He's in 5th grade now.\nAlso, it'd be helpful if you recommend some programs or exercises so he can practice.  Thanks!\nDesperate sister.
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Dont worry over a course of time it gets corrected.,\nI dont know whther it is because the language itself is a problem . That is he has to read in English medium whereas hiw mother tongue is say TAMIL. What I am hinting at is if he is unable to comprehend easily what he is reading then naturally it is slow.\nTry to read aloud and ask him to repeat. Daily do the same pages with him. Within a week you would find remarkable change .That is what is easily byhearted can be repeated just by a look at the lines. Both mind and eye work here .\nThese are simple practical ways. Do it several times for all subjects for a year or so. He would shine very soon. Get him the type of story books he likes to read.
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Get real. but of you are serious, I suggest teaching him/her the order of the keys on the home row first. then have them type words using only those letters. It may help if you play some soft Mosart in the back ground. it's proven that classical music clears the brain and produces better reasoning. Good luck!
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Try joining a church and getting involved with the different activities they have for the youth and young adults.  Plus, have him think of things to do for fun as well.
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Something that works very well is to ask him to take the lessons for 1 year. He must take the lessons and practice every day. After one year, he can decide whether he wants to continue with piano, or do something else. Each time he decides, it is for another year.\n\nThe key there, though, is that he must always be participating in something (another instrument, art classes, dance, sports, etc.). Each time he chooses something, it is for a 1-year committment. In this way, he can become very adept at something he likes, or explore a variety of skills while building some basic ability in each.
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Don't resort to the internet for your daughter's activities. It's great that she's an avid reader - keep checking out library books for her. Check out or buy good videos, as well. You could get her some basic art supplies and she can sketch and paint. She can learn to bake bread, and cook meals, using cookbooks. She can learn to knit or do needlepoint. Get her involved with learning an instrument - piano is ideal, but a flute or violin would be great, too. If you have the financial means, hire a language tutor to teach her a different language - Spanish or Chinese would be useful choices for her future. You sound like a good parent!
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Hi, I was an early childhood major so hopefully I can help you out.  Kindergarten is becoming increasingly academic.  Working with him is a great idea!  However, preschoolers were not made to sit down and do worksheets.  Try to play some active learning games with him, that engage him and make him think.  Read, read, read!  Read to him everyday.  Try to ask him a lot of open-ended questions.  Preschoolers need to discover for themselves (with close supervision).  If he wants to know where mud comes from, make it.  You can also practice writing letters with him in the sand, by cutting letters out of magazines, using seeds and glue...anything you can think of.  Worksheets are good in some cases but there are a lot more things you can do that are more "developmentally appropriate".  I have included two links in the resource section that you should visit.  These are excellent and free publications from the United States Department of Education based upon years and years of research that would be perfect for you to read.\n\nHope that helped!
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Just tell him straight up or even better tell him maybe how you want to have it done and uhh, help him practice.. yea! :P
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I don't think that its too young, but you have to remember that his body is still growing and will respond differently to the challenges of weight lifting.  The best kind of weight-training for a child that age is stretch bands and body-weight exercises.  \nAlso, he's young...he should be getting his exercise by having fun with his friends and playing.
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Get him into a sport outside of school. Try football.
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Let experts give valuable advice to you. as a friend a humbly request you, "Any remedies that wont hurt the kid mentally or physically". Every kids has a unique talent in them. God never create anyone meaninglessly. Try to find out the skill out of him. Forget about his physique. And don't overdose calcium. It may swell the kid's head.
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well for the life isn't fair comment tell him he is lucky to learn that at a young age. As for his attitude. Thats a tuff one I have kids his age and I firmly believe in restricting the peers he/she hangs out with. Also if it is possible get him involved in activities after school. Baseball or whatever he is in to. If he is not interested, make him do it for one season or one whatever depending on what you choose. I did this and my daughter cried and stomped her feet. Now she plays softball every chance she gets, and I can tell her if she is not good she wont play. It's hard to give advice without knowing your exact situation but I hope this helps. Remember in a couple of yearsthere wont be much you can do about anything so stand your ground he will thank you in the end.
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Tell him that EVERYONE there all has to learn the same stuff. Some will pick things up quickly, some more slowly. He can look up almost anything on the internet like how to make a bunk, fold his socks, drilling and marching commands......but remember, he will have PLENTY of time to learn all that when he gets there. They will not expect anyone to know anything when they get there. They kind of pride themselves in the so-called secrets of boot camp. If he can just pick up a few things here and there before he goes, he will be WAYYYYY ahead of the bunch.l The most important thing is that he needs to start getting into shape now, or else he will be in hell the first few weeks. Every little bit helps
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I'm a first grade teacher and have 2 autistic children in my class. Handwriting is almost always an issue in first grade but these two have an especially hard time and find it 'easier' and less time consuming to write large and messy.  I literally have to erase their work, sit by their side and tell them to write small and take their time.  I continue erasing if necessary.  Most of my boys actually have bad handwriting.  I have to do the same, erase or throw away their papers and make them do it again.  Mostly I see laziness because it takes 'too much' time and concentration to write neat!  There are websites you can go to to print out handwriting worksheets (can't think of an address at this moment!).  I would make this a part of his homework routine.  Print out a couple of sheets and sit by his side letting him know you will not accept work that he did not take his time to do.  Know that it may still be messy, but accept any improvement and PRAISE him for his hard work.  Good luck.
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Looks like you got lots of feedback on this.  Some good answers, and some not too good.  I only hope that you let him read the results of this question.  It is not to shame him, but to encourage him.  But, if he is not interested in math and physics, then there must be other things he is interested in.  Perhaps he would be a perfect game technician.  Their pays are not very terrible, if he gets hired with the right company.  I wish you all the best with this one.  Do you allow him use of the computer as well?  If you don't, maybe it could help him if you would allow it.  He could meet other kids around his age, or older, who might be an incentive to him.  Click on my avatar, I would like to offer more to you, and him directly.  But we can't use the Q&A page for communication purposes.  I have lots more questions.  Thank you.
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Try to take him on practice runs.\n\nGood Luck!\n\nHope this Helps!
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Well, he can start out by changing the way he eats.  Help him out, both of you make it a point to eat healthy.  He will start to lose weight from a better diet.  As far as exercise, he should just walk as far as he can, a few times a day.  He will gradually be able to go for longer and longer.  He should shoot for 30 minutes of activities a day, even if he can only do it 5 minutes at a time.  Also consider getting a stationary bicycle, once again, he can do it for very short periods of times and slowly add on more time and intensity.  It won't happen over-night, but I bet within a couple of weeks he will be feeling better and will have lost a few  pounds.
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Talk with her and her parents to find out exactly what issues she has in both subjects.  If possible, look at her report card.  \n\nOnce you know what areas you need to target, go on-line to find worksheets, puzzles, games, etc. to help her in those areas.  There are tons of free websites for teachers to use.  You can even print review questions for most books you may want to read with her.  One of my favorite sites is http://www.edhelper.com.  It has math, reading, language arts, etc.  Many worksheets are free.  To be honest, WalMart has some pretty decent workbooks at that age level, too.   They won't be quite as expensive as a traditional bookstore (which is also a good source).  \n\nMost importantly, be kind, be patient, and be encouraging.