Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Community Grant School

35 Road 7585, Box 5003

Bloomfield, New Mexico 87413

School Telephone: (505) 960-0356/3066  Fax: (505) 960-8563

Business Office: (505) 960-0355 Fax: (505) 960-0358

Parent Link

Parents working in the classroom assist in a child's educational growth and development.  Parents need to get more involved in the educational process of their children.  Parents may be used as community resources in educating their children about the real world.  Parents can be used as room mothers and room fathers to help teachers in rooms.  Parents serve as role models to students.  Parent-teacher conference is essential in helping parents understand the academic level of their child.  The attendance of a child is vital for the academic success and growth in all areas.  Parent night is essential for parents to meet their child's teacher.  Parent's need to get involved in holiday meals.  Parents participate in special events like pageants, plays, and musicals.  Parent's sponsoring activities such as: field trips, science fair, etc.  Parent-teacher organizations and commitees need to make recommendations to the school board on policies and changes that will benefits students.  Looking into your childs future is the best investment a parent can do.  Keeping your child occupied with some sport or other activity is also very enriching in growth.  Limit after school activities to one activity and leave room for other stages of growth to take its course.  For more information contact me at my e-mail address on the home page or look up the possiblities on the Web.  

10 WAYS TO HELP SCHOLARS WITH STUDY SKILLS

1. Set up a regular study time in a quiet, comfortable place where your child won’t have distractions.

2. Encourage daily study, even if there’s no homework. Reading and reviewing lessons will get your child in the habit of studying everyday.

3. Make sure your child keeps track of assignments and has all the study tools needed for homework.

4. Allow study breaks every 20 minutes or so, and offer nutritious snacks.

5. Help your child break large tasks into several smaller ones to study more efficiently.

6. Have your child set goals before each assignment and organize study priorities to reach them.

7. Teach your child the value of being organized and keeping homework together.

8. Use study aids, such as quizzes, flash cards, and reading out loud to you.

9. Let your child know it’s okay to ask teachers for help and that you’re available, too.

10. Consider having your child study with a partner if it helps both of them do better.

Remember: Always reward your child’s efforts to build study skills. Praise goes a long way!

10 WAYS TO RAISE A READER

1. Read to your child everyday. It’s never too early to start even newborns respond to hearing you read.

2. Continue reading together even after your child learns to read. Older children still enjoy listening to others read.

3. Make stories come alive for your child when you read. Be animated and use different voices.

4. Be patient- let your child read aloud at his or her own pace. Offer help only when needed.

5. Discuss what you read together. Ask questions, and listen attentively to your child’s answers.

6. Make reading time special. Cuddle up in a quiet, comfortable spot. Your child will associate reading with feeling secure, relaxed and loved.

7. Encourage your child’s favorite books wherever you go. Read on the bus, in line at the store, or in waiting rooms.

8. Take along your child’s favorite books wherever you go. Read on the bus, in line at the store, or in waiting rooms.

9. Take your child to the library often and check out a variety of age-appropriate reading materials.

10. Be a role model-read on your own. By seeing how much you enjoy reading, your child will learn that it’s a great source of information and fun.

Remember: By encouraging your child to read, you are helping to ensure school success.

22 Ways to Practice your Spelling Words

1. Write the words in alphabetical order.

2. Write each word and divide it into syllables.

3. Write each word and circle all the vowels.

4. Write each word and circle all the consonants.

5. Write each word three times neatly.

6. Make a set of flashcards to study your words.

7. Write the definition of each word.

8. Write a sentence for each spelling word.

9. Write a synonym for each word.

10. Write an antonym for each word.

11. Add a prefix and/or suffix to each word.

12. Cut the words out of magazines and make a collage.

13. Scramble the words and have someone solve them.

14. Make a word search with a word bank.

15. Make a crossword puzzle with clues.

16. Write a story using all of the words.

17. Write the words in code.

18. Draw a picture and hide your words in the picture

19. Write newspaper headlines using the words.

20. Have an adult give you a practice test.

21. Make a pyramid for each word.

22. Make a word chain with the words.

 

 

Act the stories out.

Make sure they see you reading.

Have a lot of books available.

Set goals and reward reading.

Find fun and unusual places to read.

Ask Questions.

Ask a child to read to a non-reading child.

Let the child choose their books.

Create a loving association with books and reading.

Get a family library card and use it.

Strengthen a Family