ClassicalTwins Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) After the past 3 weeks of school with our now 8 yr old (9 in November) twin boys my husband and I are wondering why we even bothered doing school stuff the past 2 years. They have been great the past 3 weeks, eager to get started, staying on task and generally interested in school. It's like they were replaced while we slept one night...it has been great! Not to say the past 2 years were a waste, just alot of frustration on everyone's part. Anyone have a similar experience with this age group? Edited August 23, 2011 by ClassicalTwins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candacebi Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yes, my daughter turns 9 in Sept., same experience. I thought it was because her younger brother has now joined in, but maybe it's just the age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandty Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 We have good years and we have bad years. Kids are ever changing! Glad you are off to a great start this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 There is a lot to be said for maturity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyhock Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I have read other threads on this board about 8yos suddenly becoming easier to work with. My oldest did it too but he's the only 8yo I've had so far. Whatever the case, I'm glad it's going well for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I noticed a pleasant change with my dd around 10 1/2...still waiting for ds to "mature" though. He just turned 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I started seeing a change at about 8 1/2. I've had others tell me 4th grade was when focus starts to get better and by 5th they are in a good groove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 For me, 9 was terrible. It was our worst year of school ever. But, last year, 5th grade, was like a dream come true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyandab Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hmmmmm.....my twin boys are 11 and I'm still waiting for that to happen!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothergooseof4 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 My oldest was 11. He still gripes a lot about school and will try to avoid it if possible, but once he has his list of assignments he gets busy and stays on task. Before that he dwaddled and took FOREVER!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazzie Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I've seen a huge difference in my 8 yo this year compared to last, and I've wondered the same thing! He can actually sit still and get several items of seatwork done independently. He also can concentrate longer when I work with him (30 rather than 10 minutes) and is able to print beautifully when he focuses on handwriting. It's so much more fun to teach him this year. And it's so cute to see him working by himself at his little school desk, looking scholarly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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