Resources for Parents

Parent Resources

Mrs. Austin's Multilingual Learner Classroom Resources

How Can You Help at Home:

Parents are an important part of a child’s education. Research shows that parental interest and involvement in school has a positive effect on a child’s academic progress. We will try to keep you informed about your child’s progress and the activities at school.

Here are some ways to help your child be a successful student:

1. Take an interest in your child’s work by looking at his or her papers. Praise work that is well done.

2. Establish a regular time and place for your child to do homework. Each child should develop the habit of studying at home.

3. Practice the weekly spelling words with your child.

4. Encourage your child to read every day at home. When appropriate, read aloud to your child. In some cases, books will be assigned or book reports will be required. Reading is an important skill for all academic work.

5. Basic mathematical skills need to be reviewed regularly, both at school and at home. Special homework will be assigned periodically. Please go over this work with your child. Parent involvement at home is so helpful. Your child will love knowing that you are interested in his or her schoolwork and activities.

IMPORTANT: In order for children to be able to focus in school, they must be well rested. Elementary school children need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep each night. Depending on your schedule and morning routine, children should be in bed with the lights out by 8:30PM on school nights.

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