School is setting loads of work for Y1 DS and he’s fairly keen to learn but needs quite a lot of hand-holding.
Meanwhile younger DS (just turned 3) is massively disruptive and has started acting up a lot (presumably for attention). I’m also trying to work from home so my attention is on that as well.
DS5 gets distracted from school work if I divert my attention to DS3. If I focus on DS5, DS3 will start throwing things around and jumping on the sofa and general being a menace. If I have to take a work call I either have to stick them in front of the TV or they start whacking each other with sofa cushions.
I’m really struggling to make this work for all of us. The most success I have is trying to find things that they can do together but have an educational element that is a bit of a challenge for DS5 (like inventing a silly game and getting him to write down the rules, or playing shop and getting him to count the change) but my inspiration is running out and none of it helps us do the pile of work that’s been set by school.
Sorry that was a ramble but I am finding it all a bit draining - does anyone have any useful tips?
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Tips for managing learning for 5 year old with a disruptive 3 year old in the mix
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Bubbinsmakesthree · 17/04/2020 20:55
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