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Parents Tips
Read with your child.  If your child struggles with reading, he/she should read aloud to you most days.  If your child is a strong reader, have your child read aloud to you once a week.  Listen for common missed words, fluency, and expression.  Remember to ask questions to see if he/she is comprehending what is being read.
 
  • When completing homework, your child should try it on his/her own first.  If he/she needs help, follow these steps:
  • *Have your child re-read the directions aloud.
    *Have your child re-read the directions aloud again.  Leave and then come back after several minutes to check  (this usually works).
    *If there is still confusion, explain the first problem.  Watch your child complete the second problem to make sure he/she understands.
    *Come back and check on your child after 5-10 minutes.                                                      

       This will help your child to be more independent.

  • Practice addition/subtraction facts and strategies (doubles, doubles plus one, adding ten...)
  • Practice addition and subtraction with and without regrouping.
  • Visit the library often.
  • Ask your child about his/her school day.  Instead of asking, "What did you do at school today?"  The answer is often, "nothing!"....say, "I see you're learning about ____________, tell me about what you know."  You can use the newsletters and classwork sent home to help you know what's going on in our class.
  • Instead of watching a lot of television, play a family board game.
  • Have your child be responsible for his/her homework, bookbag, lunchbox...etc.
  • When classwork is sent home, go over the problems that were missed.
  • Subscribe to a children's magazine.