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Math Education Today Take a look at the way math is being taught in the 21st century and why it may be different than you remember your math education. Working with your child's school Parents Share Math Help Tips

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Reading
Reading is Fundamental Explore this website and see the many ways you can help your expand their reading abilities! Questions for Readers Reading Rockets

__Tips for reading with your child __
 * Read often to your child and have fun.
 * Establish a reading time with your child and don't skip it.
 * Read and reread stories requested by children.
 * Make predictions (child tells what he/she thinks will happen next).
 * Enjoy the illustrations.
 * Talk about the authors and illustrators of the books you read.
 * Be patient while your child is reading aloud.
 * Listen to books on tape.
 * Read aloud together with your child.
 * Have your child think of a new ending to the story.
 * When reading a non-fiction book, ask your child what they know about the topic and what they want to learn.
 * Discuss similarities and differences between stories.
 * Alternate reading. You read a page, your child reads a page ,etc.
 * From time to time, invite other adults or older children to listen in or join in reading aloud.
 * When you read, involve your child by having him/her point out objects in the pictures and follow the words with his/her finger.
 * Read poems to/with your child.
 * Read children’s magazines.
 * Echo Read: Choose something fun to read, such as a poem, song, or joke. You read a sentence with expression and ask your child to repeat the phrase after you.
 * Check out the public library.
 * Create a special place for your child’s books in your home.
 * Keep a few "old favorite" books in the car to enjoy.