I used to battle with Kerry to do homework and then questioned what for when it was too difficult. I spoke with her teacher at the time and said if they sent home appropriate homework for her level then I would do it otherwise I would do things with her myself. I made games with key word cards and we did learning through play.
I found I would rather bake, paint, play with Lego as this helped her communication and development of life skills.
Early on with Kerry I knew that completing homework was not a life skill I needed to develop ready for secondary school and beyond. We did something that she enjoyed and we could spend time together. Discuss your concerns with school. If they insist on you completing it, ask for something more appropriate for Alma. Otherwise tell them you will complete activities together that will support her academic journey that she will enjoy, particularly her love for art. Most importantly this is not a battle worth having. Trust me, I learnt the hard way.
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