10 Surprising Symptoms Of Dyslexia Another Dyslexic AND UN-Stoppable Quick Tip:“Three Things”This is a simple organization tip for children with dyslexia and children who struggle in school. Often these children are working so hard trying to keep up in class that they are expending more energy than their classmates. As a result they can tire easily in school. This can lead to forgetting things that they need to remember. This shows up as:Homework done but lost or forgotten at homeHomework assignments not written down in the homework journalBooks and notebooks left at school or lostSports equipment or musical instruments lost at schoolNot only does this forgetting lead to poor performance in school, but it adds to the stress that your child feels and further drains her energy.So what is the “Three Things” technique?It’s a simple technique to help your child remember what she needs to remember and to lessen some of the stress of forgetting. Basically you set up a routine with your child to help remember the important things. The steps are:Start the night before and have your child decide what are the three most important things for her to rememberHave your child imagine that it is the next day at the end of class.Have her think, “I need to remember three things. What were they?Have her count out the three things on her fingers (this physical action will help her remember)It’s a simple technique and that’s why it works. So put it to use in your child’s life. Then let us know how it has helped by leaving a comment below. 10 Surprising Symptoms Of Dyslexia
