Independent Work

For the last year, Rebecca and I have sit side by side for ALL of her work.  She requires the individual attention to keep her focused.  Without it, she can easily become distracted and forget her objective.  However, independent work is an essential skill for her to learn.  So this week, we are re-introducing homework.  I'm not sure how it will fly, but it's something she must do.  I will still be sitting with her for daily school work, but at the end of the day she will be given additional tasks she will need to complete on her own.  What I am going to try first is giving her a packet of stuff that she can work on all week.  I am sure there are days she will be more focused than others, so hopefully this will alleviate added stress if she knows she can put it down and start again the next day - as long as it's done by Friday.  Fingers crossed we are successful.  I know she is ready for this.  I hope she knows it...