Somehow we manage to get things accomplished each week, although I feel like we are spending way too much time just trying to get through the core subjects with little time or energy left over for the "fun" stuff (science, history, music, art, etc.). Most of this is due to D's inability to stay focused for very long, his need to move around ALL the time, and my need to continually redirect him to the task at hand. Once he focuses, he actually does the work rather quickly and easily. Whenever I find myself becoming frustrated with him I remind myself that these behaviors are a big reason why we're homeschooling him in the first place, and that I need to be extra patient with him at moments like this. Ohhh, so much easier said than done!!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Weekly Report~ October 31, 2008
Somehow we manage to get things accomplished each week, although I feel like we are spending way too much time just trying to get through the core subjects with little time or energy left over for the "fun" stuff (science, history, music, art, etc.). Most of this is due to D's inability to stay focused for very long, his need to move around ALL the time, and my need to continually redirect him to the task at hand. Once he focuses, he actually does the work rather quickly and easily. Whenever I find myself becoming frustrated with him I remind myself that these behaviors are a big reason why we're homeschooling him in the first place, and that I need to be extra patient with him at moments like this. Ohhh, so much easier said than done!!
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My son is very much like yours and I know it can be hard to deal with some days. ;)
I like the way you posted your progress report-that is a nice way to do it-very neat.
Great progress report. Yep, we have to have patience with our wiggly worm boys.
Robin of mytwoblessings
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