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TIMMINS
LEARNING
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For Parents
SUPPORTERS
WALL OF RECOGNITION
The
Timmins Learning Centre offers resources
and workshops to help parents help
their children learn in school.
Workshop
Series
- Winning the Homework Battle
- 4
sessions
Topics covered:
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learning style
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multiple intelligence
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the homework space
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communication with the school
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reading strategies
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phonics
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writing strategies
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reports writing
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learning disabilities
Guidelines for Parent-Teacher Interviews
*Talk to your child about school before the interview. Find out their
likes and dislikes and explain the interview is to help them, not
meant for them to “check up” on them.
*Talk to your spouse
*Write your questions and specific concerns down ahead of time:
*How much homework is expected?
*How is my child’s progress measured?
*What are my child’s strengths?
*What can I do to help them?
*What new topics and skills will my child meet in the next term?
*Have there been any incidents I need to know about?
*Can I get more involved with school activities?
*Arrive promptly, and don’t stay past your timeframe
*Keep and open mind –listen to your child’s teacher
*Keep on topic
*Discuss your child’s strengths and weaknesses, and progress. Bring
your child’s special interests to the teacher’s attention, their
favourite subjects, relationships with friends. The more they know,
the more they can help your child.
*Look at your child’s desk area and workbooks
*Talk about home situations. Because school life is only a part of your
child’s development, the teacher may ask about your child’s attitude
at school, any physical or emotional problems that they should know
about, where your child does their homework. These questions are
important for the teacher to have better insight into your child’s
school life, and not meant to pry or interfere.
*Set reasonable goals for your child
*Make follow up appointments if you think it is necessary.
*Talk to the teacher often – be open
*Ask for explanations if you are unclear about something
*Only take your child if it is necessary
*Remember that the teacher is your partner in your child’s learning
*You are your child’s advocate
*When you talk to your child about the meeting, discuss their strengths
and weaknesses with them, but make suggestions for help or improvement
in a positive manner.
LINKS
Family Literacy Facts – Provided by ABC Canada Literacy Foundation
Study Skills and Good Homework Habits
Ways to help children improve reading fluency and skills
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The
Timmins Learning Centre is funded by the Literacy and Basic Skills Section
of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities,
and is a
community-based, not-for-profit, charitable organization.