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Read to your child each day. Have a regular time set aside in a
relaxed atmosphere. Take trips to the library. You might even subscribe
to a children's magazine. - Stay in contact with the teacher. Whenever possible, participate in the classroom or make a classroom visit. - Talk about schoolwork being brought home. Ask specific questions; for example, What was your story today? or What song did you learn today? If you are not specific, you will most likely receive an answer such as Nothing or Played! - Listen to your child patiently and take time to respond. - Talk to your child. Help your child increase his/her vocabulary. Speak to your child in complete sentences and encourage him/her to speak the same way. - Give your child responsibilities: follow home rules, pick up belongings, make his/her bed, care for a pet, dress self, etc. - Help your child become an observer. Detect likenesses and differences in sizes, shapes, colors, textures, and sounds. - Encourage your child to be a collector. Provide a special place to put collections - a drawer, bookcase, or even a shoebox would do. - Go on excursions and talk about the places seen. - Keep your child healthy. Start each day with a nutritious breakfast. - Be sure your child is well rested. - Allow your child to exercise, walk dogs, play in the park, climb, ride bikes, move to music. - Limit the amount of time your child is allowed to watch television. Discuss programs with your child. - Discuss with your child ways to protect him/her from strangers. Each child has his/her unique rate and pattern of growth. Praise your child. Everyone needs praise everyday! |
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