I am praying to be able to teach our son who has Down Syndrome how to read. he will turn five in April this year. I read in this book that when a child with DS can discriminate items (match like things with other like things) that is a good time to begin teaching them to read. Our son can definitely do that. he has mastered this skill by using:
- a shape sorter
- matching card games (Dollar Tree)
- color matching putting items of the same color on a colored sheet of construction paper
- matching games (Brown Bear picture card game)
- Melissa and Dough wooden puzzles ( big knobs, smaller knobs)
I am sure there are many other fun ways to encourage kids to recognize like things. the internet is full of ideas!
I like to take my time to read these type of books and I also encourage anyone trying to do this to take notes. Treat yourself to a pretty journal or notebook to make this a personal and important enjoyable journey.
I think a chapter every 3 days is reasonable. After reading and taking notes give yourself a few days for the info to sink in. Go back and read over the notes before going on, highlighting anything that stands out in your mind.
I find it very helpful to discuss what I have read with an interested relative or friend, verbally discussing the information helps me to retain what I have read and get some positive feed back and encouragement from others as well!
"I can do all things in Jesus Christ who strengthens me!" This is the phrase I will keep before me while reading and praying while taking on this task.
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