P1 Preparation for parents of mutliples

[vividlaurel]

VVJJ:

Hi Vivi,


When she's younger, she used to write the \"flip\" ways.. eg.. d to b, 65 can be 56. Capital letter can appear in the middle of a word. I thought she will outgrown by the time she's in P1. P1 and P2, she's still having problems.. and to make it worse, she can difficulty in spelling. Earlier this yr, I send her to Dylsexic Assocation for assessment. And now, she's confirmed a mild dyslexic and will need to attend their course on phonics.

Usually, kids will correct themselves by the time they are in P1. I had myself to blame for not noticing this earlier.

Vivi, you can refer to http://www.das.org.sg for more details.

Hi VVJJ,

Yes, my girl also does all that your girl used to do. Now I am a bit worried, maybe I should get her tested at the association before she goes to P1. I just checked the link you sent to me and see that a note from the teachers is needed. I'll talk to her teachers on Monday and then maybe send her for testing. Better to know now instead of later when it may be too late. Thanks for the link...

[Twins]

vividlaurel:

VVJJ:

She's a left handed, like me.. but mild dyslexic.. so coaching her is enough to drain my energy away. On the other hand, i'm actuali glad that i'm able to accomplish the task daily whenever i tuck them to sleep. A kinda of self satisfaction

Hi VVJJ,

I want to ask you something - you mention that your younger gal is left handed - my girl is also the same. When she or you were younger, did you and she write letters/numbers from left to right instead of right to left? My girl for example if she has to write the number 56 will write instead 65. She knows she has to write 5 first and then 6, but she starts from the right side of the box meaning will write 5 first and then put 6 before it. To her she is right, but when we read it it is wrong. Also she writes mirror images of words a lot. I had asked her K1 teacher about it and she said that many kids in her class used to do it. But now I am getting worried - if she is like this in P1, she'll lose a lot of marks in exams and also in class work. Do you think I should test her?

I'll be really grateful if you can answer my questions.

Vividlaurel

Hi vividlaurel

Haha, I myself, am a leftie (yes, the mummy!!). My 3 boys are all right handed. My mum never forced me to change. And they say lefties are bright and creative... :lol:

Don't worry about the writing in reflective ways. My elder twin (in K2) writes \"9\" as \"P\", plus he so confidently gives me the completed work thinking it was all \"so easy\"!! A lot of other reflective examples as well but hard to put down here as some characters don't exist!!

Bottomline is - - they will outgrow it - i have friends who told me and I aslo read it somewhere. Just gently remind them when they make the mistake.

As for the writing from right to left, hmm, that's interesting and it didn't happen to me so I can't comment. but again, I believe with mummy's guidance and gentle reminders, the child can be \"conditioned\" properly.

All the best!!

[vividlaurel]

Twins:

Haha, I myself, am a leftie (yes, the mummy!!). My 3 boys are all right handed. My mum never forced me to change. And they say lefties are bright and creative... :lol:

All the best!!

Hi Twins,

Thanks for the encouragement. I also hope it's not dylexia and just something she outgrows. In any case on Monday, I'll talk to her teachers and see what they say.

Vividlaurel

[VVJJ]

Morning vi,


Like i mentioned, these signs should disappear when kids enter into P1. Hence, there’s really no concern about this at the current moment since your kid is still young. Just keep monitoring them and correct them whenever they made the alphabet flipping mistakes… Mine is cos she’s still showing these signs depsite being in P3 alreadi that i had to bring her for dyslexic assessment…

[vividlaurel]

VVJJ:

Morning vi,


Like i mentioned, these signs should disappear when kids enter into P1. Hence, there's really no concern about this at the current moment since your kid is still young. Just keep monitoring them and correct them whenever they made the alphabet flipping mistakes.. Mine is cos she's still showing these signs depsite being in P3 alreadi that i had to bring her for dyslexic assessment...

Thanks VVJJ. I haven't still spoken to her teacher but will this week. Let me see what she has to say. Maybe I'll moniter for for a few months and if this continues, I'll have her tested.

How are the reactions to your daughter in school? Is the school supportive of her dyslexia?

Vididlaurel