DS is 7, in Y2, and very able. His teacher has recently raised some concerns that he is being very hard on himself when he can't immediately do something. I am well aware that this is the case and understand how he feels as I have the same personality trait. I have read lots of literature on strategies to help him learn that it is OK to 'get stuck' and the school are keen to help but how do we actually do it? It doesn't seem to matter how many times we tell him that it is fine to ask for help or make a mistake, he just doesn't agree. Some of his classmates are now perceiving his behaviour as being grumpy with them when he is, in fact, angry with himself because he 'should be able to do it'.
Sorry for waffling, any advice gratefully received.
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dozydrawers · 13/05/2010 13:50
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