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By: Christian Unschooling » I Did Not Teach My Child the Alphabet

Christian Unschooling » I Did Not Teach My Child the Alphabet — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:34:46 +0000

[...] a recent discussion, Marnellie asked me what I did at the beginning of homeschool. She was surprised when I mentioned [...]

By: I Did Not Teach My Children the Alphabet

I Did Not Teach My Children the Alphabet — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:16:51 +0000

[...] a recent discussion, Marnellie asked me what I did at the beginning of homeschool. She was surprised when I mentioned [...]

By: Jimmie

Jimmie — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:31:18 +0000

The accountability thing is huge. I’d love to have that as well. I’m happy for you!

I was a morning person, but I’ve changed to more of a night owl. Strange.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:55:19 +0000

I think it is awesome that you are changing your habits…and the accountability of friends…ah – so awesome. I wish I had someone like that around here. I’m such a night owl… and NOT a morning person! I have enjoyed browsing through your blog this evening!

By: Renae

Renae — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:10:12 +0000

Marnellie,
I hope I didn’t give the impression that I pay attention to my children all day, every day, because I don’t. Kids need time to play by themselves, too. It’s always about balance, I guess. :)

As far as teaching my children the alphabet, we never consciously worked on it. They picked up the ABC song just by hearing it once in awhile. They learned the names of the letters from reading. When we start reading lessons, I teach them phonics (the sounds the letters make), so they can easily sound out words. It helps with spelling, too.

You will be surprised how much your little one picks up just from living.