A Note From Our Reading Specialist
Parents,
Reading is a foundational skill that opens doors to learning and creativity. At Providence Elementary, we are committed to supporting your child’s reading development. To assist you in this endeavor, we have provided a variety of at-home resources that can enhance your child’s progress in reading. Please scan the QR code below to access The Alabama Family Guide for Student Reading Success.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community! We’re excited to partner with you as we work together to help your child grow as a reader.
The Alabama Family Guide for Student Reading Success
Kindergarten through Third Grade Resources
If you’re looking for resources to enhance your child’s literacy skills, reach out to your child’s teacher or I can be reached at Lindsay.Madden@hsv-k12.org. We’re here to support you in nurturing a lasting love for reading in your child.
Warm regards,
Lindsay Madden
Let's Practice Math At Home!
Here are some ways you can help at home:
- Make math fun: Play math games, such as board games or math video games. You can also encourage your child to teach you math.
- Use everyday objects: Incorporate math into daily life by using everyday objects to teach math concepts. For example, you can count while riding in the car or identify shapes and colors in the environment.
- Ask questions: Encourage your child to be curious about numbers and counting by asking questions.
- Foster a positive attitude: Show math as a fascinating subject and emphasize that making mistakes is part of learning.
- Use pictures: Pictures can be helpful tools when teaching math concepts.
- Use math apps: Some math apps can help students model and solve math word problems.
- Get a tutor: Online math tutoring can help children learn at their own pace and get real-time feedback.