The most challenges have been with math but what I do I think can apply to any subject. When my kids reach a point where they aren't grasping something, and I've tried a couple of different ways of approaching it we stop, for a couple of days or a week. We'll just take a break. This gives me time to regroup, curate resources and try again. I've found, especially with math, that my kids brains need time to process without it being pushed upon them when they're not yet ready. Depending on the curriculum I might change up the kind of math problems we're doing, revisit or review other topics before going back to the point where we had to step back. This approach works really well, as do reminders that we all hit walls and trying again is where learning happens
I love the ideas and tips you shared. I also use TPT and or I have created something more hands on where possible.. I will often look for games with something they have struggled with.. also.. making sure we are not overwhelming them (or me!) and or over doing it. I remember when my now 8th grader was doing her first grade math.. and we got to this one lesson where she just wasn’t getting it. She was having to figure out the number that was missing.. like 7+y=10. We spent way too much time here. Finally I realized.. although this is a skill she will need to know.. right now her knowing how to add and subtract and knowing her math facts was more important! So.. realizing when it’s okay to move on is important 😳😉
The most challenges have been with math but what I do I think can apply to any subject. When my kids reach a point where they aren't grasping something, and I've tried a couple of different ways of approaching it we stop, for a couple of days or a week. We'll just take a break. This gives me time to regroup, curate resources and try again. I've found, especially with math, that my kids brains need time to process without it being pushed upon them when they're not yet ready. Depending on the curriculum I might change up the kind of math problems we're doing, revisit or review other topics before going back to the point where we had to step back. This approach works really well, as do reminders that we all hit walls and trying again is where learning happens
I just started using TT for my kids. It has been great!
I love the ideas and tips you shared. I also use TPT and or I have created something more hands on where possible.. I will often look for games with something they have struggled with.. also.. making sure we are not overwhelming them (or me!) and or over doing it. I remember when my now 8th grader was doing her first grade math.. and we got to this one lesson where she just wasn’t getting it. She was having to figure out the number that was missing.. like 7+y=10. We spent way too much time here. Finally I realized.. although this is a skill she will need to know.. right now her knowing how to add and subtract and knowing her math facts was more important! So.. realizing when it’s okay to move on is important 😳😉
I can see this point as well! A lot of it comes later with common sense so to speak!
Thanks for this input and the suggested resources to use.
@@Child0fGod7815 you’re welcome ☺️