Home and School Connection

Celebrate Progress

Suggest that your child create a fun reminder of all the things she/he has accomplished.  Let them cover a container with construction paper and label it "I did it!"  Then, he/she can write success (" I memorized my times tables") on a slip of paper and put it in the container. If he/she is feeling discouraged, have them read all the slips.

Quote of the Day

" The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up!" Mark Twain

Just for Fun

Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building?

A: Of course, The Empire State Building can't jump!

Tips:

Try not to use rewards like toys or food.  You will train your child to expect something in exchange for behaving well.  Plus offering food as a reward can lead to unhealthy eating habits.