Last week, we went to curriculum night at the kids' school. I thought it was a neat idea. We sat in each of their classrooms for 25 minutes or so, while the teacher went over their schedule and what they use for each subject. Colin's teacher had the best explanation of common core that I have heard. I know a lot of parents complain about it, but I had not really seen anything as far as Colin's homework in the past. His teacher's explanation totally made sense for math. Part of the goal for it is something I already was trying to do with him. Trying to teach them that instead of doing 99 + 99 wit carrying/borrowing - in your head you could see that 100 + 100 - 2 would get you there faster and without paper. Of course, they will still teach them how to do the other way as well. As of now, I do not see the frustrating part, but he is only in 3rd grade. Maybe it will come at a later grade.
I got their a little early, so I thought I would ask how Colin was doing with his talking and staying on tasks. Two things (cause/effect situation there) that he struggles with. She kind of laughed and said "he sure is chatty". Yes, yes he is. She did not seem irritated by it (yet). So, that is good. I totally know that this was inherited from me. My mom says he does not quite have me beat (I cannot even imagine - my poor parents/grandparents)...but I did not have that issue in school until I got older since I was so shy. Colin so does not have that restraint. I am grateful for that. Even if it means our conference meetings will be all about his talking. Hey, there could be a lot worse behavioral issues to discuss. His teacher last year, who seriously needs to work on tact and a few other things. Thought he had ADHD or something similar. I am not convinced yet. I think it is hard to tell at his age.
The kids just came down to join me in the living room. They were awake, but playing in their room. I managed to sneak past them and get a few quiet moments. Colin has been down for 10 minutes and has narrated the whole cartoon so far. He sure is chatty.
I got their a little early, so I thought I would ask how Colin was doing with his talking and staying on tasks. Two things (cause/effect situation there) that he struggles with. She kind of laughed and said "he sure is chatty". Yes, yes he is. She did not seem irritated by it (yet). So, that is good. I totally know that this was inherited from me. My mom says he does not quite have me beat (I cannot even imagine - my poor parents/grandparents)...but I did not have that issue in school until I got older since I was so shy. Colin so does not have that restraint. I am grateful for that. Even if it means our conference meetings will be all about his talking. Hey, there could be a lot worse behavioral issues to discuss. His teacher last year, who seriously needs to work on tact and a few other things. Thought he had ADHD or something similar. I am not convinced yet. I think it is hard to tell at his age.
The kids just came down to join me in the living room. They were awake, but playing in their room. I managed to sneak past them and get a few quiet moments. Colin has been down for 10 minutes and has narrated the whole cartoon so far. He sure is chatty.
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