Web Sites for Parents and Families:
| Children's Literature - Resources for Parents |
links
to sites to help you choose books, help children learn to read, etc. |
| Family Connect |
a
website created for parents and children to use together. It offers families (parents,
kids, grandfathers, aunts, cousins -everyone) an opportunity to learn about the Internet
and use it together. Sponsored by American Library Association. |
| American Library Association site for
Children, Parents and Caregivers |
700+
amazing, spectacular, mysterious, wonderful web sites for kids and the adults who care
about them compiled by the American Library Association. |
| Awesome
Library's Involving Family |
Awesome
Library, sponsored by the Education & Development Institute in Oregon, lists 14,000
carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education. The
"Involving Family" list has links to family topics, projects, periodicals,
papers, discussion lists, a guide to the movies, and discussions of interest to parents. |
| Games
Kids Play |
Show your kids this
one! Directions for playing old games like Duck Duck Goose or Kick the Can.
You're invited to send in the games you remember playing. |
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Set a time for doing homework. Some
kids need time to unwind after school; others do better if they get their work done first.
Our advice is no TV, video games, or computer time until the work's done. |
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Make a study area with good lighting and a
desk or table. Have school supplies close at hand (dictionary, paper, pencils...).
By the way, listening to the radio does NOT help kids study, no matter what they
say. |
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Encourage your student to empty out that
backpack regularly - they can be bottomless pits! |
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Talk about what's happened during the school
day. What are they studying in first hour? What book are they reading for
their book report? Do they have a science project coming up? Students do much
better in school if parents show an interest. |
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Don't do the work for your child; that
defeats the whole purpose of homework. Do help, guide, and direct. Oh, and be
generous with your praise. |
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Encourage your child to ask questions if
he/she does not understand an assignment. Using the student planner is a terrific
way to keep your student organized. |
GETTING
KIDS TO READ:
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Take your children
to the library and book stores and let them explore the wonderful world of books. |
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Be a role model.
Let your children see you reading - the paper, a magazine, whatever. |
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Make books
important. Buy them, borrow them, and include bookshelves in your decorating scheme. |
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Make sure to give
books as well as toys and clothes on birthdays and other gift-giving holidays. |
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Read the best --
talk with your school or public librarian about books your child might enjoy;
consult recommended reading lists; log into some of our Book
Lovers web sites. |
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Talk to your
children about the books they're reading. Join in the fun and read some yourself.
(Be sure to make your guidelines clear if there are subjects or areas that you
consider off-limits.) Talk to your children about the books you're reading.
Read passages out loud. |
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Start a family
tradition of reading aloud (a great activity for long car rides). |
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Subscribe to
magazines for your children. |
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This
page created by Pat Paveglio and last updated 11/30/05