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Preschool Activities/learning Delays?
The best way to teach him to hold a pencil is to work on his fine motor skills and handfinger strength first Playdoh is one of the best ways to do that why ...
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- You have not said whether you have talked with any doctors. My son was like that and I had him tested with a school psychologist at the school district we live in. Tha...
- Talk to your pediatrician. Many states have programs that can evaluate him and he could be placed in a sort of occupational therapy privately or in a school setting i...
- Don't get discouraged. It will take him some time to get used to you being home. I suggest having him evaluated by a professional. When my girls were little, I took t...
What Do You Teach a 3 Year Old?
It also helps with motor skills. Play together - build with blocks, do puzzles, tell stories, use your imagination. Ask questions and talk to him about ...
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- There's great books in the library. One is something like "What Your Kindergartener Should Know" and another is something like "How to Prepare for Kindergarten". Let...
- I teach preschool to 3-5yr. olds and it is a great time in their lives. They are being introduced to so many new people and experiences! I think one of the most import...
- I think that you should start to teach 3 year olds colors, shapes, letters. My childs doctor said that my 3 year old should also be taught his address and phone number.
My 16 Month Old Is Not Walking, Need Advice
Aug 26, 2009 ... walking cruising or standing on his own He has been a very content baby and has shown little interest on his gross motor skills He was a ...
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- My eldest daughter walked at 13 months, 2nd daughter at 17 months, my son at 11 months. He is doing everything normal. Try not to get too worried. He is NORMAL:)
- B., my first child did not crawl until she was about 14 months and did not walk until 16-17 months. My second child, he was crawling at 10 months and walking at 12. ...
- In addition to private PT call your school district - early childhood program or special education for a referral. If you are in MN, they may do a home visit for evalu...
3 Year Old Development
Perhaps your son is developing his motor skills first. Maybe hes a doer not a thinker just yet. Remember, hes only three, theres no rule that says he has to ...
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- Hi L., My question is: What is the reason you are pushing your son so hard to be academically advanced? Just wanted to know. D.
- Relax. Perhaps you are pushing him a little too hard. At age three, his only concern should be what to play with next. Just because your son does not recite all of ...
- Perhaps your son is developing his motor skills first. Maybe hes a doer not a thinker just yet. Remember, hes only three, theres no rule that says he has to do what ...
3-Year Old Girl Having Trouble with Speech Issues.
She was evaluated on speech, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, ... She will receive services for speech, fine motor skills and behavior. ...
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- Have you had her hearing tested by a specialist? My sister is a Speech Language Path. and her 5 yr old was having problems. She thought it was a speech problem but t...
- My neice-in-law has had the same problem with her son and they took him to the doctor and found that he was having inner ear problems. might want to have an ENT check ...
- Did you know that you can take her to a public school and they have speech available for children ages 2 1/2 to 5? It's all free and you'd be working with a speech te...
Teaching My 3 1/2 Year Old Grandson Abc's, Numbers, Colors, Etc
***also Do things to increase his small motor skills to help with cutting and penicl holding Get some kid safety scissors and let him cut up magazines ...
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- My son is 3 1/2 and we love Brainquest and Leapfrog learning toys/books/videos. The Letter Factory by Leapfrog is an EXCELLENT resource for letters and their sounds, ...
- Definitely reading and just explaining EVERYTHING you see to him. I was always pointing things out to my son - different types of cars, buildings, lights, signs - eve...
- Follow what he is interested in. We have used dry erase markers on our mirrors. My daughter loves it. and also sidewalk chalk. There is also a great Leap Frog DVD I th...
My 14 Month Old Is Not walking...should I Be Concerned??
Aug 5, 2009 ... simply not motivated With my middle child she was showing a pattern of delayed developement in gross motor skills across the board That ...
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- NO! My daughter walked at 16.5 months and my son at 15.5 months. With my daughter it is amazing how advanced her speech is and I had heard that about late walkers. ...
- V., Please don't worry - I did enough of that for everyone! My daughter took her first step on her own at 18 mo, 1 day - the day of her 18 mo appt. She is now 21 ...
- As others have mentioned she's fine. I just want to add that its actually very good for her brain. I don't remember exactly how it helps but it builds connections or...
4 Yr Old Still Can't Write His Name Legibly
Playdoh, toys with small parts will help his fine motor skills. Also, does he like to draw? Encourage drawing by drawing with him, giving him ideas, etc. ...
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- my 4 yr old is just starting to write letters. I do not believe this is uncommon or anything to worry about.
- Your not the only one my son just turned 5 a few weeks ago and will be going to kindergarten in September and cannot write his name and cannot recognize his alphabet I...
- Hi E., It may not be the teacher, but start by having a talk with her. Express your worries and concerns. And tell her what he said to you. Ask her to shed some lig...
Jr High Family Fun Night Ideas Needed
Very Simple but good for the quieter kids those that are more focused on fine motor skills or those who need a calming activity. Bottle PickUp Game ...
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- guitar hero or drum hero. my younger brother is crazy about both of these games and they had a very successful turn-out for the first annual "guitar hero competition" ...
- Boggle tournaments (each family is a team) or Scattegories or something that challenges the MIND. Each family gets the SAME crossword and the first one done WINS. ...
- How about a bowling night or a board game night.
Seeking Opinions on Childs Development
I have heard that children who develop physically early ,ei ..... crawling, walking, or fine motor skills such as using a spoon or fork. , I heard that ...
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- Your grand-daughter obviously has had a lot of attention which probably included book reading. Some children just develop earlier than others. As a child care teacher...
- She certainly sounds like she's on the high end of the range verbally! My girls were both like that, and of course I think they're brilliant. So relax and enjoy her!
- Intellectual development and speech are two different things, and many factors play into both. Just because one child talks sooner and one child masters physical mile...
