Parents!

 

Parent Survey

I will be sending a survey home with all students for parents to fill out and return to me. This survey will be a way for me to learn about you, your child, and their experiences at home. For a sneak peak look at this attachment!   parent survey.doc (30 kB)

Reading Activities can range from reading a book to a grocery list to a billboard. Some other ideas could be:


-You read to your child or they read to you.

-Play sound games. A smiple starter is, "Riddle, riddle, ree. I see something you don't see and it starts with T."

-Create a newspaper.

-Make a calendar and note events.

-Write fill-in-the-blank story or mad lib.

-Write

an autobiography or biography.

-Make a board game.

-Cook from a book.

- Write a book about something real or imagined.

-Keep a journal.

-Write a thank-you letter.

-Write your own card.

-Keep score at a sporting event.

-Start a scrapbook.

-Explore your family's letters and albums.

-Read riddles.

-Play thinking games.

-Write fractured fairy tales.

-Create a camera story.

-Write a text for wordless books.

-Put a book in your child's room.

-Tell about a book you enjoyed.

-Start your child on a new series.

Real Reading At Home

  • Write a family diary
  • Collect grocery coupons
  • read video game directions
  • design cards and invitations
  • write letters
  • read TV guide
  • read and discuss news articles
  • create original stories
  • write messages to each other
  • read bulletins from school
  • create photo album captions
  • sing together
  • write and file addresses
  • write and file recipes
  • write a family history
  • make shopping lists
  • read menus
  • read bus schedules
  • write a family vacation journal
  • create a family bulletin board
  • read cartoons in the newpaper

Adapted from: Johns, J., & Lenski, S. (2005). Improving reading: Strategies and resources. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.

 

Helping with Homework!

There many ways to support your child in completely their homework daily.

  • Set aside daily family time when each family member is engaged in quiet activities while your child does homework. Starting quiet time when children are young establishes the expectation for doing homework and gets them into the routine of studying.
  • Establish a time and place where homework is to be done. Make sure the table or desk is in a well-lighted area and that neededc materials such as paper and pencils are available.
  • Make a homework schedule. Here is an example: Homework Schedule.docx (11,1 kB)
  • Make sure your child understands all assignments. If needed, work through the first question or problem together. If your child does not understand an assignment and you are unable to help, have him or her call a friend for help. (Or email me!!)
  • Check over the completed assignments.
  • Each day, ask whether there is any homework. Even when there isn't any, the simple act of asking conveys that you consider homework to be an important responsibility. If no specific homework is due, this is a golden opportunity to read together, write a story, take a walk, or just play together!
  • Don't forget to praise your child for homework efforts!

Adapted from: Johns, J., & Lenski, S. (2005). Improving reading: Strategies and resources. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.