tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443725915638920094.post6513321778506775150..comments2023-09-20T11:28:03.385-04:00Comments on Notes from the Burrow: Stop whining! You kids are soft. You lack discipline.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01932345372316353681noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443725915638920094.post-29229906306530588172009-06-01T23:45:38.150-04:002009-06-01T23:45:38.150-04:00I've known several children who couldn't read unti...I've known several children who couldn't read until they were 7. (Mostly in our wards here and there...) And in 1st grade, they review a LOT of kindergarten material the first 2 months to make sure everyone is relatively on the same page before they move forward with reading skills. <br /><br />My suggestion is to find out what reading programs they offer through the district and consult with first grade teachers that you may know to get their input. It may help to have his eyes and learning style evaluated. Both can impact skill aquisition (visual/verbal/kinesthetic styles)<br /><br />The kindgergarten teacher is liable if she doesn't inform you of a "concern". It may be something that he'll acquire in a few more months and then take off and then it will no longer be a concern! <br /><br />Find out if there is someone at the elementary school that has a masters degree in literacy. They can work wonders.<br /><br />Overall, you need to do what's best for your child. Holding him back for another year in KG because his reading is a bit behind may be worse than taking him aside for extra tutoring for a few months in first grade. I can envision boredom and behavior problems because he's past all of that already. Weigh options, go with your gut. Hugs, SaraSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165757064829212586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443725915638920094.post-19969532663763945982009-05-26T15:54:46.547-04:002009-05-26T15:54:46.547-04:00I say your "Gut" is a great thing to follow. Do yo...I say your "Gut" is a great thing to follow. Do you know if your school has "reading Recovery " teachers? They are specifically trained, meet with him 30min each day and he "graduates" from the program when he is at or beyond where the classroom children are. The teachers figure out where the hold up is and move them on. Google "Reading Recovery" It's an amazing thing. Especially if this is the only area of concern.<br />I wished we lived closer.GramMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09661406565231196720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443725915638920094.post-53335653156553431622009-05-26T10:48:51.063-04:002009-05-26T10:48:51.063-04:00I think all of my kids learned to read with the Bo...I think all of my kids learned to read with the Book of Mormon. We just had them take their turn "reading" with the family. I think it is a great blessing of the BoM! <br />And, I say go with your instinct!!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09642487411799900925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443725915638920094.post-33943737199375347812009-05-25T16:19:27.824-04:002009-05-25T16:19:27.824-04:00We had similar problems with Ave. She was the you...We had similar problems with Ave. She was the youngest in her 1st grade class and was behind where the other kids were (although I've heard it's different with boys/girls). Anyway, the point is it took her until almost Christmas to catch up, but after we moved she made a huge leap and was reading much better in Jan. than she had been in the Fall. I think he'd probably catch up by the first of the year or at least the end of 1st grade. The thing is we had to be really diligent with reading the 20 min. every night and doing all the extra stuff, which is time consuming and hard. Maybe Emily and Christopher and Grandparents can help too. You can decide all the way up until August, can't you? Good luck!!Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902864202769675856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443725915638920094.post-28852316450282510022009-05-24T23:13:52.170-04:002009-05-24T23:13:52.170-04:00I don't pretend to have any answers -- just anothe...I don't pretend to have any answers -- just another question. Who says they are supposed to be able to read before they get out of kindergarten?? If he is learning the letters and the sounds they make then sounding out words will come with practise. I don't see that as problem enough to keep him back especially when he is doing fine otherwise.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675879785995453967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6443725915638920094.post-53734211353956537742009-05-24T13:13:12.459-04:002009-05-24T13:13:12.459-04:00I love the book Teach your chid to read in 100 eas...I love the book Teach your chid to read in 100 easy lessons. I taught Devin with it, and it worked wonders. you can borrow it if you want. Don't know what to tell you about him stayin or going, I'm sorry you have to make a tough decision! The Loosli's and Winders have also used this book, I think Spencer would find success using it also. -AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com