YOUR ROLE EACH MONTH

1. YOUR CHILD MAKES A PLAN.

Each month during this school year your child’s teacher will assign a Let Grow Project as “homework” (homework your child will look forward to!). Your role is simply to help your child determine what that project will be. (Project Idea Lists are provided monthly for inspiration.)

• LOOK over the Let Grow Project Handout with your child.

• TALK about their ideas and share your own stories.

• DECIDE on an independent activity together.

2. PROJECT TIME!

When your child does their Projects, resist any temptation to jump in to help or supervise. Allow appropriate independence so that your child has the opportunity to enjoy doing something by themselves and feel a sense of accomplishment. Letting go is an act of bravery!

3. HOW DID IT GO?

Soon after your child has completed their project, spend a few minutes with them to allow them to reflect on their experience. This opportunity for reflection is an important part of the process and can enhance their growth. It also allows you a window into just how independent your child can be.

4. BACK AT SCHOOL

Your child will report back at school (if they want to) about the things they have done at home each month and we will celebrate their successes.

Share tales, pictures or videos of what your children get up to with us!

michael.milton@aberdeenshire.gov.uk sarah.wood@aberdeenshire.gov.uk jasmine.burke@aberdeenshire.gov.uk