Info for Parents
Reading
Make reading a part of your daily life, and kids will learn to love it. Have your child read for 30 minutes everyday. They can read silently, they can read to you, to a sibling, or to a pet. Just have them read!
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The top 10 reasons for kids to read:
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Their vocabulary is larger and more extensive.
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They perform better academically.
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Their imagination can run wild.
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Their creativity skills develop.
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They develop empathy.
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They gain a deeper understanding of their world.
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Their concentration levels improve.
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The parent and child bond improves.
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Their cognitive development is supported.
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Their social skills and interaction improve.
Homework
I will not send a lot of homework, but when I do, here is some advice from KidsHealth:
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· The key to truly helping kids with homework is to know when to step in. Make sure your kids know that you're available if there's a snag, but that it's important to work independently. Encourage effort and determination — not just the grades they get.
· Be a good example by showing your own love of learning. While your child does homework, do your own — read books, magazines, and newspapers; write letters, lists, and emails; use math skills to calculate expenses or balance the checkbook. By showing that learning remains important — even fun — once school's over, you'll help your kids understand that building knowledge is something to enjoy throughout life.