Act it out!
Prep: Have your child pick out a book to read. (You can visit the library together or pick from books you already have at home.) Skim through the book on your own first to get an idea of the characters.
Play: Read the book aloud to your child, using a different voice for each character as you go along. For example, give an old man a deep gravely voice and a younggirl a high-pitched voice. Change your tone and volume to show emotion. Use your enthusiasm!
Get your child in on the action, too. For example, have him or her act out something a character did, such as riding a horse by galloping around on a broom. Don’t be afraid to join in and get a little silly.
Laughter is fun for “children” of all ages!
Fun Activity.
Math is Fun!
Parents' attitudes toward mathematics have an impact on children's attitudes. Children whose parents show an interest in and enthusiasm for mathematics around the home will be more likely to develop that enthusiasm themselves.
Special points of interest:
Jan. 16 Holiday
No school
Jan. 17 MAP
testing begins
Jan. 27 Early
Release
Feb. 3 In-service day. No school for students.
Worth Quoting:
Reading to children is a treasured activity in many homes. What better way to integrate mathematics into the lives of children than to read them stories that bring mathematical ideas to life? Children's books related to mathematics can be separated into four categories: counting books, number books, storybooks, and concept books.
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