You don't have to be a math expert or even have been good at math to help your child succeed at math. Your first line of help should be the child's teacher, but while you are waiting to hear back from the teacher, here are some easy ways at home to help.
1. You-tube: There are a ton of tutorials and videos on you-tube that your child and you can watch together on your smart-phone, tablet, or computer. 2. Be patient: Even when parents are frustrated with homework, stay calm. Encourage your child to be patient as well, in a quiet, calm voice. Smile! Even if you don't feel like it, it really will help. And follow it up by cracking a joke or two to get your child smiling. 3. Give praise: Always find something to praise your child for, even if it is just to compliment their hand-writing, how hard they are working, their creative use of different strategies, or to tell them you believe in them. Just be sure to be sincere. 4. Schedule time: whether it is an hour before bed, right after school, or right after dinner, make sure your child knows what time homework should be completed in your home. Post the time frame on the fridge so your child knows and is reminded. 5. Fuel: If you are doing homework right after school, give your child a snack and plenty of water. Your children work hard and play hard here at school. The water and snack will help them have plenty of energy. The following link from the Department of Ed has fun activities to help build positive attitudes towards math.
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