Math
If I want to encourage my child to love math, I may need to change the way I _____ about math.
Talk
When they hear you groan about math homework, they will probably follow your lead. Monkey see, monkey do.
Instead, try to talk about it like it is a puzzle you must figure out.
Something we try to instill in every child at each grade level
Social skills
What are sight words?
Sight words are words that students cannot sound out because they don't follow typical spelling patters.
*This is why it's important they memorize them!
Reading at home should be an __________ experience for your child, rather than a test or a race.
My child can use _______ to make decisions about difficult situations.
Kelso's Choices
On the first night, which game did we play with a timer?
Headbands (Mystery Number)
Give an example of a social skill teachers may try to help your child develop
Manners
Taking turns
Using kind words
Communication
How will you know if your child has mastered a particular sight word?
When they can say it automatically, without pausing to sound it out.
Reading requires these three skills:
Phonics, Word Recognition & Understanding
TRUE of FALSE:
Johnny is bully because he didn't want to play with your child today and they are best friends!
FALSE
Sometimes they will want to play with other friends, or a new kid to the class. Sometimes they just need a break, even from their best friend, and that is okay too.
If your child feels down because their friend didn't want to play with them that day, remind them that they too have the power to have fun and make new friends.
I can do this to help my child improve & love math
Play math games
Do math investigations
Talk about math in a fun way
Read books about math
CVC stands for...
Consonant - Vowel - Consonant
Mrs. Davies has a classroom motto when it comes to knowing if a student has mastered a sight word.
Hint: "If you sound..."
"If you sound it out, it doesn't count!"
Don't just read the books, you should also...
TRUE or FALSE:
When your child has a problem with someone else, it is important for you to jump in right away and fix it.
FALSE
Your child has the power to be a problem solver!
Instead try to encourage your child to use Kelso's choices to work through the problem with their friend.
It is important for them to learn these skills when they are younger to become independent adults someday.
Conceptual understanding means
Deep understanding of math concepts (WHY)
You should practice skills together at home, but when you do, make sure to make it __________
FUN!!!
It doesn't have to feel like torture!!!
Turn it into a game or song. Talk about reading and math skills when you're out and about in the car or at the grocery store!
Sight words make up what percentage of text?
50-70%
What kinds of questions are best to ask your child when discussing a story you read together?
Open ended questions (ones they cannot answer yes or no to)
Which one of Kelso's choices could your child use if someone is cheating in a game they are playing?
Tell them to stop
Walk away
Go to another game
This is known as...
10
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7 3
A number bond (part-part-whole)
Proper letter formation means _________
That letters start at the TOP!
It is importing for young children to master their sight words because __________
They will not need to struggle to sound out that word while learning to read
*Bonus: When they master their sight words, they can use their brain power on sounding out the more difficult words
Rather than telling your child the word when they are stuck, what could you ASK them to help them figure it out?
What is the first sound?
What word would make sense?
What is the text about?
What do you see in the picture?
Your child will be an expert on using Kelso's choices by ________
As parents and teachers, we can remind children to use these strategies to get through difficult situations.
Being that they are kids, they will have to be reminded MANY times :)