DD's grades are mostly B's at the moment. A smattering of zeros and one reading comprehension test at 67%.
She began preparing for the city-wide spelling bee with enthusiasm but now rolls her eyes at the spelling list. The bee is this Tuesday.
Her mouth is snarky, moody, sarcastic and disrespectful.
She takes EXPLORE on Saturday and I fear that the results won't reflect her real abilities while she is in this funk.
I know these things are normal for all ten year olds... but they have bigger consequences when the stakes are talent searches and Scripps National Spelling Bee qualifiers!
How do I cope?
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I doubt it helps but you aren't alone, my DD10 is the same right now, down to the Explore test on Saturday. (No spelling though. :))I asked my DH if it was a full moon the other night it's been so bad. I know mine is reading with a flashlight again, more batteries have gone missing... I took her swimming this afternoon for a little break and Grandma picked her up to take her to dinner. Thank you Grandma! Definately unstructured down time.
Glad she has a good spelling practice, hang in there!
