Rotating subjects to use different areas of the brain

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  • April 11, 2016 at 7:05 pm
    Melissa
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    I understand the logic behind rotating subjects to use different sides of the brain, but with my six year old who needs structure it seems to cause us a lot of extra work. It takes a significant amount of time to move to the kitchen for math and get set up, then move to the living room to read, then back to the table for handwriting, etc. Each move seems to bring distractions and a break in the “school” mindset. (I suppose we could stay at the table to read, but frankly I will ache if I sit at the table all morning.)  Does anyone have suggestions how to use different sides of the brain without taking time to get my daughter refocused with each switch?

    April 11, 2016 at 9:33 pm
    Grace
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    I would like to know also. I have the same problem.  I have started giving my 7 y.o. breaks then switching subjects after the break. Do I will do two subjects in one spot. I also do subjects throughout the day. I do Bible, reading,  math, and maybe one other subject in the morning.  Then I might read aloud for history and/ or science after lunch.

    April 11, 2016 at 9:46 pm
    MrsB
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    Do handwriting first at table. This way his hand is fresh and doesn’t tire. Handwriting takes 5 minutes at this age. Then, still at the table, move on to math. Math is 15 minutes and 20-25 minutes is not too long to be at the table in one sitting.

    After that, move to couch and read.

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