Hi all. I’ve got a 2nd grader who has always been a struggling reader and writer. We are in R2R book 2 right now. I’m seeing improvement in reading big time. But writing is still at kindergarten level. It’s making me worry and doubt the process. And I’m posting here bc the r2r 2 page is very sparse and not much action. I thought more would see it here! 😁 Can anyone give some advice on how to improve writing? She is a hard worker when she’s in a good mood… which is ridiculous to say out loud but despite my best efforts at staying calm and firm, most days her hard work lasts only minutes and there still half a lesson to do. She throws tantrums, tries to run and hide, refuses to do work she has already shown she can do and it’s all we can do to get the lesson done. That being said, my point is her attention span is minimal. Her work ethic short. But she is able. Just on her terms. If that makes any sense. So I don’t know how to add a piece into her lesson for writing that won’t cause utter melt down mode every day. I’ve got no problem disciplining her, I just don’t know how sometimes! And as it relates to school, I don’t want to break her spirits or reinforce the notion she already, has that she’s stupid. Any advice is appreciated.

Posted by shelbyntravis at 2021-10-18 17:59:09 UTC