This was a challenging and rewarding week. We've settled into math nicely. I was worried after the first day with one child but we are on track. Both boys seem to enjoy math and will do it gladly.
It's the writing practice that is K.I.L.L.I.N.G. me! This is my big fight everyday with both boys. Today I actually had both of them rolling around on the couch like they were in pain clutching their notebooks. It took one child 40 minutes to write 7 sentences and the other spent a FULL hour writing 4 (yes, four) sentences. Thankfully, it was Friday and I was ready for it. I didn't become frustrated or angry, just reminded them of the writing prompt, gave them some suggestions which they didn't hear because of the writhing in pain and let them waste the morning. We still have a set amount of work to do. When they drag their feet, it cuts into play time. I don't think they have fully learned that lesson yet but we are getting there.
In happier news, we had many fun things happen this week as well. We had a field trip that I blogged about here. They also had a blast at Co Op as always.
Rhys building the different layers of the Earth.
Awwww...his first facebook pose. LOL
Caleb's class built much bigger models of the Earth.
Sam's class at play.
It's sometimes difficult, but keep thinking big picture, girl! It's always good.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It was so funny watching them do everything they could to delay writing. The old me would have been crazy irritated. I just sat there and reminded them that they could be finished already and waited. LOL
DeleteMine tried the same thing at first. Once they realized they could be done with school early if they just dig in and do it; they started getting up early just so they could finish early! : ) So proud of you, keep up the great work!
DeleteLove the models of the earth! I've definitely got to keep up with you, two great ideas already and that's just in the couple of posts I've read. lol I hear you on the writing thing, it has been our biggest struggle in school, I've relaxed a little bit about it this year and he is writing more of his own volition than he ever wrote for assignments last year.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I really can't take credit for all of these great ideas. We have really fun curriculum. LOL
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