Beat The Morning Rush
I don't know about your house, but Mornings at my house are "crazy-hetic"
By
the time I get to work, I can't even remember if I took the time to tell my
kids "I Love You" or even hugged them for that matter.... * sigh *
Here are a few tips that will hopefully help you AND Me Beat that morning
rush...
1. Check the weather forcast and help your child choose what to wear to
school the next morning.
2. Place backpacks, books, etc. by the door. Make sure all homework,
lunch money, and permission slips are inside.
3. Together, plan breakfast and set out plates, cups, and utensils.
4. If your child carries a lunch, prepare it the night before.
5. In the morning set the oven timer to go off 5 minutes before you are
scheduled to walk out the door.
6. Go over spelling words/other homework in the car on the way to school.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU:
Your child has a new teacher. Have you thought about how you'll get to know
her? Listed below are a few tips for building a partnership with your
child's teacher.
1. Did you meet your child's teacher during registration? If not,
Committ to attend Open House, Back to School night, or other beginning of
the school year activites.
2. Send a friendly note or email. Let the teacher know your contact
information and the best time and way to reach you. (email, phone, etc.)
3. After a few weeks, send an email asking how your child is doing.
Communicating now, will make it easier if a problem arises later.
4. Sign up to be a Room Mother or a classroom volunteer.
5.
READING TIPS:
READING ALOUD:
Reading aloud is one of the best ways to help your youngster succeed in
school. Keep these tips in mind:
1. Everyone makes mistakes. If you make mistakes while reading aloud, you
child will learn that it's okay for her to do so, too.
2. Practice makes perfect. Find a book that you like and read it aloud by
yourself until you feel comfortable.
3. Involve your youngster in the story. Have her turn the pages. Or,
read one line and let her read the next one.
4. Take your time and don't rush the story. Your child can tell if you're
in a hurry. Reading slowly will help you read clearly.
5. As you feel more comfortable, try changing your voice to show the
characters' feelings-joy, sadness, fear. These variations can make the
story more exciting for both of you.
6. Remember that you are helping your child learn to enjoy reading. Try
different types of reading materials, such as comic strips and poetry.
7. Above all, TRY TO RELAX AND ENJOY the time you spend with your
youngster~!
