Reading Tutor Needed for 6, Almost 7 Year Old That Has Already Repeated K

K.,
First of all I don't mean to offend you in any way, I just am giving my opinion. I'm a full time working mom too at one point I was even a full time working single mom... I think it is our responsibility as parents to teach our children, and reading is something we can do with and for them especially at age 6 and 7. I know kids whine, but still set aside 1 hour every night and on the weekend, 2 or more hours, you don't even have to do it all at the same time, but spend quality time teaching your child. You aren't teaching them calculus, it's reading, you know how to read.... I hate hearing my kids whine, discipline them, if that means taking TV time away, play time.. do it, they might say ugly things like they hate you, well, later in life they might really mean it when they look back on their life and realize, hey if my parents would have just spent time with me, make me read, worked with me, give me some direction but no, they were tired because they worked all day, so I'm 2 or more years behind everyone else my age... how will that really make them feel???
My son was in daycare/preschool since he was 1 year old, I thought he was learning in there too... When he started kindergarten I found out he didn't know his ABC... I bought flash cards right away and I worked with him every day until he knew all the letters (upper and lower case), we worked on the sounds, I read to him, I had him read to me, my son was not going to fail kindergarten. My son learned, not only that, he's been a straight A student in the gifted program, he's in 6th grade now. I was a single parent at the time, I had an older daughter in school too, I had a lot on my plate, but my kids are my priority... Something that helps when learning to read, is find a book they really like, and read it over and over, when you read to them, point to each word. Then after a few times, have them read to you.
I understand sometimes having someone else teach your child is a little easier because they aren't going to act up, but I would really give 100% before doing that. My daughter is notorious for asking for help, especially with math, when I go to help her I don't solve the problem the same as her teacher taught her, I do it old school, however, I do help her, and after she's done throwing her fit, she listens and understands what she's doing.
Time is all I'm suggesting, work with your child, sure you've had a hard day and you would like to just sit back maybe turn on the TV and relax... You are giving your child more than you will ever realize. I once heard a pastor say that he's been with a lot of people on their death bed and they never talk about working more, they regret not spending more time with their family and friends...
I don't mean to sound harsh, I just think as parents, we need to spend more time with our kids, especially when they are young... They grow up too fast...
I do wish you all the best!

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Go to the school counselor. They usually have leads on who tutors and has openings. You might also have him checke d for dyslexia to be in the safe side.

SO many people use tutors who are teachers just trying to make a few extra $$$ on the side. The going rate is about $50 per hour.

Another option could be a high school or college student. High School students ho are in the Honor Society have to do co many community service hours...this might fit into that category. So, check with your local high school counselors and honor society leaders for possibilities.

I know we are all very busy with our families and activities but your son also also needs to be reading at home, both him reading to you and you reading to him.

Good luck.

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K., if you really want a tutor, ask your child's teacher or the school's counselor if they have any names of teachers who tutor on the side. The going rate is about $45 per hour, once a week. I second the recommendation of the Leap Frog videos. They helped teach my youngest child to read. Also, you really should try to set some time at home to read with your child. It really makes a huge difference in how well they learn to read. I would suggest getting the "BOB' series of books. They are very, very simple to start and they progress from there.

I just remembered.... one of the kindergarten teachers at our school, who quit last year to stay at home with her first baby informed the school that she is looking for kids to tutor. If you want her name, send me a message. She is a great teacher!!!

I agree with approaching the school counselor and getting him tested for dislexia. Scottish Rite has a great center that can do it, you need a referal from your pediatrician.
It's a good idea that someone else can take over the "teaching" and that way your free time with him is not a battle, but a fun and loving one.
Good Luck!

Hello K.,

I hope you find a tutor soon. In the meantime, I suggest you get him the leapfrog videos:
Leap Frog - Letter Factory
Leap Frog - Talking Words Factory
Leap Frog - Talking Words Factory 2 -code word caper

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&search-alias=dvd&...
the math/numbers one is great too.
I got them at walmart/sam's club.

BTW, you may want to make sure there are no issues like dyslexia, etc.
Good luck! ~C.~

Hi K.! I believe my daughters 1st grade teacher tutors and I can promise, she's excellent! She teaches my strong willed kiddo and Maezi loves and respects her without a doubt. Here is her info:

Lori McWilliams
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I also rec. Leap Frog letter factory....my son walks around singing the songs...good luck!