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Monday, October 27, 2025

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How to find books that will turn your child on to reading
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How to find books that will turn your child on to reading
The "right" books for your child aren't necessarily expensive. What matters is that they
make your child want to read them. Look for books that match your child's current
interests. Choose books that are well-written, with strong plots and well-developed
characters. Most of the words should be familiar to your child, but it's OK if a book is a little
challenging. You can read it aloud now, and your child can read it independently later on.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Ask the questions that get kids talking about school
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Ask the questions that get kids talking about school
Sometimes, having a conversation with a child is like playing a game of 20 Questions. To
encourage your child to tell you more, ask questions that can't be answered with a simple
"yes" or "no." Instead, start with words like "what " or "how" or "tell me." For example: "What
did you do in science today?" "How would you solve the problems in your math
assignment?" "Tell me what you're doing on your social studies project."
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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Family meals are a recipe for school success
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Family meals are a recipe for school success
Sharing meals as a family gives families a chance to communicate and support one
another. That contributes to the children's success in school. Family meals don't have to
be fancy. The easier the food is to cook, the more time you'll have together. Let your child
help. Include everyone in the conversation around the table. And if you can't eat dinner
together, try breakfast, or dessert at the end of the day.
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Thursday, October 30, 2025

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Talk with your child about school safety
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Talk with your child about school safety
Families have an important role to play in making school a safer place. Start by talking to
your child about life in and out of school. Kids often know about situations that could turn
violent before adults do. Encourage your child to tell you, or a trusted adult at the school,
about any potential trouble or danger. Review the school rules with your child, and make it
clear that you support them.
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Friday, October 31, 2025

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Math makes sense when you spell it out
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Math makes sense when you spell it out
Writing numbers out in word form is a good way for your child to understand the
mathematical concept of place value. Write a list of four or five numbers, such as 562, 73,
184, 16 and 43. Have your child write them in words: five hundred sixty-two, seventy-three,
and so on. Then, try it in reverse. Write down the words and ask your child to write the
numbers.
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Saturday, November 01, 2025

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View report cards as the start of a better future
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View report cards as the start of a better future
Whether your child's report card is full of good or bad news, the way you handle it can
affect your student's success in school. Review the report card together. Help your child
see the link between effort and outcome. Is the time your elementary schooler is spending
on studying paying off? Then, based on the report, help your child set some new learning
goals. If grades aren't what they should be, work with the teacher to create an action plan
to help your child improve.
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Sunday, November 02, 2025

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Encourage writing with fun activities
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Encourage writing with fun activities
Encourage your child to write with activities that make writing fun. You might make a family
cookbook and let your child name the recipes and write stories about times your family ate
a particular dish. Or, encourage your student to keep a journal of funny ideas, jokes and
events. You can suggest making a photo album together and have your child write the
captions. Or, each of you write down and share your dreams for your child's future.
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