Michelle

Posted on 10/10/09

Hi CS~

I have one student with a similar personality. He enjoys the work
and enjoys the one-on-one attention. Moms sits with him a lot at
home doing activities and this is what he's used to. As soon as he
arrives, he asks for a lesson, and has even interrupted one of my
lessons with another student to ask for a new lesson! I've spoken
with him on several occasions about the importance of repeating
work, but I think he really just craves the attention.

I wish I had a suggestion for you, other than what the others have
posted. Maybe put all new lessons on hold for these children until
you see some higher levels of mastery taking place. Your post
makes me appreciate the fact that I have only one student like
this!

Best of luck...

On 10/03/09, CS wrote:
> Hi Maureen,
>
> Yes I do work with lower elem kids. I have only 8 right now & I
> certainly am not giving new lessons that frequently. I do have
> a work plan & give them lessons according to their needs & what
> I think they need to move on with.
>
> But for the most part, while some do get out old works often,
> there are these select few that seem to wander more than the
> others & when they see me available, seek that moment to ask for
> a lesson. It seems to be these same old kids the past few
> weeks. There is plenty of work on the shelves to keep them
> working, yet this is happening & I don't know if they are bored
> suddenly or if I am not doing what I should be.
>
> The elem class is new for me & I don't know if I am doing it
> right. Each kid has an independent work plan per subject area
> which they are to complete each day. So when they finally go to
> Math (for instance), these kids seem to loiter around aimlessly
> not knowing what to do. I really don't want to delegate b'cos
> they will get dependent.

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