My 5 year old seems ready for kindergarten. He enjoys going to school. He does'nt seem to understand letters or sounds. You can work with him on "the" for 15 min and he'll seem to "get" it. Then if you break and come back to it later he won't recognize it. It took us all summer to get him to recognize "A". He loves books. But I'm wondering if his brain has developed the needed circuits yet. We already have 2 boys that are in school and we did'nt have this problem with them. How can we test him to be sure? Thoughts anyone?
2006-08-22 11:09:30 · 12 answers · asked by Stephanie P 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I would speak with his teachers (Pre-K or Kindergarten) and ask what they recommend as far as testing goes. Good luck!
2006-08-22 11:16:03 · answer #1 · answered by onewikkedwoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he already in Kindergarten now, it says he loves school? He might have a slight learning disability, or this might just be normal for his age. My daughter is 6 and she sometimes forgets things. Don't push him too hard at this point. Let him go to Kindergarten and just see how he progresses. Most Kindergarten teachers have great tips on how to work with your kid at home. Just don't over do it, sometimes doing too much of something can actually make you forget it, like when you study too much for a test and then blank on it because your mind is tired and you fried your brain.
Oh, and buy him those videos from Leap Frog, The Talking Letter Factory, and the Talking Word Factory (they have more of them too). Those really helped my daugther with her phonics.
2006-08-22 18:16:04 · answer #2 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may be no problem, he may just be delayed in cognitive abilities, or he may have a learning disability. I would take your son to an independent psychologist and have him tested for learning disabilities. I suggest this because with No Child Left Behind schools are less likely to identify students with disabilities because regardless of a child's ability, the federal government still requires that MOST students (even those with disabilities) must pass state tests. Because of this some schools will try to keep as many students as possible in the regular classroom so that they are exposed to as much information as possible (regardless of the ability of the child).
Be sure to do your research in your area and find a well respected psychologist in educational psychology in your area.
2006-08-26 12:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry to much about that ... actually, if he likes going to school, some schools will allow them to start the first grade at the age of 5 (the usually administer a test - being able to read and write isn't a prerequisit for them to start school). No one in my family ever attended kindergarten, and if you had wanted to send him ... you would of already done so ... sounds more to me like he wants to learn, but would like to associate with others that are learning the same thing. Makes it a little more interesting for him and it would stick a whole lot better ... plus he would be interacting with other children.
2006-08-22 18:18:38 · answer #4 · answered by Zenas Walter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
developmental readiness...if he is just entering kindergarten, give the poor kid a chance. One of the worst things parents can do is compare their children. When you think about it, sounds and symbols are so abstract. They need to be able to construct concrete meaning to master it. Some kids barely are reading by mid 1st grade. Support him and reinforce skills in a fun, meaningful way!
2006-08-23 01:15:48 · answer #5 · answered by chrisj70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about what your child is able to recognize...that is the reason for sending him to school anyways...is it not? I do believe that is the reason why teachers have to go to school themselves to learn how to teach our children. Sometimes it isn't that the child themself is stupid or whatever it is just that they don't want to listen to the parents. Some children just learn better if it is someone other than a parent teaching them.
2006-08-22 18:18:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your child no all his letter how to read and right them, can he write his name, recognize it as well? My 4 year old knows all that, but remember not all children are at the same level, take your time to tutor him
2006-08-22 18:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by lala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is ready for school, but with these issues you have stated, it is possible your son has some sort of learning disability. Take him to a child psychologist and get his viewpoint. Trust me, as a girl with a kid brother who suffered from learning disabilities, it is best to determine problems like that as soon as possible.
2006-08-22 18:16:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children develop at different rates. If you have doubts get him assessed by a professional. Good luck!
2006-08-22 18:26:47 · answer #9 · answered by Coleen W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You school can do a placement test for you. Go talk to the principal or his teacher to find out how and what they can provide.
2006-08-22 18:15:19 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋