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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 84681" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Steph,</p><p></p><p>I am going to reply without reading the other replies, usually a no-no but, I am always running in the morning but wanted to address a couple of your concerns.</p><p></p><p>Some of the problems you are having with difficult child are similiar to what I deal with here. I want to give you a couple suggestions.</p><p> </p><p>One thing that I began two years ago with difficult child that has helped organization tremendously is a large "Five-Star" binder that zips up. In elementary school he only needed four sections. In middle school this year he has one for odd days and one for even days - each with 4 sections.</p><p></p><p>Each section includes a spiral notebook, looseleaf paper and is divided by dividers with a pocket on each side. At the front of each five-star is a large pouch that holds his calculator, spelling ace, pens, pencils, glue, ruler, highlighter, colored pencils, etc.</p><p></p><p>As he goes through his day, everything that is loose - handouts, etc., go into that binder. That's all he carries with him. Granted, when he gets home most of the papers are all in the front of the book and not in their sections, but at least the papers are there. It took several months when we first started to get him to remember to put all the papers in the notebook rather than his desk.</p><p></p><p>I'm telling you that it really helps and he is much more organized. If he comes home and has a history test the next day, I know all the information we need to study is in that binder. A couple of his teachers wanted indiv binders for their classes, but I spoke with all of them and told them "this is what we are going to do" - no arguments from anyone!</p><p></p><p>In regards to the being lost in class - couple suggestions for the IEP. In the mods/accoms section - have "written notes" put in for all Special Education and gen ed classes. The way the teacher will provide notes for her so she doesn't have to do it. While her reading level may be low, the two of you could read it together at night - that's what I used to do with difficult child - it was part of our evening routine. You may also want to get "reading assistance" on all state-wide assesments and classroom tests. You also may want to ask for "written homework assignments" - that can be done by a peer or the teacher. Also, since she has such trouble with the reading part it probably translates into her writting. I would also suggest "written answers only" meaning that she doesn't have to write the question then the answer. My difficult child also uses a spelling ace ($20 purchase at CVS) when writing to help with his awful, terrible spelling (hmm, wonder who he got that from??)</p><p></p><p>Those are a few of things that have made a difference for difficult child - and for me! It may take her awhile to get herself into the habit of using the binder, but I'm telling you it is the single most important change we made for difficult child in 3rd grade that has made a positive difference for him at school. </p><p></p><p>Hope some of these are of help to you guys.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 84681, member: 805"] Steph, I am going to reply without reading the other replies, usually a no-no but, I am always running in the morning but wanted to address a couple of your concerns. Some of the problems you are having with difficult child are similiar to what I deal with here. I want to give you a couple suggestions. One thing that I began two years ago with difficult child that has helped organization tremendously is a large "Five-Star" binder that zips up. In elementary school he only needed four sections. In middle school this year he has one for odd days and one for even days - each with 4 sections. Each section includes a spiral notebook, looseleaf paper and is divided by dividers with a pocket on each side. At the front of each five-star is a large pouch that holds his calculator, spelling ace, pens, pencils, glue, ruler, highlighter, colored pencils, etc. As he goes through his day, everything that is loose - handouts, etc., go into that binder. That's all he carries with him. Granted, when he gets home most of the papers are all in the front of the book and not in their sections, but at least the papers are there. It took several months when we first started to get him to remember to put all the papers in the notebook rather than his desk. I'm telling you that it really helps and he is much more organized. If he comes home and has a history test the next day, I know all the information we need to study is in that binder. A couple of his teachers wanted indiv binders for their classes, but I spoke with all of them and told them "this is what we are going to do" - no arguments from anyone! In regards to the being lost in class - couple suggestions for the IEP. In the mods/accoms section - have "written notes" put in for all Special Education and gen ed classes. The way the teacher will provide notes for her so she doesn't have to do it. While her reading level may be low, the two of you could read it together at night - that's what I used to do with difficult child - it was part of our evening routine. You may also want to get "reading assistance" on all state-wide assesments and classroom tests. You also may want to ask for "written homework assignments" - that can be done by a peer or the teacher. Also, since she has such trouble with the reading part it probably translates into her writting. I would also suggest "written answers only" meaning that she doesn't have to write the question then the answer. My difficult child also uses a spelling ace ($20 purchase at CVS) when writing to help with his awful, terrible spelling (hmm, wonder who he got that from??) Those are a few of things that have made a difference for difficult child - and for me! It may take her awhile to get herself into the habit of using the binder, but I'm telling you it is the single most important change we made for difficult child in 3rd grade that has made a positive difference for him at school. Hope some of these are of help to you guys. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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