tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post3061409866285971960..comments2023-09-30T09:14:50.616-05:00Comments on Sprittibee: Book Review: The Mislabeled ChildSprittibeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-41344726055144307972007-05-16T21:36:00.000-05:002007-05-16T21:36:00.000-05:00Rhonda... I will let you know when I get the copy ...Rhonda... I will let you know when I get the copy sent. Money is tight right now... so I haven't gotten to it just yet. :(<BR/><BR/>Kathy - Sounds like you do need to read this book. :) I hope it will shed some light on whatever issues you have. It was a great book.<BR/><BR/>Alexandra... that's neat that Kaden isn't the only one out there that is always standing in his hair and distracted by the colorful drawings. He has enjoyed the fourth grade materials from A Beka for Math a little more since there are fewer graphics. Third grade nearly killed us!<BR/><BR/>Sherry - Hope you like it. I sure love those bluebonnets. I have heard of that other book, but haven't read it yet. :)Sprittibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-19124128532303546392007-05-15T21:21:00.000-05:002007-05-15T21:21:00.000-05:00Fantastic review. I definitely want to read this o...Fantastic review. I definitely want to read this one. Another book I've found really helpful is <I>Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World</I> by Jeffrey Freed.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07837891971321870301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-46245927803651264922007-05-07T21:51:00.000-05:002007-05-07T21:51:00.000-05:00Heather,Ds has got the same thing going on with th...Heather,<BR/><BR/>Ds has got the same thing going on with the learning: stands up to write(sometimes) and no pictures in books. He chose Mennonite/Amish published books because they are plain(no color and minimal pictures), and he loves them! He found color and lots of illustrations distracting.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12356420873078531863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-67667525600304249882007-05-07T06:28:00.000-05:002007-05-07T06:28:00.000-05:00I MUST read this book! Last year when our 7 year ...I MUST read this book! Last year when our 7 year old was in kindergarten, his teacher was convinced he had a processing disorder. We homeschooled this year, and he has excelled without problems. Huh, go figure.<BR/><BR/>I'd love for you to visit my new blog. After being addicted to yours for a year, I've finally taken the plunge. I'd love to see what you think, and give any advice!<BR/><BR/>www.homeschoolblogger.com/myquiversfull/<BR/><BR/>Kathy D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-18394956097085250632007-05-07T01:07:00.000-05:002007-05-07T01:07:00.000-05:00I can't WAIT to read this book. I was telling Grif...I can't WAIT to read this book. I was telling Griff about your review. I got a lot of "uh-huh"s and eyes glazing over, but I have a plan. I know that if I leave it strategically out by where he sits on the couch, he'll pick it up and read it.<BR/><BR/>I'm tricky that way. :)Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190647517131979687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-79871455227998777332007-05-06T18:51:00.000-05:002007-05-06T18:51:00.000-05:00You're welcome Angela! Nice to see you in here! ;)...You're welcome Angela! Nice to see you in here! ;)Sprittibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-84479407590563675632007-05-06T14:50:00.000-05:002007-05-06T14:50:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for this wonderful review of the...Thank you so much for this wonderful review of the book! I have recently been asking many of the same questions that were posed in the article. We are headed to the library tomorrow to put this book on hold!<BR/><BR/>Angela<BR/>mamato3haitibabies (from the KONOS list)Homeschoolin' hot-roddershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723299206729508916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-11372812258077512222007-05-06T12:05:00.000-05:002007-05-06T12:05:00.000-05:00Thanks Lisa. That sounds like a great book, too. I...Thanks Lisa. That sounds like a great book, too. I am intrigued by how the brain works. A friend of mine just had brain surgery to have a large tumor removed. I'm eager to hear that she is recovering fully. Her web address is:<BR/><BR/>www.especiallyheather.com<BR/><BR/>thyenpartyoffour - You are most welcome. Have fun researching and even more fun homeschooling. Those are the most sweet and precious years homeschooling. Check out my Homeschool Series linked in my favorite posts on the far right sidebar for all the stuff we did during those years (preschool through the present).<BR/><BR/>Amy - :) What a great story. I have also found it to be true. My son likes to stand up while he thinks. He will stand up in between some of his math problems and bend over to write. He also told me that he would prefer that NO PICTURES be on his worksheets because they are distracting to him. I believe that both my father, myself, and my son all have a version of what many people today call "ADD". Not sure about the "hyper" part of it... but certainly the attention issues. We HYPERFOCUS and are easily distracted. :) Makes for an interesting school day when Mommy and Son are both this way! :) The great thing is that I know that I know that I know how smart he is! No other teacher would be able to put up with his behaviors in such an understanding way... that is why homeschooling is so great: the teacher LOVES YOU.<BR/><BR/>Bunny Trails - Yes, I was very excited once I started reading it. It confirmed a lot of what I already felt in my heart about ADD and really helped explain a lot better what the problems with some of my friend's children are. I think everyone who deals with kids should understand these issues better so that the CHILDREN are not looked down upon as if they are freaks. They are usually GIFTED and bright kids - the ones who have some of these disorders! We should DELIGHT in trying to help them find the best possible way to learn and be thrilled when one day they are "creating" and "inventing" and "designing" and LIVING. ;)Sprittibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-9154967217439139802007-05-06T11:28:00.000-05:002007-05-06T11:28:00.000-05:00Wow, Heather! Thank you for that indepth review. T...Wow, Heather! Thank you for that indepth review. This book is definitely at the top of my list. Our library doesn't have it, but I suspect that this is one I'll want for my own collection. It sounds like this has information that would really help with my younger son.<BR/><BR/>Dianne :-)Dianne - Bunny Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043807160470553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-23107512587503641202007-05-06T11:24:00.001-05:002007-05-06T11:24:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by the author."My Little Wonders"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10192873343752334828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-32930696932503524522007-05-06T11:24:00.000-05:002007-05-06T11:24:00.000-05:00Thanks for reviewing this book. I am grateful for ...Thanks for reviewing this book. I am grateful for your attention to detail and I respect your opinion on these topics and will now be sure to include this book in my home library.<BR/><BR/>I also wanted to mention how true some of these things are since I have had personal experience with them....<BR/><BR/>I had my youngest son in public school for only the first half of his K5 year. I was still warming up to homeschooling my oldest son and just hadn't taken the younger two out yet. This was a huge mistake on my part. He was suspended THREE times for disruptive behaviors; tapping his fingers on the desk, kicking his feet, popping his pencil on his cheek, breaking colors, swaying from side to side in his desk, etc. etc. After the third time they told me he had been evaluated by the parish counselor, without my permission, and that he was thought to have ADD! <BR/><BR/>What is funny is that he did better than 99% of his class in the standardized tests. In fact, he did the best in a few areas. Yet, they wanted me to put my child on meds. I think not. I decided to no longer prolong their demise in the public school system and took my youngest kids out to homeschool them with my eldest. <BR/><BR/>I let him be disruptive during class time. It helps him to comprehend. Thanks for introducing me to a book that proves my child is normal. <BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Amy GrantAmico Diohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00152023093406560360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-40403609361494036852007-05-06T11:23:00.000-05:002007-05-06T11:23:00.000-05:00Thank you for the great information. I always enjo...Thank you for the great information. I always enjoy your insitefulness. Keep up the good work. God Bless"My Little Wonders"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10192873343752334828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-11565733426730873132007-05-06T11:14:00.000-05:002007-05-06T11:14:00.000-05:00THANK YOU for the book review and recommendation. ...THANK YOU for the book review and recommendation. Definately on my 'to purchase' list! <BR/><BR/>Thank you also for your great resource! I stumbled across your website via 5 minutes for moms - and very glad I did as I am in the process of researching homeschooling for my 4 year old.Thyen Party of Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282516446846249437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-77609759457076609662007-05-06T07:22:00.000-05:002007-05-06T07:22:00.000-05:00Thank you for that review. I'll be adding this boo...Thank you for that review. I'll be adding this book to my reading list.<BR/>Have you heard of Mel Levine's books? Right now I'm reading A Mind At A Time. Although it is not focused towards homeschoolers, the book contains lots of good information.<BR/><BR/>Here is his organization's website, All Kinds of Minds, Understanding Differences in Learning.<BR/><BR/>http://www.allkindsofminds.org/index.aspx<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your insightful posts.<BR/>I don't have a blog myself, and hope you don't mind me commenting. Your blog is in my favorites, and I check in for inspiration frequently!<BR/>The bee theme was great!<BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com