i have a 5 year old who struggles to keep up in school . We have private turoring 2 times a week, but is not very helpful. I would like know from people here who went through this or have kids struggling with this, as what worked best. If this is a life long disability or will it get better with age? Appreciate any input on this. Thanks !
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I just graduated from college so may not be my place to advice you on this It will definitely get better with age (God willing). Khan Academy may help ? It has slow paced exercises for everyone. Please spend time with the kid as much as you can. Maybe instead of private tutoring, you can tutor ? OR perhaps he/she can hang out with other 5 year olds ? Are there tutoring services that are not private that may potentially provide that kind of peer environment ? Hopefully the kid is eating healthy
your kid is just 5y old right now, give him/her more time, start to get worried if situation doesn't improve in the mid/early teens
I was a very slow learner growing up. I agree with a poster above stating to love your children for who they are. Sounds like there may be a lot of pressure being put on them; without immediate success, it sounds like they could be discouraged as well and I feel like breaking down their confidence at such an early age could hurt them in later years. You know your children better than anybody else, just understand that everyone learns at different paces so try to be optimistic and be patient!
Yes, he is smart, witty and a happy child. The expectation from schools these days for a 5 year old are too high . Teachers have raised concerns during his pre school years, which I brushed it off thinking he will grow at his own pace. But once he enters the regular school, he has to keep up with their curriculum , in order to qualify for the next grade
Private or public school? If it is public school, you can ask for accommodations. Get your kid evaluated, if he does have a learning difficulty (adhd, dyslexia), it is better start working on them earlier than late. Young brain is more flexible. If learning difficulties run in the family, you should definitely consider evaluation. Make sure your kids confidence is up no matter what.
From experience, both for myself and because my wife's field it could be the speed he is at, his learning style being misaligned, the wrong motivations, or it could be a learning delay. Diagnosis is challenging that early. I have seen great success with them getting to see things first hand from peers and from parents helping supplement at home if you have the time. Getting him out w like minded kids his age helps a lot from experience, especially getting that play time in believe it or not can help a lot. For myself...I had a non conforming learning style and was rejected as a special needs kid who should get pulled from school. I was wrapping up first grade while lacking key milestones. My parents pulled me aside and instead of threats, offered me a pretty clutch motivation. I learned all milestones that weekend and passed 1st with flying colors. Dont give up till you find out what works for him and run with that. As you said, expectations are REALLY high now for 1st grade on.
Some kids just develop slower than others. Take things easy and love your child for who they are.