Help Your Child By...

• Expect homework of some kind to be done every night. Check your child’s assignment notebook and folders, but please don't clean out your child's folders.

• Set aside a specific time and place for homework. See that your child has pencils, paper and other school supplies at home.

• Help your child balance study time with recreational time. If homework is bringing on tears or taking more than 40 minutes, please call the teacher!

• Help your child apply his or her school learning to real-life situations in the news or life.

• Continue to read aloud to your child.

• Encourage your child to read independently. Have them read a recipe, a grocery list, directions to somewhere and other real life reading opportunities.

• Talk to your child about what he is she is learning in specific subjects. Have them summarize stories and ideas for you.

• Realize learning takes time and many tries. Your child will make mistakes and struggle at times. This is part of the learning process. Be supportive and encouraging.