2007-02-22 15:05:54 · 7 answers · asked by hotmama 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Have you had him tested for dyslexia? If he is in 3rd grade and struggling, he might have a learning barrier. Before you start "forcing" him to read extra to try to learn, make sure that he doesn't have a learning disability. You don't want to frustrate him by forcing it on him. If he feels like he is being pushed, he is going to have a harder time learning. If in fact he does have a learning barrier just be patient. There are certain methods of teaching him to read based on what barrier he has. If he does not have a learning barrier, give him books about things he really enjoys! If he likes trains, make sure and give him tons of books about trains! Take some time each night to practice reading with him, get the whole family involved, and make sure to make it fun for him. Definitely don't push him and make him feel frustrated. He will only learn to hate reading, and not want to learn at all. Just make it fun. Spend 30 minutes to an hour a night with the T.V off, and have the entire family have reading time!
2007-02-22 15:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by mommasquarepants 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he could have learning problems. The school is suppose to help all children with learning problems thru special ed services, if they qualify.
First you have to write to district sped director and ask for 'an initial full educational evaluation testing in all areas of suspected disabilities, as specified by IDEA law, to see if my child qualifies for special ed services'.
You HAVE to use this phrase (legal terminology)
When they get your letter they will have you sign a parent consent form giving them permission to do the eval. They will ahve 60 days from the date of your consent to have all evals completed.
The only time a school is legally obligated to help a child with problems is if the child is in special ed or has 504 plan.
If child is in neither of these, the school will 'say' they will do anything but most times won't. And you can't do a thing about it.
Schools do not test for dyslexia, and legally do not provide services for this in special ed. What they DO help with, however, is with the problems dyslexia causes. So, child could qualify for sped services if he has problems with reading, writing, etc. Schools do not call it 'dyslexia'.
2007-02-23 00:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by jdeekdee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With phonics. Try looking up a book called "teaching your child to read in 60 days" This is a book about a single parent who taught his 2 young girls to read in the form of games. i.e. Folded construction paper with some letters to sound out. They choose which they want and try to knock it down with marbles. Like bowling . If they sound it out correctly they get a treat. I would do it before meals when he is the hungriest and the treats can be healthy ones like tiny pieces of cheese...banana...raisins...mini crackers etc.
2007-02-22 23:13:26 · answer #3 · answered by Zoey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way to teach this child to read is to make him read everyday with a group (friends) and play this reading game. Read first, then let each person read a small paragraph and when they all finish this paragraph let him read. Then tell the group to reread this paragraph and the one who makes no mistakes will help the others. Another way is to make them read and if someone makes a mistake he stops for a turn. This game makes students excited to read well. I hope I helped you because it worked with me.
2007-02-23 11:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by Nana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Id try the phonics approach - does he know his sounds? Id try Dr Seuss books as they rhyme and use a lot of word family words. I would also ask for him to be assessed for a disability such as dyslexia mentioned by others. Good luck.
2007-02-23 00:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to make it fun. What does the student enjoy? Fire trucks? Get a book about fire trucks. Chickens? Get a book about chickens. Do everything you can to make it fun. Use a reward system. Candy, money, play time, anything you think would work. Good luck!
2007-02-22 23:21:04 · answer #6 · answered by pinkcbpoet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You either pay him (her) or force him (her) to do, 30 pages a day. In 3 months (s)he should be there. Get them something to read that would interest them.
When they get to reading a page per minute, you (and they) are there
2007-02-22 23:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋