At-Home Practice


Parents are always looking for strategies to support their children's 
learning at home.  Listed below are some suggestions..


Wonderful Web Links For Parents

Anywhere 
Games
     Remember the story about looking for alligators and 
     polar bears in the supermarket?  Well, this page offers a HUGE 
     list of fun, quick "brain teasers" just like it!

Literacy Tips for 
Parents
     Sponsored by PBS, this page outlines some "quick and easy" ways 
     for parents to support and encourage their child's emerging
     literacy skills.

Choosing a 
Children's Book
     This page offers some basic guidelines for choosing literature 
     appropriate for children at various stages in their development.

1-2-3-Magic 
Behavior Program
     "When my teacher counts to three..." This article offers a practical 
     explanation of Dr. Thomas Phelan's 1-2-3 Magic Program and the 
     simple steps by which parents can continue this familiar classroom   
     strategy with their children at home.

Trumbull Public 
Library: Children's Services
     Check out what's new and exciting in programming at your local public 
     library.  Does your child have a Trumbull Library card?