The parent backpack for kindergarten through grade 5
Subtitle: how to support your child's education, end homework meltdowns, and build parent-teacher connections
By: Marylisa Nichols
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Berkeley
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
ISBN-13: 9781607744740
Subjects: Parent-teacher relationships; Elementary Education; Home and school; Handbooks, manuals; Parent participation
Description: A guide for parents on how to get actively involved in a child's education outlines strategies for building positive relationships with educators and explains how to identify a student's learning style and avoid common obstacles.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-299) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: What I wish I knew then -- -- Part One:; title: Education today: insights and perspectives.; title: Understanding your child's journey ;; title: Your role in a changing system ;; title: Building bridges to school and learning ;; title: Kindergarten matters -- -- Part Two:; title: Connecting to your child's learning.; title: Words that work with teachers ;; title: Why Jack likes to read -- and write ;; title: It's all about the teaching ;; title: Balancing academics with connection and confidence ;; title: When your child needs more support ;; title: The social and emotional realities of bullying ;; title: Thinking, learning, and technology -- -- Part Three:; title: Supporting your child's learning at home.; title: Guiding homework, projects, and studying ;; title: Fueling your child's brain and body;; title: Coaching kids to organize and self-advocate.