Learning Letters & Numbers
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Switching Letters and Numbers
Asked by S.W. from Detroit
on July 9, 2009
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Ladies,
In an effort to keep up with my DS's matriculation into 3rd grade, his teachers sent home reading comp and math homework folders for the summer. He is almo...
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- I wouldn't think it would be "persistent" as you say at this age, but I am not an expert. One thing that you may want to consider is his vision - not necessarily that...
- It wouldn't hurt to get it evaluated by a professional. Like one of the ladies, I, too, am dyslexic and it does take different forms in different people. The soo...
- I would be concerned if he is still switching letters and numbers. Having him assessed would either get him the help he needs or reassure you that it is developmental...
Letters
Asked by L.S. from Detroit
on August 25, 2011
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I am not sure if I should be worried or not. My 3 1/2 year old can not reconize her letters. I have gone over them and gone over them and she still doesnt get it. Sho...
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- How many letters are you doing at a time? I bought a Magna-Doodle and would work on just 4 or 5 letters each night. Every three nights or so, I'd add one. Also, s...
- I think this is normal. She probably just isnt interested. My son will be 4 next month and does no all his letters but still only scribbles *sigh* but he does have s...
- Should you be worried or not? depends on if she is going to first grade this September. You are not the first person to ask this and I dont understand. We used to l...
Helping to Learn Letters
Asked by S.E. from Gainesville
on February 1, 2007
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I just put my 4-year old son into a new daycare and compared to the other children he is "behind". The other children in his class can all regonize their first and las...
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- We're big fans of www.starfall.com and www.noggin.com . If you explore both of those, you're sure to find something good on his level (from Noggin, I think the Oobi g...
- Leap Frog Learning Factory video tape -- and all the Leap Frog video tapes (they have four now i think) -- my 2year old little boy will not sit still long enough fo...
- Well I'm of the they will get it when they get it group. I HATE when kids are pushed to learn things cause that's what everyone else is doing. Kids will learn natura...
Help with Letters and Numbers in 4-1/2 Year Son
Asked by P.L. from Houston
on June 17, 2008
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My son will be 5 in December, so he won't start kindegarten until 2009, but I'm starting to get very concerned about his inability to learn his letters and numbers. H...
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- Hi P. :) I have two very fast points to make.. :) and I do so with a huge smile.. your story led me to go into my own scrap books and look back at the work of my kiddo...
- Hi P., My son is 5 almost 6. We did 2 years of preschool at a private school. It is probally a maturity issue, just be patient with him. Preschool or a mothers day ou...
- Try doing something like a book with audio . Some times they have to hear it as a fun game ,this keeps them interested.If it does not work try getting a chalk board to...
Kindergarten Student Not Recognizing Letters and Numbers.
Asked by R.B. from Nashville
on November 4, 2010
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My daughter is 5 years old and started kindergarten in August. She still does not recognize letters, numbers, or words. She is slightly far sighted and wears glasses...
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- I like Leap Frog's "Letter Factory" too. My 5-year-old was trying to teach his 3-year-old sister to sound out words and I told him she needed to know her letter sounds...
- I am sure there are many suggestions, but somethings that I know my daughter's prek does, that we do or that I know that others have done include - focus on one letter...
- Sounds like something is wrong and she needs to be thoroughly tested. I am so surprised the teacher hasn't said anything. Please don't get yourself frustrated because ...
Teaching Numbers
Asked by L.D. from Burlington
on September 29, 2009
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Velauriea knows her letters pretty well and can even write parts of her name. She recognizes most of the letters and knows the alphabet. She can count to almost 20 but...
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- Hi L., I'm the mother of two teens, a boy, 16 & a girl, 13. When they were your daughter's age, I worked with them both on their letters & numbers. I think you are on...
- Hi L.! As a preschool teacher and daycare provider I commend you for taking the time to work with your daughter on Pre-K skills. Just be sure that it dosen't become w...
- Do you have a computer? Both my girls (3 and 2) use the computer and the mouse. It will take a bit of practice to get used to the mouse... but even at 2 they can do...
Numbers in Kendergarten
Asked by M.S. from Joplin
on February 28, 2010
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i need to help my son recognise numbers 1-31 before the school year is up.........any help i would appreciate
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- We got some numbers and letters that stick to the tub (foam) and she learned them that way by putting them in order.
- Put numbers all over your house and make it a fun game to run around and find the correct number. I did that with my twins and we had a great time. I'd say let's find ...
- Everytime you see a number when you are shopping, out to eat, readign a book, have him tell you the number. When you start make sure you point out numbers that he can...
Identifying Letters
Asked by K.L. from Columbia
on September 25, 2009
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How to get my 3 year old to identify letters. I have bought the letter board that says the letter when u press it. I have bought flashcards. she is stuck on the letter...
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- I teach 4k and alot of my 4 year olds just turned 4. Some really get it and others it takes more time. Dont force it on her bc then she will not want to learn about th...
- I switched my daughters school because she wasn't grasping this concept well either. I have seen a BIG difference in a little over a month. She is now unerstanding let...
- She's still a toddler. I'm not sure why it's necessary to teach her at all. Learning early doesn't mean learning better, and that's what school is for, you know? When ...
What Age Should a Child Recognize Letters and Numbers??
Asked by M.H. from Sarasota
on January 28, 2009
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I will try to not go into as much detail as I could! My son will be 4 in April and he has been in a school/daycare since he was 2. He just got his annual observation...
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- My name is E. Waldroupe and I am a Prescool Director with a VPK Program in our school. Yes, your son should know these by now if he has been in a good program. I had...
- Hi M., I can definitely recommend the Hooked on Phonics (Hooked on baby) DVDs, as well as the Baby Einstein DVDs for number and letter recognition. My daughter is ...
- Perhaps you should find out if there are any state resources to have him evaluated for potential learning disabilities. You might start with the VPK program or the Of...
What Do They Learn in Kindergarten
Asked by P.O. from Harrisburg
on January 10, 2011
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What do your kids learn in kindergarten that they have not already learned in preschool (if they have gone to one). If a child starts preschool at say 3/4 years old, ...
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- I would suggest that you talk with some of your family or friends that have/had kids in kindergarten recently. What kids learn in K. vary from district to city to sta...
- They will learn some reading, some writing, some math, some science. They will also learn to follow directions, to stay on schedule and how to work with other children...
- in my sons kindergarten they are learning to recognize some words, how to sound them out and beginning reading. that is the one big different I see this year from last...
