How can you teach a kid to tell the number 6 from the number 9?
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This is totally normal. At this point, it is nothing to worry about. If your child hits 2nd grade and is still doing it, that is a red flag. However, there are other things to look for if you think it may be something like dyslexia. Dyslexia is not a visual problem, though, contrary to popular belief. Does your child need a lot of wait time when answering even simple questions?Does she get frustrated because she is "interrupted" a lot? Does she have a hard time learning sounds of letters, then retaining that sound/symbol knowledge? Just keep an eye on things - it is hard to tell at such a young age if htere really is reason for concern. If reversing b/d, p/q and 6/9 are all that is going on, it is likely just a normal developmental thing, and nothing to worry much about.
well make a little game using the shapes like ,b is going foward and ,d forgot his homework. make simple the learning and fun. plus some kids have to get some thearpy so don't go nuts it is very common. be patient and loving
I had exactly the same problem. a nice and easy way to remember is that the 9 stands up and the 6 sits down
It maybe one of the first signs of dyslexia, I used to say my words backwards( i would say pous instead of soup, 6 9, I have the same problem differencating b d, p q, 5 3 and it wasn't until I was in college I found out.
Well...my brother is 5 too...so its ok for right now that she doesn't know the difference, but, When I go to college I am going to be a kindergarten teacher so I've already thought of a few ideas to teach. For the 6, draw a line underneath it until she is able to tell the 6 and 9 apart. =]
My 5 year old distinguishes them by "6 has a circle at the bottom and 9 has a circle at the top."
You can tell her that 6's are sitting on their round bottoms and 9's are standing on the legs! Not sure about the letters though.
Speak with his/her teacher and pediatrician make sure she doesn't have any form of dyslexia and also the suggestions above by the other answerers can work.
For teaching her the difference between 'left' and 'right' have her/him hold up his hands and the hand that makes the "L" with the pointer finger and thumb is the LEFT side always.
Palms must be facing downward.
that is very normal a lot of children have that just keep working with them , most children have that problem at first PLEASE DON'T WORRY, so many people label there children because of this , when it is normal it is tough to learn, trying to learn all the numbers and letters, think about it
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