what do teachers expect of parents at home to help their children more?

Question

I am a stay at home mom, and I help my children if they need help with their homework, but I do not do it for them. I read them stories before they go to bed, and the ones who read, I have them read me a story. What more is expected of me on an educational level to help my kids?

Answer 1

ENCOURAGE them to "learn more", even outside the classroom-setting.
TAKE THEM TO YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY,
SHOW THEM all the knowledge and wisdom that lies inside all the media (books, magazines, radio, and yes, even (wisely use this Internet.)
Explain the many-interconnectedness-of many of the situations that are happening HERE AND NOW. Find, develop, yes, even create "factoids" you might hear or see through media outlets and explain how they relate to the lessons they have in class.
*MAKE IT RELEVENT to thier lives* so they can immediately see, connect and ultimately understand W.I.I.F.T. (What's In It For Them.)

Answer 2

I'm a primary school teacher, and in my experience the best homework kids and parents can do together is read and talk about what was read. It also helps develop a love of reading and learning new things.

Maybe you read to the child sometimes, you read together or he reads to you. Then most importantly you talk about what you've read.
Retell the story.
Talk about the characters.
Ask higher level questions where the child has to make inferences.
Make connections with what was read and the child's life.

Reading and writing develpment is directly related to a child's oral language skills.

Answer 3

I took up masters degree in early education. Here are my suggestions:

> The best way is to have a continuum of their school activities linked to home. Example, if the lesson involved plants, you can read them books about plants.

> If the lessons involved helpers in the community, you can walk around the neighborhood and show the neighborhood bakery, policemen, newspaperboy, laundry or meatshop. This keeps them interested and also minimizes disruption or prevents them from forgetting their day's lessons.

> Usually, the themes in school is taught for a week so you have enough time.

> Work with your teachers and talk to them if the opportunity arises.

I think you are a great mum and doing great already.

Answer 4

I've always felt that it was my responsibility along with my children to get a good education (more so than the school and teacher). I work with my kids to see that they understand what they are learning (and not going through the motions without a basic understanding). I make sure they spend time reading, and limit their mindless activities to a reasonable amount. I make sure they ask me for help when they don't understand something, and encourage them to seek help from their teacher when neither of us get it.
Stuff like that

Answer 5

Talk with your children about what they are learning in school. Review worksheets and discuss them. Read with your child nightly or let them read to you for 10 minutes( no longer). Play games and ask questions to include current event. Take you children on field based experiences (field trips) to expose them to new things. (Sometimes schools can;t afford them) This will also enhance their vocabulary. Take your kids where ever you go and explain to them things in their surroundings. example - grocery store - money, health foods, change, the four food groups. the differences between fruits d veggies, healthy foods, supply and demand, jobs, the list could go on and on.

Answer 6

You're doing all the right things.

Be involved in their lives. When you talk with them and let then help on interesting tasks, they learn they are worth your time. Getting that sense of comfort prevents them from needing to get it outside the home, and that will help them in school more than anything.

Answer 7

Ask you r school. What you are doing sounds fine to me. My school is running a course at the moment on how to help your kids at home

Answer 8

when a child is born, a parent has 6 years to mould that child into what he wants them to be. You teach them manners, respect, appreciation, concern, consideration, because when they are 6, they go to school and they learn confidence and how to make decisions. this is what a teacher expects you to teach a child. that is your duty to teach them that

Answer 9

They want you to ask your child if they're doing ok with their home work...but unless they're saying you need to help them more I wouldn't do anything else. If they sent out a mass letter with your kids it's because they were probably targeting everyone to get involved with their kids not just you.

Answer 10

Take them to the zoo.