Monday Math...Party at the end of the page!

Easy math work sheets...or not.  Work sheets are not his favorite.   But to foster independent work, there has to be a paycheck, a reward, a motivation.  Independent work needs to stem from self gratification or a paycheck!

There has to be a party at the end of the page! 

 

We use markers because he can't really bear down on a pencil.  He makes the lightest of marks.  I guess it's all related to the weaker muscles in his back. weak grip and muscle tone.  Anyway, the markers work!  Of course there is less control due to less drag, but I can at least see what he is doing!

You are kidding ma...more math?  Didn't we do this last week too?

Attitude shows, and boys get grumpy.  He knows he is supposed to be counting these...but he knows the answer.  So what do we do?  Take a moment to point out that one plus two does equal three! 

 

Now, he is counting.  Its more than 5 so he can't just glance and recongnize the number of items.

Making him think early on a Monday morning!  Not fair!

Is there a little interest here?  Tiny spark?  Effort to get it right?

 

And we have an answer!  TA DA!!

 

 

I almost think I need two worksheets.  One for the attitude in the beginning and a second one for him to turn in and keep in his file.  *sigh* This however is real life and unless we leave an honest trail, how can we see where we came from? 

 

 

At last, the party at the end of the page!  :)  

 

We have come a long way.  Independent work on a less desired task shows progress.  Mom is partying too!  LOL!  Home school rocks!