Do all Second Grades teach the same thing?
All of the teachers in Second Grade have the same curriculum that we are
required to teach. However, each teacher has developed his/her own
teaching
style and has incorporated it into their classroom to make each child's
learning experience as meaningful as possible
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Why does my child have homework?
Homework is given to reinforce the skills your child has been taught
throughout the school year. Your child should be able to finish his/her
homework within 30 minutes to 45 minutes, depending upon the assignments
given that day. At times there will be assignments that may take longer,
depending on if it is a new skill being introduced or if your child is
struggling in that particular area.
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Should I give my child the answers on his/her homework?
Absolutely Not!! If you see that your child is struggling doing his/her
homework, sit with her/him and help figure out where he/she is having
that particular difficulty. If you see an incorrect answer, point it
out.
It is more effective, fixing the problems as they arise, as opposed to
waiting to have me correct it the following day. If there is a persistant
problem, please let me know and I will address it with your child
immediately.
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My child reads nightly but is still struggling. What can I do to help?
Take turns reading with your child. You read a page and then ask your
child
questions about it. For example: Why do you think the dogs are barking in
the
neighborhood? Then have your child read a page and ask the same types of
questions. In additon, having your child HEAR you read is as important as
he/she reading by him/herself. This will help him/her with reading
fluency
as well as comprehension.
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My child knows the work at home, but fails his/her tests. What can I do?
Some children experience test anxiety. One thing you can do to help
him/her overcome this anxiety is to review the material nightly. This
will
reinforce the subject matter and build his/her self confidence. Also,
make
sure your child gets enough rest and eats a healthy breakfast.
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We speak two languages at home. What can I do to help my child with
English?
Your child is very fortunate to be able to communicate in more than one
language. However, remember, English is what is being taught in school.
If
your child is just learning to speak English, encourage him/her to speak
it
frequently at home. Make English your first spoken language until your
child
has mastered it. Your child needs to be able to speak, read and write in
the
correct grammatical tenses.
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What can I do to help my child succeed?
Stay positive! Point out all of the good things that your child has
accomplished and work with him/her in the areas that prove a bit more
difficult. Eventually he/she will GET IT.