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Need a little help?
http://www.ajkids.com/
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Homework Checklist for Parents
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- Provide a quiet, well-lit space, away from distractions and with all the right study materials --
paper, pens and pencils, books, a dictionary, a desk, etc.
- Try to find a separate space for each of your children, or schedule quiet times for homework in designated
spaces.
- Create a regular schedule, allowing for adequate study and free time.
- Limit TV time, and do not allow it during homework.
- When possible, be available to answer questions. Try doing a problem or two together, then watch as
the child tries the next one.
- Avoid simply giving an answer. Instead, ask questions that let your child see the problem in smaller,
sequential steps.
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Great Links
Look here for some great links that extend or enrich our curriculum.
FamilyEducation.com
Useful information and interactive communication
tools to help busy parents help their children succeed. Includes quizzes, polls, discussion groups and articles on parenting
and education subjects.
Infoplease.com
Combining the contents of an encyclopedia, a dictionary, and several up-to-the minute almanacs loaded with
statistics, facts, and historical records, Information Please places the resources of an entire reference information center
at your fingertips.
Kidsdomain.com
Click on the Kids button for lots of great activities. Holidays is especially helpful.
Enchantedlearning.com
Great site with lots of learning. Many pages to print out and color, along with info on many topics, such
as animals, astronomy, and countries.
Janbrett.com
Fabulous site by the author and illustrator Jan Brett. Lots of activities, projects, and great links. This
is a must-see site!
Patricia Polacco.com
A terrific site about another one of my favorite author/illustrators - Patricia Polacco. Lot of info on her
books, background, along with activities and much, much more. You may want to join her "Stop the Teasing" campaign.
Poetry.Com
A site dedicated to poetry - You can learn about it, read it, as well as post your own. You can even enter
your work in a poetry contest! Check it out!
ECT - Everyday Classroom Tools
This is an inquiry based science curriculum for kindergarten through sixth grade. A tremendous resource for
both teachers and parents alike. Please take a look!
Cultural Connections
A wonderful site for exploring some of the countries around the world. Very child friendly!
Butterfly Sites
This page has links to many butterfly sites. Lots of information about these beautiful and wondrous creatures.
http://www.starfall.com/
http://disney.go.com/home/today/index.html
http://www.columbuszoo.org/
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General Study Tips
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When writing, never forget who your audience is. The written word is meant to be read, but it won't always be
read by the same audience. Tailor your writing style to suit the people who will be reading your work.
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