Posts Tagged ‘ Homework ’

Homework teaches responsibility, reinforces what is being taught in the classroom, and connects home and school. Although most kids find it a chore, teachers are not going to stop assigning homework. So, the completion of homework will help your child be successful in school. It is important to keep in mind that children have...
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Reading is the ability to make meaning from words. This means that your child not only needs to recognize or be able to sound out words, but also has to put the words together and understand what they mean. Interacting with text to construct meaning is often referred to as active reading. You can...
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It is a well known fact that children thrive on established routines. If your family has standard routines each day, your children are more likely to be successful students. Repetition makes a child’s world organized. Knowing what to expect also creates a foundation of coping skills they can use for the rest of their...
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Authors use many literary tools in order to convey their thoughts and ideas in writing. Children are introduced to these different tools as they progress through the grade levels at school. Challenge your child to use a new literary tool when he/she is working on a writing assignment. Here are some to consider using… Alliteration-Using...
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Some children find writing a daunting and tedious task, while others enjoy getting their thoughts down on paper. Today, there is an emphasis on being able to communicate through writing as text messaging, email, and blogs become more and more popular. Parents can help their children learn how to write, but sometimes it is...
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