Dear Families~
We are already a month into the school year!!!! WHAT??? Seems crazy, so I'm here with a few updates and reminders that I'd love for you to help me out with:
1. Antidisestablishmentarianism. Yes. It really is happening on Friday. Please help your child break down the word to ensure they will spell it right on Friday. And no, I'm not totally insane. We talk so much in school about being gritty and never giving up and having a growth mindset! Once they know they can spell the longest word in the English language, they can and will conquer ANYTHING! (Plus, it works to my advantage when they are struggling with something later in the year and say/feel that they won't ever get it, I just look at them and say, "Spell antidisestablishmentarianism," and that reminds them what hard work feels like. (There's normally a method to my madness).
2. Similarly, there is a continents and oceans quiz on Friday. They have a study guide. Please help ensure they are ready!
3. CHECK THEIR PLANNERS WITH THEM!!! I know it's easier for you to just grab the planner and check their folder by yourself, but PLEASE don't. Instead, look over their tests with them to help them learn from the mistakes that were made. And please go over their planner and allow them to explain what they learned here.
4. They have their usernames/passwords for multiple sites on my blog. MobyMax is a great opportunity for the individual child because they preassess them in each academic area and only give your child lessons that are on their level (whether that means reading like a 1st grader or a 7th grader) and progresses them through! TypingClub will help them meet my expectation that they will at least know the keys on the keyboard by the end of the year. Math and Reading games through the interactive classroom are broken down by standard/skill. Encourage them to spend 15 minutes a night on one of those sites. It WILL make a huge difference in their growth throughout the year.
5. YOU ROCK!!! I know I'm asking a lot in terms of supporting their learning at home, but come on, that's what you signed up for as a parent right? 😂 I at least say Please a lot! Have a great week, and sorry this is so long!
