Is anyone really ready for back to school? I'm thinking the answer is no. Each year, we resolve to do better, plan ahead, get things done sooner. For me, it hasn't happened yet, and I've got a high schooler this year! That said, there is something about the mad dash for back to school that makes us prioritize and helps us streamline our efforts by focusing on what is really important and toss what is not. In that spirit, here are some essential strategies to help your child get off to a good start in school.
1. Get Organized for Back to School - Organizing your Learning Disabled Child
Children with learning disabilities and those with behavioral concerns such as ADHD often need help with organizational skills. Preparing your child's workspace now, and taking time to make planning a regular part of her routine will help her start the year with better efficiency and time management skills:2. Prepare for the New School Year - Review your Child's IEP or 504 Plan
Has your child's IEP been reviewed within the last year? If not, mark your calendar now as a reminder to call the IEP team chairperson at school about two weeks before school starts to schedule a meeting to conduct her annual review. This suggestion goes for 504 plans as well.3. Brush up on Reading Skills - Continue Practicing Reading, Learning Vocabulary
Encourage your child to continue your summer reading schedule over the school break and right up to the beginning of school. That's the best way to prepare for the coming school year.It's not a bad idea to start reading Accelerated Reader List books now so your child will be ahead. Try to stay ahead on your school's reader requirements during the school year to combat those last minute cries of "Mom, tomorrow is the last day to take my accelerated reader test."
- Build reading fluency with these ideas and activities.
- Sharpen skills with these activities to teach reading developmentally.
- Elementary children can benefit from building sight word vocabulary.
- More strategies and tips to build reading skills for all ages.
4. Practice Math - Practicing Math in Summer to Get Ready for School
Keep math skills sharp by:- Focusing on the specific math skills your child needs to know with these strategies.
- Familiarize yourself with common types of skill deficits children with learning disabilities may have.
- Find math skills tutorials and worksheets to address your child's specific skill deficits.
5. Practice Writing During School Breaks to Get Ready for School
Continue working on writing skills during break to be in top shape for the coming school year.- Try these strategies to build and strengthen your child's writing skills.
- Find fun ways to develop fine motor skills.
- Try multisensory methods to practice letter formation and spelling
- Strengthen your elementary child's writing skills.
- Spelling and Writing Activities
- Cursive Writing for Learning Disabilities
