Parent Tips
Tips & Tricks of the teaching trade specifically designed for parents like you!
READING:
Talk to your child about their day, what they love, and letter sounds of the words they speak.
Say silly tongue twisters to help your child become sensitive to the sounds in words.
Read and experience books by connecting the book to your child's life.
Use your child's name to recognize letter sounds. For example, John and jump both begin with j making the /j/ sound.
Play with puppets or stuffed animals to discuss rhyming words, letter sounds, or new words.
Trace and say letters while writing them in the sky, dirt, sugar, etc.
Write about special moments with your child and let them draw a picture of that time.
Read again and again. Go ahead and read that book for the 100th time! Pause and ask your child new questions throughout the book each time.
Math:
Add math into your everyday activities by having your child count objects such as toys, road signs, coins, etc.
Have your child shape spot. For example, have them spot triangles like a piece of pizza, a rectangle like a dollar bill, a circle like a ball, etc.
Solve puzzles with your child. It helps them match colors, patterns, and problem-solve.
Have your child guess a number then tell them one more or one less to aid them in simple addition and subtraction.
Have your child explain to you how to complete a sequencing activity such as sandwich making, teeth brushing, etc.
Use a timer for different daily activities for your child to begin understanding a concept of time. For example, when you say you have 5 more minutes, set a timer to help them learn how 5 minutes is different than 30 minutes or an hour.
Count as high as possible with your child at least 3 times a week. We're shooting for at least 100!
BEHAVIOR:
Talk to your child about classroom rules such as Be Ready, Respectful, and Responsible.
Ensure all rules and consequences are clear and consistent for your child at school, home, and in public.
When your child makes a poor choice, discuss why their choice was wrong and how to make a better choice the next time.
When your child makes good choices, recognize them for it. Everyone likes to feel recognized for a job well done!
Get serious about sleep and nutrition! When a child is tired or hungry, they are more likely to make inappropriate choices.
Hoboken Elementary implements Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to promote positive behavior in all students.
