Count on math to make car trips fun
Here's a fun game that will reinforce your child's grasp of addition and make any car ride fun. Point out an approaching car and have everyone guess how many passengers will be inside. A correct guess earns as many points as there are passengers. Put your child in charge of score-keeping. The player with the most points at the end of the ride wins.
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Foster self-control with structure and routines
Kids who have trouble waiting their turn, who blurt out answers at inappropriate times, or who say and do things without thinking of the consequences, can have a difficult time in school. To help your child develop impulse control, provide structure and establish routines. Establish clear rules and explain in advance what will happen if your child breaks them. Then, be sure to offer praise when your child thinks before acting.
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🎧 **Student Headphones Guidance**
When purchasing or sending headphones for student use, please ensure they have **either**:
* a **3.5 mm auxiliary (AUX) plug**, or
* a **USB Type-A connector**.
These are the headphone types that are compatible with our student devices. Sorry for any confusion. Thank you for your understanding and support!
When purchasing or sending headphones for student use, please ensure they have **either**:
* a **3.5 mm auxiliary (AUX) plug**, or
* a **USB Type-A connector**.
These are the headphone types that are compatible with our student devices. Sorry for any confusion. Thank you for your understanding and support!
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Homemade puzzles give your child the big picture
When children put puzzles together, they build skills that are also useful in math and reading. Puzzles teach logic, pattern recognition and spatial thinking. They also develop children's ability to visualize a complete unit when looking at a fragment. To make puzzles at home with your child, cut out pictures from magazines or advertisements. Glue them onto cardboard and cut the pictures into puzzle pieces. Then, mix them up and let your child get puzzling!
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When children put puzzles together, they build skills that are also useful in math and reading. Puzzles teach logic, pattern recognition and spatial thinking. They also develop children's ability to visualize a complete unit when looking at a fragment. To make puzzles at home with your child, cut out pictures from magazines or advertisements. Glue them onto cardboard and cut the pictures into puzzle pieces. Then, mix them up and let your child get puzzling!
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Your time is a priceless gift
Here's an idea for a gift for your child that's worth a million bucks, but that doesn't cost a dime. All you have to do is ask your child: "What do you want me to give you that money can't buy?" Children usually have simple requests, like "Read to me more," or "Teach me how to…." Most of their responses simply mean, "Pay more attention to me."
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Let your child see you learning
To motivate your child's desire to learn, be a learner yourself. Show your elementary schooler that you enjoy reading. Watch educational programs. Tackle projects that involve learning new skills. Demonstrate curiosity, then talk about your new ideas or discoveries with your child.
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To motivate your child's desire to learn, be a learner yourself. Show your elementary schooler that you enjoy reading. Watch educational programs. Tackle projects that involve learning new skills. Demonstrate curiosity, then talk about your new ideas or discoveries with your child.
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Communication is more effective than spanking
In studies, children from families who avoid physical punishment tend to score higher on learning tests than those who are spanked. This may be because these families tend to communicate more with their children. When your child makes a mistake, use it as a chance to talk. Explain why the behavior was wrong and discuss what your child should do differently next time.
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In studies, children from families who avoid physical punishment tend to score higher on learning tests than those who are spanked. This may be because these families tend to communicate more with their children. When your child makes a mistake, use it as a chance to talk. Explain why the behavior was wrong and discuss what your child should do differently next time.
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A comparison game teaches logical thinking
You can't force your child to think logically, but you can teach logical thinking. Here's a game to try with your child. Name two objects. For example, a red sock and a blue sock. Ask your child how they are alike and how they are different. If that's too easy, challenge your student by picking items that don't have much in common, such as a banana and a barbell. (Both start with B. Both can make you strong.)
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You can't force your child to think logically, but you can teach logical thinking. Here's a game to try with your child. Name two objects. For example, a red sock and a blue sock. Ask your child how they are alike and how they are different. If that's too easy, challenge your student by picking items that don't have much in common, such as a banana and a barbell. (Both start with B. Both can make you strong.)
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Support your child through stressful times
Constant stress takes a toll on family life and on children. To reduce the effects of stress on your child, start the day with pleasant words and calm routines. Make a point of slowing down when you interact together. Give your child chances to solve problems independently. And when you must correct behavior, make it clear that you love your child, no matter what.
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Constant stress takes a toll on family life and on children. To reduce the effects of stress on your child, start the day with pleasant words and calm routines. Make a point of slowing down when you interact together. Give your child chances to solve problems independently. And when you must correct behavior, make it clear that you love your child, no matter what.
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Put on a family play
If you've been relying heavily on screen entertainment lately, take a night off and produce the entertainment yourselves. You can find free play scripts for children online. Choose one that your child will enjoy, and print several copies. Then, gather family members to read the play aloud together. Or, if your children are older, they can put on the play while the adults act as the audience.
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If you've been relying heavily on screen entertainment lately, take a night off and produce the entertainment yourselves. You can find free play scripts for children online. Choose one that your child will enjoy, and print several copies. Then, gather family members to read the play aloud together. Or, if your children are older, they can put on the play while the adults act as the audience.
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Help your child learn to be a good sport
Whether your child participates in organized sports or just plays casually, reinforce one of sports' most important lessons: what it means to be a good sport. Remind your child that fun should come first. If everyone is having fun, winning and losing don't seem so important. When you play games together, discourage gloating or pouting, and say something positive after every game, no matter who wins or loses.
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Whether your child participates in organized sports or just plays casually, reinforce one of sports' most important lessons: what it means to be a good sport. Remind your child that fun should come first. If everyone is having fun, winning and losing don't seem so important. When you play games together, discourage gloating or pouting, and say something positive after every game, no matter who wins or loses.
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Choose books that develop character
Your elementary schooler is learning about friendship, compassion, honesty, responsibility, courage and more. To reinforce the lessons, read books together which address these values. Some to try: Say Something by Peter H. Reynolds (ages 4-8). Built to Last, by Minh Lê (4-8). Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm (9-12).
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Your elementary schooler is learning about friendship, compassion, honesty, responsibility, courage and more. To reinforce the lessons, read books together which address these values. Some to try: Say Something by Peter H. Reynolds (ages 4-8). Built to Last, by Minh Lê (4-8). Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm (9-12).
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Math riddles are a fun challenge
Can you think of a way to write a math problem whose answer is 3 by using only the number 2? Here's one way: (2 + 2 + 2) ÷ 2 = 3. Challenge your child to think of other math problems like this. It's a good way to use the last five minutes of a math study session, or to pass any time you spend together waiting for something else to happen.
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Can you think of a way to write a math problem whose answer is 3 by using only the number 2? Here's one way: (2 + 2 + 2) ÷ 2 = 3. Challenge your child to think of other math problems like this. It's a good way to use the last five minutes of a math study session, or to pass any time you spend together waiting for something else to happen.
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Keep math skills from sliding this summer
Students who don't do math over the summer risk losing months of skills. Helping your elementary schooler practice math skills all summer is essential. Here are just a few fun ways to add math to your child's day: Have your child use a map key to calculate the distance between home and the places you go, then track the actual mileage. You can also add the digits on license plates outside and see who can get to 100 first. Each week, have a family game night and play cards and board games that use number skills.
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Students who don't do math over the summer risk losing months of skills. Helping your elementary schooler practice math skills all summer is essential. Here are just a few fun ways to add math to your child's day: Have your child use a map key to calculate the distance between home and the places you go, then track the actual mileage. You can also add the digits on license plates outside and see who can get to 100 first. Each week, have a family game night and play cards and board games that use number skills.
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Say 'You can do it,' and your child probably will
Children often say they can't do something—even before they try. What they need most is a little encouragement. Express confidence in your child's ability to learn. Say things like: "Just try it. You're usually good at this kind of thing." "This is challenging, but I know you can do it if you don't give up." "You've learned hard things before, and I'll be here if you need me."
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Listening shows you care what your child thinks
A positive self-image helps give children the courage to take on challenges. One way to boost this sense is to listen when your child talks. You don't always have to agree with what your child says. Just by listening, you help your student feel respected. Make eye contact, nod and smile, and avoid interrupting. Then, let your child know you expect the same treatment when you're talking!
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Clear rules help eliminate arguments
You have a better chance of eliminating conflict between you and your child if you pick a calm, unhurried time to discuss any issue you are having. Then, agree on a rule to address the issue in the future. For example, your child must read before having recreational screen time. Post the rule where you both can see it. When the situation next arises, you can just point to the rule and avoid an argument.
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Combine a fitness walk with a family talk
Regular exercise is proven to boost learning. So is family engagement in education. But finding time for both when you are also working can be a challenge. Here's a suggestion: Combine a fitness walk with a family talk. Each evening, set aside 30 minutes for a brisk walk with your family. During this time, you can reconnect and catch up on what your child is learning and thinking about.
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