OT- Rina's good news!

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Registered: 12-02-2003
OT- Rina's good news!
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Wed, 03-24-2004 - 4:15pm
Earlier this year we were informed that my daughter has a reading disability and we shouldn't expect the same progress from her that the other children seem to have. We kept on doing what we'd been doing- flash cards and reading at home, encouraging as much as possible. In Feb. a child at school told Rina she had to go to special reading class because she's stupid. Rina came home that day in tears, and I had to explain to her that it only meant that she might have to work harder than the other kids might have to, but that she was just as smart.

My daughter brought a letter from her teacher home from school today. She's progressed SIX WHOLE LEVELS since February! She's on course with the rest of her class as of now, and is only going to extra reading group once a week instead of the daily classes she was having before. She's started reading EVERYTHING from street signs to the cereal box, and writing down every word she can remember. I am so proud of her, and of the fact that she took an obstacle and beat it rather than using it as an excuse not to read, or being so discouraged she gave up. She's only 6 years old, but I have so much respect for her, and I am so proud of her that I had to share.

hugs to all!

Mel

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Registered: 12-06-2003
Wed, 03-24-2004 - 4:20pm
YAYYYYYYYYYYYY RINA!!!!!!!
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Registered: 01-04-2004
Wed, 03-24-2004 - 4:21pm
Wow, Mel, that's wonderful! We can all learn lessons from children sometimes, like not letting obstacles get in our way. Maybe we can take that lesson and apply it to our weight loss goals? Just a thought. Anyways, I'm so happy for her! And you sound like such a good mother having the respect and pride for her that you do. She's a lucky girl.

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 01-07-2004
Wed, 03-24-2004 - 4:23pm
way to go!!! I am so excited for her and ya'll. i know when my goddaughter does something awesome on this level we just party for her and encourage her more. so way to go babydoll!!!!!!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 03-24-2004 - 4:37pm
Yea!

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Wed, 03-24-2004 - 8:39pm
That's awesome Mel!
 
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Wed, 03-24-2004 - 11:15pm
Tell rina she should be so proud of herself. Before she knows it she will be reading circles around the other kids in her class. Great Job Rina. sharla