| i'm not a teacher, but a daydreamer myself. i was lucky enough to go to a great school. my teachers would throw markers at me (it didn't hurt) give me outside tasks to use my creativity (like i would have to write stories on top of the homework they have me), etc. oh, i really hated it, but it really worked. i went to a school with a very good teacher to student ratio though so could have a lot of attention
*edit* your child is likely daydreaming because he's really smart. i would have him tested to see if he belongs in a more challenging class, and i would see what his interests are, so at home i could keep his mind occupied. also, teachers could try reward systems- ie if he does his work and can answer correctly the questions the teacher asks, then they'll be allowed to have time to work on their story/project in class. you really might want to try a magnet or catholic school- i say these two because they're private schools without the high sticker costs, usually. good luck! |