. Thank you, Lord, that this wonderful boy has discovered the joys of reading. I am confident this will make such a positive difference in his life. Now to help him find that next great book...
Further information on Dr Raymond and Dorothy Moore, and "The Moore Formula":
Moore Formula on www.thehomeschoolmom.com
Better Late than Early on www.homeschool.com
The Moore Formula on www.moorehomeschool.com
Books by Dr. Raymond and Dorothy Moore:
Better Late Than Early
Home Grown Kids
The Successful Homeschool Handbook
Home-Style Teaching for Parents and Teachers
Homeschool Burnout
School Can Wait
Minding Your Own Business
Congratulations on finding a book he's excited to read! I remember what a struggle it was to get WD to read anything. I finally gave up for a little while and subscribed to a few magazines for him. It's great that your little one is so excited about reading about such a great role model.
ReplyDeleteNot so little at 13 and taller than I am! :-) But thanks. He's already thinking about what book might be as interesting to read next.
ReplyDeleteYour perserverance paid off! Good for you for sticking with it. I tried for more than 10 years to go DH to read a book. I finally gave up. His mother should have caught him early like you did for your son! ;)
ReplyDeleteMy hubby wasn't encouraged to read or helped much, but enjoys books and wishes he could read better/faster...So he's been a big cheerleader for the kids being able to approach it more positively and read more easily. I think there's a big difference in being taught that reading is a 'have to' instead of a fun choice...and homeschooling helps us make that possible. Our son wasn't subject to anyone else's timeline or peer pressure, so didn't have to feel as bad about being behind...although even siblings can create some peer pressure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this inspiring post! My son (7) is a slow reader and late scholastic bloomer in general. Daughter (5) inherited my poor fine motor skills and bad handwriting. I don't want to say "there is hope!" because I don't want to sound like my kids have to become something they are not or achieve in a particular way....but it is nice hearing the story of another late bloomer.
ReplyDeleteIf you read any of the info in the links, you'll see that it's completely normal for boys to be slower at these things...and I wouldn't worry at 5 either. I'm just not a hurrier. You can tell your kids are bright, and they have many years to soak in and absorb things.
ReplyDeleteI'm still taller than my 14yo so I can still call him little one. This probably won't be for too much longer, though - his feet are already the same size as DH's. I love how you could keep the pressure off and let him come along at his own pace with the homeschooling.
ReplyDeleteThis particular prince outgrew his dad's shoes by at least a full size, and shot up past me by a few inches all in the last year! He used to be a little stocky, but not now.
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