So to get all the drip feeding out of the way and probably out myself to anyone else from the Overseas board ... we live abroad, were in a different system but switched to British system this summer. In effect this means DS (6) has missed the basic phonics reading and spelling and handwriting that most kids would learn in reception (not so much a maths issue). We also live in a country famed for its hot housing of kids so to be honest most kids are a bit ahead of the norm for Y1. Sigh... the plus side is culturally the British system suits him much better, and after an awful teacher last year who striped a lot of his confidence, we have not only a good teacher but a really nice one.
So we're trying to do homework - its streamed so I know he's doing the basic one - plus play catch up on phonics, plus rebuild self esteem... and I work full time with a helper who is lovely and adores the kids but not great at homework.
DS comes up with every excuse under the sun, fidgets , delays then cries and gets so frustrated - and I know to a degree this is kind of normal (I know possibly not the crying). But I feel a) we can't not do it as he is behind already and b) he does need to learn he can't just say "my brain hurts" and magically it will disappear.
I know half the problem is we have to cram alot of it in to weekends versus a little every day and/or its after 6.30 when I get home when frankly every one is tired and both he and his little sister just want Mum time
Honestly this weekend I wanted to cry myself and it was all I could do not to lose my temper. I almost wonder if I have to give up work, anything anything to make it easier. So instead I'm looking to MN - help, advice? I will talk to his teacher this week but ultimately some level of work has to be done and I just don't know how to make it less of a living hell.
Phew - and sorry its so long
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HaveringGold · 23/09/2012 13:34
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