Worried Mother: Son Always Becomes Sleepy When I Teach Him Math
Dear Agony Aunt,
I hope you can help me with a problem I’m having with my son. He’s in primary school and I’ve been trying to teach him math at home. However, I’ve noticed that whenever I start teaching him, his attention seems to wander and he becomes very sleepy. It’s been really difficult to keep his focus and I’m worried that he’s not learning as well as he should be. Do you have any advice on how I can help him stay engaged and interested in math?
Thank you,
Worried Mother
Dear Worried Mother,
I understand your concern and it’s great that you’re taking an active role in your son’s education. It’s not uncommon for children to struggle with focusing on certain subjects, especially math. Here are a few tips that might help you engage your son in learning math:
- Make it fun: Try incorporating games, puzzles, or real-life examples into your math lessons to make it more enjoyable for your son.
- Break it down: Instead of long, tedious sessions, try breaking the lessons into shorter, more manageable chunks. This can help prevent your son from getting overwhelmed and losing interest.
- Use visual aids: Visual aids like manipulatives, charts, or diagrams can make abstract math concepts more concrete and easier for your son to grasp.
- Find his learning style: Every child learns differently, so try to identify your son’s learning style and tailor your teaching approach to match it.
Remember, it’s important to be patient and understanding. If you continue to face challenges, consider reaching out to his teacher for additional support and guidance.
Best of luck,
Agony Aunt