My step-daughter is in 4th grade and reads at a 2nd. grade level. I guess the teachers at her old school didn't care and would pass her just to get her out of their hair and now she is really behind in her math and reading. Her teachers said that she is really tring but is having a lot of trouble. I love this little girl to death and would do anything to help her. We have though about hooked on phonics but not sure if it would really help. Any suggestion?
2007-01-26 04:05:26 · 10 answers · asked by sue h 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I would recommend a tutor program. Here in town there is one called Syllvin, or something like that. They have great success getting kids up to speed and building their confidence. I understand the center here uses teachers that really want to teach but were limited by their school district on how and what to teach.
2007-01-26 04:11:38 · answer #1 · answered by jtcampbell1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are going to have to work hard on this to help her catch up.
Someone else has suggested that you have her tested for the possibility of various physical (eyesight? ) or learning (dyslexia, ADD, etc..) problems. This is an excellent suggestion and you may find there is more of a cause for her slow pace then just lazy teachers.
Here are some suggestions exclusive of the Hooked-on-Phonics option.
Her math will suffer until she can read the questions and understand the handouts so, as you have correctly noted, her reading has to be improved.
1) Cut back on the TV.... waaaay back. Find a way to do it in such a way as it does not seem like punishment.
2) Give her as many books as she would like. Make a weekly trip with her to the local library and let her pick out ones that she would like to read. Start with ones a little below her grade level
3) Read the books with her... and the next day have her try to read them back. Make your help 'non-judgemental' and sincere.
Try to make the reading a fun experience. .. something she will want to do on her own as well as with you. If she reads on her own ask her to tell you about the story and make time to listen to her.
4) Read her assignments with her. Help her with them but let her do the problem as much as possible. After you do it with her, perhaps she can work a similiar one on her own?
5) If you have a home computer, you can buy reading and math tutors that are presented to a student in the form of a game. Two of my daughters were touch typing by age 7 because of that and never really knew that they were 'studying'. If money may be in issue some are even available as freeware or share ware.
good luck... to BOTH of you
2007-01-26 04:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bless your heart, I'm so sorry to hear this. You're in a really tough situation and your daughter needs to know this. Let her know ya'll are financially unstable and you're looking for a job as well. Let her know there's rules to follow while she's staying there. She MUST help out around the house and as much as she can financially (perhaps the utilities and groceries) and let her know that each person coming into the house drives the cost of living up. Tell her that you didn't raise your kids to be unruly and you won't allow your grandkids to be that way, so she should expect disciplining the kids and you expect her to do the same. Tell her you're not a built-in babysitter, that you'll help when necessary, but you've got to go job searching as well, so, she'll have to hire a babysitter or look into daycare. Tell her this is only temporary, that you just can't mentally or physically deal with this any longer than necessary. Watch her with her money, making sure she's not going out partying, blowing it on fast food, and going on shopping trips, etc, reminding her if/when she does any of this, that she's got a family and responsibilities. Also, let her know that you love her and you're not trying to diss her, you're just helping her out so she can be independent. Best of luck and gentle hugs to you.
2016-05-24 02:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not wanting to offend you in any way as I know this is hard since you know she is trying as hard as she can. Please think about having her tested to see exactly where she is. She may havesome type of learning disabilities. If she does, she would be eligible for extra help in taking classes to help her learn at her pace until she is able to get caught up. There may be a chance, however, that she may always have a little more difficulty in keeping up with the grade level she is in without special help. Check into getting an I.E.P for her. The school system has to agree to the testing, as it is her right as a student to receive the best education possible. There is no out of pocket expenses to receive any help from the public school system.
Here is a link that explains the I.E.P. process. Good luck.
http://www.concordspedpac.org/WhatIEP.htm
2007-01-26 04:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hooked on phonics is old. Try computer programs such as Mavis Beacon and/or books. a good one that exelled my reading skills is a reading sereis called the Adventures of Bob,whick can be found at any book retail store. Would you believe im 15?
2007-01-26 04:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your step daughter moved in with you i take it your within a different school district?..First I would go to guidence office and seek tutors with your school district...If thats not available..Try the nearest college..I work for a state university in western new york and they offer tutor programs for local school districts..My son Is in a math tutor program offered by the college...Or another way..hire a student thats willing to help...
2007-01-26 04:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by overhereyoupretty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hooked on Phonics does work, and so does Sylvan tutoring.
2007-01-26 04:12:15 · answer #7 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything and everything helps. reading is our children's main tool for learning if they can't understand what they are reading how are they going to learn it?lots of family time reading helping w/home work.schools will help her w/extra help if she needs it as well.yes use the phonics.good luck.p.s. don't over due the time feel her out and see when she starts losing interest and time it from there.
2007-01-26 04:32:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put her in a small private school or hire a private tutor so she gets more one on one training...learning systems basically do the same thing but some children need more individual teaching.
2007-01-26 04:12:55 · answer #9 · answered by steelerspride24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wOw i really dont have any oppenion but i think u can start giving her reading and math courses u can also take her to the britsh council
2007-01-26 04:14:52 · answer #10 · answered by Nouni 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋