In school, her teachers for the last three years since kindergarten have told us she will start doing it while they are standing next to her and when they walk away she will stop doing the work. We have the same problem at home, my wife has to sit there with her every second and keep pushing her to finish the work. We try explaining to her how important it is to finish your work and the quicker you do it the more time you have to play and do the things she wants. We don’t know what else we can do to get her to want to do her work. Has anyone out there ever been successful overcoming this problem?
2007-10-09 08:54:49 · 3 answers · asked by klbbh1 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
When i was little, i had the same problem. My parents and my teacher set up a helpful system that encouraged me to finish my work. My parents and i made a list of things that i like to do every day (for example, go outside, play on computer). If i didn't finish my homework, I would not be able to do those things for a day or two. I also made a list of things that I would be rewarded with if i finished all my homework for a week or so. (for example, go out to eat, go to the park, maybe a new toy). This really encouraged me to finish my work in school. I now have no problem with it.
2007-10-09 09:05:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can empathize with your situation as my daughter had a similar situation. I started with her teacher and asked if she felt there was something that can help with the lack of interest. She let me know that this was normal but that she was easily distracted at times if she was more challenged at the level of the work. She suggested a local organization that helps build the study habits in small children (Sylvan Learning Center). She also suggested that if this did not work for us that their were teachers that help with tutoring and study habits (one-on-one) in the area and she could help us contact them.
Lucky for us that it took 2 months (8 sessions) at Sylvan to help my daughter with this. It was a little costly but the trade off of less heartache and time was worth it. Also, I think that my daughter's confidence in school has improved tremendously. Some parents I know have endured this same problem and jump right into ADD/ADHD diagnosis and medications. I suggest that you start with schoolwork reinforcement and building study skills before you look into ADD/ADHD accusations. She can always use the reinforcement and if it does not work then you can pursue more drastic measures.
This is the website for Sylvan. I hope that they can help.
tutoring.sylvanlearning.com
Good luck. You are not alone!
2007-10-09 09:15:14 · answer #2 · answered by Real R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may try increments; one or two subjects and then a small, monitored break and then another subject and small break, etc. It may be that she feels as if there is too much to do, so she will do just enough to get by. Hopefully, the breaks can be eliminated over time and she will be able to focus for longer intervals.
2007-10-09 09:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by Zombie Birdhouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋