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Grade 4 & 5: Conduct daily oral reading or speech practice where students
deliver short, prepared speeches on topics of interest.
Grade 1: Play “Name That Object” games using a variety of toys and pictures
to increase familiarity with names.
Grade 2 & 3: Ask students to take turns playing “teacher,” where they re-
explain simple concepts or stories to their classmates.
Grade 1: Play “Rhyme Match” where students pick word pairs that rhyme
from a group of cards.
Grade 2 & 3: Create a rhyming scavenger hunt where students search for
objects or pictures in the room that rhyme with a given word.
Grade 4 & 5: Have students create their own rhyming couplets or short
poems to reinforce the concept of rhyme.
5. Reads slowly or letter by letter
Grade 1: Practice echo reading, where students repeat after the teacher,
matching fluency and expression.
Grade 2 & 3: Use partner reading, where one student reads a sentence or
paragraph, and the partner helps with corrections and pacing.
Grade 4 & 5: Incorporate fluency drills, where students read short passages
aloud multiple times to build speed and accuracy.
Grade 1: Use sensory writing activities like writing letters in sand, shaving
cream, or clay to reinforce the correct form.
Grade 2 & 3: Create a “Letter Detective” game where students must identify
the correct letters in jumbled or mirrored forms.
Grade 1: Use sound sorting games where students categorize words by their
beginning consonant or vowel sound.
Grade 2 & 3: Play phoneme substitution games where students change the
sounds in a word to create new ones, reinforcing the correct use of
consonants and vowels.
Grade 4 & 5: Teach advanced phonics rules and patterns using multisensory
approaches like songs, chants, or movement-based learning.
Grade 1: Use sound boxes or Elkonin boxes where students break words into
individual sounds and blend them to form the word.
Grade 2 & 3: Organize a sight word race, where students race to locate and
read sight words posted around the room.
Grade 4 & 5: Engage students in a “Sight Word Bingo” game using more
advanced sight words they encounter in texts.
Grade 2 & 3: Use sentence fill-ins where students must choose the correct
word from similar-looking word pairs in a sentence.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign tasks that involve creating sentences with pairs of
similar words, emphasizing their distinct meanings and uses.
Grade 4 & 5: Conduct spelling bees and practice spelling tests to reinforce
correct letter sequencing in words.
Grade 4 & 5: Teach close reading strategies, where students analyze a text
for meaning rather than guessing words, focusing on contextual reading.
Grade 2 & 3: Play synonym games where students are asked to identify the
more appropriate or precise word in a sentence.
Grade 1: Use word puzzles with missing endings where students must add
the correct suffixes to complete words.
15. Frequently loses track while reading (e.g., skips a line or word)
Grade 1: Use a reading pointer or finger tracking to help students stay
focused on the line they’re reading.
Grade 1: Make reading time fun by creating a cozy reading corner with a
variety of colorful, interactive books.
Grade 2 & 3: Allow students to choose books from different genres based on
their interests and incorporate reading games.
Grade 4 & 5: Organize a class book club or reading challenge where students
share and discuss their favorite books to make reading more engaging.
Grade 2 & 3: Provide tactile tracing activities where students feel the shape
of each letter as they write.
Grade 2 & 3: Use spelling games that focus on breaking words into sounds
and matching them with the corresponding letters.
19. Reverses letters and numbers while writing (e.g., ‘b’ as ‘d’)
Grade 1: Provide visual cues or arrows on handwriting sheets to show the
correct direction of letter strokes.
Grade 2 & 3: Engage students in air-writing activities where they trace letters
and numbers in the air to develop muscle memory.
Grade 2 & 3: Play word-matching games where students identify and correct
spelling errors in a given sentence or text.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign spelling journals where students track difficult words and
practice writing them correctly multiple times.
Grade 1: Use sight word songs and chants to reinforce the correct spelling of
common, tricky words.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign dictation exercises where students must listen to and
write complete words, paying close attention to each syllable.
Grade 2 & 3: Encourage short, fun writing prompts such as “finish the
sentence” or “describe your favorite thing” to make writing less intimidating.
Grade 2 & 3: Allow students to take photos of the board (if technology is
available) and copy at their own pace, minimizing pressure.
Grade 4 & 5: Provide copying exercises with clearly structured lines and
space for neat, legible writing, encouraging independent work.
Grade 1: Break down copying tasks into smaller steps, giving students time
to focus on copying each letter or word correctly.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign daily practice copying more complex texts like short
poems or articles to build accuracy and attention to detail.
Grade 2 & 3: Use tracing and stenciling tasks to help students practice pencil
control while reinforcing the correct grip.
Grade 4 & 5: Encourage the use of proper posture and hand positioning
during writing tasks, and provide corrective tools like grips or ergonomic
pencils.
Grade 1: Use bold-lined paper or markers to help students apply the correct
amount of pressure while writing.
Grade 2 & 3: Implement fine motor exercises like squeezing stress balls or
using playdough to strengthen hand muscles, helping students write more
firmly.
Grade 2 & 3: Encourage the use of tracing templates that reinforce correct
orientation of letters and numbers.
30. Uses too much or too little spacing between letters and words
Grade 1: Provide lined paper with spacing guides, such as boxes or bold
lines, to help students understand appropriate spacing.
Grade 2 & 3: Introduce a “finger space” rule, where students use their finger
to ensure correct spacing between words.
Grade 2 & 3: Provide sentence writing tasks that emphasize the correct
placement of upper-case and lower-case letters, especially at the beginning
of sentences and proper nouns.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign tasks that encourage drafting and revising, promoting
the idea that writing doesn’t need to be perfect on the first try.
Grade 2 & 3: Provide punctuation worksheets that focus on using the correct
punctuation in a variety of sentence types.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign paragraph writing tasks that emphasize the use of
commas, periods, and question marks, followed by peer reviews.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign writing tasks that require the development of simple
sentences into more complex ones, encouraging creativity and structure.
Grade 2 & 3: Teach students how to use graphic organizers (e.g., mind maps
or storyboards) to help structure their writing.
Grade 4 & 5: Focus on the writing process, including outlining, drafting, and
revising, to ensure ideas are presented clearly and logically.
36. Prefers to write objective type answers rather than long answers
Grade 4 & 5: Assign writing assignments that ask for explanations and
reasoning, gradually building students’ ability to write longer, more detailed
answers.
Grade 2 & 3: Provide number sequencing games and worksheets that focus
on placing numbers in the correct order, with larger numbers.
Grade 4 & 5: Challenge students with math drills and problems involving
number sequences, such as skip counting and number patterns.
Grade 2 & 3: Use visual aids and counting exercises to help students
understand the difference between “teen” and “ty” numbers.
Grade 4 & 5: Challenge students with place value charts and multi-digit
addition/subtraction problems that emphasize regrouping.
Grade 1: Use visual aids like comparing sets of objects (e.g., two groups of
apples) to illustrate the concept of more/less.
Grade 2 & 3: Provide greater than/less than worksheets that focus on
comparing multi-digit numbers.
Grade 1: Use simple number stories or real-life scenarios (e.g., adding toys or
subtracting pencils) to illustrate the meaning of symbols.
Grade 2 & 3: Play matching games where students pair symbols with their
correct operations (e.g., + with addition problems).
Grade 1: Use songs and chants that focus on skip counting, such as counting
by 2’s, 5’s, or 10’s with hand motions.
Grade 2 & 3: Create visual number lines where students skip count by 2’s,
5’s, and 10’s, coloring in the multiples for reinforcement.
Grade 4 & 5: Incorporate skip counting drills using larger numbers and
challenge students to find patterns in multiplication charts.
Grade 1: Use graph paper or lined worksheets to help students align digits in
columns for addition or subtraction.
Grade 2 & 3: Provide number puzzles where students must arrange numbers
correctly in rows or columns to ensure proper alignment.
Grade 1: Use visual aids like number lines to help students see the concept
of borrowing during subtraction.
Grade 1: Start with simple multiplication using groups of objects (e.g., sets of
2, 3, or 4) to introduce the concept.
Grade 2 & 3: Use multiplication songs, chants, or flashcards to reinforce the
tables for 2’s, 3’s, 5’s, and 10’s.
Grade 2 & 3: Provide multiplication and division worksheets with visual aids
like arrays or grouping models.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign more complex tasks involving area, perimeter, and angle
measurement, using protractors and rulers.
Grade 1: Introduce fractions with visual aids like cutting fruit into halves and
quarters, making the concept hands-on.
Grade 2 & 3: Use fraction bars and visual models to explain LCM and HCF
concepts, while also reinforcing basic fraction and decimal operations.
Grade 1: Use simple story problems with visual supports to help students
identify which operation is needed (e.g., addition for combining).
Grade 2 & 3: Provide word problem worksheets where students highlight or
circle keywords (e.g., “altogether” or “difference”) that indicate specific
operations.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign multi-step word problems that require students to select
and apply different operations in sequence, such as adding and then
dividing.
Grade 1: Start with simple formulas for shape recognition (e.g., perimeter =
adding all sides) and use hands-on activities to practice.
Grade 2 & 3: Use mnemonic devices or math chants to help students recall
procedures for multi-step problems like multiplication or division.
Grade 4 & 5: Teach organizational skills through planner use and provide
lessons on personal responsibility for keeping track of belongings.
Grade 2 & 3: Provide sample tests with questions worded in various ways,
teaching students how to decode instructions.
Grade 4 & 5: Assign group projects where one student must verbally explain
the procedure to peers, focusing on organization and clarity.
Grade 1: Play directional games like “Simon Says” or use songs that reinforce
left and right through movement.
59. Does not sit in one place; talkative, disturbs others in class
Grade 1: Implement “brain breaks” where students are allowed to move for
short periods and integrate movement into learning activities (e.g., hopping
while counting).
Grade 2 & 3: Use a reward system where students earn points for staying
focused and respectful of others during class activities.
Grade 4 & 5: Create clear classroom rules and assign leadership roles or
responsibilities to keep students engaged and accountable for their behavior.
Grade 2 & 3: Pair the student with a partner in interactive tasks like reading
or solving problems together, encouraging participation.
Grade 1: Use rhythmic repetition and hand motions while reciting poems,
helping students memorize lines through movement and repetition.
Grade 2 & 3: Break poems into shorter sections and use visual cues like
pictures or keywords to help with memorization.
Grade 1: Make the school environment more fun by incorporating games and
creative activities into learning, making the classroom feel more welcoming.
Grade 2 & 3: Address any underlying social or academic difficulties by
offering extra help, or creating reward systems for attending and
participating in school activities.
Grade 4 & 5: Engage students with hands-on projects and activities that
connect their personal interests to the curriculum, making school more
relevant and enjoyable.
Grade 1: Use visual aids or charts that keep the conversation or lesson on
track, offering visual reminders of the topic being discussed.
Grade 2 & 3: Engage students with structured discussions that include
guiding questions or prompts to help them stay focused during lessons.
Grade 1: Use picture cards to help students arrange the sequence of events
in stories or daily routines, encouraging them to follow the correct order.