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what do you do with a 2.5year age gap but both kids n the same level?

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MadEyeMisdee · 19/07/2007 23:33

dd1 is far behind her peers with her reading and writing, just finished year 2, but is 'below' (yak hate that phrase) the level of her class. she sees SENCo at school. on IEP, possibly dyslexic.

dd2 on the other hand, eldest child in her year, just finsihed nursery, report is glowly academically, is far ahead of her classmates, already assessed at highest point possible at this stage, teacher mentioned she wanted to mark her higher placing her at year one level, which is pretty much where dd1 is.

how can i cater for both children at home?

dd1 is struggling with her reading still, so we are working on that over the summer, with trips to library for books when we visit dh in hospital. dd2 cant yet read, but is already recongising words, can add up double figures, but is very flighty and doesnt sit still for 5mins, and is a constant noise maker. tbh she puzzles me as in some ways is just a 4yr old, and lovely with it, but devores information at an alarming rate (had a long discussion with her about how the body works recently).

So if anyone can think of anything that is good for both of them, which will hold their concentration and is fun, please do reply.

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prufrock · 19/07/2007 23:45

If they are both at similar ages academically would they like the same sort of games? My dd who is 5 oves playing Guess Who (teaches logical thinking) Pet Hunt (a new one which is fabulous) Ludo/Snakes and ladders (numbers/counting). It might help dd2 to concentrate.

Also websites - poisson rouge, nick Jr, playhouse disney all have games and activities which don't require much adult supervision - no reading necessary (unlike CBeebies) and if they both enjoy the same games they can take turns.

And why are you trying to cater for them? It's the summer holidays. I know you are trying your damndest to keep things as normal as possible for them but normal over summer holidays doesn't mean doing anything but relaxing and enjoying each others company.

MadEyeMisdee · 19/07/2007 23:48

because dd1 loves reading, and dd2 just needs information all the time. even over the summer.

so fun activities really. mainly games and books which can be done at the hospital. i get the feelign dd2 is going to be bugging the nurses for more infortmation about how hearts work lol.

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MadEyeMisdee · 19/07/2007 23:48

will have a look for some more games, the waiting room at harefield is distinctly lacking in board games.

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LongDeadMotherofHarryP · 19/07/2007 23:52

TopTrumps, making flicker fortune tellers, making little story books, simple counters board games, cooking, scrap books, castle decorating (ie drawing pictures on inside of large cardboard box to resemble house or soemthing). Dressing up.

prufrock · 19/07/2007 23:56

Does dd1 like reading or stories - because if the latter, do you have an Ipod or similar that you can download books onto for her to listen to at hospital?

My dd also loves the Cbeebies magazine - lots of different activities every week, keeps her amused for hours.

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