tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post7316418936361247566..comments2024-03-28T06:42:32.513-07:00Comments on Afternoon Coffee And Evening Tea: Meeting Them Where They Are...AgainBillie Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-16503607756562064982013-10-22T18:23:48.298-07:002013-10-22T18:23:48.298-07:00Inspirational as always my friend! Inspirational as always my friend! Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136315204046257756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-37461287812344629512013-10-22T07:46:38.353-07:002013-10-22T07:46:38.353-07:00How wise you are, Billie Jo! You have the unique p...How wise you are, Billie Jo! You have the unique perspective of learning so much about your children as you teach them. What insight you have, that maybe some of us with traditional school's for our kids don't have. And I love the photos too. And that your little one calls you 'Teacher'. I always wondered how that Mom/Teacher role melded. Looks like you have done it so well.<br /><br />You inspire me every time I come here. Thank you :)<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-61388163236278830962013-10-21T15:09:43.497-07:002013-10-21T15:09:43.497-07:00How cool that you are using your kids differences ...How cool that you are using your kids differences to teach them in a particular way. That individualized attention is one of the things that makes homeschooling such a great choice!Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-62028795643263266862013-10-21T09:27:54.114-07:002013-10-21T09:27:54.114-07:00I'm loving the things you are loving about hom...I'm loving the things you are loving about homeschooling. It reminds me of the things I love too. It's easy to look at the negatives of it...because there are negatives (like no breaks EVER). I also believe it is something to be called to do, and is not, therefore for everyone. That being said, YES, the differences in children is magnified when trying to teach each one. As they get older, it gets easier to see. I love seeing those things, things that a teacher in a school with 28 or 30 some kids would see. I love that when I teach my kids, I can put my arm around them and give them some extra love...like my 7 year old loves her back rubbed while she reads outloud. <br /><br /><br /><br />Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-23153853424101628092013-10-21T06:45:37.082-07:002013-10-21T06:45:37.082-07:00Love this! You are inspiring, as always!Love this! You are inspiring, as always!Leanne@lifehappenswhenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15505058126269685068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-42856122261701501242013-10-20T21:55:03.436-07:002013-10-20T21:55:03.436-07:00It is so interesting how each child is so differen...It is so interesting how each child is so different.... I envy the time you spend with your sweet kiddos.<br />Peyton and Rhett sound just like Isabella and Nicolas.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104100135764091440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-45859610872355641012013-10-19T09:33:27.111-07:002013-10-19T09:33:27.111-07:00What a lovely blessing for you to be able to see a...What a lovely blessing for you to be able to see all those little characteristics firsthand in your children, not just as their mother but now as their teacher. I am amazed at how you're able to balance school/play/work in your home. It's so inspiring. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787528604251936976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-23922386906267138522013-10-19T06:03:03.772-07:002013-10-19T06:03:03.772-07:00I love your post. I only have one child (as you kn...I love your post. I only have one child (as you know) and we homeschooled all the way through. I totally understand where your coming from. BlessingsLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466115918585699329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-2363371107068548842013-10-19T05:06:18.294-07:002013-10-19T05:06:18.294-07:00Look at you, mastering the teacher/mom gig. Well d...Look at you, mastering the teacher/mom gig. Well done, Billie Jo! At only two months in, you're doing really well. It took me far longer to figure out (and embrace) the learning/schooling differences of my kids. You are well on your way! It sounds like you have some very unique and amazing kids you get to stay home with each day.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604810218733272554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-64145097436438503882013-10-19T05:02:24.725-07:002013-10-19T05:02:24.725-07:00Yes, yes, yes! I love this post. What I struggle ...Yes, yes, yes! I love this post. What I struggle with is why this can't translate to the public school or parochial school classroom???!!! I know that standard, pat, answer...too many kids to provide individual attention to, but I just don't believe that. Rather...I think that the teaching system is broken and that the very people who are supposed to think outside of the box (in terms of relaying information) are the very ones encouraging in-the-box thinking!!! My newest job venture...as a Resource Room/Special Ed teacher is teaching me this very thing!!! I need to meet these kids right where they are...(example) not teach them decimals the exact same way their classroom teacher taught them decimals only in a one-on-one situation. RATHER...I need to think outside the box and find an entirely NEW way to teach the information. I also read an incredible article about how on-line learning is revolutionizing the way children process info...and that the roll of adults in their education lives needs to change as well. Real learning takes place only when we are responsible for our own learning...when we decide we want to learn a new hobby or skill...we do it! We don't just read about it...we actually start trying to do the skill...OH I could go on and on....but I'll get off my soapbox. What a blessing to be able to homeschool! So glad you are enjoying your journey!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044515293667186404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830473372238505362.post-19443929825963155662013-10-18T20:57:04.012-07:002013-10-18T20:57:04.012-07:00You have a beautiful family and you are obviously ...You have a beautiful family and you are obviously a very good mom. Isn't wonderful how we are all unique children of God? I love the picture of your children in their home school room busily learning in their individual ways. Have a wonderful weekend.Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.com