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Cheating is wrong under any circumstances: Today, with many students learning in unusual circumstances, they may feel that the usual rules about academic honesty don't apply. But the truth is that a teen who cheats is cheating himself of learning. Remind your teen that there is no difference between copying from an online source without giving credit and taking an item from a store without paying. It's stealing, and it's always wrong. http://niswc.com/36eKC320271

Use expectations to emphasize two key lessons "Two of the most important lessons children can learn," wrote columnist William Raspberry, "are that they matter and that they are counted on." A great way to show your child she matters is to set expectations. When you maintain a regular study time, for example, she learns that her education matters to you. When you expect her to act responsibly, she knows you count on her and think she's capable. http://niswc.com/16eKC320271

For better math results, encourage reading Many teens don't make the most of their math assignments. They see their math textbook only as a place to find the problems they are assigned. But a math book is also a resource for understanding the "why" of a math method. Encourage your teen to get into the habit of reading (and rereading!) the explanations in the book before she starts to solve the assigned problems. http://niswc.com/36eJC320271

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Play a multiplication game to build math and word skills Help your child have fun with words and math by offering him a calculator and a dictionary. Then assign each letter of the alphabet a number (A:1, B:2, etc.). Give your child a word and have him use the code to write it in numbers. Next, ask him to multiply those numbers to find the word's product. Finally, challenge him to look in the dictionary for the seven-letter word with the highest product he can find. http://niswc.com/16eJC320271

Write a song, draw a picture, blow a kiss. Whether in person or via video call, let's celebrate the mommas in our life today. 💕

Message from Principal Runnels to the Royal Class of 2020: https://www.royal-isd.net/article/244595?org=high-school&fbclid=IwAR01J8AvTD8M_t6B6nK6aGobh0d1xp4ae_L_tW49TcYKX7h32_jCSQdRrGw

Happy Mother's Day from Royal ISD to all the mothers, teachers, aunts, sisters, friends, and all women who inspire and love a child! May your day be filled with love, laughter, peace, and glitter that someone else cleans up. Have a beautiful day!

Promote learning by doing it together Academic subjects are not the only things teens need to learn. There are lots of ways to promote learning at home. You might pick some interesting newspaper editorials and share them with your teen. Then ask for his suggestions about how the issues should be handled. Or let him pick a dish he has never tried and cook it together. You and your teen can also talk with older relatives to learn their stories. http://niswc.com/36eIC320271

Genuine praise boosts persistence Praise can motivate children to keep working when they are struggling with a subject. But sometimes it can be hard to know what to say. Children recognize false praise, so focus on something your child has done right. You might use phrases such as, "That was a good try" or "You've learned hard things before; I know you'll get it." If she continues to struggle, let the teacher know. http://niswc.com/16eIC320271

Conduct an eye-opening science experiment Give your child a glimpse into the way his eyes work with this after-dark activity: Have him look at his eyes in a bathroom mirror. Turn off the light and ask your child to count to 20. Then turn the light back on and ask him to look at his pupils. Did they change size? Explain that pupils get larger in the dark to let more light into the eye. When the light comes back on, pupils shrink. http://niswc.com/16eHC320271

To build vocabulary, issue a puzzle challenge Even if your teen doesn't usually pick up a book, you can help her boost her vocabulary and think about words by encouraging her to do crosswords or other word puzzles. Go online and print out two copies of a crossword puzzle and issue your teen a challenge: The first person to complete the puzzle wins a small prize. Do this often and you will both have fun learning new words. http://niswc.com/36eHC320271

'Hands-on' practice helps kids tell time Children see so many digital clocks that they can't always tell time on a clock with hands. Help your child practice by drawing a clock face on a paper plate and using two strips of paper for hands. Ask questions such as, "When you feed the dog at 8:00, where are the hands on the clock?" or "Where are the hands when your favorite TV show comes on at 7:30?" Let your child take control and move the hands to the correct time. http://niswc.com/16eGC320271

How to support foreign language learning If your teen is studying a foreign language, support his efforts by encouraging him to speak, read, write and listen to the new language each day. Let him put labels on household objects with the foreign words for them. Encourage him to reach out to friends studying the language as well as native speakers who would be willing to speak it with him. And don't be too critical of your teen's efforts. Instead, focus on what he does right. http://niswc.com/36eGC320271

Reminder! Apply by May 10 if you are interested in joining the Royal Wave! Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/article/238674?org=royal-isd for details. Have questions? Email Band Director Gary Miller at gmiller@royal-isd.net.

Bit.ly/35F2Hyg — 100,000 cheers for Dr. Guzman! She took on the role of RISD Acting Superintendent during a time of unprecedented chaos. She exhibits grace, empathy, and professionalism while working tirelessly to keep the RISD team and community sane, healthy, and safe.

To support learning, support your teen Do you know what your teen needs to succeed in school and life? One expert suggests that it comes down to self-respect, goals, communication skills, social skills, stress management, exercise and family support. Family support may be the most important. Your love and acceptance gives your teen a foundation for developing all the other elements of success. http://niswc.com/36eFC320271

Use a diary to promote natural curiosity Children are naturally curious about the world around them. Encourage that curiosity by helping your child keep a nature diary. She can use words or pictures to record the plants, animals and insects she sees out the window or in your yard. Have her include the date and place she finds each specimen. Then, help her research her finds online and add facts to her diary. http://niswc.com/16eFC320271

The US Navy Blue Angels will salute frontline COVID-19 responders with a flyover in the Houston area at noon today. See attached flight path. Share a pic of the flyover and tag @royalisd when you share it on our district Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!