The only disability in life is a bad attitude. ~ Scott Hamilton
The letter for today is J, and the word is JOURNEY.
When your child is struggling to read and learn, it can be a long, arduous, and tough journey.
They see their siblings, classmates, and friends reading effortlessly, finishing their work, and answering questions about what they read, and they may feel different.
They may wonder why others seem to understand the material more easily.
Many children with learning difficulties struggle with basic literacy skills, including reading, writing, and spelling. These difficulties can have a significant impact on a child’s academic performance and overall well-being, leading to frustration, anxiety, and a negative self-image.
In addition to that, they face social and emotional challenges, and the stigma associated with learning differences.
The journey of children with reading and learning difficulties is crucial for the following three reasons:
- It highlights the need for early intervention: If we find and help children with learning difficulties early, they can do better in school and in life.
By giving them support and teaching them the skills they need, they can become better readers, do well academically, and feel more confident.
- It raises awareness and reduces stigma: The journey of children with learning difficulties brings attention to the struggles and challenges that they face daily. This awareness can help reduce the stigma surrounding learning differences and create a more supportive environment to help them succeed.
- It underscores the value of a collaborative approach: The journey of children with learning difficulties emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to support their academic and personal growth.
When parents, educators, therapists, and other professionals work together, they can create a comprehensive and individualized plan that addresses the specific needs of the child. This collaborative approach also ensures that the child receives consistent support across all areas of their life, including school, home, and social settings, helping them to succeed academically and personally.
Overall, the journey for children with reading and learning difficulties can be tough, but with the right support and interventions, they can achieve academic and personal success.
It takes patience, perseverance, and a collaborative effort from parents, educators, and other professionals to help these children reach their full potential. But it can be done!
If your child has trouble reading and learning, join the Parenting Hub, where you can connect and network with parents who share similar challenges, ask questions, and seek solutions. And if you know someone with a child with learning differences, send them the link.
Ok, as I have way too much to say that would spark more negative conversation and raise the blood pressure of countless people including mine, I will say PARENTS getting involved needs to take place- not calling teachers or admin to complain but asking what assignments or extra assignments they can all be working on at home can be done. just as I need to be responsible in training my dogs- parents need to realize their kids are their responsibility too and need to not just ship them off to school- I want to point out the awesome example of LIA being taught and worked with to learn so much by her Mom Alexandra, and great grandparents Martha and Rich. Heck, Lia is 5 yrs old- wait, 5 or 6, and has been blogging alongside her great-grandmother Martha at TheMarthaReview for years!
You sounded so much like me, Pamela, that I laughed all the way through your comments. I totally agree with you that everything about children… including their education, is their parents’ responsibility. I comment Martha all the time about Lia’s training, not just in school things, but also in doing life.
Patience is the key for sure!
Yes, Martha, it one of the most important virtues when you have children.
This is a helpful piece for educating children in reading and learning.
Parents are key to their children’s education.
It sounds like the Parenting Hub is a great resource for parents with children who may be struggling with reading and other things. Keep up the good work.
Florence, another great post. As always, I thought about my own learning struggles and looking from side to side at others who did the work so easily. I thought I was doing well in college calculus, flowing through each assignment with ease, finishing in 4-5 hours. Then I discovered others were finishing in 1 1/2 hours. How could they do that, when my longer work time seemed unimpeded? Oh well! Bless you for the work you do, preventing much suffering for students and parents.