- Garfield Elementary School
- Parent Resources
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Parent Resources
Math Support Ideas for Parents Presentation - a video from the math coach on how to help students at home
Illustrative Math Family Support Materials - parent letters about our math curriculum for each unit
Growth Mindset Kit - gives ideas about how to support your child in having a growth mindset REMEMBER - struggling is promotes problem-solving and perseverance
Incentives - these PBIS ideas can motivate your child Think of your biggest struggle and incentivize that
If you clearly explain what you want them to do and let them help decide on the incentives that they want, the result can be achieved (it may take patience and practice, so don't give up after 1 or 2 tries)
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avoidance? then incentivize doing the work with only 1 reminder
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complains about doing it? then incentivize completion of a task/assignment with no complaints
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isn't completing work? then incentivize each piece he/she completes
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arguing about the work? then incentivize when you tell him/her what to do and it is done without discussion
Asking Questions to Support Homework - asking questions can help your child - they don't always need an answer or instruction when they are stuck
Homework Without Tears - Gives tips on how to make homework more successful
How You Can Help Your Child With Math At Home - grade-specific real-world activities you can do with your child
Kindergarten 1st grade 2nd grade 3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade
Online Math Games - games you can play with your child. Just choose their grade and choose a game.
Off-Line Games - YouTube videos showing math games that you can play with your child
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