Here are some questions that you may have.  If your question is not on this page, please email or call me to discuss.

1. How often should I read with my child?
2. What can I ask my child after they read their books?
3. Can I bring birthday cupcakes for my child's birthday?
4. Who writes the words in their "Word Wall" that is located in their binder?
5. What if my child needs a lot of my guidance on their homework?

How often should I read with my child?

You should read with your child daily for 15 to 20 minutes.

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What can I ask my child after they read their books?

Here are some simple questions you can start asking your child after they 
read (more will be coming in their book bags):
*What happening in the beginnig, middle, and end of the story?
*Who were the characters (or people in the story)?
*What was the setting of the story (or where it happened)?
*What was your favorite part?
*Why do you think the character was (pick a feeling)?
*Did you learn something new from your book?

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Can I bring birthday cupcakes for my child's birthday?

Yes you may but they have to be passed out after our lunch time.  You can 
either drop the treats off in the morning (and I will pass them out for you 
after lunch) or you may bring them up when we are able to eat them (11:30).

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Who writes the words in their "Word Wall" that is located in their binder?

I, Ms. Drews, will write words that I notice they misspell (either sight 
words or words they  use frequently, not every word).  You as the parent may 
write words for your child here as well.  Be careful not to write every word 
you see misspelled.  At their age level we focus on phonetic spelling 
or "spell it as it sounds."  For instance, you may see your child spell the 
word "school" like this "skol."  This is okay because they are spelling 
phonetically and that is age appropriate.  We also want to make sure that 
your child is not getting over concerned with conventions (for instance 
spelling) at this point of the year.  I would much rather them be falling in 
love with writing instead of hating it because of spelling.  Their spelling 
will improve as the year progresses.

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What if my child needs a lot of my guidance on their homework?

Please write me a note if your child is struggling with the homework given.  
Sometimes there are skills that they do fine at school but when by 
themselves, they may struggle with.  Homework should be a relaxing time to 
review skills already taught while learning responsiblity as well.  If your 
child is getting frustated, please let me know so we can fix the problem.

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