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Helping 4 Yr. Old with Spelling
Asked by M.R. from Denver
on August 24, 2009
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My oldest son is 4 and is starting to write/spell words on his own. He writes them as they sound which, to me, is amazing in itself for a 4 year old. My question is th...
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- Just let him go with it. Spelling isn't a huge thing until 1st or 2nd grade. They don't even really get into a lot of the detail about spelling until 2nd and 3rd grade...
- My thought would be to not correct his spelling. As he is bright and inquisitive enough to have learned the letters and their sounds by 4, he will most likely soon be...
- I would say you may be underestimating him. Make sure he has very good reading. I could read adult novels, print, and write in cursive before kindergarten. I am als...
Your Thoughts on the Importance of Good Spelling?
Asked by A.B. from Charlotte
on November 22, 2008
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Taking an informal survey :-) (It'll be great if I spell something wrong in this post, won't it? lol)
My 5th grader has always had problems with spelling even tho...
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- If your child likes to read, that will be a great way to help their spelling. My daughters (luckily) enjoy reading and were always great spellers. I really think rea...
- Focus on his strengths. He loves school. right? You want to keep it that way! IF he still has problems in Jr./high school, be sure to teach him how to use spell ch...
- Oh, this was so interesting for me to read! I have taught first and second grades, but also had a dad that would always say I couldn't even spell cat! All in all, it...
Would You Spell It "Collin" or "Colin"?
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on February 27, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting a baby boy any day now and we are having a major problem agreeing on how to spell his name. We both think the other's way of spelling C...
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- Living in this area I would definantly go for Collin. So many people are going to be used to this spelling because of Collin County.
- My vote is for any way you want to spell it....either way, most people are going to ask if it's with one "L" or two. My nephew, however, spells it with 2. My parent...
- Collin looks like a name. Colin looks like a medicine...and its too close to colon. Although Colin Farrel spells it with only one L. Still, I think two L's looks better.
Spelling in Kindergarten
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on January 12, 2007
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My daughter is a Kindergartener and she is 6 years old. She is reading well for her age and has recently been asking if she can write stories. She loves to illustrat...
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- My DD is doing the same thing. I suggest, to her, that she write in pencil or erase-able crayola marker. Then when she is done we pretend to be newspaper editors and w...
- My son is in 1st grade and still spells things incorrectly. The teacher often has the class write short stories and they have to write in their journals every day. I...
- Ask her teacher!! They are alot of help!! Since they know what they will be doing next year.
Spelling Words & Reading- How Difficult Is It for Your Soon to Be 2Nd Grader?
Asked by K.G. from Seattle
on August 1, 2009
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Just trying to get a sense at what level other soon to be 2nd graders are. The most challenging part for us is the word spelling, particularly I think since English i...
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- when my then-first-grader was complaining about how English didn't make sense (to read), I spent some time explaining to her that it all *does* make sense (because it ...
- The easiest way to learn it is to study spelling rules and then teach word that follow those rules. eaxamples: - teach diagraphs (ch, sh, ck, wh, and th) - when...
- My now 9 year old had problems in Kindergarten. He was way behind all the other students, and had problems with pronunciation. The teacher recommended starfall.com. Si...
Breath Holding Spells
Asked by T.B. from Denver
on July 31, 2009
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My 27 month old has recently passed out due to breath holding spells. Anyone out there with any experience or advice?
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- My son did this a few times when he was about thirteen months old. Usually it happened when he was super tired and was crying really hard, or if he got hurt somehow. ...
- I feel for you!!!!!! My oldest did that all the time! My doctor told me that it's normal. He also told me that he used to say that to mom's with no sympathy, thinki...
- Go to pediacast.com or dot org and type in holding breath. This is a pediatrician-run podcast.
Looking for Dramatic Reading, Spelling, and Writing Help for Son.
Asked by N.M. from San Francisco
on February 6, 2009
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My 9 year old son has trouble writing, spelling, and reading multi-syllable words. I would like to put him in a class or program that would help him dramatically. I'...
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- I would not recommend lindamood bell. We spent a summer there doing their vv program and saw very little improvement. They work on either comprehension or phonics not ...
- N., My daughter (who is not your son's age) is currently in Kumon. There is a whole philosophy behind it that I think would benefit you to look into. They have been...
- Try the Reading Clinic in Saratoga. It is located in the Quito shopping center by Gene's Fine Foods. I had good success with my son there four years ago and I know of ...
Weaning After 14 Months...
Asked by G.K. from Detroit
on February 6, 2009
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Hey Ladies,
I just stopped breast feeding my son, its been 14 months (I was down to pumping once in the morning), and I'm having a tough time. Its been almost fiv...
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- Did you gradually wean your son or did he stop cold turkey? I had my son down to nursing twice a day when he decided he was done (13 months old). This really helped...
- Sorry to hear that.. that must be frustrating. I'd check with LaLeche League.. maybe they'd have some advice.
- Hi G., totally normal. Your body has been producing milk for a long time, and now it has to adjust not to. I'm glad you have energy to work out. For me, it took abou...
I Need Help on Finding Out When Breastmilk Is Suppose to Start Coming Out.
Asked by V.W. from Fort Walton Beach
on December 30, 2006
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okay so im 23weeks pregnant and i dont go to see my doctor for a week so i thought id ask the moms on here for some help. well im leaking some breastmilk already. well...
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- Perfectly normal...in fact, if you are going to be breastfeeding this is a good sign that you will not have a problem producing enough milk to sustain your baby.
- Totally normal. I started leaking colostrum when i was 6 months preg. You dont get your actual milk until 2-5 days after delivery.Good luck:)
- Yes, V. this can be normal. It happened to me with my first pregnancy and towards the end with my second pregnancy. I asked my o/B doctor at the time and I was told ...
New Health Issue with 10Yr Old Daughter
Asked by H.D. from Boston
on July 5, 2008
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Hello,
My 10 yr old daughter has an existing heart condition known as Left aortic arch with aberrant right subclavian artery with no symptoms - this was diagnosed as...
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- I'm afraid that I have nothing to offer but words of encouragement. Another responder talked about prayer, and I couldn't agree more. God has a wonderful way of answ...
- Hi H., I am not sure if this is the same, has a condition called nuerocardiogenic syncope which is basically a vasal vagal response. When he is passed out, it does a...
- I work in Cardiology and the best advice I have to give you is to ask all of these questions to your doctors, and don't be afraid of asking too many. It is their job ...
