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Mrs.L4L

I have been thinking about you and your 6th grader and wondering how things are going?

Aidge

I'm butting in and wondering how things are going as well!

cnj050607

Thanks for asking girls...

 Things are not better at all.  In fact, they seem to be getting worse at times.  Forgetting things at school, staying up until 9 doing 2 papers of addition homework.  I got in touch with the team lead / councelor at his school for his "house".  She said she is going to set something up for me to go in for a meeting.  This was last week, so i am going to call again tomorrow. 

 I noticed with his math, he writes SOOO messy that he cant see what he wrote down so he gets it wrong.  I just feel like if i were not watching and checking his homework OVER and OVER he would fail.  He does horribly at tests and classwork but does amazing on homework (because im checking it).  I feel like his teachers probably think i am doing it for him (which  in a sense, i am).  I dont want him to stay back, but at the same time, i feel like it is just going to get harder for him, so maybe he should?

 Super Stressful though because i feel like i am the one doing something wrong....  *sigh* 

PenguinGirl06

cnj050607:

Thanks for asking girls...

?Things are not better at all.? In fact, they seem to be getting worse at times.? Forgetting things at school, staying up until 9 doing 2 papers of addition homework.? I got in touch with the team lead / councelor at his school for his "house".? She said she is going to set something up for me to go in for a meeting.? This was last week, so i am going to call again tomorrow.?

?I noticed with his math, he writes SOOO messy that he cant see what he wrote down so he gets it wrong.? I just feel like if i were not watching and checking his homework OVER and OVER he would fail.? He does horribly at tests and classwork but does amazing on homework (because im checking it).? I feel like his teachers probably think i am doing it for him (which? in a sense, i am).? I dont want him to stay back, but at the same time, i feel like it is just going to get harder for him, so maybe he should?

?Super Stressful though because i feel like i am the one doing something wrong....? *sigh*?

That does sound very stressful, Jess. ?You are doing the best you can! ?((hugs))?

MrsA2Be

I know it's stressful, but I think that you are amazing because you (1) noticed the problem and (2) are staying on top of it.  You'd be surprised how many parents I hear of who are in complete denial that their kid is doing anything wrong.

You good for you - I know it sucks now, but you are a great mom and he'll be the better for it in the end.

LLPtobe

Hi! I didn't respond to your first post about this, but I did read it. I'm sorry your son is struggling. My youngest brother is also in 6th grade and was having similar problems in math and tests and homework in general. A year or two ago my mother enrolled him in Kumon (sort of like Sylvan Learning Center). It's a tutoring program where they focus on the very basics of elementary skills, and strengthening the individual childs weaknesses. My brother is now an A student and has voluntarily continued to do Kumon, even though he is doing much better now. Even he feels better when he is doing well. It is an added expense, and there are daily exercises, but my mom and my brother agree it is well worth it and has made all the difference. I would suggest looking into these programs in your area. I can't speak for myself, but I can tell you that my brother is very happy and has grown and learned so much since starting the program. If you want any more info feel free to email me and I can provide more detail about Kumon specifically and how they work: larissa.pyer@truevalue.net. HTH!

cnj050607

LLPtobe:

Hi! I didn't respond to your first post about this, but I did read it. I'm sorry your son is struggling. My youngest brother is also in 6th grade and was having similar problems in math and tests and homework in general. A year or two ago my mother enrolled him in Kumon (sort of like Sylvan Learning Center). It's a tutoring program where they focus on the very basics of elementary skills, and strengthening the individual childs weaknesses. My brother is now an A student and has voluntarily continued to do Kumon, even though he is doing much better now. Even he feels better when he is doing well. It is an added expense, and there are daily exercises, but my mom and my brother agree it is well worth it and has made all the difference. I would suggest looking into these programs in your area. I can't speak for myself, but I can tell you that my brother is very happy and has grown and learned so much since starting the program. If you want any more info feel free to email me and I can provide more detail about Kumon specifically and how they work: larissa.pyer@truevalue.net. HTH!

 

Thanks again girls! The support is great and I think i am just too hard on myself but i feel like, sometimes, that it is my fault... 

 

I will be emailing you! I am going to try to do some research on this myself as well.  I looked into the Sylvan but Oh my, its so expensive.  I guess it is worth it though if it means he does better.  Sticker shock just got me, haha!

Aidge

I'm sorry things haven't gotten better, but yes, you are doing all of the right things here!  There's also a more affordable service (compared to Sylvan and Huntington) called Club Z tutoring, where a certified teacher comes to your home to tutor whatever is needed.  Not sure of the number, but you can find it online.  Again, good luck!