Homework Tips of the month
A tip for all grades in English/Language Arts - Provide time and space for your child to read independently. This time should be free from distractions such as television, and other electronics.
A tip for all grades in Mathematics - Encourage your child to stick with it whenever a problem seems difficult. This will help your child see that everyone can learn math.
Kindergarten
English/Language Arts - Read to your child and have him or her read to you every day for at least 15 minutes. Pick out works that might be new to your child or words that have multiple or complex meanings. Discuss those words and how they add to what the writer is saying.
Math - Use everyday objects to allow your child to count and group a collection of objects.
1st Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child what topics, events, or activities he/she likes. Then look for books, magazines, or other materials about those topics that would motivate your child to read.
Math - Look for everyday opportunities to have your child do mathematics. For example, if you open a carton of eggs and take out seven, ask, "How many are left in the carton?"
2nd Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child what topics, events, or activities he/she likes. Then look for books, magazines, or other materials about those topics that would motivate your child to read.
Math - Play math games with your child. For example, "I'm thinking of a number. It has 5 tens, 3 hundreds, and 4 ones. What is the number? 354."
3rd Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child what topics, events, or activities he/she likes. Then look for books, magazines, or other materials about those topics that would motivate your child to read.
Math - Play math games with your child. For example, "I'm thinking of two numbers whose product is between 20 and 30. How many pairs can you think of that would satisfy this problem?" Answers will include: 8x3=24, 7x4=28, etc. Have your child explain the solutions.
4th Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child was he or she learned from reading and how that knowledge can be used in real life. Have him or her read the most interesting or useful sections aloud.
Math - Use everyday objects to allow your child to explore the concept of fractions. For example, use measuring cups so students see how many times you have to refill a 1/4 cup to equal a 1/2 cup or how many 1/3's are in 2 cups. Have students describe two fractions that are equal using a measuring cup.
5th Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child was he or she learned from reading and how that knowledge can be used in real life. Have him or her read the most interesting or useful sections aloud.
Math - Use everyday objects to allow your child to explore the concept of fractions. For example, have your child divide a candy bar (or a healthy snack) between three people. Ask, "How much does each person receive?" (Each person would receive 1/3). Suppose there are three candy bars that you plan to share with two friends. Have your child describe the amount that each person will receive.
*All of these helpful tips and more can be found in the Parent Roadmaps under the Common Core Link.
A tip for all grades in Mathematics - Encourage your child to stick with it whenever a problem seems difficult. This will help your child see that everyone can learn math.
Kindergarten
English/Language Arts - Read to your child and have him or her read to you every day for at least 15 minutes. Pick out works that might be new to your child or words that have multiple or complex meanings. Discuss those words and how they add to what the writer is saying.
Math - Use everyday objects to allow your child to count and group a collection of objects.
1st Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child what topics, events, or activities he/she likes. Then look for books, magazines, or other materials about those topics that would motivate your child to read.
Math - Look for everyday opportunities to have your child do mathematics. For example, if you open a carton of eggs and take out seven, ask, "How many are left in the carton?"
2nd Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child what topics, events, or activities he/she likes. Then look for books, magazines, or other materials about those topics that would motivate your child to read.
Math - Play math games with your child. For example, "I'm thinking of a number. It has 5 tens, 3 hundreds, and 4 ones. What is the number? 354."
3rd Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child what topics, events, or activities he/she likes. Then look for books, magazines, or other materials about those topics that would motivate your child to read.
Math - Play math games with your child. For example, "I'm thinking of two numbers whose product is between 20 and 30. How many pairs can you think of that would satisfy this problem?" Answers will include: 8x3=24, 7x4=28, etc. Have your child explain the solutions.
4th Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child was he or she learned from reading and how that knowledge can be used in real life. Have him or her read the most interesting or useful sections aloud.
Math - Use everyday objects to allow your child to explore the concept of fractions. For example, use measuring cups so students see how many times you have to refill a 1/4 cup to equal a 1/2 cup or how many 1/3's are in 2 cups. Have students describe two fractions that are equal using a measuring cup.
5th Grade
English/Language Arts - Ask your child was he or she learned from reading and how that knowledge can be used in real life. Have him or her read the most interesting or useful sections aloud.
Math - Use everyday objects to allow your child to explore the concept of fractions. For example, have your child divide a candy bar (or a healthy snack) between three people. Ask, "How much does each person receive?" (Each person would receive 1/3). Suppose there are three candy bars that you plan to share with two friends. Have your child describe the amount that each person will receive.
*All of these helpful tips and more can be found in the Parent Roadmaps under the Common Core Link.
Five tips to help you support the Common Core at home
From Patrick Daley, Senior Vice President & Publisher, Scholastic Classroom & Community Group
1. Talk about books, especially the great ones.
The Common Core says that children need to read “books worth reading.” We all know that reading ANYTHING is great for kids, but they should be exposed to great writers and challenging content too. Lead by example!
2. Ask your children questions about what they’re reading.
One of the key shifts with the Common Core is its requirement that students (both orally and in writing) cite evidence from the texts they’re reading to make an argument. Try asking questions that require your kids to talk about the content of the books they’re reading. For example, have them give reasons why a favorite character was heroic or clever or forgiving.
3. Push your kids to read nonfiction.
Reading fiction is still a critical and wonderful part of learning to read, but the Common Core elevates the importance of nonfiction, or “informational text,” as the authors of the standards call it. Does your son love gross bugs? Get him a book about cockroach infestations and let him dig deep into a topic that interests him. You might have a future scientist in your house!
4. Encourage your kids to write, write, write.
The Common Core State Standards emphasize the fundamental link between reading and writing. Writing to persuade by citing evidence is a key 21st-century skill. Encourage your children to keep a journal or blog, or write a letter or an e-mail to a favorite author.
5. Talk math with your kids.
The Common Core requires students to learn important math “reasoning” skills in addition to learning their multiplication tables and memorizing formulas. Parents: Try talking to your kids about mathematical practices they use every day. Have them estimate time and distance, compare the value of products in a store, or calculate the tip when you’re out to dinner.
http://www.scholastic.com/commoncore/common-core-for-parents.htm
From Patrick Daley, Senior Vice President & Publisher, Scholastic Classroom & Community Group
1. Talk about books, especially the great ones.
The Common Core says that children need to read “books worth reading.” We all know that reading ANYTHING is great for kids, but they should be exposed to great writers and challenging content too. Lead by example!
2. Ask your children questions about what they’re reading.
One of the key shifts with the Common Core is its requirement that students (both orally and in writing) cite evidence from the texts they’re reading to make an argument. Try asking questions that require your kids to talk about the content of the books they’re reading. For example, have them give reasons why a favorite character was heroic or clever or forgiving.
3. Push your kids to read nonfiction.
Reading fiction is still a critical and wonderful part of learning to read, but the Common Core elevates the importance of nonfiction, or “informational text,” as the authors of the standards call it. Does your son love gross bugs? Get him a book about cockroach infestations and let him dig deep into a topic that interests him. You might have a future scientist in your house!
4. Encourage your kids to write, write, write.
The Common Core State Standards emphasize the fundamental link between reading and writing. Writing to persuade by citing evidence is a key 21st-century skill. Encourage your children to keep a journal or blog, or write a letter or an e-mail to a favorite author.
5. Talk math with your kids.
The Common Core requires students to learn important math “reasoning” skills in addition to learning their multiplication tables and memorizing formulas. Parents: Try talking to your kids about mathematical practices they use every day. Have them estimate time and distance, compare the value of products in a store, or calculate the tip when you’re out to dinner.
http://www.scholastic.com/commoncore/common-core-for-parents.htm