It
is important that your child has access to a suitable dictionary
at all times. When selecting a dictionary for your child
consider the following points:
1.
Are the references adequate to cater for the vocabulary
development of your child?
2. Is
the dictionary suited to the age and ability level of your
child? to be read easily?
3. Are the
references clear, concise and easy to comprehend?
4. Is the printing
large enough
5. Does the
dictionary contain special information sections e.g.
abbreviations?
Sources from
" The Spelling Book" by Peter M Clutterbuck
1. First of
all display a sincere interest in the progress of your child.
Talk to them about words they may have just mastered and praise
all attempts.
2. Be
patient with their efforts - remember we all make mistakes. Your
display of frustration will only cause them to become frustrated
and less likely to try their best.
3. Use every
opportunity possible for encouragement, e.g. long car trips
while holidaying afford an opportunity to learn place names.
4. If your
child has written a story don't pull it apart because of
spelling errors. Encourage your child to underline words they
are not sure of while writing and let them check the spelling
later.
5. Don't let
your child's imaginative writing become stifled through fear of
making spelling errors.
6. Have a
suitable dictionary available for use with your child.
7.Provide
your child with a small notebook in which to record new words.
This could be termed WINK - Words I know now.
8. Model
good spelling. Write along side of your child and model how we
write and how we go about tackling an unknown word. Maybe do a
shared story together.
9. Finally
encourage your child to read as much as possible. Capable and
prolific readers are often sound spellers. Display an interest
in books yourself and read to them as much as possible. Even
older children enjoy listening to a good chapter book read by an
adult..
Sources from
" The Spelling Book" by Peter M Clutterbuck
sk your child about his or her day.
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your child's day with a nourishing breakfast.
ongratulate
your child for doing well.
iscuss
homework with your child.
ncourage
your child to read.
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a quiet place to study.
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your child responsibility.
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your child to build self worth.
include
your child in making simple family decisions.
oin a library.
eep
your child on a schedule that includes exercise and sleep.
imit
television viewing by selecting programs with your child.
ake
time spent with your child special.
otice
and discuss changes in your child's behaviour.
ffer
to help in your child's school.
rovide
your child with good role models.
uestion
the activities your child participates in with friends.
espect
your child's right to have opinions different than yours.
hare
an interest or hobby with your child.
ake
time to listen to your child.
rge
your child to say "No" when they are in an uncomfortable situation.
isit
places of interest with your child.
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with your child to develop rules of behaviour.
erox
and save records or articles that benefit your child.
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results by encouraging your child to do better.
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through these A,B,Cs again.
