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Welcome to The Learning Center! Our primary focus in TLC is on becoming readers, writers, and mathematicians.
TLC Tidbits
Mrs. Lori Weber
Do you know how your child can become a better reader? Encourage him/her to spend more time reading. It sounds so simple,
but it is true. Research shows that students who read more become better readers. Encourage your child to read materials at
his/her independent reading level at least five days per week. This also helps your child reach his/her monthly reading goals
in the classroom!
Math fact mastery is crucial to your child's educational development. The only way to master basic facts is through practice,
practice, and more practice. Your child should practice basic facts daily at home and at school. Ask your child to practice
by first saying the problems and the answers out loud while you listen for accuracy. Next, have your child practice saying
just the answers. Finally, your child should write the answers on his/her practice sheet as fast as he/she can.
Don't have time? Consider keeping copies of your child's reading and basic fact materials in the car. The time in the
car can be used for spelling practice, fact practice, and reading!
Homework, Practice, and Review:
Daily practice and review of basic facts, computation, and math concepts are important for all students. Students who struggle
often need increased practice and review broken into smaller chunks throughout the day.
Schedule time for independent reading and spelling practice daily, as well. Vary practice format for spelling words by grouping
words by spelling patterns, highlighting troublesome parts of words, posting them on a mirror, using refrigerator magnets,
etc. Repetition is the key! Find what works for your child and keep doing it!
Plan for success!
Help your child plan for success by scheduling homework and practice time just as you would sports practice or a doctor's
appointment. Schedule time each day and write it on the calendar. Schedule 15-20 min. for grades K-2, 30-45 min. for grades
3-5, and 60-90 min. for grades 6-8. Stick to the schedule. Whether your child brings home "homework" or not there are always
things to practice - spelling, AR reading, basic fact practice, and math computation practice .
The key to effective homework and practice is to help your child learn to schedule homework time each day and stick to it!
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