How to Know If a Kindergartener Needs Tutoring

Knowing if your kindergartener needs a tutor can be extremely difficult. She is at the start of her schooling career and has not yet developed study skills or any real past to compare her progress. So, how do you know if your kindergartener needs a tutor? Use these steps to learn how to spot the signs that your kindergartener is falling behind and might benefit from having a tutor.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Talk to her. Explain to her that school can be hard sometimes and that you are worried that she may not be comfortable with the reading, spelling or other areas she is learning. Let her tell you her worries while talking about her day.

2. Meet with her teacher or daycare provider to find out the areas that she is getting frustrated with or doesn't like to do. Younger children haven't learned yet to hide things they are disappointed in; they might act out instead.

3. Notice if there are any problems with your kindergartener at home. Does she no longer want to read a bed time story? Does she resist when you ask her about school or what she learned that day?

4. Get a tutor immediately who has tutored kindergarteners before if you see any of the signs that your kindergartener needs some tutoring. It's best to get on top of the problem immediately before it is allowed to develop.

Tips & Warnings

• Be gentle in the way you handle the situation with your kindergartener. She is still learning to like school and trust the learning process. A bad experience this early in the game could set up roadblocks and tough times in the future.