When our small battalion of 3 headed towards the South of Manila Monday morning, I was not exactly expecting my son, who has been an avid reader from age 4 to flunk his post test for ABC’s with Ace and Christi- the last level of the preschool program of the School of Tomorrow.
The teacher who administered the test said that she has no problem with our son’s ability to read. In fact, she affirms, that he is really good at it. But since it requires preschoolers to pass the post-test exam 100%, he did not make it because of his clumsy handwriting. I would have to admit that there was a tinge of disappointment. But even as my husband and I waited for our not so little homeschooler to step out of the testing room, I felt a sense of relief that we are in a homeschool program that is of utmost quality. You have to agree with me when I say it is just too easy for homeschoolers with no “quality control” criteria like such that serves like scales of sorts to let their “student” (or child, for this matter) to level up at their discretion.
Here is to give you an idea of what caused our preschooler to fail his post-test. As I allowed my son to bury himself in his mountain of books for hours a day (he so loves reading), I took for granted his writing skills. Whenever I would have him sit down to write, he would often say it is too tiring and he would rather read. You cannot really blame a mother to thrill over her son who has embraced a real love for reading without us having to force him into it. So there goes the balance that homeschoolers ought to be aware of.
Two days since the post test and I would have to say that his writing has greatly improved already. This just goes out to show that the shortcoming is really on me. I did not follow through enough with his writing skills. I just love that my son adapts easily and understands that writing is part of learning and not just his reading. Now that he really loves to read, it is something that he looks forward to after his “writing exercises,” while as before he would look forward to playing Wii or xbox after his reading exercises.
The teacher who administered his post test told us to come back after a week or so for our son to re-take his post test. My son’s failure to pass the first time is not a big deal for us. In fact, it is more of a learning experience for our little homeschooling family. 🙂
i salute parents of kids na nasa homeschool, it really takes a lot of patience. like you said, it is not a big deal. for parents like us, dito tayo natututo.
kuddos to you.
Aww… thanks, kan! 🙂
Hi, Jen. Don’t worry too much on Jed’s handwriting. I think it’s normal for boys his age to have troubles with writing. Pansin ko na yan when I was still teaching preschool na mas advanced ang girls in that area. Si Rap nga, actually, Grade 4 na hindi pa magaling mag script writing, haha!
Onga Mauie. Medyo tamad tamaran mode siya when it comes to writing. But since he is to score 100% to pass his post test, kailangan talaga mag improve siya kahit papano. Given that he has improved a great deal in just two days goes out to show na doable sya. Di ko lang natutukan noon. Hehe napasarap kami ng todo sa reading 🙂
I love reading your blog. We are using the same program, our oldest is now in 2nd grade and we are using the learning to read program right now for my next oldest. Having already been through it once, the handwriting will get better! It just takes practice. God bless your studies.
hi miss jen.. ask ko lang po kung san pwede ma view ang mga incoming activities ng mga homeschoolers ng LHA.. nka enroll din kc kami dun and i would really love to attend to their activities.. thanks po.. God Bless!
Hello Lucy! Aside from the email they send me with the calendar of activities that involve my son, (mostly for his upcoming ABCs with Ace and Christi graduation) I really don’t know the rest of their upcoming activities. I suggest for you to go to their Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Living-Heritage-AcademyHomeschool/109298062453516 and maybe attempt to send them a message. I’m sure someone will get back to you about your query. God bless! 🙂