i think if you were to have them watch discovery channel, or even cartoons, they need to write down what they learned from it as well. im not saying they should write a 10 page report but enough to tell me what they gained from it. just because they are having fun, doesn't mean they shouldnt be learning as well dont you think?
2007-07-06 10:47:45 · 11 answers · asked by Jen L-Baby #1 due Nov 15, 2010 ! 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I am a reading/English teacher and I love the fact that parents do this sometimes. Doing it every time they watch something, semi-educational is overkill. Practicing their writing abilities and their comprehension strategies in all forms of media, print, video, audio, etc. is essential to full understanding of the world around us. I encourage this activity, but be observant to your child's reaction to it. If it becomes a punishment, it will hurt their view of any type of school work related to it!
Yeah for you!
2007-07-06 10:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by alicia0821 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a second grade teacher and I as much as I encourage comprehension skills, the outcome can be achieved by having a conversation with your child. I think if you want to have your child take some notes to jog their memory when they share what they've learned, great; but unless your child is layed up in bed and unable to go to school for an extended period, writing an actual report could become more of a punishment and cause your child to NOT like writing or learning in general. So proceed with caution!
2007-07-06 17:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by ntrspth4me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be a bad idea. The kid will just get really annoyed and jot down a sentence. But maybe you could set up regular times for them to watch educational shows and write down what they learned, rather than doing it all the time.
2007-07-06 18:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... let them enjoy the show. If they go to a decent school they will do plenty of writing in school. Let then enjoy learning. Perhaps watch and discuss the show with them.
2007-07-06 10:58:31 · answer #4 · answered by Debbk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. You don't want them to still feel like they are at school when there are at home. I don't see a problem by asking them about what they watched.
2007-07-06 14:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by crash2721 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 05:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think is a wonderful idea you know young minds are always learning it will make them gain more knowledge
2007-07-06 12:33:47 · answer #7 · answered by oxoxox 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's a great idea! I love it. I'm going to start using it.
2007-07-06 10:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think its a wonderful idea. Good for you!
2007-07-06 11:16:52 · answer #9 · answered by selery222 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think that is a great idea. wish i had thought of that.
2007-07-07 03:47:59 · answer #10 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋