Bang!Zoom! Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 to sharpen our pencil between every.single.math.problem. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liamtaylorsmom Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 HAHAHA. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2smartones Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 :iagree::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessicalb Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 But do we need a snack? And a bathroom break? And to change our socks? And to check the mail? And a drink? And moment to stand on our heads? And to comb our hair? And to change our shirt? And a break Mooooommmmmmmm plllllleeeeeaaaaasseeee we've been working soooo loooonggggg how about a break? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 :lol: I had one of those. That's where mechanical pencils come in handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 :lol: I had one of those. That's where mechanical pencils come in handy! Yes, I even have mechanical COLORED pencils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Well actually I find that a brand new sharpened pencil keeps the numbers much neater mom.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 This is why we use mechanical pencils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Nor do we need to drop our pencil every 1.7 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 My DD sharpens pencils as a fidget-I buy a new batch of the small pencil sharpeners that hold the shavings each year during back to school, because she wears them out in a few months. I did finally get smart and put all the lousy, break at a drop of a hat, cheap giveaway pencils in a box with a one hole pencil sharpener that doesn't fit the fat ticonderogas she loves, and put away the sharpeners for her ticonderogas, so that she does her fidget sharpening on cheap/free pencils. She's gotten quite good at picking up all the pencils that get dropped by kids walking to/from our neighborhood PS, to go in her fidget box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icedlatte Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 But do we need a snack? And a bathroom break? And to change our socks? And to check the mail? And a drink? And moment to stand on our heads? And to comb our hair? And to change our shirt? And a break Mooooommmmmmmm plllllleeeeeaaaaasseeee we've been working soooo loooonggggg how about a break? Yes, absolutely! Well, except for that hair combing bit. She can do without THAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Yep DM, these were black ticonderogas that went through the shredder today...I would of been more understanding on cheap yellow guys...but sheesh! *not* those!! nooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dina in Oklahoma Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 :iagree::iagree::lol::smilielol5::smilielol5:DD came over to see why I was laughing then said "Well, I not THAT bad!" You are not alone. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I actually can't deal with the kids sharpening pencils. I keep a box of pencils, and if their lead breaks I just give them a new one, and sharpen all the broken ones myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 :lol: I had one of those. That's where mechanical pencils come in handy! But then you have pencil lead going in and out of the pencil instead.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 to sharpen our pencil between every.single.math.problem. That is all. We do! :001_smile: Our math problems require writing looong solutions. And I don't like mechanical pencil lead going in and out. Too distracting. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 But then you have pencil lead going in and out of the pencil instead.:tongue_smilie: Um, yes. I'm slowly taking *away* all the mechanical pencils. I keep finding tiny pieces of lead around the floor. :glare: So, we'll just keep sharpening the pencils... and getting snacks, and using the bathroom, and sometimes, just staring out the window at... nothing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mukmuk Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'm glad we're not alone!! I just started this *strict* rule (to myself) that if DS dallies and is late for class (he has exercise classes except for one robotics class most days of the week, all of which he loves), I'm not driving him. Nope. Not budging!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 What? I need a pencil to do math! :banghead: AND it has to be not completely dull? But Mom, seriously!!!! This is just asking too much! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Anyone know where my eraser went? I swear that thing has legs and just walks away....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I tried switching to mechanical because DS will write with basically NO lead left in the pencil. Well then I bought some fancy ones with twist up erasers and he would sit there twisting them up and down for 5 minutes between every single problem. I even caught him breaking out the lead from a pencil just to see if he could write with it alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathwonk Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) This really takes me back. Actually I have not used a pencil for math in many decades, nor do any of the other adults I know. A simple bic pen still costs a dollar or two (?) for a pack of ten, writes for a long time without any intervention, and most important to the grader, is far more visible and legible on the paper. I encourage the few students I encounter who use pencils to adopt a pen. Moreover no one can accuse you of erasing wrong answers inappropriately. the "only" downside is the ink I get on all my shirts and pants from errant swipes of the pen. And some people who shall remain nameless never put the cap back on. Oh boy! " receive bacon" Thats the loudest I have laughed at a hand dryer joke since the original modified instructions seen in a men's room for getting your hands dry: 1. push button 2. rub hands under nozzle 3. (hand written) wipe hands on pants. Edited September 14, 2012 by mathwonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I learned really quickly NOT to let DD write in ink, because at a single mistake that she cannot change, she will tear up the page and start over. I made the mistake of giving her pencils without erasers and trying to teach her to line out mistakes instead of letting her erase, only to discover that she couldn't handle it-so for now, we'll keep up with pencil sharpening-and thank God that neatly typed copies, done on a computer, have replaced final drafts required to be done in ink, because I think DD would never have survived my 5th grade teacher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 We use mechanical pencils here. I only put 2 pieces of lead in the pencil, and I taught him very early on to NOT play with the lead or there would be grave consequences. ;) We also use pen for "writing" time... DS was freaked out at first, but after watching Pudewa say that he WANTS your paper to be messy, DS relaxed a bit. His papers still look pretty nice, but he's willing to cross something out now. Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Yes! I keep a basket of around 30 sharpend pencils on the table at all times - just to avoid that situation. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yes! I keep a basket of around 30 sharpend pencils on the table at all times - just to avoid that situation. :glare: I've started doing this also. Unfortunately, it doesn't stop her from asking me for a snack, daydreaming or wanting to talk about Peter Pan between problems. She told me recently that I say "focus" too much:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 She told me recently that I say "focus" too much:lol: I'm so glad I'm not the only one who repeats that word 742 times per day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I've taken to playing some light music in the background -- I used to think it would distract him but it actually helps him focus better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjpeter Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Yes! I keep a basket of around 30 sharpend pencils on the table at all times - just to avoid that situation. :glare: I do the same thing. When someone complains about a pencil, I hand them a new one. Funny how they don't seem to need sharpening as much now. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I'm so glad I'm not the only one who repeats that word 742 times per day!! She has a book of easy basic algebra problems (I.e x/3=3) where you plot the answers on a graph and it makes a picture. Because there is a picture to color at the end she does this for fun and doesn't consider it schoolwork. I was watching her do a page one evening and a little tired so when she started daydreaming I told her to "focus" so she could get done faster. She gave me a very serious look and said, "Mommy, please don't say the word focus again. If you do this will seem like schoolwork and will no longer be fun" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 We don't need ... another hero. (now the song is stuck in my head) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dands Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 pencil? Where is my pencil? My sharpener is not sharpening! I think we need another sharpener. This is my story every morning. :glare: I thought i was the only one with pencil and sharpener issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I've taken to playing some light music in the background -- I used to think it would distract him but it actually helps him focus better. :iagree: I find our day goes better with a bit of classical playing in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritsumei Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 She told me recently that I say "focus" too much:lol: Couple years ago we were having this problem with shower time. The undressing process was taking 20+ minutes, and it was NOT because it was a hard job. I told him to focus, and the next thing I know I hear him singing in there: "Focus focus fo-cus. On getting naked..." DH and I laughed until we cried. Very quietly. :lol: I still periodically laugh about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov05mama Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 pencil? Where is my pencil? My sharpener is not sharpening! I think we need another sharpener. This is my story every morning. :glare: I thought i was the only one with pencil and sharpener issues. We used to have the same problem...until I added my precious into the picture ;) That puppy gets pencils SHARP and we have far less pencil issues now. Now if I could only get him to stop looking out the window...I spend most days channeling Jackie Chan "Your focus needs more focus"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Gabby, at my house your "precious" is the problem. They love using it so much that I hid it half an hour ago. I keep an entire jar of razor-sharp pencils on the table...so sharp that they aren't allowed to have pencils on the apholstered furniture. Doesn't matter. They just HAVE to use their shiny little friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 : Couple years ago we were having this problem with shower time. The undressing process was taking 20+ minutes, and it was NOT because it was a hard job. I told him to focus, and the next thing I know I hear him singing in there: "Focus focus fo-cus. On getting naked..." DH and I laughed until we cried. Very quietly. :lol: I still periodically laugh about that one. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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