Sorry it has been so long since I started this. It's crazy here...
But, I like the broccoli analogy - I'll try it next time I need it.
I think there is definitely a bit of the thought that it is us pushing her, rather than her pushing us. I had forgotten about that aspect.
Last week DD blew her away with a page and a half "essay" she wrote about the Sahara desert, so I think she is moving beyond the initial ideas of how DD would behave, but isn't comfortable making the next step to understanding what DD really needs.
I am hopeful that this will improve as the year goes on. DD is warming up to her, so that will help a lot in getting the message across that she is still just a kid.
bh14 - We too have had the talk about her organizational skills. The really funny thing about this is that I was talking to some other parents from DD's class and they are having the same issues with their kids, but the teacher seems to see that as "normal" for them, but extraordinary for dd.
Wouldn't it be great if people just accepted kids as kids and went from there?
