Resource Room Newsletter
A Weekly Update From Miss Harvey
Hello Parents!
Candice Harvey
Intermediate Resource Teacher
Ward Grundy Elementary School
A Few Things!!!!
Graded Paper Folder!
READ!!
Take a Peek in that SSB!
As a parent, you know your children very well... and based on your child's responsibility and maturity towards study skills and homework routine, you know whether it is necessary to check the binder. I know that many students will give notes to parents nightly and complete homework independently. Many of my 6th grade students have completely mastered this, and I definitely do not expect for them to get their planner initialed; however, most 4th graders and some 5th graders still need that "check-in" and support!
Study Habits! Start 'em while they're young! :)
Here are my top 3 studying tips, which are supported through an article I have read (Time Magazine, Jan. 2013)
1) Make flashcards with your child if I have not provided them from the Resource Room.
2) Use distributive practice, rather than cramming the night before the test. Studying flashcards with your child 5-10 minutes each night for 2 weeks prior to the test will help your child develop confidence that he or she knows the material.
3) Use a strategy called "Folding In" with the flashcards... Here's what you do... If you have a stack of 30 flashcards for the test, start with helping your child master 3 of the cards than fold-in a 4th card until mastery... then a 5th until mastery.... a 6th .... and so on! Before you know it, your son or daughter will know the whole set of flashcards!
News For Each Grade!
4th Grade News!
5th Grade News!
Miss Candice Harvey
Grundy Elementary School
Morton, Illinois 61550
Email: candice.harvey@morton709.org
Website: http://grundy.morton709.org/home
Location: 1100 South 4th Avenue, Morton, IL
Phone: 309-261-3107