Parents evening - 6 year old is way behind

[peonyroseandaffs]

I've always known ds is a little behind his peers but at our parents evening today I've been told he's very very far behind. He's in year 1 and on the pathway to adhd diagnosis.

Hes not academically bright but he's a very smart kid and I can't get a thing past him! He's very active and I've always thought he would have a trade rather than an office type role when he's older.

I'm just worried he's going to find school life so hard (as he is now) and it will only get worse.

Anyone else in the same situation?

we have just had this report for my DD who is six in the summer. I’m a touch heartbroken, she has been really struggling in yr1. Not expected to meet any of the expectations for the end of the year.

plenty of friends for now but worried they will grow up and leave her behind.

we think she has inattentive adhd, she struggles for sequencing and focus.

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What is he struggling with? The reading eggs app is really good. You get reading eggs, fast phonics and Mathseeds. If you do 10mins of Reading eggs and Mathseeds a day you'll see a vast improvement very quickly. Teach your monsters how to read is also good.

Can you consider home schooling?

I think this is a good age to get lots of support in at home. He might be overwhelmed in a busy classroom or getting easily distracted.

Try 10mins reading. 10mins maths. 10mins handwriting/spelling. 3-4 times a week. Start with 2mins of each if he finds it difficult to concentrate then build up. Set a timer and stick to it. Keep it light and positive (pick easy things you know he can do to start to build his confidence or pretend you can’t do something and see if he likes teaching you.)

5minute mum (Facebook/Instagram) is great for games and quick learning ideas. Or pick up some work books on Amazon - there are lots which are character themed to feel more like a magazine.

Also, I highly rate CBeebies numberblocks and alphablocks. Both brilliant for this age!