The Book Of New Family Traditions - Plot & Excerpts
When my son was learning to read, we had “reading treasure hunts,” in which he had to read clues all over the house. After each hunt, he put a sticker on a sheet taped to the fridge and, after ten stickers, I took him to the bookstore and let him pick out a book. Ms. Frizzle Awards One of the problems with rewarding good grades is that it encourages kids to take easy courses and avoid challenges. My favorite teaching philosophy is that of the fictional teacher Ms. Frizzle, from the Magic School Bus series on public TV. “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” is her motto, and such behavior leads to learning. Every month during the school year, give the Ms. Frizzle Award (a piece of white paper with fancy writing) to the family member who follows her advice and learns the most—parents included. Homework RitualIf kids learn early to set aside specific times for homework, they’ll develop the discipline they will need all the way through school and beyond. Establish the time for homework the first day of school, and dedicate a special “Homework Zone”
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