What might happen if a preschooler don't have fine motor skills needed to hold a pencil before entering school
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Don't sweat it!!! You might need to buy a larger size pencil to make it easier for him to hold. The biggest problem is that the preschooler finds his grip comfortable so he is reluctant to change. And it looks awkward to us.\n\nIf it really bothers you a lot, talk to an Occupational Therapist. They can give you exercises to help with fine motor skills.
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It depends entirly on the child.If they don't wan to learn and mess around no ammount of good schooling will do anything.
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I would suggest tutoring as well.  It's possible that he had trouble with some sort of concept, then fell further and further behind, which may have contributed to his stubbornness and laziness.  \n\nPrivate schooling isn't necessarily better, but some one on one attention might help him out to make sure he's comprehending what he is learning in class.
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from the preschool teachers i have come across you don't need much of anything. some of the schools require a certificate, others just want a warm body. scary out there folks.
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i wouldnt be worrying so much about grades, but the content.  if they are missing a lot of key concepts and ideas that are appropriate for that age level, something needs to be done.  im an educator in texas and we have spelling activities every week, cursive is taught in third, and science is all year.  but there is so much more to school than those few things.  from what you have said, it makes me wonder what else is falling through the cracks?  i would contact the school board, the district superintendants, and whoever else you need to get this resolved.  check up on required curriculum for the state and see if this school/class is meeting those.
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depends sometimes its headstart, preschool or even Kindergarten. Should ask local ISD they could help out.
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i had the same problem in school.  it's sad.  they let you use ebonics, but you can't write messy.  hello cure dislexia and i'll write neater.  also i think faster then i write and type. my hand just can't keep up.  glad to know our schools still have a scued sence of priority.
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Its a very debilitating disease. VERY. but then again children do tend to learn excuses out of going to school. Just make sure the teacher is aware of it.
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Theoretically, yes. A learning disability is a discrepancy between expected achievement (IQ) and actual achievement (as measured by a standardized, individually administered achievement test).\n\nHowever, practically speaking, the answer is "no". The federal regulations and their state counterparts require, in addition, to this discrepancy, low academic function relative to classroom or age peers. They would never be referred.\n\nThere are other appropriate programs for gifted kids.
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Well hopefully this child is getting occupational therapy and physical therapy to start off with.  If so, obviously they are the experts and you should ask them for home activities for your child.  As a special education teacher, I suggest you try isolating the objects you would like the child to grasp and then run trials.  Also, do alot of muscle toning activities such as using a squeeze ball etc.  But first and foremost, ask the therapists that are working with your child and if there isn't one, contact your school district asap to get services started.
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There is a little known learning disability called "Nonverbal Learning Disability" also NLD, NLVD, or Nonverbal Learning Disorder that involves problems accessing the right side of the brain.  More information can be found at www.nldontheweb.org.  These students often have difficulties across the board.  How are his motor skills? His social skills? I would be glad to answer any questions about it you have. If you don't think he has this, send me an email.  I might be able to suggest a few other ways to go.  Your son is lucky to have a parent like you that cares so much.  I can see where your desperation comes from.
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Most children attend preschool for 2 years so it's typically started at age 3 so they're ready for kindergarted at age 5.  However, each child has their own pace for learning.  Some express a desire to learn earlier and when that's the case I think it's the parents' job to work with them and stimulate their minds so they are ready for preschool.  Most 2 year olds don't have the attention span to sit for long periods of time and listen to a teacher but they are still always learning- it just needs to be more hands on and in shorter amounts of time.  My advice is to start looking for the preschool where you'll want your little one to go and ask the teachers there what you can do now at age 2 with your child to best prepare them for preschool and kindergarten.  I'd invest in or make some flashcards with the alphabet and numbers to work on letter/number recognition.  Also counting in order is important- but start small 1-10, then 1-20 etc.  Work on making patterns- red red blue blue red red blue blue, or red yellow blue, red yellow blue, etc.  Recongnizing patterns is great math skills for little ones.  Things like stackable cups in the bathtub are also great learning tools so kids see that smaller cups hold less water, larger cups hold more and will overflow if you pour that water into a smaller cup- teaches kids volume and logic.  And of course, always read books with your kids.  Even if it's their favorite book over and over- it teaches them predictability and also they start to recognize words and remember them.
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im really surprised that your five year old preschoolers even understand that the dyslexic child is different. most 5 year old children accept and respond well to all other kids whether they are handicapped or different. my son went to preschool with a mainstreamed down syndrome child and had no clue he was any different.
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As a matter of fact, children upto the age of around 11 or 12 pick up things more quickly than grown ups do. BUT, it is NOT the age that matters, but the curosity to know more and the will power to learn. \nRemember,\n"WHERE THERE IS A WILL, THERE IS A WAY."\nHowever, if you consider a very old person, s/he could have some problems realting to old age (memory) that would affect their learning abilities.
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They may find it hard to make friends, concentrate, may be defiant to teachers, won't do homework/ may be disrupptive to the class. May not eat lunch or breakfast and generally seem sad and withdrawn. \nOh, that's sad, I hope your little one or whomever's will be okay.\nCommunication and recreationa are the key. \nI encourage my daughter to say a secret prayer in her heart while she is going through something.
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Almost any activity a child engages in would involve the hands, however if you are asking about fine motor skills then you can get into specifics.\nsuch as:\n\ngluing, sewing cards, beading, puzzles, play-doh, writing, coloring, personal hygiene, zipping, buttoning, tying, finger plays, pushing buttons, moving gears, etc...,etc....\n\nAs to an earlier post taking apart electronics/ appliances this can be dangerous due to small parts and sharp edges!
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My grandson started pre-school 1 month before his 3rd birthday. He was not toilet trained, despite intensive efforts at home.\n When he saw the other boys all running in to use the toilet, he finally decided that was for him too!!\n I wouldn't worry too much if he has no other learning difficulties. Perhaps get him off to pre-school!!!