Age 5 – The Age Of Development

 5 Years Old  – The  Age  Of   Development

By Dawn V.

Is the age of 5 really a special age for children? Do kids began to learn new things or...learn things in a new way? Let’s take a closer look. We already know from age 1-4 children rely on their own imagination. Many studies show clearly when children turn 5 their sense of independence increases significantly. It seems to be the only time in a child's life when they still their imagination, creativity and exploratory independence...all at once. So allow your child, when they turn 5, to be a little more inquisitive, creative by being a little more patient and understanding. Remember this is a very special time in your child’s life. So be supportive as a parent.

What makes 5 the magic number?

Once our children turn 5 Years Old? They seem to become less dependent on mom and seeks to actively become more independent. A lot of this is due to the sudden spike in independence along with the fact that the entire world around them seems to suddenly just open up. Suddenly everything is interesting. They now start to notice other kids their age. They seem to relate more to the realistic world of a 5-Year Old instead of the highly imaginative 4-Year Old’s mentality. Below are some of the most important developments in some of the most critical stages of learning and growing.

Emotional Development

Is very important due to the fact that its the first time a child has a sense of right and wrong. Learns about sharing and taking turns with others.

Physical Development

A 5 year-old child should be able to play with freely with a ball such as bouncing and catching. Should also be able to run, hop, skip jump on his own. Although it may seem strange to see your child hoping around on one foot. Just remember their establishing independence in such a way.

Reading Development

Ironically most 5 year-old s like to be read to. Some may even pretend to read just to fit in. Although they can write some letters and numbers and can match some letters with the sound they make.

Language Development

Sentences began to get longer and more descriptive. Learns the proper name for most common objects. Can count from 1-10 and also knows basic colors and began to develop a sense of humor.

Here's one of the best educational games available: LeapFrogLeapPad Ultimate

These 4 areas are considered the fundamentals of learning and once our children turn 5 we should began to look for such developments within their behavior as well as encourage it. One of the best ways is through educational games, books and toys. Modern technology has made it possible for children to have a fabulous time while also learning. So teach your kids that learning is fun! 

 

Does Tutoring Really Give Your Child An Advantage

 Can Private Tutoring Even The Playing Field...

    Well the numbers have spoken. It seems “Private Tutoring” does help. In more than one way it seems. The most important of course is grade point average or GPA. The research has soundly proved that Tutoring can and often does move a child’s GPA up an entire grade and a half! That is significant difference, especially when it comes time to go to college (on a possible scholarship). In other words it can take a child from a low D- up into a comfortable C+ and possibly even further.

Will there be fewer jobs, occupations, careers in the near future?

    Looking at your child’s future or more importantly into your child’s future...you're looking at a world becoming more and more populated each day. Raising the level of competition in every career-field. You're also looking into a future much more technologically advanced than the present. Which means (like most all technological advances) even more jobs, careers and occupations are going to be replaced by machines and or software.  

So there are questions...

1. Would Tutoring really provide any type of competitive edge to your child?

2. Would Tutoring guarantee your child a sound successful future?

The importance of a “good” Tutor

    Based on countless references, data and research the numbers say Tutoring does improve a child's chances at a few things such as learning the basics of reciprocation while providing priceless one-on-one attention every child needs. Tutoring has been long since proven to be one of the fastest ways of isolating and identifying learning disorders such as Dyslexia. A good Tutor will also teach essential “study skills” that your child can take throughout life which provides a better understanding of almost anything, especially classrooms. With the best Tutors come the best material. Most seasoned tutors are knowledgeable on a variety of alternative teaching methods such as Montessori or The Steiner-Waldorf method. They will in fact offer your child an alternative which leads to an advantage. These methods are fundamentally much less structured and focused more on how your child both learns and retains information. This alone can and will easily expand far beyond the limits of your child’s classroom...and into lesson of life. A lesson your child can use in every arena of life to gain a better understanding and perception on situations as they occur as well, an added bonus...coping skills.

Flexibility and ease the benefits of Online Tutoring

    Maybe one of the most overlooked benefits of Tutoring maybe what makes it such a plausible option, the extreme flexibility and ease online tutoring brings. From the individual Tutors that maintain private websites to the bigger online tutoring agencies such the highly popular site tutorhub. Agencies such as these allow your child to study at their own convenience. What makes this such a benefit is the fact that your child, when receiving “online” Tutoring, can still be a child, meaning they can still play, be active spend time outside discovering new things getting involved in sports and more. And it also eliminates the essential time needed traveling to and from Tutoring, which can have a cumulative effect over time, on your child. Believe it or not there is a significant amount of people in society today that remember a significant amount of their childhood in a car traveling to and from somewhere!

     

   Focusing in more on “Online Tutoring” we can also look at the “sign of times” literally speaking. By this I mean the chance for your child to use their cell phone, tablet, and or laptop, to connect, to tutor, to use the technology available, something all kids love! Ironically a true sign of a reputable Tutor or agency is in fact a strong online presence. Recently research has discovered yet another way “online tutoring” helps your child, or should I say your shy child. Yes, research has proven soundly that online tutoring is a godsend for shy kids. A perfect way for the shy child to express themselves, while maintaining their anonymity. especially shy children right from the comfort of their own home. 

    So look into your child's future by looking into their present. Find out today if your child could benefit from Private Tutoring. Benefit from all the benefits of “Private Tutoring” now more available than ever.

Always Remember...Learning knows no bounds!!!

Tutor With Dawn

Do You Have A Special Needs Child - Find Out

Special Needs
   Does your child seem overactive in school or at home? There maybe a reason. Your child could be one of the more than 18% of children today with Special Needs. So find out now if your child does in fact have a special need which needs to be addressed.

By Definition  Special Needs - A child deemed to require special attention as well as specific necessities other children don't.

How to tell
   In the fast-paced lightning speed technology-based society we live in today we seldom have little if any time to gain a proper understanding of our children. Unfortunately with the educational systems underfunded more and more each year. Most often what is eliminated are the programs that once diagnosed students making it extremely difficult if not impossible for teachers to provide parents with proper and timely feedback on their children. Which means developmental issues such as Autism often times go unchecked, or worse misdiagnosed as a Disciplinary Issue. 
    Fortunately we can use the same technology as parents to obtain a proper understanding of our children.With everything we need to know Literally at our fingertips, a quick search and small amount of research could get us all the info we need and more important...solutions. So take the time and use the resources available to learn more about your child and their mental state.

A great YouTube video that does an excellent job of explaining the disorder ADHD.

An Inadequate Education - And The Consequences
   The reason we  need to make sure our kids gain a proper understanding is to obtain a proper education. Which in today's ultra-competitive job market not only means graduating high school but also obtaining some kind of college degree as well. With so much in formation available and just a click away. It seems somewhat necessary to find out the difference in having a college degree as opposed to a high school diploma.  Statistics also do a great job of showing how in times of recession more than twice as many college graduates kept their jobs as opposed to those with less of an education.
   A fast developing trend. Based on statistics regarding college graduates vs non-college graduates unemployment members of the civilian workforce, age of 25 and above more than twice as many college graduates were able to obtain gainful employment as opposed to those with less education. The bottom line is...Give your child a fair shot! 

Special Needs - Assistance Resources
   In the event your child does in fact have a special need don't feel alone. There are dozens if not hundreds of designated agencies and programs that exist just to help. A moderate amount of research yielded an amazing amount of resources in regards to special needs children. I was able to find adequate assistance programs and resources at every level of city, state, county and government. For some good info in general visit the government website Resources On Special Needs. Otherwise a little research in the city and state where you live could yield some promising results. Always understand diagnosis is the first step and that there's always assistance available.

Getting Your Child The Help They Need 
  

Learn More...CLICK HERE! 

Amazingly research has shown in most cases children with special needs often time do great job of self-diagnosis as well as coming up with a solution...when left to their own devices. A good way to gain a better diagnosis of your child could be to let them work through this The ADHD Workbook For Kids. The results maybe surprising. So give it a click and find out a little more! It could yield some life-changing results.
  
Thanks For Reading!

Speech Therapy L: Excellent Speech Therapy For All Ages 100% FREE

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Product Description

"Speech Therapy: L is an all inclusive, FREE speech therapy app designed for both parents and professionals. This app was created by a practicing, speech language pathologist. She understands how much practice is needed for articulation (speech) therapy and parents really have all the power to make the biggest difference. However, parents don't always have access to everything they need. Speech therapy can also be expensive and this is frustrating for everyone!! To reach more families, she made this app for a VERY affordable price so everyone can get learning today."

This app Speech Therapy: L,  is VERY different than any other app on the market made for speech therapy practice at home. 

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While researching another subject I came across this FREE Application over on Amazon (click the link above to get your won copy FREE!) I found the fact that it was FREE in itself was amazing. After a short review I found it surprisingly to be one of the few Applications I would have paid for! How ironic. 

I would as a Professional Tutor recommend this program to any child with concerns over speech in any way, shape or form. The Application is complete in its approach and also has the videos and tutorials needed to keep the child supported in every way. It goes on to offer may more benefits such as Speech Practice, Speech Cards, Printable Materials and more! 

SEE BELOW!!!
So be sure and read read below  the  who, what and why of benefits below the Application has to offer. Make sure and take a thorough look to see if it would in fact benefit your child in anyway. An most of all ENJOY!

1. What's Different About This App:

~This app does not have just one game that a child may get bored with quickly
~This app does require that you PLAY with your child
~We give ideas and support as you practice L at home
~We provide all the materials and game ideas you need to be successful

2. Why This Approach?

This app is designed with your child's speech progress and your time in mind! For a child to be able to learn and say a sound correctly, he/she must learn how to say the sound independently and then be able to generalize that ability to everyday speech. Apps that are just full of games where a child simply names a picture is good practice to learn HOW to say a sound; however, it doesn't help them remember to say it correctly as they talk outside the app. There is no carryover. To help solve this problem, we created this app! We explain clearly how to say L, how to teach it to your child, and then how to practice effectively! It will require some 1:1 time with your child but it will be worth it. We promise :)

3. Who should use this app:


~Motivated parents whose children are having difficulty saying L
~Children who are already in speech therapy and need to work on carryover
~Children who have been working on L for a long time!
~Children who don't qualify for speech services for L even though they have trouble saying the sound!
~Speech language pathologist who want word lists, teaching techniques, and flashcards at their fingertips

4. Enjoy!

This app is a supplemental, home program. If you have concerns about your child, we recommend a consultation by a speech language pathologist before beginning any home program.  

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Thanks for reading! 
Dawn Hitchcock

Do our children need help?

Is Tutoring Still Important ? 

Are We Properly Preparing Our Children...

For "Their" Future(s)?

           This could be the last post to this site, here today!!! The future of http://www.tutorwithdawn.blogspot.com is highly uncertain literally as we speak. 


          Is there just too much information in today's society for anyone, not just our children, but anyone to retain and process, at least effectively speaking?

            Can teachers in today's classrooms still recognize talent? And if so to what degree? For decades the magic number has been 30, as in number of students to limit per class. Well the rule, lay whatever it was defined as stood for a long time. Unfortunately as we kept having kids he classes kept filling up. Now the average class is well above most are approaching 40 students as more the norm.

            Are the students, with the acceptance of cell phones, pads, tablets and other small gadgets, really paying attention in class today? As we all know the area as we speak is still literally being defined, therefore still considerably Grey, literally speaking...unknown. 

               Are Private Tutors needed more for the definition of our kids than anything  else? I mean with all the things vying for our attention in today's society do we really spend enough time with our own children, really? Can anyone of us as parents really say we know what our kids honestly (not what we want them to be) want to be when they grow up? Are our kids comfortable expressing such thoughts and feelings with us as parents. Or would they be more comfortable talking these types of issues  over with a tutor instead?

Email Me...Let's talk topnotchtutoringaz@gmail.com

By Dawn H. Hitchcock - Private Tutor