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=Parent Pag e = = = =Parents, = =Here are some websites, worksheets, resources and games to strengthen your student's skills at home. Remember, homework should not be a stressful time for parent and child, it should just be an extension of their learning from that day. Here are some Homework Tips and Strategies to ease the stress at homework time. Also, use the websites and games for added support. Together you can make great strides. = =Enjoy! = = = =Strategies and Homework Tips: = = 1. Use a **number line** ([]) = = 3. Have paper and pencils available = = 4. Check your child's **assignment notebook** = =5. N ever hesitate to email or contact the teacher with questions/use the assignment notebook as a communication tool = =6. Work in a **quiet area** with few distractions = =7. Take it slow, give everyone a break and start homework after dinner = =8. Check the **school website** for homework updates = = 9. Check the internet for **homework tips** from the publisher of your child's math book = = 10. Encourage an older sibling to be a study buddy =
 * 2.** **<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Use a number grid ** ([])

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 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 80%;">WEBSITES: **

1. [] <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">(page 6) 2. [] 3.[] <span style="color: #5a025a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: left;"> Anything can be turned into a game or used as a manipulative. Here are a few suggestions: <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> 1. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Playing Cards:** Split the deck in half and you and your child turn over one card at a time. Each of you take a turn adding or subtracting the numbers. 2. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Coins:** Count coins, sort coins  3. **Dominoes:** Add numbers on dominoes, subtract numbers, match numbers 4. **Setting the Table:** Count the plates and cups and add them together 5. **Buttons, blocks, legos:** Add, subtract and sort groups
 * <span style="color: #5a025a; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Websites for helpful tips and ideas: **
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 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">RESOURCES (Books to Read) **