That's what my year 1's school report says. Without those skills, the teacher says he will be holding himself back in all subjects.
His teacher says he is very bad at following instructions- poor eye contact, won't concentrate if an adult is speaking to him. I know this. He can hear and respond if he wants to but will switch off when he doesn't. He had his hearing checked six months ago. It was fine. He can concentrate when he wants to - spends hours playing imaginary games with friends or his toys.
The report states that these listening skills can be (with the implication should be) taught at home. How exactly? I feel there is a bit of buck passing happening here. I am happy to work in partnership with the teacher but feel she is blaming us. She has not suggested ways we can improve his listening skills.
Anyway, I know as a suitably worried and concerned parent I will be expected to go in to see her next week. Before I do, can you give me ideas about improving listening skills - strategies that would work with a nearly 6 year old with perfect hearing? I want to go to the meeting full of positive suggestions. Thanks very much.
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