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Identifying and Helping a Struggling Student in My Kindergarten Classroom
Identifying and Helping a Struggling Student in My Kindergarten Classroom
Identifying Characteristics of a Learning Disability
Short attention span
Dexterity and coordination problems
Difficulty following directions
Difficulty memorizing vocabulary
Problems learning numbers or the alphabet
Assess Students after Identifying Characteristics
Make a plan that is catered to the student to reach specific goals
Put the child into the intervention program to get one-on-one help
Schedule an appointment to meet parents and Head of Kindergarten
Strategies for Math
Interest centers that allows the student to work with friends
Let students work at their own pace
Technology: Games and educational
videos
Use hands-on objects for addition and subtraction
Provide colorful visuals
Strategies for memorizing the Alphabet
Videos that show the alphabet along with the pronunciation
Alphabet Games
Repetition of phonic songs
Contact parents to help the child practice at home
Have the child write letters into the palm of their hand for memorization
Strategies for Writing
Write shorter sentences
If they have difficulty writing, pre-write the sentences with dotted lines so they can trace over them
Practice writing letters by tracing patterns until they are comfortable writing on their own
Strategies for Reading
Sound out each letter with actions
Have the child listen to the story first and then read
Assign reading levels
Assign Raz-Kids for the student to read at home with parents
Assessments
Assess student every 2-3 months
Continue with the plan set out for the child if there are improvements
If there are no improvements reanalyze the plan to find other ways to help the student
Classroom Environment
Make a positive learning environment
Patience is vital
Make learning fun
Positive reinforcement
Reward appropriately