My dd is almost 7 and we were starting to have some issues with the same things. Here's what worked for us: Moving around! We go from the couch to the white board to a table.... Snack time. I don't normally do a morning snack, but have found if I say we are going downstairs for a snack after we finish A, B, and C then she stays focused and gets it done. Stars! If she stays focused on her work then she gets to pick a marker and I put a star or happy face on her hand. Motivation for her and no effort for me. Its a win win! Finally, I found that if we start our work with a read aloud that SHE picks then she is more willingly to work for me later on. This has the added bonus of giving my 3 year old son a story before I want him to entertain himself for a while. Good luck!

Thanks for all the ideas! I do not have any knitting (or sewing!) skills so I am going to tr to learn with her. I am checking out the book recommended. And youtube videos are at the top of my list! I am excited to start leaening with her. When she is a little older our co-op has a class that we can take as well.

My dd is 6 1/2 and is really fascinated by knitting. I want to give her a little kit for Christmas. Any books, materials or suggestions that have worked? Thanks!!

We signed up for it also. I am hoping that it will be fun and my dd will want to do it.