momtoboys Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 So, it has taken him over an hour to write his spelling words 2X. . over an hour, and he's not done, and he's sitting there whining about how it's the worst thing in the world. He has to write them or he won't learn them. And, now I had to post-pone a playdate for him and my 3 year year old, due to DS's annoying behavior. He still has nearly *all* his other schoolwork left to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'd go on the playdate, and make him continue his work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I can so relate. Today has been one of those days where the reality of our short comings is IN MY FACE! I'm so very tired of the same ole crapola! :banghead: doesn't even do me justice today. I'm thinkin' more of :cursing: today (in my mind) than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Ideas for mixing it up next time. Write them out with shaving cream. Write them on the sidewalk with chalk. Write them on a white board. Use colorful markers, gel pens, glitter glue pens, etc. Write them on black paper with chalk. We have to mix it up around here because writing is so much torture for my 7yo boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Do only 3 at a time. Then do another school subject or activity. Then the next 3. . . This is the way we get through those "awful" rote things that I require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 This is our day here too... I'm so sorry you've been dealing with this. I'm at the end of my rope as well. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 *I* would complain about writing my spelling words two times. There are much more effective ways to learn spelling words and practice penmanship. I say let it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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momtoboys Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions. . .you offered some good ideas. I don't think i'm too horrible about it. He only has to write the words 2X twice a week. I have let him use Spellingcity.com and letter tiles the other days to practice. He also has very sloppy handwriting and kind of needs the practice, to be honest. At least our day of homeschooling is done now. I'm relieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmommy Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'd go on the playdate, and make him continue his work there. I agree. My guess is they would get done very fast if he had to sit there and work while the other kids were playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'd go on the playdate, and make him continue his work there. :iagree: I would never let a 7 year-old hold up the day like that. I'd give him the work, tell him how long he has to do it, take it away after the designated amount of time, and move on. Of course, his after-school day doesn't start until his schoolwork is done, so after you have gone through your homeschooling day, he continues to work on his "homework" until it is done (even if that means taking it with him somewhere else). I'd probably also add that it's clear that, since he's unable to focus on his work, he's overtired and not getting enough sleep, so he'll be going to bed and hour early until he has caught up on his sleep. Make it his problem, not yours. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) Ideas for mixing it up next time. Write them out with shaving cream. Write them on the sidewalk with chalk. Write them on a white board. Use colorful markers, gel pens, glitter glue pens, etc. Write them on black paper with chalk. We have to mix it up around here because writing is so much torture for my 7yo boy. :iagree: Yep. More damage is done when we force developmentally inappropriate practices on unready small children. There are many ways to mastery. Edited November 9, 2009 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions. . .you offered some good ideas. I don't think i'm too horrible about it. He only has to write the words 2X twice a week. I have let him use Spellingcity.com and letter tiles the other days to practice. He also has very sloppy handwriting and kind of needs the practice, to be honest. At least our day of homeschooling is done now. I'm relieved. 7 year old boys vary widely on the readiness for formal academics. Short (sometimes VERY short), frequent lessons are often the best for boys (and some girls ;)) that age. I've homeschooled a few and supervised the "homework" of many that age. I truly believe he's better of listening to the chapter of a great book than writing another spelling word. At 7, he'll completely know those words with or without practice when he's 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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