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SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

Student success is largely dependent on each child’s experiences at home as well as at school. As parents, we all want our children to have a successful educational experience. Understanding your child's learning style, the type of study environment that works better for them and how to reduce school related stress can help your child to be a successful student.

There are 3 different types of learning styles:

Visual Learners: these students learn best by watching and use visual recall from past experiences when answering questions. They prefer to picture things in their heads. If your child is a visual learner, flashcards, and written notes will be more beneficial for studying.

Auditory Learners: these students learn best by hearing and listening. They typically spell phonetically and find it easier to remember information if it’s in the form of a song, poem or melody. Auditory learners can benefit from reading aloud and using a tape recorder. Reciting spelling words and math facts, oral quizzing or singing the answers work better.

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners: these students prefer hands on experience and learn best by moving, doing and touching. They are interested in how things work. Reciting math facts or spelling words while walking around or chewing gum may make it easier to commit them to memory. Have your child make their own flashcards, writing the information down will help the student process the information.

Knowing your child’s learning style helps you to understand the way they process information and will allow you and your child to determine what study techniques to use. Additionally, students should have a designated study space. It can be a desk or a particular chair in a corner. The study space may be well lit or not so bright. Some students need a quiet place, while others like kinesthetic learners, may prefer music in the background. Together, you and your child can decide where that space might be. Appropriate study environment will make your child more comfortable and productive reducing some of the stress that may come with studying and test preparation.

School related stress can be a result of students not feeling prepared, disorganization, low self confidence and lack of sleep. Allowing plenty of time for homework, projects and test preparation will enable your child to give their best effort, feel better prepared and improve their confidence. Help your child to prioritize and manage their time when working on projects or studying for tests. A tidy work space with supplies readily available helps students to be better prepared to complete their tasks. Good nutrition and adequate sleep are also ways to reduce stress. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that school age children (5-10 years) require 10 – 11 hours of sleep, while teens (10 – 17 years) require 8.5 to 9.25 hours of sleep. Proper sleep is important for children because it directly impacts their mental and physical development.

Written by: Christine Cady Owner/Director Kumon Math and Reading Center of Perrysburg. Kumon Math and Reading is the world’s largest supplemental education program. For more information visit www.kumonperrysburg.com. Resources: http://urbanext.illinois.edu; pesdirect.com

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ELIMINATING HOMEWORK HASSLES

Is it like pulling teeth to get your kids to do their homework? Is it causing unnecessary stress and tension in your household? You’re not alone. Many children invent excuses for putting off their homework. Experts suggest that kids do better when they are on a schedule and know what to expect. You don’t need to account for every hour of the day but let your kids know what the expectations for them are and what the consequences are for not doing their work. Here a few simple ways to restore order and balance to your household and eliminate homework struggles.

First, take a few moments each Sunday to plan your family’s schedule for the week, including after school activities, doctors appointments, etc. Once you see the week laid out, it will be easier to determine the best time to block out for homework, for example: right after school, before dinner or right after dinner. Don’t plan to do homework too late, if your child is tired they may be less accurate with their work and more resistant to doing it. Worse yet, it may be forgotten as a hectic day comes to an end. Share the schedule with your family so they know what to expect.

Second, have a set area for each child to complete homework on a daily basis. The homework spot should be well lit and have a few supplies they may need like pencils, highlighter and paper easily accessible. For younger students, keep them close by, like the kitchen table in case they have questions and to keep an eye on what they are doing. Older students may need a quieter area to concentrate, like a home office or their bedroom. Out of sight doesn’t mean out of mind, so be sure to check on them. Your interest in what they are doing shows them that homework and studying are important.

Third, teach your children independence by not over helping. You should guide them to the answer, not give them the answer. Ask them to read or reread the directions out loud. Have them show you how they complete the problem or answer a question. Ask questions like what is the next step? Or how did you get this answer? Refer students to other similar problems or examples and walk through. This may help them to come to the correct answer on their own.

Finally be sure to praise students while they are working on assignments as well as when they’re finished. Praise helps to build confident, capable students.

If you aren’t sure what the best time is for your children to complete homework, experiment. Some students do better right after school, provide a snack to refuel their brains and get started. Others may need a little down time to regroup before jumping back into work mode. Eventually the kids will catch on and initiate homework on their own. Routine teaches students organization, how to manage their time well and helps reduce stress. Once you have a routine established your household will run a little smoother.

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PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT

Parents and care givers play a major role in nurturing learning in young children. Experts recommend incorporating learning into everyday activities. Here are a few suggestions to help your child develop a love for reading, fine motor skills and number sense.

One of the most important activities is to read age appropriate books aloud to them. Reading aloud helps children to develop oral vocabulary, increase background knowledge, enrich imagination and develop a love for reading.
Development of fine motor skills prepares children for writing. Try these activities: play with stickers, fold paper, use crayons or markers, finger paint. Play with blocks or Lego’s. Have your child use a wash cloth, let them squeeze the excess water from the wash cloth and wash the table or plastic dishes – kids love to play in the soapy water.
Counting is a great way to introduce numbers. Start with counting everyday objects. It helps students learn their numbers and develop one to one correspondence. Try counting cereal pieces and explore what happens when you eat one or two pieces.

You will know when your child is enjoying an activity but if they are having difficulty doing something and not having fun, discontinue the activity and move on to something else. Preschool enrichment is a great way to get your child ready for school. For more resources visit www.kumonperrysburg.com.

Written by: Christine Cady, Owner/Director of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Perrysburg

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

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ELIMINATING HOMEWORK HASSLES

ELIMINATING HOMEWORK HASSLES

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PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT

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