Apparently the teacher thinks it is her job to provide grade level instruction, period. Not infrequent, I'd think. Personally, I'd just suck it up for the time being, brainstorm with your kids about projects and write it down for the teacher to just read and okay it, just so you don't overtax her obviously limited mental resources (trying to put this nicely).
Just sent the sweetest email ever to this teacher!! I gushed about how thrilled I was that she would allow DD9 to do some extra projects. I informed her that DD and I would create a list of topics and once she (the teacher) approved of one, I would provide any necessary materials.
Ugh!!! having to pretend is so hard. And I know that she doesn't want to be bothered by my husband and I (even said once that she didn't have time to meet with us because she is just too busy). She's only responding to me because the district AG specialist and our private psych. are breathing down her neck. BUT, as everyone suggested, I will pounce on this opportunity.
