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Hi All,

A Kinder teacher approached me asking if I had handouts or resources to assist parents with their SENSITIVE child. Their child is in great need of practice learning letters, sounds, numbers, etc. and the parents are willing to work with him - it is just that their child is so sensitive. He is sensitive to the point that it is hard for them to even play board games as a family. Any slight sign that the child is falling behind brings on tears and refusal to play.

Do any of you have any ideas/resources that may assist parents in dealing with this issue? Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance,

VD
Leah The following article might provide some ideas
Feb 9, 2010
Musicmae Maybe you could do a social skills group with this child, I often bring younger children to my office to play games, they have to learn they can not always win, be first, or have the color they want. We learn to take turns and play fair. This may work in your office better than at home. Kids just know how to work their parents, sometimes thier peer...See More
Feb 11, 2010


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