I don't think I can challenge him enough and he is quite bored.
((hugs))
sorry to hear it!
For some reason, my brain is saying 'Unit Studies' - not sure why, here's wiki's definition:
Unit studiesThe unit study approach incorporates several subjects, such as art, history, math, science, geography and other curriculum subjects, around the context of one topical theme, like water, animals, American slavery, or ancient Rome.[15][unreliable source?] For example, a unit study of Native Americans could combine age-appropriate lessons in: social studies, how different tribes lived prior to colonization vs. today; art, making Native American clothing; history (of Native Americans in the U.S.); reading from a special reading list; and the science of plants used by Native Americans.[citation needed]
Unit studies are particularly helpful for teaching multiple grade levels simultaneously, as the topic can easily be adjusted (i.e. from an 8th grader detailing and labeling a spider's anatomy to an elementary student drawing a picture of a spider on its web). As it is generally the case that in a given "homeschool" very few students are spread out among the grade levels, the unit study approach is an attractive option.[citation needed]
Unit study advocates assert that children retain 45% more information following this approach
My thought is that if you can get him really really reved up on a particular topic, and integrate the learning into that, you might be able to generate some intrinsic motivation to learn and that might take some of the pressure off you. I'm not sure what he likes, but some random thoughts I have are gardening, starting a business, crochet. Lots of Math in all of those, I guess. Maybe have him dictate a book to you about a school on an alien planet so he can process what he likes and doesn't like about being in school.
The library might be able to get you some resources on homeschooling, or borrow some from Interlibrary loan, or start a circit of various libraries to visit. There are even books about how to be creative in discovering new ideas. You son might also like 'History Channel' sorts of videos, which might also be availible through the library.
It sure is easy getting into a rut, but nescessary at times to pause and dig deeper.
Love and More Love,
Grinity
