I feel a bit overwhelmed because I know I need to read ahead of time especially books that she will read independently . I seem to run out of time doing so much for them( the parents are blind). They have audible and that is limited and an audio program for the blind, but not find many that they can read so I do not have too.
I’ve recorded a response video to answer your previous and similar questions and it’s scheduled for July 3rd. But briefly to give you some direction until then: 1. You don’t have to pre-read everything in order to know if her narrations are correct. Do your lesson plans/guides give you a brief synopsis about what the books are about? 2. What subjects are you getting her to read independently? I would start out with one subject independently at first (maybe literature) and gradually add more as she learns to take on the added responsibility. Grade 4 is young, but they can begin some independent work. In the Alveary, many of the grade 4 subjects are not to be completely independent. 3. Audio books, and online summaries and synopsis are helpful (ex: Sparknotes) or other free online sources. 4. Independent reading and narrations are also improved by skimming through that days/weeks reading and jot down all the potentially tricky vocabulary words. You could get her to look them up (or you can write them out beforehand) and she can use that word list to help her through the passage. Pre-reading is the gold standard but many of us (including me) can’t pre-read everything. I try to focus only on subjects I know nothing about. I hope that helps. I try to go into a little more detail in the video!
Do you mind if I email you? We're in Ontario as well, and having such a hard time finding like minded CM/classical homeschoolers. Your co-op sounds amazing!
@@joycehampton4656 I haven’t tried this company yet, but I have found a curriculum company that sells a Swedish Drill guide separately. It looks promising: theschoolyardco.com/
I know what you mean I have made the best of friends with other homeschooling moms over my homeschooling journey. 😊
Yes! It’s so wonderful when you share homeschool in common with friends!
I'd like to hear reviews on read aloud books and independent reads.
Great idea! I will add that to my list of upcoming videos! 😃
I feel a bit overwhelmed because I know I need to read ahead of time especially books that she will read independently . I seem to run out of time doing so much for them( the parents are blind). They have audible and that is limited and an audio program for the blind, but not find many that they can read so I do not have too.
I’ve recorded a response video to answer your previous and similar questions and it’s scheduled for July 3rd.
But briefly to give you some direction until then:
1. You don’t have to pre-read everything in order to know if her narrations are correct.
Do your lesson plans/guides give you a brief synopsis about what the books are about?
2. What subjects are you getting her to read independently? I would start out with one subject independently at first (maybe literature) and gradually add more as she learns to take on the added responsibility. Grade 4 is young, but they can begin some independent work. In the Alveary, many of the grade 4 subjects are not to be completely independent.
3. Audio books, and online summaries and synopsis are helpful (ex: Sparknotes) or other free online sources.
4. Independent reading and narrations are also improved by skimming through that days/weeks reading and jot down all the potentially tricky vocabulary words. You could get her to look them up (or you can write them out beforehand) and she can use that word list to help her through the passage.
Pre-reading is the gold standard but many of us (including me) can’t pre-read everything. I try to focus only on subjects I know nothing about.
I hope that helps. I try to go into a little more detail in the video!
Do you mind if I email you? We're in Ontario as well, and having such a hard time finding like minded CM/classical homeschoolers. Your co-op sounds amazing!
I don’t mind at all! I look forward to hearing from you!
What did you use for Swedish drill?
One of our co-op teachers has a membership with the CMEC and she led Swedish Drill through their guides.
Thanks, I will
Keep looking
@@joycehampton4656 I haven’t tried this company yet, but I have found a curriculum company that sells a Swedish Drill guide separately. It looks promising:
theschoolyardco.com/
@@littlebitsofbliss thanks