My son is turning 6 in August and just finished kindergarten as one of the youngest in his class. He also had fairly bad far-sightedness that went undiagnosed and corrected until he was 4. as such, he missed out on a lot of fine motor skill development and early reading. He was never really interested in coloring and while he loves being read to (books are a major part of our family life), he has struggled to keep up with his peers.
Now I know that kindergarten is a silly time to be comparing your child to their classmates. Every child develops differently and we’re far from having any serious problems. and don’t get me started about no Child Left Behind and the fact that our child gets assessment report cards in Kindergarden…
So we want to take the opportunity that this upcoming summer provides to give him access to new kinds of books and activities that may stimulate or encourage him more than a classroom setting would. I’m not trying to pressure him in to practice, but instead provide him with opportunities to make learning and practice fun and see what – if anything – he takes to naturally.
Turning to my friends in the GeekDad community, what suggestions and advice do you have on what we could try. Are there good easy-reader comic books appropriate for a 6 year old? What about games (digital and in-real-life) that make writing more fun?
My wife and I really appreciate your comments. Thanks!
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