You know, my son was absolutely miserable when he was in school.  He didn't get in trouble, and he made good grades, but he HATED it!  He could hardly enjoy his free time, because he was always dreading the next time he would be at school.

Then we started homeschooling.  Immediately it was apparent why he must've been miserable at school.  He would stand at his desk at home and practically be marching in place as he worked.  This didn't bother me, but I'm sure it wasn't allowed there.

A friend of mine suggested that I let him do something to keep his hands busy while I read to him.  At first I thought that if I let him do that, he wouldn't pay attention at all.  But I tried it, and lo and behold, it worked!

Now, every day, as I read library books to him about Ancient Greece, and the human body, and as I read the Bible to him, he plays with clay.  He is able to answer all the comprehension questions, he has made some fantastic clay creations, he is happy and content to let me read for long periods of time.

Who'd a thunk it?