Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common 
questions of students and parents.

1. How many days a week should my child be reading?
2. What should I do if my child is absent?
3. What should my child be reading?
4. Is my child too old to be read aloud to?
5. What should I do if my child does not want to read?
6. How can I make sure that my child is doing their homework?

How many days a week should my child be reading?

Every day for at least 20 minutes for a total of 100 minutes a 
week.  If you know that your child will be unable to read one 
day, have them read 40 minutes (or more) on a different day.

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What should I do if my child is absent?

Make sure that you notify the office, and ask for any work that 
was given that day to be sent home.  Also, upon your child's 
return, make sure that they get any missed notes from a trusted 
friend.

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What should my child be reading?

Every child should be reading any book that is on their level 
(students know how to figure that out...for additional help, just 
ask). My goal is for my students to enjoy reading, so as long as 
it is on their level and they like it, that is great!

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Is my child too old to be read aloud to?

This is a commonly held misconception. Yes, your child is now a 
third-grader, and should be able to read on an independent 
basis, however, taking some time to read aloud with your child is 
beneficial. In this scenario, you are modeling good reading, your 
child has a chance to practice his/her fluency and expression, 
plus it is a great way to spend some quality time together and 
help instill the love of reading in your child. I will spend some 
time each day, modeling good reading as well.

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What should I do if my child does not want to read?

There are numerous reasons why this could be the case, and 
numerous strategies to try in order to motivate your child. 
Different strategies work for different students. If this 
question pertains to you, please contact me to discuss tools 
which can be tailored to your childs individual needs.

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How can I make sure that my child is doing their homework?

Homework is very important because it helps reinforce the skills 
taught in the classroom.  The best way to make sure homework is 
being done is to first set up a routine at home.  Find a good 
place for your child to do their homework and make sure they go 
to that spot to work on a regular basis.  It is a good idea to 
look at your child's agenda book to make sure they are writing 
down their homework and then completing each assignment.  Most 
importantly, keep in mind that it's their homework, not yours!  
If they need some assistance, then by all means, help out...but 
please let them try it on their own first.  They will get more 
out of the assignment if they do it on their own.

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