Does Anyone Have Any Ideas To Help A 6 Year Old Boy Learn How To Read And Write Better?
My nephew has been held back in Kindergarten. They tried to hold him back again in Kindergarten because he could not rhyme. He is left handed and having difficulty learning to write possibly for this reason. I have had a great deal of help from a man online who has been able to figure out what types of books he likes to read with me. But the success rate has been slow. His father who tries to help him is a dyslexic but he has shown little sign of dyslexia himself. Even the most ignorant, angry, offensive, silly, rude, disgusting of you out here can read and write better than this child can at this time in his life possibly the rest of his life which will really limit his life increase the chances he becomes a burden in life because he will not be able to read and to form opinions for himself much like what happens in other less well educated countries. I have a BA in education but not in special needs children so any ideas would really be welcome with helping Logan succeed in life.
Hey there frustrating isn’t it?!! My son who is turning six has the same problems. The best advice I was given and which has worked for us is this. Go back to the minimal basics. Getting him to tell you the letters of the alphabet, and the small numbers 1- 10. These activities will boost his confidence. Make them games. We get a big sheet of paper and write all the letters on it, then one person calls the letter while another and the child race to circle it first. Boost him up and he’ll learn.
Does the child have difficulty in his attention span? Does he seem bored and have the attitute that he is being punished about reading or writing. Has too much emphases been on doing the printing in such a fashion that he does not understand why he has to hold his pencil a certain way. Many abusive comments can be made that hinder a child sometimes in their willingness to learn. Perhaps he is just not ready to sit and learn in the same fashion as his classmates. Perhaps you can have him tested by professionals and get a better idea on how to help him with this obsticle.
Until he becomes diagnosed with a learning disability, I really don’t see the need to jump to the worst of conclusions (that he’ll be a burden to those around him for the rest of his life). He is still young and still has time to make considerable growth. Even if he DOES become diagnosed as having special needs, the future doesn’t have to be as bleak as you paint it. I suggest speaking with the exceptionalities teacher at Logan’s school for tips. You can also check out numerous books from the library to help you, and there are probably support groups for parents of students with learning disabilities in your area. Best of luck in helping him.