Ask your child what they are learning and “why”.
Have your child identify Primary and Secondary source documents and explain the difference.
Children should be able to justify their answers with supporting evidence from valid sources.
Ask questions about their environment.
Look for patterns in natural events.
Have your child make predictions.
Cook at home and discuss the scientific processes.
Read articles about science and engineering.
Talk about the natural phenomena that they see
Ensure your child is actively taking notes during class sessions.
Read math problems with your child. As you read, ask questions about the problem. What is the problem asking you to do?
Can you create a graph, picture or use items around the house to represent the situation or problem?
Be a positive role model for reading and writing.
Make sure you have (or have access to) lots of reading materials at home for your children.
Discuss reading challenges with your child’s teacher immediately.
Ask questions to engage your child in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
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