How does a school go about testing a russian child for school in the states? We adotped a 3.5 year old, had early education come here they said they couldnt communicate with him so they cant help. What should I do? He doesnt understand us, he cany comunicate so he cries and cries.
I need help!
thanks
Testing A Russian Child?
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TsukinoDeynatsu
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First of all, you have to realise that this boy might be 3 years old, but as for English he's 1.
Communicate with him as you would a one year old. Lots of hugs, lots of love, lots of pointing and one-word phrases. When you hand him something, say the word. Point to things and say the word. He'll soon catch on that the big box is the T.V., the little thing food comes in is a bowl, and you drink out of a cup... even if all he can say is 'bowl' 't.v.' and 'cup'.
Once you build up a rapport of non-verbal communication he should become more comfortable with you and be more open to learning new words and phrases. Once he realises there's no pressure he should learn naturally - after all, he's very young!
Just remember - lots of smiles, lots of hugs, kisses and pointing! Babies first communicate by crying, then by pointing, grabbing, one word phrases and finally by stringing a few words together. Start from the beginning and both you and your boy will be a lot happier.
As for school... maybe you should put that off for a year until he's got the basic grasp of English. Do attend lots of play groups etc. so he has a chance to talk to children of his own age however.
Communicate with him as you would a one year old. Lots of hugs, lots of love, lots of pointing and one-word phrases. When you hand him something, say the word. Point to things and say the word. He'll soon catch on that the big box is the T.V., the little thing food comes in is a bowl, and you drink out of a cup... even if all he can say is 'bowl' 't.v.' and 'cup'.
Once you build up a rapport of non-verbal communication he should become more comfortable with you and be more open to learning new words and phrases. Once he realises there's no pressure he should learn naturally - after all, he's very young!
Just remember - lots of smiles, lots of hugs, kisses and pointing! Babies first communicate by crying, then by pointing, grabbing, one word phrases and finally by stringing a few words together. Start from the beginning and both you and your boy will be a lot happier.
As for school... maybe you should put that off for a year until he's got the basic grasp of English. Do attend lots of play groups etc. so he has a chance to talk to children of his own age however.