Principal's Message
From a history test at the end of each month to a spelling quiz every Friday, studying is a skill young learners will need throughout their years of school. Help your child study with these tips:
Start a habit... Encourage your youngster to treat studying as a daily assignment, not just some-thing he does the evening before a test. For example, he might study 15 minutes every night for a spelling test on Friday. After he finishes his regular homework, he can spend a little time reviewing his notes and handouts.
Tackle Textbooks… When your child has a chapter to study, have him “preview” it to increase his understanding. He should glance over headings, graphics, and photos and go to the glossary to look up boldfaced words.
Mix it Up… If your youngster reviews information in several ways, he’ll be more likely to remem-ber it. He might use colored pencils to copy each spelling word or math fact onto a separate index card. Then, he can shuffle the cards and study them in a different order each time. For extra rein-forcement, suggest that he spell each word or recite each fact aloud.