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2006-10-23 04:41:25 · 7 answers · asked by shadygirl_83 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
If your son is struggling with reading it makes every other aspect of learning that more difficult.See if your school has an early literacy program,it is an excellent program designed to help the struggling reader. Also ask his teacher if he is being teased about his lack of reading skills ? Encourage your son to read at home, let him pick the book so he will enjoy it more.
2006-10-23 16:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by gussie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 9 year old (now Gr. 4) struggled with reading from Grade 1. Definitely speak to the school principal about what remedial reading classes are available. My son was put into a program to help his reading -- programs vary among school boards -- and it helped, but unfortunately, he doesn't like to read -- and I think it's because he struggled so much in the primary grades. I think he is still behind many of his peers, but also, being a boy, I've been told they don't dive into reading typically the way girls do. His reading now is short books (whereas a girl in his class reads Harry Potter novels), magazines, and things like that. That may be as good as it gets -- but my husband reads like that too. His reading is fine -- he just doesn't particularily enjoy it.
But you must get on this, 'cuz if a child can't grasp reading, he/she will struggle with school and can really grow to dislike it. Have him read to you -- visit your library and get books he enjoys.
Good luck.
2006-10-23 09:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mary C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked him for dyslexia? This is when the child sees words backwards or letters turned backwards, like was is saw for them or ie is ei. I had dyslexia when I was a child and I had to go to a special program especially for children with this disorder. This could be one reason why he is struggling and he doesn't know how to tell you.
2006-10-27 00:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by greylady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a developmental vision specialist in your area. He can have perfect vision and still have a problem with his eyes, causing words to "dance" on the page. It will cause headaches, aggression, lack of attention, rubbing of eyes, covering one eye or tilting head as to only see out of one eye, not getting work done on time, giving up easily, saying "I can't" without even trying, avoiding team sports, and many other symptoms. Google "vision delay" !
2006-10-25 12:10:02 · answer #4 · answered by Amy B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a recently retired elem teacher and would be glad to help you. Your scenario could have many factors like: how old is the child, a big one, and some other things. If you would like info you can contact me at zaneyzelda2@yahoo.com
2006-10-23 17:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My oldest son had trouble in school with reading. Talk to your school, they have tooters for that. My son was able to get extra help during school hours. They HAVE to provide them. Some schools say they don't, but they DO!!! Talk to his teacher or principal. It really helped my son.
2006-10-23 07:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by purpledragonflyjrh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-23 04:48:52 · answer #7 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋