Tips and Strategies

Here are some helpful suggestions:

• Show an interest in your child's work. Ask them about their subjects and the work to be done. Open-ended questions that require answers longer than one or two words will allow them to demonstrate their understanding.

• Encourage your child to show their learning in multiple ways eg. oral recording, scribe, slide show, etc.

• Help your child organize work materials before starting a task.

• Develop a schedule with your child. A structured routine aids in task completion and helps avoid procrastination.

• Chunk work tasks into smaller parts. This allows for frequent check-ins to ensure understanding.

• Find a work space for your child that has natural light, is spacious, and is free from distraction.

• Make sure your child includes facts and proof when answering questions.

• Help your child see connections to their learning by planning life skill activities eg. teach fractions and measurements as you prepare a favourite recipe together.

• Read aloud to your child daily to promote and instill the love of reading.

• Provide positive encouragement and praise for small steps as well as big accomplishments.