One of my sons (6.5, 1st grade) wrote a letter to his teachers last night asking to be given addition and subtraction problems with carrying and regrouping because he needs to practice. (As enrichment, they have been giving him worksheets that have multiple digit problems, but that do not require carrying or regrouping.) He asked me to sign it, but I told him that I thought it would be better if he was the one to sign it and give it to them. I am so proud of him for self-advocating, and I told him that. So last night he showed the note to DH, and said "I am starting to self-advocate to ask for harder work." LOL. I think his teachers are going to be shocked. smile

The teachers always think that WE are pushing HIM by asking for "harder" work, so this letter will hopefully make it clear to everyone that the request for harder work really is coming from HIM, not us. I just hope it works.