Helping Children With Learning PorblemWritten by Anil Vij
Your child may resist being read to or joining with you in activities in this booklet. If so, keep trying activities, but keep them playful. Remember that children vary a great deal in ways that they learn. Don't be concerned if your child doesn't enjoy a certain activity that her friend of same age loves. It is important, though, to keep an eye on how your child is progressing. When a child is having a language or reading problem, reason might be simple to understand and deal with or it might be complicated and require expert help. Often,children may just need more time to develop their language skills. On other hand, some children might have trouble seeing, hearing, or speaking. Others may have a learning disability. If you think your child may have some kind of physical or learning problem, it is important to get expert help quickly. If your child is in school and you think that she should have stronger language skills, ask for a private meeting with her teacher. (You may feel more comfortable taking a friend, relative, or someone else in your community with you.) In most cases, teacher or perhaps principal will be able to help you to understand how your child is doing and what you might do to help her.
| | Read Together With Your BabyWritten by Anil Vij
Imagine sitting your baby in your lap and reading a book to him for first time.How different from just talking! Now you're showing him pictures. You point to them.In a lively way, you explain what pictures are. You've just helped your child take next step beyond talking. You've shown him that words and pictures connect. And you've started him on his way to understanding and enjoying books. While your child is still a baby, reading aloud to him should become part your daily routine. Pick a quiet time, such as just before you put him to bed. This will give him a chance to rest between play and sleep. If you can, read with him in your lap or snuggled next to you so that he feels close and safe. As he gets older, he may need to move around some as you read to him. If he gets tired or restless, stop reading. Make reading aloud a quiet and comfortable time that your child looks forward to. Chances are very good that he will like reading all more because of it. Try to spend at least 30 minutes each day reading to and with your child. At first, read for no more than a few minutes at a time, several times a day. As your child grows older, you should be able to tell if he wants you to read for longer periods. Don't be discouraged if you have to skip a day or don't always keep to your schedule. Just get back to your daily routine as soon as you can.
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