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What does 'emerging' actually mean?

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Dreaddy · 16/07/2024 19:29

Got my son's end of year report today. He's working to 'expected' in most areas, 'exceeding' in maths, but 'emerging' in listening/attention/understanding, fine motor skills, self regulation, and writing. Had no idea he was struggling with writing or fine motor skills but fully aware of the attention issues. Wondering if I should be doing anything about it? He's suspected to have ADHD, but still very young. He's oldest in his class. Should I be doing more writing with him? I'm working on the focus/self regulation but think this will take lots of time/perseverance.

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Everydayimhuffling · 16/07/2024 19:39

It means he's below the expected level. Personally I would do fine motor and gross motor fun stuff: painting the fence with water, chalk drawing, making necklaces or bracelets with beads on strings etc. I'm not sure what you can do about the attention stuff specifically, but the more free play the better I would say.

cupcaske123 · 16/07/2024 19:38

Dreaddy · 16/07/2024 19:34

Yes I know what the word means. I don't know what the wider implications mean. Should I be doing more work with him? Do kids just catch up? Is it significant? Tick box exercise? Etc.

You can certainly practice writing and fine motor skills with him and support him in self regulation.

cardibach · 16/07/2024 19:36

Dreaddy · 16/07/2024 19:34

Yes I know what the word means. I don't know what the wider implications mean. Should I be doing more work with him? Do kids just catch up? Is it significant? Tick box exercise? Etc.

That tells you what it means in terms of school reports. Below expectations without meeting ‘some’ of the learner statements. So quite a way below expected.
It suggests intervention might be needed. Speak to the teacher.

Dreaddy · 16/07/2024 19:34

Yes I know what the word means. I don't know what the wider implications mean. Should I be doing more work with him? Do kids just catch up? Is it significant? Tick box exercise? Etc.

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