Top Five Ways to Help your Child be Successful in 2nd Grade

1. TALK about school and special activities/events:
"Tell me about Math today..."
"Who did you play with at recess?"
"What kinds of questions did you ask today?"
"What is one new "thing" you learned today?"
"What did you do in P.E./Art/Music/or Library today?"

2. READ with your child....newspapers, riddles, fiction, non-fiction, etc.
ASK your child to read to you and take turns reading together.
"Tell me your favorite part...funniest part...most surprising part..."
"Tell me in your own words what just happened on this page."
"Tell me the main idea of this story."

3. PLAN a daily Homework Routine...be a "guide" to build independence!
*Start the homework assignment together by saying, "Tell me what your Homework Goal is today."
*Do one or two parts of the assignment together to check for your child's understanding. Gradually build their independence to help them be successful on their own.
"Show me what to do and how to get started..."
"Now you do your best thinking to finish your homework and then I'll check to see how you did."

4. WRITE notes, lists, riddles, thank you letters, and compliments to your child!
* Write step-by-step directions for taking care of the pet or doing chores.
*Write a warm fuzzy compliment to your child.
*Write clues to find a mystery object in the house.
*When you model writing at home, your child will write too!

5. PRACTICE every day Math Problem Solving at home!
* Read recipes and measure ingredients.
*Estimate grocery store prices together.
*Read a menu and create/write problems from the menu.

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