If you’re supporting a child who is struggling to read and write, know that you aren’t alone and that there’s nothing wrong with your child or with what you’re doing.
Many toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners or children with learning needs don’t necessarily thrive with traditional literacy approaches. They require strategies that work with their brain and learning style. They also need to learn in a more fun way that fits into their real-life situation.
The good news is that this is all possible.
And guess what!!!!
It doesn’t need long lessons, pressure-filled practices or rigid schedules. This can fit into your timeline.
Actionable Steps:
#1. Work with Bite-Sized Literacy
Young children, especially those with learning needs, ADHD and autism, learn best in short and meaningful bursts with clear instructions.
Instead of spending half an hour to an hour on learning, implementing a few focused minutes consistently, is far more affective. It will reduce meltdowns and frustration, and will develop confidence while supporting regulation and attention.
The bonus for you, is that it can fit easily into your busy schedule.
#2. Fit It Into Real Life
Instead of trying to find extra time in your day for learning, you can seamlessly integrate into your day in the following ways:
- Talk about it in the car or on the bus
- Add it into your book reading session
- Include it into playtime
- Discuss it while performing everyday tasks like brushing teeth or bathing.
These small steps can feel playful for your child and manageable for you.
#3. Move at Their Pace
This form of learning removes the pressure from your child so that they can begin to enjoy learning. When they feel safe and capable, you’ll begin to see them develop naturally. Eventually, they’ll want to expand their learning time and excel.
The strategies that I will outline for the next few weeks can be used by both, parents and teachers. It will help you feel calm, which will your child to feel at ease.
You don’t need to do everything.
Just do one small thing and at time and keep it consistent. Focus on what works for your child and adapt the strategies to meet their individual needs.
Recap:
Let’s recap really quickly. Today, we looked at the following:
- The reason why bite-sized learning works for you and your child.
- How to support young and struggling readers and writers with learning needs—Even When Time Is Limited: work with bite-sized literacy, fit it into real life, and move at their pace.
Free Resources:
To help you along this journey, check out the goal-setting resource in my FREE Education Resource Library.
Teach your little ones how to make good choices with the following FREE Resource:
Next Steps:
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Until I see you next time, remember to create, experience & teach from the heart.
Take care,
Charlotte
Disclaimer: I’m a teacher and a parent. I’m not a medical professional, so please don’t take this as medical advice. The advice that I provide in my videos and online are strategies that I have used in my own class or at home that have worked beautifully.
