It’s been a tough semester, particularly for Jeremy. While he’s sharp, curious, and extremely intuitive, he has to work extra hard in certain subjects and fifth grade was a difficult year. He finished all of his subjects this week except math and we agreed (it was more like a truce) that he would continue working on math throughout the summer. One page per day, every weekday. All summer privileges still apply – swimming, video games, sleeping in, and so on. But first, math.
In the end, I think it’s better this way. Without a lull between academic years there won’t be a week or two of refresher. No digging up old worksheets or playing “let’s remember everything you did three months ago.”
Once we came to the agreement, he looked relieved. The pressure was off and he didn’t feel like his school year was going to extend into July. Math continues even with summer at our door step.
In addition to math, both boys will be reading, but that goes without saying, right?
Hello Summer! Let’s have some fun.
Wait until you see their faces when *certain* summer items arrive in the mailbox. Set up the video ahead of time!!!