Monday, March 24, 2008

We can express ourselves if your watching

The first way as children we learn to express ourselves by repeating what others do. As we get older it is up to us to show the world by writing. http://www.ldoline.org/ Our road to learning to slower than some. My students have to write on different genres every month, by surprise they finish before the other fourth grade classes. In this they learn to edit the paper, check for spelling & vocabulary. Most of all how to organize their essay in sequence. When they complete the assignment everyone jumps for joy.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

How To Help My Child

One parent notice her child is struggling, then to be told this child may never graduate from high school how do you do. Of course your in shock because you think your child is functioning properly at home.http://www.ncldtalks.org/Only to discover my child has a learning disability. Set a goal like if the child has trouble tying their sneakers, buy shoes with velcro or keep it tied and slip them on. Using trial and error reward the victories.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

NOT FIT TO BE TESTED

FIVE WEEKS OF TEST PREPARATION AND THEY'RE STILL NOT READY TO TAKE THE TEST BECASUSE OF LOW SELF ESTEEEM. THE WEEK HAS FINALLY COME TO TAKE THE OFFICIAL NYS MATH TEST AND THEY ARE STILL NOT ACADEMICALLY READY NOR DO THEY HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO TACKLE THE TESTS.