Learning problems with my 4 year old?
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we taught our Daughter the abc's and numbers by using the \nfoam letters that you use in the bathtub, when they get wet they stick to anything.\n\nWe would talk about 1 letter or number per bath, and we made it fun we would put a T on her forehead and laugh and say you got a T on your head.\n\nMake it fun and she will learn , if not they will teach her in Kindergarden
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I am assuming its our own dear English language.  They need to learn phonics.  My parents got Hooked on Phonics for my neice when she had trouble and it was great, but its expensive.\n\nI do not know if you are the parents on the one having the problem, but I would ask the teacher for some good ideas.
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Learning to speak and imitate all the sounds of the English language is actually a bigger challenge than you think.   It is quite normal for children on his age to have difficulty with some sound combinations and some letters- particularly those formed only with variations of tongue and teeth.  The letters l, y, d, t, qu, k and g are sometimes a challenge.  So in a way, he is correct, it is partially the fault of his teeth.  You can help him learn to pronounce the letters by actually thinking about how you form the sounds and trying to explain it to him- as to where to put his teeth and tongue.  Otherwise, just relax.  He will improve with practice and time.  Most of them do.  Just don't stress him over it, just repeat the word back as it should be said and let it go.\n  Incidently, the problem exists in all languages.  It's called toddler speak, and is usually understood best and only by native speakers.  It's the reason we understand little ones when they say things like "tookie" for cookie, "goggy" instead of doggy, and lellow instead of yellow.
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the sooner the better.  of course, they're not going to have the best dextarity when they're younger--but it doesn't hurt to start them out early.  a lot of people think that other eager parents "push" their kids.  this is quite the contrary.  babies/toddlers/small children love to learn, they don't look at it like a chore or a burden.  while they are very young their little minds are like sponges and they pick up more than what you think.  my 3 year old is able to write the alphabet and never once has he complained when i work with him.  you just have to keep in mind their attention spans.  start out with a couple minutes at a time, a couple times a day.  they will think it's fun and it incorporates a good value of education for them.  don't just stop there though with writing; if you have the time and the willingness you can also teach them math and number values.  anyone that says that this is not "good" for you kids, to let them have a "normal childhood" is not taking advantage of this window of time when children are very eager to learn. keep in mind that this is what kids love and "want" to do. if they can pick up little things from watching tv, why not have them pick up facts and figures?  just make things fun and they will literally be begging you to teach them more.
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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!!!
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Make sure your daughter understands the alphabet and what sound(s) each letter makes.  Then use a basic book and read it with her.  You can read one page and she can read the next.  If she is stuck on a word, instead of telling her the word, help her sound it out.  Another strategy to tell her is to look at the pictures to figure out what the word might be.  I hope this helps.
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baby einstine is great for that sort of stuff also you can try making her ask for things it will help her to increase her vocabulary it will also prevent her from having language barriers.
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dear tia-alld,  The blame is to be put any where. You son may have a disability such as ADD, ADHD or most likely Dyslexia.  Dyslexia as many forms, and just recently a co-worker and I came across the same thing. Out of all the dyslexia cases on file, only one out of every two to three thousand people end up with this condition.  In the school setting ask the teachers to try using different color chalks, or putting homework on color paper.  The condition is referred to as "black on white". and there are several sites on the internet that talk about absents of color in learning.  Another great tool are color overlays.  You can get these any where and all they are, are colored clear platic sheets a student would place over their work to change the back ground of the paper. \nEither way talk to your son any try to learn if when he looks a the chalk board does the writting look funny or strange.  A very good first sign.  If so have him checked by your local doctor and explain what you know and ask for special testing.  None of this type testing is advasive to a child, in fact it seem rather fun. (seminar experience).  Either way don't give up.  By the way I failed to mention I Have been working with children and young adults with special needs, disabilities for over four years now.  P.S. please forgive my spelling errors and grammer, some days are very long.  Hope I hepled.
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My brother had the same problem. He could read, not very well but he could nonetheless, but he could not answer questions about anything he read. I dont know how the schools are where you live (we're in NYC), but after years of trying everything imaginable, and switching his schools almost every year, when he was in 4th grade they put him in special education. That seemed to do the trick. The small class size and individualized attention really made a big difference.
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How old is your child???\n\nI recommend something that will enhance their creativity, I've seen toys like that but I don't know what they're called. Try getting your child to paint or draw, you don't really need expensive toys to enhance his/her intelligence.\n\nYes! reading works! It would be great if your child was around 1 or 2 years old, coz they absorb everything! \n\nI remember as a child being read to, so as I grew up I read more and more, and became faster at it and became good in english.\n\nDon't let your child stay in front of the TV for a long time ^___^
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Children at that age learn through play. Instead of worrying about perfect performance, you should be encouraging the child to self-express, explore, and be creative in his/her own way.\n\nhttp://www.babycenter.com/refcap/toddler/toddlerdevelopment/11744.html\n\nhttp://aaalab.stanford.edu/child_development/dev_drawing.html\n\n\nHere are some developmentally appropriate activities you can do with your child.\n\nhttp://members.tripod.com/~Patricia_F/art.html\n\nhttp://www.kinderart.com/littles/litles.html\n\nhttp://www.first-school.ws/theme/crafts.htm\n\n\nRemember to focus on letting the child explore her own imagination, and on having fun with both the art activity and having quality time with you!
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All of the answers that you have been given so far are good!!  I am an elementary teacher and one thing that I would ask is that you teach your child how to follow directions. You would be suprised how many children have a hard time listening and following simple directions.
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Mine just turned 4 and he is reading a little.  I bought him a Leapster L-Max for Christmas and it's really good and he reads because he wants to know what to do next.  However, it may be a bad idea for me to let him get too far ahead and then go to a public school where he'll be bored going through the basic steps and probably start causing trouble.\n\nKindergarten is where they begin to learn the basics of reading and have enough knowledge to form words.  So No.
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Is your school not offering tutoring? I don't know that there is free tutoring out there unless you could apply for some kind of grant. There are lots of good phonics based computer programs. I like Reader Rabbit and Jump Start. You can even check them out from your local library. Encourage reading in your house as much as possible. I read to my kids every night. If the book is easy enough we take turns reading. Recently found a good incentive program that is free online. Kids read, take quizzes and earn points to get free stuff. Anything that will encourage reading will help. \nI hope the school has considered any learning disabilities. They should be able to test for and diagnose such things.
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If you have a good library try "Five In A Row". My girls are enjoying it. This is a literature based program that teaches Social Studies, Language, Art, Math and Science. I would suggest adding another math program and a phonics program. \n I also like using "Teach Your Child to Read In 100 Easy Lessons"  for phonics. This can be bought at Walmart On-line. \nFor additional math I use Alpha Omega Lifepac but there are MANY to chose from. \n3Moms.com is great for encouragement and they have a bundle of sample lessons so you can see what is best for your family to use. \nFor extra work I like to use www.schoolexpress.com. They have a variety of free printable worksheets on many subjects.\nA fun on-line place to learn is www.factmonster.com.\nAnother fun and educational free place to learn to read is Starfall.com\nI have been home schooling for 6 years and every year I find something new and exciting from my searches. Another great place to search on the web to find any answer is www.ask.com. Ask Jeeves finds specific web sites for your specific question.
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It would appear that the 3 yr old managed to press CTRL + ALT + Left Arrow.\n\nTo CORRECT this problem simply click CTRL + ALT + Up Arrow all at the same time
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stop her more frequently and call her attention to mistakes more often. you might also suggest to her parents or her teacher that she may have a learning disability and that you'd like her to get professional help if you don't feel anything you are doing is helping her. my grandfather is like that and at 72 years of age he still can't do much more than sign his own name. it's wonderful that she at least has someone attentive to her enough to notice a problem.