Week Five "Ten Minute Truths"

Now that your child realizes high school is just around the corner, entering middle school can be a very daunting task. This is the perfect time to have a conversation with your child about what he or she can expect while taking the next big step in their educational journey. Discuss their feelings and apprehension, while keeping a positive focus on their new adventure. Check out the About.com Guide for a few tips and tricks to help you and your child make it through those first few days. This weeks "Ten Minute Truths" focuses on critical thinking skills and the final leg of practice test taking

Kindergarten Parents

Now's the time to put the skills your children have learned by completing workbook exercises to the test. The truth is, developing critical thinking skills is crucial during the early years of a child's life, but they can also be the hardest to acquire. Spending time weekly with your child on critical thinking activities will go a long way in their development. Wondering where to start? Completing the critical thinking exercises on pgs. 259-273 are a definite way to get your child started on the right track!

Parents with Children in 1st-8th Grades

In week 4's "Ten Minute Truths" we discussed the art of consistency paired with repetition as a great learning tool. As your child will probably have many tests to prepare for this year, this is one learning tool you will want them to have a fine understanding of. Before the school year begins, have your child complete the final practice test in their workbook. Right on the heels of the first practice test from week 4, your child should definitely see improvements in their score. This achievement will prove to your child that utilizing the consistency with repetition learning style is a sure fire way to gain success in the classroom!