A Note to Families

Posted on January 5, 2006

I have been lacking in adding specific entries to the Family Area. I hope you realize that the entries added under the other areas of the blog are also for you! The books I have highlighted in the classroom area are also great books to read at home with your children. If your children attend a school that is using the supportive classroom, they should be learning the core concepts and some collaborative skills. When you read together, ask them to point out when the action in the book addresses a core concept or a collaborative skill. If you allow them to teach you about the core concepts or the collaborative skills, they will actually learn the material better than if you attempt to teach them! Of course, you can help them if they don't see the connection and you can share your point of view with them also. It is so important the your children understand your point of view about the importance of respect, sharing, trust and belonging. You, after all, are their first and most important teacher!