Hi IM's,
My long story short is that I probably pushed my son too hard to start school this year (he's a July baby in QLD.) I've been told that he is ready intelligence wise but lacks balance, ability to co-operate, structure, fine motor skills etc. I'm worried though that he has to go back to childcare to re-do the same kindergarden approved program that he did last year... How do I help him academically so he still gets challenged & should I be feeling so terrible about him being rejected?
Should I feel guilty and what can I do academically for a four year old?
Should I feel guilty and what can I do academically for a four year old?
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I don't understand the system now but there are plenty of things you can do. Firstly get him back involved in some social situations where he can continue to learn social skills. Whatever setting that is. Social skills like working as part of a group etc are equally as important as academic skills. Is it a 'delay' in these areas eg needing some support from an OT or other or is it a something he just needs more time to develop. There are some great sports programs for kids now, and some speech therapists run social skills groups etc. Also look into special interest clubs, like there are Lego clubs etc.
personally don't feel rejected. How would you feel if they had said he could start school and your son had a lot of problems? It would have been awful.