A chore chart makes responsibility clear:
To help your child learn responsibility, get him involved in family chores. Create a family chore chart, listing everyone's assignments. Post the chart where it can be seen. When your child completes a task, it is his responsibility to check it off. If he forgets, it's automatically his turn to do that chore again. This system encourages kids to take responsibility, both for doing chores and keeping correct records.
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Congratulations to our December STEM Student of The Month, 4th grader Neil Nicolson! All of Neil's teachers agree that he is a hard-working and genuinely respectful student at all times. We are very proud to call him a STEM student! Keep up the good work!
Encourage your child to do a writing review
Before your child turns in a writing assignment, help her review it to be sure she has done her best. Teach her to keep questions like these in mind: Does her writing clearly say what she means? Does each paragraph focus on one specific idea? Does each sentence have a subject and a verb, and express a complete thought? Has your child used words that express her thoughts exactly? Is the paper neat?
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Families support school success in important ways:
There's no recipe for creating a successful student. But the families of many successful students have some things in common. They read to their children. They make sure that their kids get enough sleep and exercise, and start each day with a nutritious breakfast. These families encourage and support their children and expect them to work hard and achieve in school.
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Building problem-solving skills gives your child a real lifeline:
Parents who rescue their children at the first sign of trouble are sending them a message: "You can't do it without me." Their children never learn how to handle situations themselves. They may not even believe they can. As long as your child is safe, let him try to solve a problem on his own. If he gets stuck, ask him what else he thinks he could try. Help him think through his options, and then let him decide what to do.
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Are you an 'askable' parent?
Children are full of questions, and they will seek answers where they can. Being an "askable" parent is the best way to ensure that you will be your child's primary source of information and values. Tell your child you want to answer his questions. Never punish, tease or judge your child for asking a question, and don't try to avoid sensitive or embarrassing topics. Instead, say, "I'm glad you asked!"
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Make your holiday gathering an occasion for learning:
Holidays offer your child a great chance to learn and spend time with family. So plan some activities that everyone can share. For example, your child can learn more about family history by interviewing older relatives. She might ask about their arrival in this country, or about unusual experiences they've had. If she won't be seeing family this holiday season, help your child write her questions down in a letter.
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Happy thanksgiving, Royal family!
Help your child feel like a writer:
To encourage your child to see writing as something he can have fun doing, give him a supply of interesting paper, and pens in different widths and colors. Or show him how to choose fonts and colors on the computer, and encourage him to email friends and relatives. Display samples of your child's writing on a family bulletin board to send the message, "I believe you are a writer."
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Have a ton of rhyming fun:
Rhyming games help children increase their vocabularies and general knowledge. And they are easy to play anywhere! If your child is trying to learn the names of the states, for example, say, "I'm thinking of a state that rhymes with plane. What is it?" (Maine). Take turns asking the questions. Or try making rhymes for words on your child's spelling list. Having fun with words develops your child's love of language.
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Build social skills…one compliment at a time:
Young children are naturally self-centered. But you can help your child grow out of this and learn to appreciate the people around her. Encourage her to compliment at least one person at school each day. Explain that compliments should be sincere, so she'll have to look for positive things her friends and teachers do. Each evening, ask your child who she complimented and why.
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Welcome to the holiday season! While this season is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it also brings stress. Make sure you take the time to take care of yourself. Here are some tips for managing stress throughout the holidays: https://dailycaring.com/10-stress-relief-tips-to-get-you-through-the-holidays-self-care-for-caregivers/
Take sides to improve critical thinking:
There's usually more than one side to an issue. To help your child practice seeing the pros and cons of an argument, play a debate game. Throw out a statement, such as "Homework should be banned forever." Ask your child to think of all the reasons he can to support his opinion on the subject. Then ask him to think of all the reasons against it. Discuss both sides as a family. Which views were more convincing?
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Practice math and science in the laundry room:
To reinforce your child's math and science skills, put them to practical use. Doing laundry together is one easy way. To practice observation, for example, ask your child, "Does this shirt feel different from that one? Why could that be?" Sort clothes by color or family member to help her learn to classify. Encourage your child to quantify by asking things like, "Who has the shortest socks in the family? By how many inches?"
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Decide on consequences before the rule is broken:
When your child breaks the rules, you have to take action. But it's best if he knows beforehand what the consequences will be for breaking a rule. For example, "If you don't do your homework, study time will be twice as long the next day to be sure you have enough time." Establishing rules and consequences in advance keeps your child from feeling picked on, and makes it easier for him to accept that a consequence is fair.
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One of the joys of Thanksgiving is wishing you a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season.
Royal ISD conducted its first New Teacher Support Session on 11/20/2019. The session is designed to introduce new teachers to teaching at Royal ISD and provide tools to help them achieve success. The program was a success, resulting in the sharing of ideas and strategies. The following topics were covered: becoming an effective teacher; effective and ineffective practice; and our legacy in education Royal is committed to providing new and experienced teachers with the tools they need to help their students achieve success now and in the future.
Sometimes, saying 'no' gives your child a chance to grow:
Parents strive to give their children everything they need. But everything they want? That's a different story. Sometimes, saying no encourages resourcefulness and helps kids learn to solve problems for themselves. Children must learn to occupy themselves and settle their own disagreements. They must do their own homework. Saying no to doing these things for your child helps her stand on her own feet.
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Schools are trending back to offering vocational education options for students, a departure from the prior push for all graduates to go to college. RISD offers a full suite of opportunities for college and career readiness to insure happy and fulfilling futures for our graduates. Read more about how Lubbock ISD is extending their offerings to include similar programs.
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Simple strategies at home support school success
There are lots of things parents can do at home to expand their children's learning. Here are a few ideas to start with: Play board games that involve numbers or reading. Play listening games such as Simon Says. Ask your child open-ended questions that get her thinking ("What if?"). Give your child a daily responsibility to carry out. And most important of all, read with your child every day.
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