It is important to understand that words carry these additional meanings or connotations and to select the words we use carefully. Instructions to Parents and Caregivers Encourage your child to share his or her observations about word choice and purpose in writing. The writing activity requires the use of a thesaurus. If you don't have one at home, the child can use one at the public library.
Different classes study topics in different sequences.
These activities, therefore, may not be directly related to what your child was doing most recently at school. Other activities may include topics your child has already covered. By being aware of these possibilities, parents can avoid frustrating a child by expecting skills that the child hasn't yet learned, or spending too much time on skills that the child has mastered. If your child has special learning needs, these activities may not be suitable. Parents who are familiar with the modifications their child requires may wish to adapt the activities.