what to do with a student that hates writing & math?

This question came to me today. Any thoughts on how to do school with a child who absolutely hates writing and math?! I have had a real laid back approach to school but obviously there comes a time when you need to write and you need to do math.

This mom goes on……I have tried so many different math programs, and even some writing ones. I am thinking part of this is just stubbornness in not wanting to do it. If she had her way we'd only read, read, read and do lots of history!! Which I love, but again, we need to do other things. I am concerned that she is "behind" in both areas and will never get caught up. I get caught up in that thinking of "where is she compared to other kids" and then I feel defeated.

Here is my answer. Well, some times you just need to negotiate. You must do this since it is required of you and me sort of statement. Use an idea
below for two weeks. Tell her this is new and we will do it for two weeks, and keep at it, or if you don't like, we will find another
way, but you must write and we are going to do math.
If is is stubbornness, that needs to be addressed too. here is a link to look at....http://www.characterjournal.com/html
There are all sorts of character traits to work on...like http://www.characterjournal.com/html/initiative.htm Initiative or others on the list.

And, then you can find some fun ways to do it too. There are lots of web site for math. Maybe one will appeal. Think outside the box!

Maybe get an old check book and a check register (I have lots of check registers you could have) and do a game with money
and she keeps her balance and she gets paid for "school work" and you subtract out payments for getting rewards or subtract out
for not doing something correctly. You can do multiplication for three times something and then make a payment for that, etc.
Think of anytime you are using math, have her do it for you or explain to her what you are doing, why you need the math, etc.
sale prices at the store, adding up grocery money, etc. Make it "alive for her".

what about a pen pal? typing on the computer? daily grams? fun short things to do. journaling?
http://www.dailygrammar.com/archive.shtml


http://www.theteacherscorner.net/daily-writing-prompts/december/ is daily writing prompts for December. if she does everyone, there can
be a reward to the "check book" which she needs to add in. make it multiplication for how many you did that week if you entry into the registry each Wednesday or each Friday.
here is the link for January
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/daily-writing-prompts/january/


http://www.dailywritingtips.com/ is another resource.

don't feel defeated, think, I can do this and I will find a way that works for us! We are special and we are unique!




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