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Term 2 Enrolments

We are now taking enrolments for term 2 2009/10. Phone or email to arrange a time that suits you and your child to come in for a free assessment and introductory lesson, and to find out how NumberWorks'nWords works.

English

"Some children can read all the words, but have trouble working out the meaning. Others grasp the general meaning, without being able to read many of the words. As they progress through school, both these types of readers will experience frustration, particularly when they move from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn'. It is never too late to seek help, but sooner is better than later!"

Tip Time

Want to save your voice and your head from doing the thinking for your kids?

• Get a whiteboard and write up everyone’s daily tasks.
• Let each child check and monitor their own progress.
• Then you only have to remind them to look.
• A Friday night celebration dessert comes out when everyone has ticked all their boxes

For other great parenting tips go to www.parentsinc.org.nz

Confidence Makes all the Difference

When children enjoy learning, they brim with confidence.

• The confidence needed to put their hand up when the teacher asks for an answer.
• The confidence needed to explain how they worked out their answer.
• The confidence to ask a question if they don't understand.
• Without confidence a child does not get the best out of their learning. They will be reluctant to ask questions because they are worried that they won't be able to understand the answers.
• In tests they will often leave questions unanswered rather than risk looking stupid.
• Children will develop coping strategies that can disguise their lack of confidence – both negative and positive.
• Giving a child more confidence makes a dramatic difference.