tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post7354546454091443728..comments2023-07-16T20:57:58.379+12:00Comments on Great Fun etc: Wake Up CallSimoneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09554122579485306611noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-10919127061498694512011-03-23T02:42:16.926+13:002011-03-23T02:42:16.926+13:00I really like your blog and i really appreciate th...I really like your blog and i really appreciate the excellent quality content you are posting here for free for your online readers. thanks peace dale tuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-80322781442696108762010-06-11T09:15:40.035+12:002010-06-11T09:15:40.035+12:00Oooh, Weza, I needed to hear that too. Cuz my boy ...Oooh, Weza, I needed to hear that too. Cuz my boy is the class clown, too (And Simone, I'm dreading my first "National Standards" report card - we get ours next week. I'm gonna be seeing the same stuff, I guarantee it!!)<br /><br />I actually insisted that my boy keep the same teacher from last year as she's strict enough to keep him in line most of the time without completely dampening his spirit, ya know? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-33311598558925155172010-06-11T00:35:45.990+12:002010-06-11T00:35:45.990+12:00I feel your pain. Just keep telling yourself that...I feel your pain. Just keep telling yourself that your son will grow up to be a wonderful person with great skills for getting along with people. The skills needed to do well in a classroom are not always the same skills needed to do well in life...S and familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588789171279908036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-69666033184733152010-06-11T00:07:03.172+12:002010-06-11T00:07:03.172+12:00hahah...loved the read. What a great Mum you are!...hahah...loved the read. What a great Mum you are! I have a 5 year old who I think is gearing up to be the next class clown...(lawd have mercy!) :)Neetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881895043267581777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-14080796874459277562010-06-10T22:12:34.137+12:002010-06-10T22:12:34.137+12:00But just like your son, Mr. C. is a lovely person ...But just like your son, Mr. C. is a lovely person by nature...just a little uhhmm....jazzed sometimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-58274013599131624082010-06-10T22:10:06.832+12:002010-06-10T22:10:06.832+12:00I used to be that brainy girl who had to sit next ...I used to be that brainy girl who had to sit next to the class clown....who later became Mr. C. btw....and he still annoys the hell outta me sometimes xD<br /><br />btw my dear friend, you just received an award^^<br /><br />http://semicrazed.blogspot.com/2010/06/and-oscar-goes-to.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-29961961922201515092010-06-10T19:57:43.012+12:002010-06-10T19:57:43.012+12:00note: teachers aren't neccesarily good speller...note: teachers aren't neccesarily good spellers :)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338253666992441869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-24796358185095275342010-06-10T19:52:32.667+12:002010-06-10T19:52:32.667+12:00Ames - 1-2 hours! Crikey.
Yeah, homework sucks. B...Ames - 1-2 hours! Crikey. <br />Yeah, homework sucks. But is necessarily. Not for anything really other than mileage and practise at this age. Boys do generally take a while to establish themselves - I used to teach year 3 & 4 - each year I found the year 3 boys within those classes making the most progress in terms of transitioning. It's a big year for them and they grow so much. You will hopefully find that by the end of this year. I really enjoyed teaching this age because of the transition and hopefully his teacher does too! The reality of school - kids do heaps better when their parents are interested in what they are doing and are supporting their learning. Reading, game playing. So important. Enjoy it though - yeah it will take blog time away, but in the long run, will be of more value to your kids. Blog after hours :)xGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338253666992441869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-72223078349273620292010-06-10T18:09:23.950+12:002010-06-10T18:09:23.950+12:00Good on you Simone - like what Weza said. My elde...Good on you Simone - like what Weza said. My eldest had a year or so where he was playing up in class and doing not too good at maths, so I found some fun worksheets and communicated more with his teacher (via communication notebook) and he is doing great now!<br /><br />I remember struggling at school for a year and then found I needed glasses, so it is a good idea too to get his eyes checked.<br /><br />I think he sounds like a fun and very lovable guys - sounds a lot like Mr G if you ask me!!PaisleyJadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497053121360068116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-7154814569788344912010-06-10T17:06:48.521+12:002010-06-10T17:06:48.521+12:00go you! I am in the same boat with the blogging. I...go you! I am in the same boat with the blogging. I used to post 3 times a week and sometimes on the weekend MAYBE. it feels good... when you get used to it. we won't all whither and die without a daily post to read :-P<br /><br />I think I was more of the class clown, i just never understood maths and english. When my kid(s) go to school, it will be my accountant of a husband doing the maths homework with them!!!!<br /><br />good luck and have fun! he is sooooooooooo dashing!Sarah Gauntletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681410954759816252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-85208071045765726242010-06-10T15:48:35.653+12:002010-06-10T15:48:35.653+12:00Simone, I have to tell you something, boys often a...Simone, I have to tell you something, boys often are behind in maths until around 7 - 8 years old when developmentally something in their brain clicks in. It is not something I would fret about yet. Just encourage him, get some maths games etc. Do NOT get stressed about it around him. It is so important that he doesn't begin to think he is bad at maths. As for the class clown stuff, have a chat with him about appropriate times for comedy and help him to realize that he has a gift at making people laugh, but he has to work out the right time to use that gift. I would have his eyes checked too. lack of concentration and poor written work is a symptom of eye issues.<br />You are a fantastic mum Simone, your kids are really blessed to have such amazing and interested parents. Dash is a normal seven year old boy, he will be fine. xxxWezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429946787452596029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-75220296082309128802010-06-10T15:10:40.876+12:002010-06-10T15:10:40.876+12:00My daughter gets distracted easily, and EVERYONE s...My daughter gets distracted easily, and EVERYONE says, "have you seen the doctor, maybe she has ADHD!" Right away. Drives me nuts. <br /><br />Found you through PYHO; following you! :)Chantelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08855675673784596173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-22104010069658199082010-06-10T14:49:50.840+12:002010-06-10T14:49:50.840+12:00Good Luck! You may need to lock up the computer o...Good Luck! You may need to lock up the computer or find a setting that won't let you power it on between 230pm and 730pm? I think ours has one but I don't want to use it either.meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728983798427181878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-47068215113683842352010-06-10T14:47:19.088+12:002010-06-10T14:47:19.088+12:00Aw, he's still doing good, though! Sounds like...Aw, he's still doing good, though! Sounds like you have a good plan, though. Work with the teacher and he'll improve!Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-44521970096932198222010-06-10T14:31:22.963+12:002010-06-10T14:31:22.963+12:00Can sympathise. My girlies' homework is like ...Can sympathise. My girlies' homework is like a career for me, every afternoon. Forget blogging! Now I blog about once a week because I am caught in the grip of two lots of academic commitment. Neither of them are behind, thank goodness, but keeping them motivated and being sharp enough and alert to the school's expectation means I have to be really on to it. Sigh. Lots of it is too hard for me! I have to really muscle in some brain power when they have deep maths or a complex article. We do about 1-2 hours each afternoon but I am adamant that our nights stay free. I cannot think after 7pm! All the best with your new hobby as a homeworking mom!!! xxxxAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716363448705314532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-30660241234917968802010-06-10T13:43:26.925+12:002010-06-10T13:43:26.925+12:00Good for you. At seven he still has lots of time t...Good for you. At seven he still has lots of time to regain the ground he's lost! I remember my little seven year old boys in Sunday School class - for some of them everything just came a little harder, like just sitting still. He is so blessed to have a mom who is willing to sacrifice for him! :)faith ann raiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15965450346393093534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-79006956097112024332010-06-10T12:53:13.042+12:002010-06-10T12:53:13.042+12:00You sound like the parent every teacher wants in t...You sound like the parent every teacher wants in their class - the one who actually listens to what they say and tries to do something about it. You wouldn't have written about it if you were one of those parents who don't care! I agree with Kathy - you're a good mum!CraftyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704980612304704662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4940553413759896971.post-40542821985522354352010-06-10T12:44:57.701+12:002010-06-10T12:44:57.701+12:00You're a good mum Simone!You're a good mum Simone!Kathy Monknoreply@blogger.com