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 Play a family game of “I
spy” when in the car or waiting at a restaurant. Call out colors, shapes, letters, or
numbers
 Let your child help
set the table…count plates, forks, spoons, etc.
Point out important
signs & symbols …stop, wrong way, exit, enter, etc.
Encourage your child
to keep a notebook and write down words he sees.
Write letters to
relatives. (The old-fashioned way…on
paper.)
Cut pictures out of
magazines that fit a category. Ex.)
Transportation, animals, food, toys, etc.)
This builds language skills.
Have your child use a
highlighter to find a certain letter on a newspaper page. Then ask her to count how many she found.
Let your child help
you cook. Young children can mix,
measure and pour some ingredients.
***Use caution and always supervise your child in the kitchen.***
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 Find a quiet place
free of distraction for your child to study, read, and complete homework.
Ask your child to try
reading the questions at the end of the story or chapter before doing the
assignment. He will be able to key in
on important points more easily.
Break homework into
smaller chunks. Allow short breaks
so you and she don’t get frustrated.
Save any memorization
tasks until bedtime. Some research
shows information read right before sleeping is more likely to be remembered.
Never use homework or
reading as punishment!
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 Even if your child can
read, you should continue to read aloud to him. This helps build fluency and
vocabulary. Ask her to predict what
will happen on the next page or how a character may feel.
To determine if a book
is appropriate for independent reading, ask your child to read one page
aloud to you. If she is unable to
read five or more words on a page, the book may be too difficult to read
independently.
If you read for
pleasure, your child will likely follow your example.
If your child often
reverses when reading, try turning the book upside down. This change in view point really works
for some kids!
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