We’re almost at the end of Dyslexia Awareness month and I hope that the posts I have written both here and on my FB page have been a help to you.
Today’s message is about not giving up. Anytime your child struggles with anything makes for a hard road. When they do succeed; however, wow, is that precious! Seeing their confidence build is worth the tears. Of course, I wish that there had been no tears at all, but life isn’t all sunshine and roses. The homeschool life is no different. There are going to be tough times, troublesome lessons, and tricky areas to progress through. That doesn’t mean that the hard battles won’t hurt, or be worth it once they are fought.
Throughout my “Getting Started” tab, you will see me reference something called a “Philosophy of Education” repeatedly. This isn’t something that gets figured out and out down on paper overnight. It takes time to refine it and put it into words. It is your WHY for choosing to take this road. An educational philosophy is wonderful for anyone who is pursuing homeschooling as more of a conviction rather than a convenience, but it is imperative for someone who has a child with a learning disability—whether suspected or formally diagnosed. Knowing, deep down, that you are doing the right thing for your child will help you sustain this lifestyle for the long haul.
There are lots of helps available for parents today. I have many of them showcased in various parts of this website as well as on my FB page. A Google search using well-chosen key words will yield more. Teaching and learning are intrinsically connected. I would say they are two sides of the same coin. So keep learning so that you can keep teaching!