Acknowledge the problem with your
child:
Talk about it, but in a positive way. Say things like: "Yes
we have a problem, but the best thing to do, is to do
something about it."
Make a new start:
Wipe the slate clean and say "Let's put the past aside. We're going
to teach you to read in a very special way, that's just right for
you." Make a commitment and stick to it.
The approach must open
the door for success:
Take very small steps. it is essential for your child to experience
success. Praise the smallest thing, one step at a time. Start with
something the child is interested in to motivate them and make
learning seem fun.
Establish a routine:
Set aside a special time for the both of you to sit down and focus
on the child. Be open to their learning style - some children learn
better when things are written down or drawn in pictures. Brief,
frequent sessions will work best, especially at the start.
Show them that you
expect this to work:
They will take cues from your confidence, so make sure they see you
being just that. Celebrate each step forward with them.
Use the child's
strengths:
Their own language, their interests, their current knowledge - it's
familiar territory and far away from word lists, charts and books
that label a person a non-reader. Use this, be committed and you
will succeed.
This information has
been sourced from the book "Parents, Teachers, Partners" by Barry
Dwyer. |
