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  • Sunday, April 25, 2021

    Cereal boxes can make great reading

    Did you ever wonder why cereal boxes have promotions on the back? Manufacturers know that kids read the boxes as they eat. To turn breakfast time into learning time with your child, ask questions as she reads the box: "What is bran? What other foods are made from bran?" "Where was this cereal made? Can you find the place on a map?" "What new name would you give this cereal?"

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  • Saturday, April 24, 2021

    Teach your child skills that boost patience

    Patience is a necessary skill for school success. To encourage patience, help your child recognize the signs when he is becoming impatient. Is he talking louder or faster? Tapping his foot? Making comments such as, "This is taking forever"? Once he knows the signs, a little self-talk can help. Teach him to tell himself, "Stay calm," "I'm going to be patient" and "Getting upset isn't going to help anything."

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  • Friday, April 23, 2021

    Future travel plans are current learning opportunities

    Many families are looking forward to a time when they can travel again. If you are thinking about taking a trip, help your child research the places you might visit. Together, look up destinations on maps and online. Help her learn about the history of the places you'll pass. Did any famous people come from the area? What historic events happened nearby? Advance research will make the trip more interesting for your child when it actually happens.

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  • Thursday, April 22, 2021

    Promote learning outside of class

    Involving your child in your everyday activities is a great way to strengthen his school skills. While using grocery ads to make your shopping list for example, ask your child to figure out the cost of five of an item. When you are in the car, have him point out signs with a particular word, such as “right.” You can also ask questions that make your child think: "What do you think would happen if we…?"

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  • Wednesday, April 21, 2021

    Negative comparisons are discouraging, not motivating

    No two children are exactly alike, even in the same family. That’s why phrases that negatively compare one child to another, such as "Why can't you be more like your brother?" aren’t fair or helpful…and can even be harmful. Compare your child only to herself. Accept her for who she is. Celebrate her strengths and help her become the best she can be. It may be the most valuable gift you can give her.

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eTips: Daily Parent Engagement Messages March 2020-2021

  • Sunday, April 4, 2021


    Foster learning in easy ways

    You don't have to be a teacher to make a difference in your child's education. Here are a few simple, meaningful ways to be involved: Put an encouraging note where your child will find it. Administer discipline with kindness and consistency. Accept that your child's best efforts are more important than his grades. Then celebrate his progress together, and tell your child you love him every day.

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  • Saturday, April 3, 2021

    Brighten a rainy day with an alphabet challenge

    If April showers have your child bored indoors, challenge her to put her room "in ABC order." If your child is young, ask her to pick a letter and find an object in her room that starts with that letter. Then she can find an object for each letter of the alphabet. If your child is older, she can write down names of several items for each letter in alphabetical order. Set a time limit to make it exciting!

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  • Friday, April 2, 2021

    Model attentive listening, now and later

    You want your child to listen attentively in class. When you listen attentively to him, it helps him learn by example. But it can be difficult to give your undivided attention when you're trying to get dinner on the table, the dog is barking and a delivery truck has just arrived. If your child is trying to talk to you in a setting that makes it hard to listen, set a time to talk later, when things are calmer. Then follow through.

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  • Thursday, April 1, 2021

    Use a weather project to build graphing skills

    Help your child practice graphing by making a weather chart. On an April calendar, have her write down (or draw a picture of) each day's weather. At the end of the month, she can count the number of sunny, rainy or cloudy days and make a simple bar graph. Help her use her graph to answer questions, such as, "Were there more sunny or rainy days?" and "Which conditions happened least often?"

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  • Wednesday, March 31, 2021

    Enlarge your child's vocabulary with a few big words

    Your child's vocabulary may be filled with short, simple words. But you don't have to speak to him in small words. Expand his vocabulary by using some "big" words occasionally. Children naturally mimic the adults around them, so to teach your child a new word, use it often. Define it. Use it in another sentence. Relate it to words your child already knows ("This book is so interesting; it's captivating!").

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eTips: Daily Parent Engagement Messages February 2020-2021

  • Sunday, February 28, 2021

    Five things teachers really want from parents

    Teamwork between home and school can make a big difference to your child's learning. Here are five things teachers wish all families would do: 1. Build your child's confidence with praise and love. 2. Discuss the school day and the things your child is learning with her. 3. Support your child's effort with schoolwork. 4. Schedule some relaxed reading time each evening. 5. Partner with the teachers to support your child

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  • Saturday, February 27, 2021

    Experiment with fractions your child can see

    Some children find fractions more intimidating than whole numbers. Hands-on activities can help your child see and understand the concepts. Try this one: Give him some measuring cups and two identical glasses. Have him pour one cup of water into the first glass. Then have him guess: How many half-cups will it take to fill the other glass to the same level? How many quarter cups? One-third cups? Let him experiment to find out.

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  • Friday, February 26, 2021

    No-nag strategies help your child keep track of responsibilities

    Nobody likes to be nagged. But kids need to be reminded of their responsibilities once in a while. Here are some no-nag solutions: Teach your child to write tasks on a to-do list in order of importance and cross them off as they are finished. You can also make a job chart that lists responsibilities, when they should be done and by whom. Then you can just point to the chart. Or create a "daily reminder box" that family members can check

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  • Thursday, February 25, 2021

    When kids teach, they also learn

    Sometimes, the best way to remember something is by teaching it to someone else. The next time your child is studying for a test, have her make up her own test on the topic and ask you the questions. Take the test, then let her explain the answers to you. You'll learn what she knows (and where she's a little fuzzy), and she'll solidify the information in her memory.

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  • Wednesday, February 24, 2021

    Be clear about the behavior you want to see

    "Don't forget your jacket." "Don't run in the street." Sometimes it seems like adults fill kids' heads with all the things they're not supposed to do. The problem is that young children often tune out the word "don't." Instead, tell your child what you DO want him to do: "Take your jacket. Stay on the sidewalk."

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eTips: Daily Parent Engagement Messages JANUARY 2020-2021

  • Sunday, January 31, 2021

    Who will your child call in an emergency?

    Does your child know who to call in an emergency? Don't wait for a crisis to find out. You should have these numbers programmed in your cell phone and posted by every telephone in your home: Police, fire and emergency responders (911); parents' work phone and cell phone; a nearby neighbor; relatives. Teach your child which number to call in different circumstances, and what to say.

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  • Saturday, January 30, 2021

    Create a family yearbook with your child

    Family bonds give children a sense of security. One way to foster this important connection is to have your child help you preserve family memories in a yearbook. Throughout the year, collect photos of family events and have your child put them in an album. Add things that remind you each of special times: a recipe you all loved, a leaf found on an autumn walk. Encourage your child to write captions.

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  • Friday, January 29, 2021

    Make math tasty with an estimation game

    Estimation is an important part of math. Here's a fun way for your child to practice estimating: Get two large glasses of the same size. Fill one with something small (like dry beans). Fill the other with something large (like cookies). Have your child estimate how many pieces are in each glass. Then have her count to check her answer. Finally, enjoy the cookies together!

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  • Thursday, January 28, 2021

    One activity will help your child every day

    One of the most important things you can do to help your child succeed in school is to read aloud together. It introduces young children to the world of books, and even older kids love to be read to. Make reading aloud together a daily priority. To keep it interesting, be sure to read books you enjoy. And sometimes, build your child's vocabulary by reading books that are a little too hard for him to read alone.

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  • Wednesday, January 27, 2021

    Create silly sentences to make facts memorable

    Studying for a test usually involves memorizing. Your child can remember lists of items by writing a sentence using words that begin with the first letter of each word in the list. For example, the first letter of each word in "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles" stands for the first letters of the planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

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eTips: Daily Parent Engagement Messages DECEMBER 2020-2021

  • Thursday, December 31, 2020

    Make new goals as clear as a bell

    Ring in the New Year by helping your child improve her schoolwork habits. Help her identify negative habits she wants to get rid of and decide on new positive habits she'd like to embrace. Next, have your child cut some bell shapes out of paper. Write the habits your child wants to stop and start on the bells and hang them from some colorful streamers. Then ring out the old and ring in the new!

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  • Wednesday, December 30, 2020

    Reaffirm your commitment to help your child

    Families have made a vital difference in education this year. 2020 may be over, but the need for your involvement continues until your child graduates. As we head into 2021, consider making this parent pledge: "I promise to monitor schoolwork and talk about school. I will expect my child to give school his best effort. I will read with him every day. I will tell my child I love him and I know he can do well."

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  • Tuesday, December 29, 2020

    Token earning can motivate learning

    When learning something new, some children respond well to learning incentives. These are rewards your child earns for things she has done. Give points or tokens when your child does what's expected. Take them away when she doesn't. Let her trade the tokens for play time or small prizes. Don't make it too difficult to earn them, or your child may end up feeling defeated.

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  • Monday, December 28, 2020

    Prepare your child to tackle challenges

    Competence leads to confidence. To give your child the confidence to face academic and life challenges, help him improve his organizational skills, so he'll always have what he needs. Also, give him plenty of opportunities to express his opinions and have them taken seriously. Talk to your child about how you handle your work challenges, too. Your attitude will inspire similar behavior from your child.

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  • Sunday, December 27, 2020

    Whip up some enthusiasm for spelling

    Here's a fun idea to help your child master the alphabet and the spelling of simple words: Spread a layer of whipped cream on a dark-colored tray or plate. Have your child use her finger to write letters and words. Mistakes are easily wiped away, and correct spelling is quickly rewarded with a lick of a finger.

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eTips: Daily Parent Engagement Messages NOVEMBER 2020-2021

  • Monday, November 2, 2020

    Three daily ways to support your child

    From day to day, you may be helping your child with schoolwork in many different ways. But three things, according to research, will help every day. The first is making class attendance a priority, whether your child is learning at home or at school. The second is reading together. The third is managing recreational screen time. When the school day is over, turn off the screens and encourage your child to read, play games, exercise or think.

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  • Tuesday, November 3, 2020

    Expect your child to try hard and learn well

    Expectations matter. When you let your child know that you expect him to give schoolwork his best effort, he is more likely to do well. If you don’t expect him to work hard, he won't. And if you make him think he is a poor student, that is what he’ll probably be. Keep in mind, however, that even the best student will make mistakes. Your child needs to know that is OK, and he can learn from his mistakes.

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  • Wednesday, November 4, 2020

    Try a sweet way to encourage independence

    You want your child to ask for help with schoolwork when she needs it. But some kids ask for help with every problem. To encourage your child to try to figure things out for herself, put out a bowl with a few small treats, like candies or grapes. When she asks for help, give it, but remove a treat. When the treats are gone, so is the help. Tell your child she can eat anything left in the bowl when her work is complete.

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  • Thursday, November 5, 2020

    Accomplishment is worth a little struggle

    If you rush to solve your child's every problem, you send the message that you don't think he can manage by himself. When kids work problems out for themselves, it makes them feel competent and confident. That's why sometimes, it's best to let your child struggle through a problem on his own. Offer support and encouragement ("I know you can figure this out"), and then give him some space.

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  • Friday, November 6, 2020

    Give your child the confidence to speak up

    Speaking in front of others, in a classroom or online, doesn't come naturally to all kids. But you can build your child's public speaking confidence by being an attentive listener. Start by paying attention when she talks. Show your interest and look her in the eye. Then be patient; don't interrupt to correct her or give an opposing view. Let your child express her opinion before you give yours.

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eTips: Daily Parent Engagement Messages OCTOBER 2020-2021

  • Monday, October 26, 2020

    How to help when your child is frustrated

    Statements like, "I hate school!" or "I'm dumb!" are often signs that a child is frustrated with schoolwork. To help your child in this situation, share a story of how you struggled with something when you were young. Explain how you worked through it. Ask guiding questions to help him come up with strategies he could use. Then encourage him to try again. If frustration persists, let the teacher know.

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  • Tuesday, October 27, 2020

    Show your child what subtraction looks like

    If your child is having difficulty with subtraction basics, try using paper clips to show her what subtraction looks like. Suppose she must subtract 8 from 16. Make a chain of 16 paper clips. Have your child count them. Then she can count again as you remove eight clips, one at a time. Finally, have her count the remaining clips. Visual aids like this can help kids get a clearer idea of math concepts.

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  • Wednesday, October 28, 2020

    Help your child check for writing quality

    Before your child hands in a writing assignment, help him review it. Give him this checklist of questions to ask himself: 1. Does his writing make sense? Are the facts correct? 2. Does each paragraph connect logically to the ones before and after? 3. Are his sentences complete? Do subjects and verbs agree? 4. Are all the words spelled correctly? Are any overused? 5. Is his final draft neat and legible?

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  • Thursday, October 29, 2020

    With your help, your child can do great things

    Research makes it clear: All parents, no matter their own level of education, can help their children succeed academically. To do it, set high (but still realistic) goals for your child. Then stress the importance of persistence, and praise her effort and progress. Be firm about limits and enthusiastic about school. Show respect for your child's ideas, and share your family's values.

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  • Friday, October 30, 2020

    Predictable books help kids connect with reading

    Children who are just learning to read need books that help them along. When you choose books for your child, look for text with rhythm and rhyme, and repeated words and sentences. Predictable plots and events that follow a natural time sequence make it easier for young readers to follow the story. So do pictures that provide clues to what is happening. A plot or character your child can relate to will boost interest.

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