Does anyone have any suggestions for really jumpstarting a babies homeshooling?

Question

We know about Glenn Doman and flashcards. We know about Baby Einstein and Mozart. We know about the simpler and obvious things such as reading to them, and have read the books AGAINST early learning. We went to, past, and through them to more advanced things. Our daughter has flourished. We want more. She wants more. She's talking at age 10, constantly getting comments on her physical skills and happy nature, and SHE controls when we do the lessons (she's voracious).

Any suggestions from those who have discovered your own ideas? We also welcome correspondance with those who would like ideas of their own, as we developed quite a few techniques.

Although this is a free forum, and anyone can answer, I would prefer not to wade through the comments of people that are so needy they HAVE to comment on anything BUT the question and give information totally unwanted to satisfy their own sense of worth. We've read, "I'm Not a Computer", Dr. Spock's objections to flash cards, etc.

Thank you, Glurpy.

I have not checked into Maria's work except to notice how expensive the materials are. I'll do so. In addition, yes, ten (10) months, not 10 years old. I never said I was the flourishing one! IQ of 159, but more the absent-minded professor who can solve any problem save remembering his own birthday!

Oh, and we have ALL the Doman books, and have the newest one on order. We use the materials a lot. Anything else?

Thank you, all for your help and suggestions. Forgive the defensiveness, but I've been surprised how many people resent and resist the idea of increasing intelligence, yet would love it if their child was physically advanced. It's nice to see that such a prejudice is not universal.

Answer 1

I am homeschooling my kindergartner...although I feel that we have been since birth. My dd also was talking well under a year. I got a kit for baby sign language and started that with her at 7 months she started signing 2 weeks later. She was speaking clear sentences at about 12 months. It finally dawned on me to video her saying her alphabet @ 18 months (she started much earlier). I have the baby Einstein videos, books various flash cards, etc. When she was under 2 I started getting her preschool workbooks that she loved. Basically I always got her educational materials that were advanced for her and let her play with them. Some things were to difficult to grasp right away but I was always amazed that there was so much that she knew or learned very quickly. We make everything a game and when she's done playing that game we/she does something else. We also never talked baby talk. We never dumbed it down for her either...just like a foreign language they will pick it up and understand if spoken to them. I have recently discovered the Waldorf method and although I am not sure about some of it other parts are speaking to me. Playing is very important to a child's development. Here is some things you could check into... There are several homeschooling chat groups that would be of benefit to you. I understand that she is young but you would be able to reap the benefits from those that have lots of experience homeschooling. There are also gifted homeschooling yahoo groups that can help with advanced children and the difficulties that can arise. You can also find a local homeschool group and join up with them. (even though your daughter is young many people have babies as well as school aged children)

Answer 2

My twins were 13 months old when we discovered I was pregnant again. I too worry about how they will handle a new sibling. They work well together, but I guess that's because they've always had each other. I do find it hard, especially if one is sick and the other not, to pay equal attention. I usually send the healthy one to the sitter so she can have plenty of attention while I tend the sick one. I have told the girls Mommy has a baby in her belly, and they kiss my belly and pat it. I bought them dolls (not sure how your hubby would feel about that one for a boy though) and they "feed" their babies and carry them around. They are now 18 months old and I still feel the beginning will be a challenge. One day at a time I guess. Best of luck.

Answer 3

Our students by the age of six can read at an American 3rd grade level or higher and are at a Jr High School level or higher in mathematics, science, social science, humanities, and technology. They also have a basic knowledge of beginning Spanish, German, French, ASL, and fluency in both English and Japanese. They are also trained in track and field events. Most people dramatically underestimate potentials of children. We have 1 year olds who can read full sentences and translate them into other languages. So, I really like your question. Of course we must develop high levels of self esteem and confidence and watch our little geniuses fly but there are various ways to get there. I am not familiar with the materials that you are using, as most of our materials are original, but I would like to discuss more with you about your ideas and I can share some of the methodology that we use in our classes. I cannot go much more now though. It is 3am here in Japan and I need to crash.

Answer 4

don't forget that physical exercise is necessary to build bridges from right to left hemisphere of the brain. Children under a certain age, learn more globally while moving and being able to do mirroring exercizes. As she gets older, she'll need more movement than a ten month old would.

Answer 5

I'm assuming you meant "age 10 months", right? :)

Doman has a lot to it--the reading, the math and the whole tidbits of knowledge--I would think it would keep you busy for sometime! You could always check into Montessori, too.

Answer 6

Talk to her!! Talk about everything from the pretty flowers to the loud thunder.Explain everything . Let her discover finger paints and sand and water play.Everything in life is a lesson.The most important thing I can think of is to have fun!! Enjoy this time with your little one .One day soon you most likely will be learning from her!!

Answer 7

Make schooling a part of life! and keep it fun! Seize every "teachable moment", realizing that there are so many that happen throughout the day...

Answer 8

I think now what you should definitely consider is teaching her alternative languages! =D

PeaCe*

Answer 9

Send them to daycare.