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The Covenant of Subtitles

8/23/2017

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My son was angry.
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 Reading was so stressful
​it turned his stomach into knots,
his eyes to tears,
and his emotions to rage.

​When I decided to homeschool I made the commitment to do whatever it took to encourage my children to fall in love with learning.
​On July 1st, I told Matthew that he no longer had to read anything.


Not. one. word.

I would do all of the reading until he decided he wanted to read.

No matter when that would be he was given full freedom to never read again unless it was his choice. He only needed to agree to following along when I read. 
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We had an accord.

​A covenant was made. 

​In September we began our homeschooling journey.

Matthew’s grade 3 year started with that covenant in place. I read everything. He watched the words as I read.

He started to relax and enjoy stories, magazine and newspaper articles, even advertisements. 
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In mid-November it happened. Matthew wanted to read!

​It had taken four and a half months of liberty for him to fall in love with the written word and to want to read again. 

​Years later, Matthew declared a secret;
“You know how I got good at reading?” 
​He beamed as he answered his own question,
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photo credit: Prologue, Lego Lord of the Rings for Xbox 360

“I watched the subtitles on movies and video games.

​I learned to read better by listening to the narrator tell me the story while I followed along with the words.”
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​It was then I realized, in those early months of our homeschooling journey, 
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"I had given Matthew the Covenant of Subtitles."

​Do you have a disheartened and reluctant reader? 
Offer them the Covenant of Subtitles ... it might be exactly what they need.
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​What strategies do you use to encourage your reluctant reader to read?

Let's get the conversation started...

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The Benefits of Homeschooling and Why Parents Should NEVER Consider it

8/1/2017

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Talk to a group of parents who have homeschooled their children and you’ll find those who LOVE it and those who HATE it. There won’t seem to be any grey area in between. It will be a black-and-white topic with which they will all agree ...
"Homeschooling is a commitment that isn’t for every parent"
... or is it?

​Those who have tried homeschooling and HATE it realize the structure and time required to home educate is considerable; the process was overwhelming and caused stress, frustration, and feelings of isolation. Their child wasn’t eager to step outside-the-box to learn at home consequently it was a recipe for disaster and resignation.
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​Those who have tried homeschooling and LOVE it realize the structure and time required to home educate is considerable; the process was challenging but was met head-on with enthusiasm, determination, and a sense of community. Their child was willing to step outside-the-box to learn at home consequently it was a recipe for success and development.
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The FACTS:
DO NOT consider homeschooling your child if you don't ...
  • delight in the opportunity to spend time guiding your child through academic, social, and life lessons,
  • feel energized when spending one-to-one time with your child, and
  • enjoy discovering their strengths and struggles with the intent to use that knowledge to direct your child in the way they should go.

The TRUTH:
  • Every parent is an educator.
  • Every parent has strengths which makes them well suited to homeschooling their child.
  • Every parent can successfully homeschool their child.

"​The path to success may be uncomfortable at the start but,
when homeschooling is the best choice for the child,
​the benefits are life-changing for everyone."
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Have you ever considered homeschooling? Why or why not?
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    I am Michelle Kapelle. I have been an educator for over 29 years.

    I have learned a lot through my experiences in tutoring, parenting, and observing; I look forward to sharing what I have learned  with the hope that you will find helpful information and encouragement within these posts.

    ​You are welcome here!

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