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How can I support my child, even if I don't speak French? ☺
Taken from FLS Homework Toolkit http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/faq/faq.php
«Showing interest in what your child is doing at school and providing encouragement and support is of the utmost importance. Your attitude will influence how your child sees him/herself as a learner and, in turn, will influence success. Success in school is strongly influenced by activities in the home and community which stimulate a child’s imagination and intellect, enhance self-esteem, teach good work habits and provide motivation to learn and succeed as well as provide a good foundation for academic learning. Good development of oral and listening skills in your child’s first language will be a good foundation for learning a second language. Here are some suggestions to help support your child/children:
Remember to learn alongside your child.»
«Showing interest in what your child is doing at school and providing encouragement and support is of the utmost importance. Your attitude will influence how your child sees him/herself as a learner and, in turn, will influence success. Success in school is strongly influenced by activities in the home and community which stimulate a child’s imagination and intellect, enhance self-esteem, teach good work habits and provide motivation to learn and succeed as well as provide a good foundation for academic learning. Good development of oral and listening skills in your child’s first language will be a good foundation for learning a second language. Here are some suggestions to help support your child/children:
- children need many opportunities to experience language at home. He/she needs to practice expressing his/her thoughts, ideas and feelings. Sharing your thoughts by “thinking aloud” as you go about completing routine tasks helps develop your child’s listening skills as well as exposes your child to new ideas and information
- parents can help by reading with their child in English, visiting the public library, going on family outings, ensuring homework is completed, and communicating regularly with the teacher
- enrol your child in music lessons. Music will enhance listening skills and help develop the brain areas involved in language and reasoning
- your child should be free to read for pleasure in French or in English and be encouraged to talk about his/her experiences at school
- encourage your child to read French books, watch French television, listen to French radio and;
- expose your child to French outside of school through participation in the French arts and French cultural events in the community
- consider taking a French course for adults
- at any age, watching a TV program together and then discussing it can help to develop analytical and debating skills
- playing games of all kinds, at all ages can develop hand-eye coordination, observation and reasoning skills, memory, vocabulary and math skills
- while a trip to the zoo or museum is a wonderful educational opportunity, your child can learn as much during a shopping trip
Remember to learn alongside your child.»
Helpful Links:
General homework help:
French vocabulary that may help you when working with your child:
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/toolbox/toolbox.php
Tricks for homework success for students and parents supporting their children:
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/homework_tips/homework_success.php
The OCDSB has partnered with this website to offer tons of resources, workshops for parents and online homework help and tutoring in French.
http://voilalearning.com/en/
Reading help:
Graphic Organizers (Once your child has read a text, s/he can complete a graphic organizer to check and consolidate his/her understanding)
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/homework_tips/graphic_organizers.php
Reading Strategies (We learn these strategies at school and you can reinforce them with your child at home)
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/lookandlisten/reading/strategies_techniques/tipsheet_1.php
How to choose a book at your child’s reading level
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/lookandlisten/reading/strategies_techniques/tipsheet_1.php
Writing help:
Check out the “outils” tab of mmeschmidtsclass.weebly.com for online tools your child can use to look up words, check grammar, and refine their writing
More help for writing specific types of texts: http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/lookandlisten/writing/intro_to_writing.php
Don’t use google translate! (Or other online translators. Check out this quick link for more information why)
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/homework_tips/translation_cautions.php
Oral French:
Help your child prepare for a presentation
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/homework_tips/oral_communication.php
French vocabulary that may help you when working with your child:
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/toolbox/toolbox.php
Tricks for homework success for students and parents supporting their children:
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/homework_tips/homework_success.php
The OCDSB has partnered with this website to offer tons of resources, workshops for parents and online homework help and tutoring in French.
http://voilalearning.com/en/
Reading help:
Graphic Organizers (Once your child has read a text, s/he can complete a graphic organizer to check and consolidate his/her understanding)
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/homework_tips/graphic_organizers.php
Reading Strategies (We learn these strategies at school and you can reinforce them with your child at home)
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/lookandlisten/reading/strategies_techniques/tipsheet_1.php
How to choose a book at your child’s reading level
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/lookandlisten/reading/strategies_techniques/tipsheet_1.php
Writing help:
Check out the “outils” tab of mmeschmidtsclass.weebly.com for online tools your child can use to look up words, check grammar, and refine their writing
More help for writing specific types of texts: http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/lookandlisten/writing/intro_to_writing.php
Don’t use google translate! (Or other online translators. Check out this quick link for more information why)
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/homework_tips/translation_cautions.php
Oral French:
Help your child prepare for a presentation
http://www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca/homework_tips/oral_communication.php