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This page is for ideas from parents, teachers, and children. Ideas should be aimed at ways to motivate kids to be successful. What do you do with your child that has been successful? It might be something that seems very insignificant to you, but might be appreciated by someone else. Would love to hear from you. You may remain anonymous. Homework Ideas - If you feel that your child needs additional homework, here are some suggestions: Reading a book - taking notes or drawing along the way Cursive handwriting practice Writing letters to relatives Writing word problems that have 2 steps Researching an area of interest and sharing info with class Writing sentences, using the words from your ringed vocabulary set Listing synonyms and antonyms Writing a story or book of your own - just staple paper together. After edits, I am happy to giveyour child a blank book Using pictures or photos, write a photo essay Math book - do ANY pages on notebook paper for "extra credit" from the math book Vocabulary Tip - If your child is interested in increasing his/her vocabulary, it is a lot of fun to make word cards. Simply buy 100 or more 4X6 or 3X5 cards (unlined preferred). Bring them to school and we will hole punch them and add a ring. I will initially give them some words, but as they "meet" new words that they do not know, they can add them. You can also offer word ideas! On one side PRINT the word with a colored marker. On the other side, put the word in a contextual sentence. (i.e. "UTENSIL" on one side and this sentence on the back - "When I set the table for dinner my mom is very fussy about the order of the utensils next to each plate.") Tuesday Folders - As you look through your child's papers, always praise him/her for the papers that show effort and hard work. Make a mental note of errors and work on these errors at a separate time. The inclination with some people is to point out the "faults" and ignore the "good stuff." Scrabble - This is a great word game for children who are proficient spellers. Multiplication Facts- Studying the multiplication facts is very important. In fourth grade the students will be doing long division and without a knowledge of the times' tables, it is very difficult. Pick one number and study it for 1-2 weeks. For example - make flash cards and lists for the SEVENS and work on them until you know them within seconds. Then go on to the EIGHTS. Time your child! In class we focus on the application of these concepts...and we expect your child to be memorizing at home. Reading and Questioning- While reading with your child ask questions such as, "What connections do you see?" or "What mental images do you see?" or "What other books does this remind you of?" or "What are you wondering?"

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