Homework
We
will have some homework in math
and other subjects . But I
want the students to have time
to relax, enjoy outdoors, and
exercise as much as possible.
Homework will be at a minimum.
You should find that twenty
minutes will cover any homework
that we send We will
participate in Geography Genius
and Math Superstars each week
that it is offered. I consider
this homework up and beyond the
regular classroom work.
Your child should be reading
aloud each night, too. As
they become competent, the
reading will become silent
reading. It is harder to
know if they are comprehending.
Please have an area set up at home for your child to
practice handwriting as well as for homework.
It should be a well lit area. I use the
kitchen table at my house for one grandson to do his
homework. We have a desk set up in another
room for the other grandson. We have found
that separation makes the best working environment
for our boys. One adult per child is the
best tutor system you can give.
We use America
Reads/Math Tutors to give students an extra boost
and practice the skills that they have learned.
Our tutors are students at the University of
Illinois. They are from all departments and
backgrounds. Above you see a student working
with a tutor.
Parent Involvement
There will be multiple
opportunities to volunteer in
our classroom. The
computer lab is a place we go
where I will need parental help.
You don't need to be computer
literate to help in the lab. I
can use extra help in the
classroom, too. Let me
know how you can help and I will
put you to work.
email me or call
351-3811
Grading Procedures
At the lower elementary level, a
very basic grading system is
used. S is for
satisfactory work, I is
for improving, NI is for
needs improvement. We will
have two mandatory conferences
per year. Feel free to
contact me by phone or email to
set up an appointment to discuss
your child.
Resources
Click on
the underlined areas to find a web page.
Here are some
websites that will keep your child thinking.
NASA website:
http://education.nasa.gov/home/index.html
(adults)
WILL Public
Television (for adults)
www.pbskids.org
NASA Kids page
Kids
Astronomy Squeakland.com
To view our newsletter from
previous weeks, please click on
the link and find the week that
interests you. We will
have at least three newsletters
per month. This will keep
you informed as well as getting
to see your child in action by
viewing the pictures from our
classroom.
Newsletter link
My Educational
Background and
Profile
I am a Kinesthetic-Visual learner. I
work best with my hands and teach that way,
too. We will start with an inventory
of learning styles to find the best
environment for your child. I will
adapt lessons and instruction to best fit
your child's style. We will have a
year filled with many activities to suit
each child's needs.
I grew up
in Charleston, IL and attended Eastern
Illinois University. I received my
Montessori certification at
St.-Mary-of-the-Woods College near Terre
Haute, IN. I went to Olivet Nazarene
University for my Master's degree.
Later I finished my administrative
certification through Eastern Illinois
University. I am a lifetime learner
and student. Whatever my new interests
are, I will take a class to find out more!
To find out
more about my universities.
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