my fourth grader got all F's on her report card how can i help her.If I don't have money for tutoring?

Answer 1

Read with her every day. If she doesn't like reading, read magazines and stuff she might be interested in. If she struggles with reading, it is okay for her to still read picture books that younger students would read. The more practice she has, the better. The more successful she feels, the more she will like reading.

If math is an issue, have HER teach YOU what she learned each day. If it is incorrect then you can fix it. I say for her to teach you, because the best way to learn something inside and out is to teach someone else how to do it.

I'm assuming that because you were considering a tutoring service, that her failing grades have nothing to do with missing work. You may want to contact the teacher and ask approximately what percent of the time classwork and homework are being turned in. A lot of students tell their parents that they do their work, even when they do not. If this is part of the problem, she needs to show you the list of homework every night and you need to see that she completes it, and you see it before she does anything else.

In addition to all of this stuff, you should contact someone at the school and find out what (if any) kinds of programs do they offer that would be beneficial to your child. If this has been a problem for awhile...you may want to have someone at the school test her. Most parents will come back with "no, my child does not need to be tested for special ed" but a lot of them don't realize the services that are available to children with IEP's (Individual Education Plans) who qualify for Special Ed. Also, there are a lot of students with IEP's that are not in a special ed classroom...they just have other needs that legally are covered with an IEP. If Special Ed isn't the case, her school may have pull out programs during the school day to help her with some skills. My students are pulled out for Fast Foreword (an auditory Reading program) and for Read 180 (independed and guided reading). These students struggle in Reading, but are not Special Ed.

Also ask if there are any after school programs. I teach in the School District of Philadelphia, and they have a program called Power Hour. Students go for one hour after school twice a week for Reading and twice a week for Math. There may be something available for you that you do now know of.

Good Luck. And, don't get frustrated. She will learn in time.

Answer 2

I don't want to sound offensive here, but this could be something a little more serious. I went through the same thing when I was in 4th grade! Attend parent-teacher conferences to see if there are any behavioral problems taking place... sometimes a bad report card can be a sign of attention deficit disorder... like in my case. Maybe it is a reading comprehension disorder. Maybe the teacher is a jerk, trouble with classmates, someone on the bus... all of these things can impact a childs ability to do well in class. Knowing what causes the problem is half of the solution! Then see if maybe she could get after school help with her teachers... they usually are expected to put in a full 8 hour day and most only teach 7 hours... so they should have time available during after school hours. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

You don't need to have a tutor, have your fourth grader bring all her homework home, and if you dont' trust her to do so then you can call the school and they'll have a homework line that you can call that will tell you what they have for homework each day. Then you sit down with her every day and do the homework with her. Check it over when she's done and make sure she gets it right. If you're more active in your child's school career she'll start taking a better interest as well, even if she does fight you in the beginning :)

Answer 4

As a second grade teacher, I would suggest that you and your 4th grader have a meeting with her teacher. The teacher should be able to give you strategies on working with her at home. The teacher should also be able to offer tutoring before or after school some time during the week. Stay in constant contact with your child's teacher so that if any problems arise, you will be immediately able to take care of it instead of letting the grades slide as far as an F. Make sure that you are working with your child each night on any homework and give CONSTANT ENCOURAGEMENT to your child so she will not get frustrated and just give up. Good luck...

Answer 5

I would talk to her teacher, sometimes it's something that tutoring can't help. For example, maybe something or someone is bothering her. Or if you're pretty sure it's just that she needs tutoring try these options... Some schools offer tutoring. Or if you know someone who is in a higher grade, like high school, maybe they would be willing to tutor her. Try your local library. Try online. Try reaching out to other parents too, that could help. I'm sure you're not the only parent struggling with this problem, so there might be a support group in your area that you just haven't heard of. If not, maybe you could start one! Hope this helps. Good luck.

Answer 6

Not knowing what state you live in. I'd contact the school and find out about after school homework clubs etc. My son does well in school, it's the lying about homework that gets us. I have to check it daily and monitor him. There is really no reason for a child to get F's on his/her report card. Sounds like there might be a learning disability. or the child is just disconnected all together.. Ask the teachers. Schedule an appt with her teacher.

Answer 7

I am sure that you have health insurance, so here goes. The child must be evaluated quickly by a child psychologist or behavioral specialist. Your child may be dyslexic, have adhd, or a learning disability.

However if the child's grade were pretty good before, then ask yourself has their been a significant change in the household, divorce, death, etc. Has your child possibly been abused by someone?

Talk to your baby and ask him/her "whats bothering you"?

Whatever the problem is get to the root of it now -

ask the school about resources that are available in your area

By the way are you attending parent/teacher conferences and getting involved in your childs life. Sorry to say but you shoud've known that there was a problem long before the grades were posted..

Answer 8

does whe have a learning disability? DO you spend the time with her on her homework? Does she have good studying habits?

I know it can be hard and that parents now a days are so busy working and what not that they dont have the time to do things themselves. But if you want to help you have to sit down with her and MAKE her learn. Quiz her yourself and make sure she knows it before going into class. The early years are so important ,its the foundation of her education.It might be smart if you can to try and set a time for an hour or so for homework and studying. The more involved you are with her school and teacher the more attention she will get. Definatly set a teacher confrence.Good luck.

Answer 9

Most schools offer after school homework help (homework clubs), or free tutoring. Have a metting with your child's teacher to figure out what exactly is going on, and keeping your child from getting good grades, and that way you can make sure your child is getting help in school, as well as afterwards.

Answer 10

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