Quick Notes
Sketch It Out!
Many children find math word problems difficult. Try having your
child DRAW what’s happening in the question and label each
picture. Mapping out the questions can help your child divide long word problems into small pieces.
Musical Chores
To motivate children at chore time, put on some music while you
work. Let your children take turns picking out the songs, and sing and dance. You’ll boost everyone’s energy and turn chore time into fun time.
Pack Up Your Troubles
Some children are more nervous and worried than others. This can make it harder to relax at nighttime and get enough sleep. Try this idea: have your child write down what she is nervous about in a journal by her bed. Each night, let her tuck the journal in a drawer… “Putting her worries away” for the night may help her sleep and get her worries off of her mind.
Bedtime Basics
Most elementary school children need at least ten hours of sleep a
night. Those who are well rested usually wake up more easily and are energetic all day. If your child is sluggish or grumpy, he may need an earlier bedtime.
Try to stick to a routine.
Depending on your work schedule you might consider dinner, homework, bath, pajamas, and story all around the same time
each night. Having a schedule helps children know what to expect.
Make bedtime relaxing.
After reading or listening to a book, you could put on some quiet music to help your child settle down for sleep.
Making Mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to turn your child’s mistakes into teachable moments. Try these strategies.
Admit it. Children sometimes are afraid to admit to any mistakes. They’re scared they will be scolded or punished, or that they won’t seem perfect in their parents’eyes. To encourage your child to come forward, give him a chance to explain.
Review it. When your child makes a mistake, talk about what went wrong and what he could have done differently.
Ask him how he can turn the mistake
around.
Prevent it. Finally, encourage your child to figure out how to keep this mistake from happening again. Have him come
up with a specific solution for the future. |
