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When will my child start reading?
Do not get stressed about reading. Do NOT pressure your child to read, or compare their progress to other children. All children learn to walk, talk and read at different times. Try to make reading together an enjoyable, fun activity.
When will my child start bringing books home?
We will not be sending books home until the end of September. The first month of school is a time for getting to know each other and learning the rules and routines. I will take this time to assess their early reading skills properly before sending materials home.
Does my child have to do homework?
No. Homework is optional and should take no more than 5 minutes. The homework given is designed to create a conversation about what we are learning. Researchers agree that worksheets and workbooks are not effective.
Is my child fitting in and making friends?
This is such an important goal. We all want our children to be happy and to have friends. If your child is shy, or needs some support in this area, we will make every effort to help them build healthy peer relationships.
Why isn't my child eating all their lunch?
School is a busy place, and though lunch is 30 minutes, it is often a time to socialize and chat freely. While I make every effort to keep them focused on their food, they may not always finish it. Please let me know if your child is having any issues with eating at school.
How can I best help my child at home?
READ TO THEM
Do not get stressed about reading. Do NOT pressure your child to read, or compare their progress to other children. All children learn to walk, talk and read at different times. Try to make reading together an enjoyable, fun activity.
When will my child start bringing books home?
We will not be sending books home until the end of September. The first month of school is a time for getting to know each other and learning the rules and routines. I will take this time to assess their early reading skills properly before sending materials home.
Does my child have to do homework?
No. Homework is optional and should take no more than 5 minutes. The homework given is designed to create a conversation about what we are learning. Researchers agree that worksheets and workbooks are not effective.
Is my child fitting in and making friends?
This is such an important goal. We all want our children to be happy and to have friends. If your child is shy, or needs some support in this area, we will make every effort to help them build healthy peer relationships.
Why isn't my child eating all their lunch?
School is a busy place, and though lunch is 30 minutes, it is often a time to socialize and chat freely. While I make every effort to keep them focused on their food, they may not always finish it. Please let me know if your child is having any issues with eating at school.
How can I best help my child at home?
READ TO THEM
The research is clear. Reading to your child is the single most important thing you can do to help them in school.
For more information on how to read to your child: www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200303/ReadingAloud.pdf
www.rif.org/books-activities/tips-resources/reading-with-your-child/
- The more you read to your child, the bigger their vocabularies will grow and the more they will know about the world.
- Reading aloud lets your child use their imagination and learn about different experiences.
- Reading to your child gives you things to talk about and helps develop critical thinking skills.
- Reading to your child is fun, and creates life-long memories.
For more information on how to read to your child: www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200303/ReadingAloud.pdf
www.rif.org/books-activities/tips-resources/reading-with-your-child/