Help from home...
This is our first year to change classes in 1st Grade. Help your child learn organization by having a few things they are responsible for at home. Remembering supplies and assignments at school are sometimes challenging for our little ones, but with a few reminders and practice we are getting there. Being organized is a skill that is necessary through adulthood. Thank you for your support at home.
This is our first year to change classes in 1st Grade. Help your child learn organization by having a few things they are responsible for at home. Remembering supplies and assignments at school are sometimes challenging for our little ones, but with a few reminders and practice we are getting there. Being organized is a skill that is necessary through adulthood. Thank you for your support at home.
Things Every Parent Can Do To Improve Their Child's Success In Math
In everyday interactions with our kids, there are many things that parents can do - and without lecturing or applying pressure- to help children learn to solve problems, to communicate mathematically and to demonstrate reasoning abilities. These skills are fundamental to learning mathematics.
Recognizing Math Vocabulary in Everyday Events
Take time to point out math situations and especially math vocabulary in print on things you see everyday. Examples are labels on items in the kitchen and even typing in the number of the station you are watching on TV. Other ideas are to open a bank account for your child and let them make deposits, count money, sort and classify. When you are shopping at the grocery store talk about what you see on package labels and point out measurements. Also look at prices and quantities. There are so many opportunities each day to reinforce math vocabulary and skills
Cooking
Math and cooking go together and what a great way to spend time with your child. Let your child help you read recipes as you make cookies and dinner. Ask questions such as "If you put 8 dinner rolls on the table and only 3 were left after everyone ate, how many were eaten?"
Recognizing Math Vocabulary in Everyday Events
Take time to point out math situations and especially math vocabulary in print on things you see everyday. Examples are labels on items in the kitchen and even typing in the number of the station you are watching on TV. Other ideas are to open a bank account for your child and let them make deposits, count money, sort and classify. When you are shopping at the grocery store talk about what you see on package labels and point out measurements. Also look at prices and quantities. There are so many opportunities each day to reinforce math vocabulary and skills
Cooking
Math and cooking go together and what a great way to spend time with your child. Let your child help you read recipes as you make cookies and dinner. Ask questions such as "If you put 8 dinner rolls on the table and only 3 were left after everyone ate, how many were eaten?"