Parents,

On this page you can find helpful resources to help you help your child maintain good character, improve their study and social skills, and more. I hope that you find this page beneficial to you. Enjoy!

Miss Pilcher

 

Tip of the Day for Parents	10 Tips to Help Your Child Read Effectively	10 Ways to Help Your Child in Math
Weekly Parent Quiz	Tips for Reading to Your Child	Tips to Help Your Child with Multiplication
How to Help Your Child Get Organized!	Scott Foresman Reading Series Activity Sheets	Printable Multiplication Flashcards
Parent's Guide to Internet Safety	Phrases to Encourage Your Child When Reading	Worksheet Creator
Test Taking Strategies	Fun Ways to Practice Spelling Words	Math Games to Play at Home
Effective Study & Test-Taking Strategies for Students with Learning Troubles	Reading Strategies	Help Your Child Do Well in Math
Discipline Help - How to handle lots of misbehaviors	How Does Your Child Learn?	3rd Grade Skill Builders
6 Discipline Techniques to Try	Parent-Teacher Communication	Ages & Stages
20 Alternatives to Punishment	Help Your Child Succeed	Report Cards
Coping with a Defiant Child	Fun Ways to Practice Spelling	Difference Between "Bright" & "Gifted"

 Cures for the First-Day-of-School-Jitters!

Homework Tips for the

Students of Miss Pilcher's Class

Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday nights, with some exceptions.

Homework is due the morning after it is given, unless you are told otherwise. (I only accept late homework with a note from a parent, or in the case of a student's absence.)

Homework should be checked by the parents, so the students can fix errors before returning to school. If your child is having difficulty with the homework, please let me know!

Homework completion (not accuracy) is counted toward your report card grades!

Although homework assignments are posted on the Homework section of my webpage each week, it may not always be updated! Students are responsible for writing their homework assignments on their homework sheet every day!

The ABC's of a Successful Year

For Parents!

Ask your child about the school day

Begin your child's day with a nourishing breakfast

Congratulate your child for doing well

Discuss homework with your child

Encourage your child to read

Find a quiet place for your child to study

Give your child responsibility

Hug your child to build self worth

Include your child in making simple family decisions

Join a library with your child

Keep your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep

Limit TV viewing by selecting programs with your child

Make the time you spend with your child special

Notice and discuss changes in your child's behavior

Offer to help your child organize school papers

Provide your child with good role models

Question the activities your child shares with friends

Respect your child's right to have opinions different from yours

Share an interest or a hobby with your child

Take time to listen to your child

Urge your child to say NO to dangerous situations

Visit places of interest with your child

Work with your child to set up rules of behavior

Xerox and save records or articles that benefit your child

Yield results by encouraging your child to do better

Zoom through these ABCs again and again!

--Author Unknown

Ways to Improve Your Child's Behavior and Attention Span

Provide a balanced breakfast

Limit television and video games

Teach self-talk skills

Discover your child's multiple intelligences

Use color to highlight information

Teach yourchild to visualize

Remove allergens from the diet

Provide opportunities for physical movement

Enhance your child's self-esteem

Provide a variety of stimulating learning activities

Teach your child physical-relaxation techniques

Provide positive role models

Channel creative energy into the arts

Provide hands-on activities

Spend positive times together

Provide appropriate spaces for learning

Help your child with organizational skills

Teach your child focusing techniques

Provide immediate feedback

Teach problem-solving skills

Offer your child real-life tasks to do

Use "time-out" in a positive way

Contract with your child

Give your child choices

Establish consistent rules, routines, and transitions

Hold family meetings

Have your child teach to a younger child

Use natural and logical consequences

Hold a positive image of your child

source: http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/myth_add_adhd.htm

Communication Tips for Parents

Be available for your children--

*Notice times when your kids are most likely to talk-- for example, at bedtime, before dinner, in the car- and be available!
*Start the conversation; it lets your kids know you care about what's happening in their lives.
*Find time each week for a one-on-one activity with each child, and avoid scheduling other activities during that time.
*Learn about your child's interests, and show interest in them
*Initiate conversations by sharing what you've been thinking about rather than beginning a conversation with a question.

Let your kids know you're listening--

*When your children are talking about concerns, stop whatever you are doing and listen.
*Express interest in what they are saying without being intrusive.
*Listen to their point of view, even if it's difficult to hear.
*Let them complete their point before you respond
*Repeat what you heard them say to ensure that you understand them correctly.

Respond in a way your children will hear--

*Soften strong reactions; kids will tune you out if you appear angry or defensive.
*Express your opinion without putting down theirs; acknowledge that it's okay to disagree.
*Resist arguing about who is right. Instead say, "I know you disagree with me, but this is what I think."
*Focus on your child's feelings rather than your own during your conversation.

Remember--

*Ask your children what they may want or need from you in a conversation, such as advice, simply listening, help in dealing with feelings, or help solving a problem.
*Kids learn by imitating. Most often, they will folow your lead in how they deal with anger, solve problems and work through difficult feelings.
*Talk to your children-- don't lecture, criticize, threaten, or say hurtful things.
*Kids learn from their own choices. As long as the consequences are not dangerous, don't feel you have to step in.
*Realize your children may test you by telling you a small part of what is bothering them. Listen carefully to what they say, encourage them to talk, and they may share the rest of the story.

Parenting is hard work--

*Listening and talking is the key to a healthy connection between you and your children. But parenting is hard work and maintaining a good connection with your child as they get older can be challenging, especially since parents are dealing with many other pressures. Work together with your child, your family, and your school!

(American Psychological Association)