Homework activities will begin later in the school year. Typical activities may include re-reading a book used in class, practicing sight vocabulary words, counting activities or alphabet activities.

Please refer to newlsletters where details will be announced.

Enjoy Learning at Home

Learning at home should be as natural as possible.  This means that activities and experiences do not need to emulate those at school.   Following the tips above along with promoting good manners and respect for all people will influence your child’s growth in many positive ways.

Homework

• Math or Language Arts homework may be sent home occasionally
• Read aloud to your child every day
• If child is absent you may request homework

Read to Your Child

This is the most important way you can help your child.  When you read aloud, your child learns a great deal about book language, fluency expression, and vocabulary.  You send a message that shows that reading is fun and worthwhile!

Model Literacy

Set a good example by letting your child see you reading and writing.  Keep books, magazines, newspapers, notepaper, pens, pencils markers, etc. in your home.  Try to find time to read during your child’s waking hours. Your attitude toward reading will make an impression on your child.

Value Reading

Get a library card

• Purchase books
• Emphasize good book care
• Read environmental print & signs

Encourage Speaking

Oral language development impacts reading and writing progress. 

• Expect your child to speak in whole sentences
• Encourage your child to ask questions and talk about his/her interests, experiences and feelings
• Establish eye contact with your child when carrying on a conversation

Encourage Effective Listening

• Encourage your child to listen to others
• Encourage your child to wait patiently for his/her turn to speak
• Expect your child to follow your directions (begin with one step and gradually add more)

 Promote Writing

• Give your child opportunities to write:
• Thank you notes
• Grocery lists
• Notes to family members
• Labels
• About his/her drawings
• His/her name
• Have a variety of writing materials available in a predictable place
• Accept what your child writes

The stages of writing are as follows:

1. Scribbling
2. Writing known letters (random)
3. Using initial consonant sounds (D for dog)
4. Using inventive spelling (PRITE for pretty)
5. Using conventional spelling (pretty, dog)



Thank you for your support.  Please know that we are all here to work with you as partners in your child’s education.  It is our goal to provide the best educational experience for your child!  Please call, e-mail, or write a note whenever you have questions, concerns, or suggestions.