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Edison Express A Title I Publication — December 12, 2016 Important Dates Dec-15-Title I Night and School Program Dec. 17—Jan. 3 Winter Break (No School) Students return to school Jan. 4 Jan. 4-Early Bird Tutoring Begins As the holiday season moves into full swing and kids are home from school, it's easy to get lost in the preparation and forget to keep children on a regular reading schedule. Unfortunately, in many states, assessment tests are right around the corner. One of the things kids look forward to in December is the academic downtime, but there's no reason why they can't keep their minds sharp during the holidays. And, believe it or not, they can have fun while doing it. “Reading doesn't have to mean sitting at a table with a boring school book for a set amount of time each day,” says Kathy Doyle Thomas, executive vice president of the bookstore chain, Half Price Books. “You can easily 'sneak' reading into daily activities.” Here are her tips for sneaking learning into holidays at home:
Have your children read holiday cards when they are received in the mail, and let them write a message in outgoing cards.
Set aside time for kids to "show off" their new reading skills to visiting relatives. Children love being the focus of attention, and grandparents are usually more than willing to see their progress.
Make special holiday readings a tradition. Find a special book for Hanukkah or Christmas, and have each member of the family read from it at the same time each year.
Even if no books make your child's wish list, make sure you give at least one as a gift, and encourage them to read it.
Find books that focus on an interest your child has. For example if they ask for a bike, find a book on Lance Armstrong, or a children's book that includes a bicycle adventure. There are books out there to suit every interest under the sun – it just takes a little browsing.
Let children read ingredients from holiday recipes while you bake together. It's a great way for them to learn measurements and temperatures.
Tips courtesy of Education.com (2007). The full article can be found at: http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Ed_Keep_Your_Reading/
Does your child enjoy learning math facts? If not, here are some fun ways to practice math facts through card
DOUBLE WAR: Use a regular deck of cards (optional: remove face cards for young children). Deal out the cards evenly between game participants. Aces represent one and face cards are ten.
Addition Double War: Follow the r ules of War with each player tur ning over two car ds at a time. Players add the value of their two cards and the largest sum wins. Students can practice addition strategies: counting all the “pips” on both cards for the sum, starting with one card and counting on using the pips on the second card, doubles facts, special “tricks” for adding ten and nine, sharing, and making a ten. To make this game a little more challenging, turn over three cards each time and find their sum.
Subtraction Double War: Follow the dir ections for Addition Double War , only the biggest difference wins. Good opportunity to practice subtraction strategies and facts.
Multiplication Double War: Follow the dir ections for Addition Double War , only this time the largest product wins. For a student just learning multiplication facts, use two decks of cards and start with the easiest fact families first, gradually adding the larger numbers.
SALUTE: This game helps students practice adding (or multiplying) and finding the missing addend (or factor).
This is a game for three players. Remove the face cards from a regular deck of cards (ace represents one). Deal out the cards evenly to two players who sit facing each other; each holds the stack of cards face down. The third player sits where s/he can see the other two players. When the third player says “Salute,” the two players with cards simultaneously take the top cards off their respective piles and hold them on their foreheads with the face of the card outwards so that they can only see the other person’s card. The third player announces the sum (or product for a more advanced version) of the two cards. Each of the two players holding a card tries to be the first to announce the number on his own card (which he cannot see). The winner takes both cards. Rotate players so everyone gets a chance to be the one who says, “salute,” and gives the sum and product.
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Have your children read holiday cards when they are received in the mail, and let them write a message in outgoing cards.
Set aside time for kids to "show off" their new reading skills to visiting relatives. Children love being the focus of attention, and grandparents are usually more than willing to see their progress.
Make special holiday readings a tradition. Find a special book for Hanukkah or Christmas, and have each member of the family read from it at the same time each year.
Even if no books make your child's wish list, make sure you give at least one as a gift, and encourage them to read it.
Find books that focus on an interest your child has. For example if they ask for a bike, find a book on Lance Armstrong, or a children's book that includes a bicycle adventure. There are books out there to suit every interest under the sun – it just takes a little browsing.
Let children read ingredients from holiday recipes while you bake together. It's a great way for them to learn measurements and temperatures.
Tips courtesy of Education.com (2007). The full article can be found at: http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Ed_Keep_Your_Reading/
Does your child enjoy learning math facts? If not, here are some fun ways to practice math facts through card
DOUBLE WAR: Use a regular deck of cards (optional: remove face cards for young children). Deal out the cards evenly between game participants. Aces represent one and face cards are ten.
Addition Double War: Follow the r ules of War with each player tur ning over two car ds at a time. Players add the value of their two cards and the largest sum wins. Students can practice addition strategies: counting all the “pips” on both cards for the sum, starting with one card and counting on using the pips on the second card, doubles facts, special “tricks” for adding ten and nine, sharing, and making a ten. To make this game a little more challenging, turn over three cards each time and find their sum.
Subtraction Double War: Follow the dir ections for Addition Double War , only the biggest difference wins. Good opportunity to practice subtraction strategies and facts.
Multiplication Double War: Follow the dir ections for Addition Double War , only this time the largest product wins. For a student just learning multiplication facts, use two decks of cards and start with the easiest fact families first, gradually adding the larger numbers.
SALUTE: This game helps students practice adding (or multiplying) and finding the missing addend (or factor).
This is a game for three players. Remove the face cards from a regular deck of cards (ace represents one). Deal out the cards evenly to two players who sit facing each other; each holds the stack of cards face down. The third player sits where s/he can see the other two players. When the third player says “Salute,” the two players with cards simultaneously take the top cards off their respective piles and hold them on their foreheads with the face of the card outwards so that they can only see the other person’s card. The third player announces the sum (or product for a more advanced version) of the two cards. Each of the two players holding a card tries to be the first to announce the number on his own card (which he cannot see). The winner takes both cards. Rotate players so everyone gets a chance to be the one who says, “salute,” and gives the sum and product.
NCLB Report Card 2016 A-F School Report Card - Parents are encouraged to access the Lawton Public Schools Website and view our 2016 School A-F Report Cards. The Lawton School Report Cards are available at the following website address: http://afreportcards.ok.gov/
Edison Elementary School 5801 NW Columbia Lawton, OK 73505 580-536-4223
If you do not have internet access at your home, you may request a copy of the school report card at the principal’s office. Page 2
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