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    A list of great picture books for a girl with dyslexia reading at about 3rd grade level

    in The Learning Challenges Board

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    Hi all,

    My 9 year old girl has worked really hard to get to where she is at. She can read a paragraph on grade level, but her comprehension is lower because she is still working on decoding words, etc. She is still doing her vision therapy program too, so her eye fatigue kicks in the longer she reads (bilateral strabismus).

     

    She really hates chapter books, hates them. But at least "likes" picture books - I say like because she sure doesn't love to read...yet. 

     

    Do you all have a list of some great picture books, but at her level? I have many volumes of FIAR, and was going to go back and look at those of books.

     

    Thanks.

    8 y/o dd dx with deep dyslexia

    in The Learning Challenges Board

    Posted

    I have been on and off the boards a few years now. Well, dd went back to a neuropsych now that she is older. When she was 6, they flagged her for dyslexia, saying she was too young for an official dx. Well, now it is official. Deep dyslexia.

    She is both visually and auditory dyslexic. UGH. She is going to work with an OG reading tutor all summer. She has been seeing her for awhile now too.

     

    Anyone else have a child dx with this? What worked? What didn't?

    Selling my Lindamood Bell LiPS...anyone?

    in The Learning Challenges Board

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    I didn't even get to use it all...and I loved it. I bought it for $544.95, it includes the LiPstick. I bought it based on the recommendation of a speech therapist who saw my dd one time, during an eval. But, it isn't exactly what my dd needs. So, after much frustration, I packed it up, and there it sits.

     

    Not sure I can post this here too, but I thought I would try it. Contact me if you are interested.

     

    Thanks.

    Have a child repeat third grade or not? Or homeschool again??

    in The Learning Challenges Board

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    It seems as though you're trying to make a decision without a significant piece of information -- what your daughter's diagnosis is. I (personally) need to plan ahead for my own sanity, but sometimes you just have to table decisions until you have all the information. I'd wait to get back the neuropsych report and then make the call. 

    Yes, I agree. My husband and I just discussed this very thing. She goes in 2 weeks and finishes up in a month. But...was glad the school told me their thoughts, but was kind of surprised by how fast they were thinking this.

    Have a child repeat third grade or not? Or homeschool again??

    in The Learning Challenges Board

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    This is my concern...she was flagged for dyslexia back when she was 6. They couldn't dx her with it at that time. She is going back for testing in 2 weeks. I do want to obviously wait to make any decision until she gets all the testing done. We will meet with the neuropsych mid April. It could be that this private school just can't quite make all the accommodations she needs either. Totally, she is the definition of a child left behind (in the school system that is). Sigh.

    Have a child repeat third grade or not? Or homeschool again??

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    I retained my struggling dtr and have no regrets. Will she still get intervention if you hold her back?

    It is a private school, and in my experience there already, it is far better than the ps she tried for a few months. She would continue to get help (we pay for it). I know to hold a child back and get the same old same old, is not good. But...this school is a college prep school with major hands on learning - project based, which is how she learns best. The class size is small too. But...then I read the research and think, oh man. I would homeschool if I thought is was best, but it is tough to do when she loves her school. I may quietly approach the subject in a round about way without letting on what I am saying. I have mentioned already that her new school is over a year ahead of the ps. (Which it is in some ways).

    Have a child repeat third grade or not? Or homeschool again??

    in The Learning Challenges Board

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    I use to be on here all time...when I was homeschooling both girls. Then when we moved, our oldest was begging to go to school. We tried the public - it was horrible for her (she was extremely bored), we moved her to a private school, and she is thriving. Okay, now DD2, she is the one I have been on and off this board about for years. We were hesitant in letting her try ps, but we did. We couldn't get her to qualify for an IEP, because she needs to be more than 2 years behind in multiple areas. She is, in the writing, and spelling, but they count that as 1 area. So, she got no help.

    We moved her to the private school too when her teacher emailed me and warned me she was going to fall through the cracks, etc.

    So, she loves her private school (she loved the public school - just didn't learn a damn thing). This morning her teacher met with me (2 class teachers, reading specialist, and speech therapist). Here she is getting extra help, a lot of it (it costs a lot too). They brought up the topic of holding her back for third grade. UGH. I get it, I do. She struggles so much with getting thoughts down on paper. Her penmanship is good, actually. She loves cursive. It is more her decoding, spelling, phonics, getting thoughts down. She can read at a third grade level,  but can't comprehend that well at that level.

    So, all the research I am seeing is anti-retention. I am debating between homeschooling again, vs keeping her in the private school and seeing what happens. I think it is too soon for them to think this, because we have many months left, and she is finally getting help (the reading specialist is OG trained).

    Any thoughts?

     

    Thanks.

    What has helped you with your dyslexic child...the best

    in The Learning Challenges Board

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    Reading wise, spelling, anything school and non-school like. What do you feel has helped your child succeed the most? My dd is 8, and we will be seeing a neuropsych in the next month, but in the meantime, I am trying to find out other ways to help my dd.

     

    One thing, non school related, is letting her take horse back lessons. She loves it! And just can't get enough. She feels so proud of herself after her lessons when she masters something.

     

    Thanks

    prek memorizing country puzzles by shapes...what next?

    in PreK and K

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    I have a little one just like this when it comes to geography. All of the geopuzzles just came naturally after mastering Stack the Countries/States. I am assuming you are saying he answers the questions AND places them all in the correct spots on the Map It portion o the game. If not, that is the next challenge.

    But yes, it is amazing how they memorize the shape, and SOOO much better than adults do. Their brains at that age are just perfectly designed for it.

     

    A few things we did after that to further her love of geography. There are lots of apps, books, and Montessori puzzles to learn things like country/state flags, capitals, landmarks, major waterways. We started a postcard/cultural box with friends from other countries, which my dd still loves to this day. We also got her a subscription to Little Passports for the same reason.

    Also, I made her a little 'passport' of her own. We spun the globe and she decided upon a country to 'visit' then I got books from the library, found art, a few relevant facts on culture, etc.. Then I would stamp her passport for her. We also did food sampling!

     

    As far as the reading, there is no reason why you shouldn't try something like BOB books. Obviously don't push it, but it doesn't sound you would anyway. Have you tried something like the Leapfrog videos?

     

    It also sounds like he might enjoy some light, fun math! This is far and above my dd''s favorite along with science. I started her with activities from a book called Marshmallow math when she was very young, which is really nothing more than ways of incorporating fun math games into everyday life. Then RS-A or Miquon. I am not sure how old your son is, but there are so many fun things to do Mathy for little ones:)

     

    ETA: I also purchased Visualize World Geography, which is pretty high priced for what it is...but works wonders for kids at a young age memorizing by shape. We have only played with it for now to keep her interest piqued, but it is silly enough that she loves it. I actually think it might be a bit TOO silly and out there for much older kids!

    Yes, he knows the states/countries by shape, but can ace the Map It portion on the app, for better than me, that's for sure. Thanks for the ideas.

    prek memorizing country puzzles by shapes...what next?

    in PreK and K

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    Had a long reply that got erased :(   My oldest 2 started learning phonics at 3.5 per their requests.  Oldest turned 5 in December and is almost done Phonics Pathways.  We used that book and the Bob Books.   Memorizing puzzles might not mean he's ready to read so don't be too worried if you introduce it and he has no interest.  

     

    To build on the puzzle aspect without buying more puzzles you can draw patterns that he has to duplicate with his blocks or legos.  The patterns can be colored to match specific lego colors so he has to get size, color, and position correct.  The game Make'n'Break junior is also great for puzzle lovers.

    Great ideas, thanks. Yes, I was holding off on the reading, because although he loves being read to, I don't want to push it. We just try to instill a love of learning in our house, which is why I try and jump on strengths early. I was thinking the strong love of puzzles and building, goes more with a mathy kid.

    prek memorizing country puzzles by shapes...what next?

    in PreK and K

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    So our little pre ker has memorized all the Geo puzzles just based on the shape of the states/countries. He is also a whiz on the ipad game Stack the States and Stack the Countries, just because he has memorized the shapes of everything. I am not stating this to "brag", but to ask, what next? Knowing he is doing this, and every single day he begs to do more, where else would you go with him? I don't want to just keep buying more puzzles, we would go broke with his love.

     

    He is big into building, too. He will build beautiful symmetrical, intricate buildings, and then bomb them with his angry birds stuffed animals.

     

    Also, when playing Stack the States/Countries, he has memorized the questions and just chooses the right answer, not because he can read, but he must have memorized certain letters/words or something. We are wondering if we should get out the BOB books for him and go from there.

     

    Any advice would be great. Thanks.

     

    Let me edit this add that I am not trying to "brag" (I saw that thread). My middle child is a SN child with dyslexia, and who knows what else (still working it out). I did not homeschool my dd until 1st and 2nd grade, so the younger years are new to me. I just have learned with all my kids, that all kids have strengths and weaknesses. I feel it is my job to capitalize on those strengths and go from there. Thanks again.

    How to get insurance co. to cover eval for pysch/dsylexia

    in The Learning Challenges Board

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    So, we have finally hit a point where we realize we need to get our dd officially tested so we can better find her strengths and weaknesses. Pretty sure she is dyslexic, but am sure there is more there too. I finally found a doctor that takes our insurance, but the secretary commented on the fact that we need to tell her what the dx is because "dyslexia testing" is often not covered. ??  I didn't think I was the one who was supposed to come up this.

    So, how do I go about this?

    Thanks.

    Explain to me how phonics doesn't work for all kids...please

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Oh thank you all so much. To explain/answer a few ?'s, yes she does read "okay". I would say on a third grade level, where is phonics is back at first grade (sometimes kindy). She does not have any speech impairments, and does say words correctly. I can just tell, she is still guessing at words instead of decoding them - when she is not sure of a word. She doesn't even attempt. This is why friends and all have said PHONICS. I agree, but man, it is really painful to watch her get so frustrated. I am thinking of just sticking with it, a little at a time, but every day...just be consistent. Bribing couldn't hurt either. :tongue_smilie:

    Xpost over here too. Phonics doesn't work for all kids??

    in The Learning Challenges Board

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    Hi all,

    Yes, we have/are doing AAS with her right now, but very slowly. I did buy Dancing Bears because I thinking that maybe that was going to "help more". It is hard with this kiddo, not really knowing what the problem is. She gets frustrated easily, so then I switch up curriculum, which probably isn't the right answer either. We started with LiPS, but she got so mad, the tears were non stop. That is when the OG tutor switched us to Fast Forword to help if there was the slightest issue with "auditory" even if she was testing negative for auditory processing disorders. Hope that makes sense. It might be too many cooks in the kitchen thing...everyone has their own opinion, and we are just confused as to "what" to do.

    Xpost over here too. Phonics doesn't work for all kids??

    in The Learning Challenges Board

    Posted

    So...my third grader (8 y/o) has been struggling from the get go with phonics. Now, yes, she has been tested. At 6 they said "red flag" for dyslexia, but she was too young to be truly tested/diagnosed for it, per them. At 7 she was tested for auditory processing disorder - it was negative. We were told due to her history of lots of ear infections (three sets of tubes by age 5), that she was a child who couldn't hear well, and now can, and therefor needs lots of phonics.

     

    Now, this is how she spells some words...

    uses is spelled yoosits

    when is spelled wenw

    pass is spelled plsa (This word was spoken to her - the other ones were in her free writing)

    special is spelled screrd (this too was spoken to her)

     

    I have been sorting out what and how to best help her. She was working with an OG tutor for awhile (we were going to go broke at that rate though) We do have AAS, Dancing Bears, you name it.

     

    Someone today was telling me that some kids learn part to whole, some learn whole to part. She said the kids that kid a certain way (whole to part) don't do well with phonics. I am wondering what then to you do? Do we get her evaluated now for an "official dx"? Just so confused as to the next step.

    And yes, she did 9 + months of vision therapy. Still doing some actually.

     

    Thanks.

    Explain to me how phonics doesn't work for all kids...please

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted

    So...my third grader (8 y/o) has been struggling from the get go with phonics. Now, yes, she has been tested. At 6 they said "red flag" for dyslexia, but she was too young to be truly tested/diagnosed for it, per them. At 7 she was tested for auditory processing disorder - it was negative. We were told due to her history of lots of ear infections (three sets of tubes by age 5), that she was a child who couldn't hear well, and now can, and therefor needs lots of phonics.

     

    Now, this is how she spells some words...

    uses is spelled yoosits

    when is spelled wenw

    pass is spelled plsa (This word was spoken to her - the other ones were in her free writing)

    special is spelled screrd (this too was spoken to her)

     

    I have been sorting out what and how to best help her. She was working with an OG tutor for awhile (we were going to go broke at that rate though) We do have AAS, Dancing Bears, you name it.

     

    Someone today was telling me that some kids learn part to whole, some learn whole to part. She said the kids that kid a certain way (whole to part) don't do well with phonics. I am wondering what then to you do? Do we get her evaluated now for an "official dx"? Just so confused as to the next step.

    And yes, she did 9 + months of vision therapy. Still doing some actually.

     

    Thanks.

     

     

    Pre k 5 year old boy obsessed with puzzles and math...

    in PreK and K

    Posted

    My little guy just turned 5. He is forever into counting and puzzles. Like all. Day. Long. Totally into it. I am all for it too, but running out of ideas to keep up with him. We do our own version of stack the states and countries with our puzzles. He does fun games like Camelot jr. And tanagrams too. Any other ideas for a little one who loves math?

    Thanks.

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