tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post2490891585408427580..comments2023-10-15T09:50:34.893-06:00Comments on Footprints in the Butter: Keeping up with the JonesesDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-78759681069173454672011-02-14T05:44:06.402-07:002011-02-14T05:44:06.402-07:00This portion brought tears to my eyes:
" And ...This portion brought tears to my eyes:<br />" And while there is a huge difference between a 3rd grade and a 5th grade reading level, the difference between 10th and 12th grades is nowhere near as striking. But if every year, we get down because he is "behind," where does that leave us? I'd rather spend each year celebrating a year's worth of progress, and not stressing about being behind anyone."<br />My 8 yr old is dyslexic but I never had him tested so I don't know how severe it is. I get so scared at times because he's not reading good yet. BUT he is making slow progress *Big Smiles* His self confidence has been hurt at times and I can't imagine how terrible it must be for kids in PS :-( <br />Did you have your William tested for dyslexia? I would love to learn more about the different levels (mild, moderate, severe...whatever it's called) of dyslexia, but testing isn't possible for us (many reasons).<br />I do a lot of comparing with my other kids but I've learned to NEVER compare my 8yr old. <br />I just watched the intro on Kinderbach and I'm thinking (hoping) he'll want to do that (maybe teach his younger siblings as your son did) and maybe it'll help him some with his struggles in language processing.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637528166818931113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-91082755658410070392010-02-09T17:19:53.001-07:002010-02-09T17:19:53.001-07:00I agree. I think several of us have similar feelin...I agree. I think several of us have similar feelings on this one! Of course, I have already noticed that you and I have some similar thoughts in other areas as well, so your post did not surprise me. :)Michelle Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447079002738068749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-81174201067123178882010-02-09T15:32:01.989-07:002010-02-09T15:32:01.989-07:00Oops! I missed one... there are 4 of us with a sim...Oops! I missed one... there are 4 of us with a similar title.Debbie Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164548520559233996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-79075764926046910482010-02-09T15:30:42.018-07:002010-02-09T15:30:42.018-07:00I think it is so hysterical that 3 of us used the ...I think it is so hysterical that 3 of us used the same title. I hope that did not deter others from reading them all since what we wrote is different.<br /><br />Great post... and I don't try to keep up with the Smith's, Brown's or Doodlesnappers either!Debbie Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164548520559233996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-63995833977000723602010-02-09T13:34:26.715-07:002010-02-09T13:34:26.715-07:00Debra, I thought I was the only one that secretly ...Debra, I thought I was the only one that secretly tries to keep up with the Doodlesnappers! <br /><br />Great post.Laura O in AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553515030417720783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-59105138756891090002010-02-06T17:19:09.672-07:002010-02-06T17:19:09.672-07:00Great post! And you are so right! Who cares about ...Great post! And you are so right! Who cares about those Jonese?!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13927604807073799683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-6821882127545753702010-02-06T13:48:17.196-07:002010-02-06T13:48:17.196-07:00Oh, Sheri, you found me out... I am trying to keep...Oh, Sheri, you found me out... I am trying to keep up with the Doodlesnappers. <br /><br />And truly, to be fair... what I wrote is more of an ideal. I certainly don't always manage to avoid succumbing to the comparison trap.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-63172673089090334452010-02-06T13:39:40.767-07:002010-02-06T13:39:40.767-07:00Uh, but what if it is the Smiths or Browns or Dood...Uh, but what if it is the Smiths or Browns or Doodlesnappers I am comparing them to? Does this still apply? LOL -sorry couldn't help but be a tad goofy here. Seriously-I like what you wrote. No one is created to do or be the same as anyone else and altho (as you pointed out) it is natural to want to compare ourselves, kids, etc. it serves no real purpose but to upset the apple cart. Putting reachable and attainable goals on our children is good-adding the burden of trying to live up to unrealistic comparisons is another. Sounds like you have this in the right perspective. <br />Blessings-<br />SheriSherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18061727625555735292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-58197386239129698162010-02-05T18:22:25.235-07:002010-02-05T18:22:25.235-07:00Heidi -- yeah, I read your post and thought I was ...Heidi -- yeah, I read your post and thought I was reading a much more coherent version of mine, LOL!Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-33643519553854846452010-02-05T18:12:11.611-07:002010-02-05T18:12:11.611-07:00Wow, our thoughts ARE very similar on this one, ar...Wow, our thoughts ARE very similar on this one, aren't they? Great post!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789702680971615990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-61612758508518787352010-02-05T11:02:18.203-07:002010-02-05T11:02:18.203-07:00Erin -- totally agree about getting some experienc...Erin -- totally agree about getting some experience with taking tests. That part I find to be of value. I just wish I could find something that met state requirements <i>and</i> actually gave me some usable information.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-91216724314040469402010-02-05T10:59:19.915-07:002010-02-05T10:59:19.915-07:00Deb --
I always assumed the standardized testing ...Deb --<br /><br />I always assumed the standardized testing would just be easier. Especially since -- at least for the younger grades -- I have been using the CAT (which can be administered at home, by me, and spread out over a few days if we want). <br /><br />This spring, I have to test three of mine though (7th, 5th, 3rd) and I just don't know. Connor will definitely do testing, probably something more formal. I may do an evaluator for the other two though.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416139988162419457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-73336409272276408572010-02-05T10:05:52.913-07:002010-02-05T10:05:52.913-07:00Well said. I think this was something I worried ab...Well said. I think this was something I worried about more my first year or two of homeschooling, and as time goes on I get better at seeing my kids as individuals and not how they measure up according to the "system." <br /><br />I do like having an external test now and then to give them experience with tests and to measure against themselves, but I don't stress about the results.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.<br />~Erin6intowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876114074346230740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53873677645881723.post-39012463746821769412010-02-05T10:04:43.059-07:002010-02-05T10:04:43.059-07:00Excellent post. A good reminder of what is importa...Excellent post. A good reminder of what is important. Colorado also allows you to hire an independant evaluator to come and see how everyone is doing instead of taking a standardized test. Is there a reason you are not going that route? <br /><br />When I first heard about the two options, I immediately planned on taking the tests. I didn't want some anti-homeschooling government bureaucrat on a power trip in my house. However, I have since softened toward the idea, since a good friend of mine goes with the evaluator and likes it a lot better. Plus, my husband went to a CHEC Intro event last month and they seem to like the evaluator better than the tests. <br /><br />What do you think? I am still undecided - the more opnions I can get, the better!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15218516934624514003noreply@blogger.com