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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
Is your child using the RISD Falcon Learning Zones to complete their school work? Make sure you review the schedule to view today’s locations! https://www.royal-isd.net/article/242689?org=royal-isd
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.
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.
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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!
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.
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Tomorrow, May 6, is National School Nurse Day. National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. Check back on Wednesday for the RISD tribute to our Falcon nurses. THANK YOU!
Good evening Falcons! 35 responses so far. Please keep submitting teacher appreciation messages! https://forms.gle/Dhm8S2JQB9ieRdkEA
One more new scholarship opportunity has been posted! Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/o/royal-isd/page/2020-scholarship-opportunities to view the Royal FFA Advisory Committee Scholarship details! Good luck!
New CTE scholarship opportunities have been posted! Visit https://www.royal-isd.net/o/royal-isd/page/2020-scholarship-opportunities to view the new John England, Gregory Fund, and Josh Guidry scholarship details! Good luck!
For better recall, share long-term learning strategies
When your teen has really learned something, she can recall it on demand. The key to good recall is to move a piece of information from short-term memory to long-term memory. Several strategies can help. Encourage your teen to draw diagrams of the information she wants to remember. She can also write a song about it or create a digital file of key facts. Whenever possible, help her apply the material to real life.
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Battle obesity with a screen time diet
Childhood obesity is a major health issue, and TV, computers and other electronic devices are a part of the problem. In one study of overweight kids, researchers found that kids who were encouraged to spend less time with screens lost weight. Set limits on recreational screen time, and encourage your child to engage in lots of active, screen-free activities.
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New Scholarship Opportunity! Visit our Scholarship Opportunities page to learn about the "WEST I-10 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP". Good luck! https://www.royal-isd.net/o/royal-isd/page/2020-scholarship-opportunities
Attention RISD: The Bookworm Bus will be back in service Tuesday, May 5 to service Meadowood Apartments and Hidden Country by delivering books and food, if available from the food pantry. Please also visit https://bit.ly/3cLhTfF for story time events!
5/5/2020 Story Time Opportunity: First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced Monday Strait will read "Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner" via Facebook live Tuesday at 10 a.m. Head to https://www.facebook.com/TexansForAbbott/ at 10 a.m each Tuesday and to view previous readings!
Did you know? RISD has recently partnered with Katy Times (katytimes.com) and Covering Katy News (coveringkaty.com) in addition to Waller Times (http://www.thewallertimes.com/) to better share news and stories about Royal ISD!
