Parent Tips and Resources
to help your child transition into second grade
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Practice math facts to strengthen your child’s memory any time you’re with your child, from car rides, to waiting at the doctor’s office. Your child should be able to automatically add single-digit numbers with sums up to 20. By the end of the year a goal for your child will be able to multiply single-digit numbers by memory.
Make it fun. Look for “math fact” game apps for your smart phone, use flash cards or play board games that involve adding dice. Click below to go to the Math tab to find games and websites for your third grader!
Make it fun. Look for “math fact” game apps for your smart phone, use flash cards or play board games that involve adding dice. Click below to go to the Math tab to find games and websites for your third grader!
Encourage your child to read every day. If you have been reading to your child, change roles and have your child read to you. Click below to go the Strategies for Reading tab to learn effective strategies for
Encourage your child to keep a daily journal. It can be as short and simple as answering: "What’s the best thing that happened to me today?" Journaling is a great way for kids to build confidence with writing.
Set a good example and model the behaviors you want from your child. For example, turn off your electronic devices during dinner or family time, or whenever you’re trying to connect. Read a book or write a note or journal entry.
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