Work at your child's level<\/h3>\r\n\r\n![\"Cartoon](\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/01-BigBook-small.png\")
\r\nIt\u2019s important to select the appropriate level of reading or spelling instruction for your child. If you start at a level that is above your child\u2019s head, he\u2019ll start out feeling as if he\u2019s already behind, which can promote feelings of inadequacy and stress caused by your child\u2019s inability to perform up to the level expected. Try to avoid focusing on grade level\u2014in fact, let go of grade levels<\/a><\/span>. If your child needs to learn the rules for adding Silent E, go back to that lesson, no matter what \u201cgrade\u201d he\u2019s in.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t\r\n- \r\n\r\n
Set small, attainable goals<\/h3>\r\n\r\nPart of setting up your child for success is providing opportunities for frequent success. It is very motivating to reach a goal, and small successes will lead to more successes. For example, in AAR<\/cite> and AAS<\/cite> we teach just ONE concept at a time, allowing the child to be successful before moving on to the next concept.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n- \t\t\t\r\n\r\n
Set your child up for success<\/h3>\r\n\r\n![\"Young](\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/02-GirlSwinging-small-flipped.png\")
\r\nDon\u2019t even think <\/span>about sitting down for a reading or spelling lesson if your child is cranky, hungry, or full of pent-up energy! Go for a brisk walk around the block or send the kids outside for a 10-minute recess. Have a high-protein snack<\/a> to keep the brain energy up, and get the good endorphins working in your child\u2019s favor. Starting lessons on the right foot will help your child be more receptive to learning\u2014and enjoying!\u2014the new material.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t\r\n- \r\n\r\n
Keep things fun<\/h3>\r\n\r\nMake lesson times fun and engaging. All About Reading<\/cite> and All About Spelling<\/cite> were written with this in mind. Both programs use hands-on activities that are way more fun than the typical boring worksheets found in many programs. But these multisensory activities<\/a> aren\u2019t just fun\u2014they will also help your child learn and retain the skills and concepts presented in the lessons. It\u2019s fun with a purpose!<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n- \r\n\r\n
Correct mistakes<\/a> in a helpful, instructive way<\/h3>\r\n\r\n![\"Cartoon](\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/03-LetterTiles-small.png\")
\r\nTailor your responses to your child\u2019s specific errors. For example, if your child misspells a word that you feel he should have been able to spell, ask him to self-check his spelling to see if he can spot the mistake on his own. Or if your child reads a word with incorrect pronunciation, remind your child to \u201cpronounce for spelling<\/a>.\u201d Review any skill or concept that is applicable to the situation or try working out the problem together with letter tiles<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n- \t\r\n\r\n
Use charts to show progress<\/h3>\r\n\r\n![\"Happy](\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/04-ProgressReport-small.png\")
\r\nIt\u2019s motivating to see where you\u2019ve been and how much progress you and your child have made together. Take the time to track your advancement on the All About Reading<\/cite> and All About Spelling<\/cite> Progress Charts and celebrate each accomplishment accordingly. Make cupcakes, go to the beach, or visit Grandma\u2014small celebrations can commemorate the occasion and provide incentive and excitement for future lessons.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n- \t\r\n\r\n
Avoid negative comments<\/h3>\r\n\r\nAs motivating as the progress chart can be, you can just as quickly put a damper on your child\u2019s enthusiasm by making negative comments during lesson time. Take steps to minimize negativity, and avoid expressing your own frustration or impatience with your child. Stay away from phrases such as:<\/p>\r\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not trying.\"<\/span>\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve already taught this to you!\"<\/span>\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think you\u2019ll ever get this!\u201d<\/span>\r\n
\u201cJust concentrate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\nThese types of negative comments are never effective. No child ever thinks to himself, \u201cOh, you\u2019re right. I will improve my concentration right now.\u201d Instead, these phrases build frustration and resentment toward the lesson, and part of your child\u2019s brain shuts down. Give a hug, take a break, and come back to the lesson later when both of you are ready to approach the lesson with a fresh perspective and your customary enthusiasm.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n
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Point out the positive<\/h3>\r\n\r\n![\"Proud](\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/05-ProudParentShort-small.png\")
\r\n\tA friendly, supportive teacher draws frequent attention to a child\u2019s achievements, and doesn\u2019t become bogged down in perpetually pointing out the child\u2019s shortcomings or mistakes. Make it a point to regularly praise your child\u2019s good work and progress, which will build your child\u2019s confidence and encourage him to strive for further success. During your spelling lessons, include positive phrases such as:
\r\n
\u201cVery good! You are a quick learner!\u201d<\/span>\r\n
\u201cYou remembered that from yesterday\u2014great!\u201d<\/span>\r\n
\u201cWay to go!\"<\/span>\r\n
\u201cExcellent\u2014you did so well!\u201d<\/span>\r\n
\u201cYou are doing great!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\nOur blog post on encouraging words<\/a> gives many more examples and includes a free downloadable poster as a reminder.\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n
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Always end a lesson on a positive note<\/h3>\r\n\r\nIf your child is struggling with a concept, don't end the lesson at the point of frustration. Back up to a point where the student can be successful, then spend a few minutes there before bringing the lesson to a close.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t<\/ol>\r\n\r\n
The way you approach reading and spelling lessons can have a huge effect on your child\u2019s motivation. When you use the All About Reading<\/a><\/cite> and All About Spelling<\/a><\/cite> programs, tips for building motivation are built right into the lesson plans, making it easy for your kids to stay on track, stay motivated, and stay enthused about learning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nIt\u2019s important to select the appropriate level of reading or spelling instruction for your child. If you start at a level that is above your child\u2019s head, he\u2019ll start out feeling as if he\u2019s already behind, which can promote feelings of inadequacy and stress caused by your child\u2019s inability to perform up to the level expected. Try to avoid focusing on grade level\u2014in fact, let go of grade levels<\/a><\/span>. If your child needs to learn the rules for adding Silent E, go back to that lesson, no matter what \u201cgrade\u201d he\u2019s in.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t\r\n Part of setting up your child for success is providing opportunities for frequent success. It is very motivating to reach a goal, and small successes will lead to more successes. For example, in AAR<\/cite> and AAS<\/cite> we teach just ONE concept at a time, allowing the child to be successful before moving on to the next concept.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n Don\u2019t even think <\/span>about sitting down for a reading or spelling lesson if your child is cranky, hungry, or full of pent-up energy! Go for a brisk walk around the block or send the kids outside for a 10-minute recess. Have a high-protein snack<\/a> to keep the brain energy up, and get the good endorphins working in your child\u2019s favor. Starting lessons on the right foot will help your child be more receptive to learning\u2014and enjoying!\u2014the new material.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\t\t\r\n Make lesson times fun and engaging. All About Reading<\/cite> and All About Spelling<\/cite> were written with this in mind. Both programs use hands-on activities that are way more fun than the typical boring worksheets found in many programs. But these multisensory activities<\/a> aren\u2019t just fun\u2014they will also help your child learn and retain the skills and concepts presented in the lessons. It\u2019s fun with a purpose!<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n Tailor your responses to your child\u2019s specific errors. For example, if your child misspells a word that you feel he should have been able to spell, ask him to self-check his spelling to see if he can spot the mistake on his own. Or if your child reads a word with incorrect pronunciation, remind your child to \u201cpronounce for spelling<\/a>.\u201d Review any skill or concept that is applicable to the situation or try working out the problem together with letter tiles<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n It\u2019s motivating to see where you\u2019ve been and how much progress you and your child have made together. Take the time to track your advancement on the All About Reading<\/cite> and All About Spelling<\/cite> Progress Charts and celebrate each accomplishment accordingly. Make cupcakes, go to the beach, or visit Grandma\u2014small celebrations can commemorate the occasion and provide incentive and excitement for future lessons.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n As motivating as the progress chart can be, you can just as quickly put a damper on your child\u2019s enthusiasm by making negative comments during lesson time. Take steps to minimize negativity, and avoid expressing your own frustration or impatience with your child. Stay away from phrases such as:<\/p>\r\n \u201cYou\u2019re not trying.\"<\/span>\r\n These types of negative comments are never effective. No child ever thinks to himself, \u201cOh, you\u2019re right. I will improve my concentration right now.\u201d Instead, these phrases build frustration and resentment toward the lesson, and part of your child\u2019s brain shuts down. Give a hug, take a break, and come back to the lesson later when both of you are ready to approach the lesson with a fresh perspective and your customary enthusiasm.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n A friendly, supportive teacher draws frequent attention to a child\u2019s achievements, and doesn\u2019t become bogged down in perpetually pointing out the child\u2019s shortcomings or mistakes. Make it a point to regularly praise your child\u2019s good work and progress, which will build your child\u2019s confidence and encourage him to strive for further success. During your spelling lessons, include positive phrases such as: \r\n \u201cVery good! You are a quick learner!\u201d<\/span>\r\n Our blog post on encouraging words<\/a> gives many more examples and includes a free downloadable poster as a reminder. \r\n<\/div><\/li>\r\n\r\n If your child is struggling with a concept, don't end the lesson at the point of frustration. Back up to a point where the student can be successful, then spend a few minutes there before bringing the lesson to a close.<\/p><\/div><\/li>\r\n\t<\/ol>\r\n\r\n The way you approach reading and spelling lessons can have a huge effect on your child\u2019s motivation. When you use the All About Reading<\/a><\/cite> and All About Spelling<\/a><\/cite> programs, tips for building motivation are built right into the lesson plans, making it easy for your kids to stay on track, stay motivated, and stay enthused about learning.<\/p>\r\n\r\nSet small, attainable goals<\/h3>\r\n
Set your child up for success<\/h3>\r\n
\r\nKeep things fun<\/h3>\r\n
Correct mistakes<\/a> in a helpful, instructive way<\/h3>\r\n
\r\nUse charts to show progress<\/h3>\r\n
\r\nAvoid negative comments<\/h3>\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve already taught this to you!\"<\/span>\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think you\u2019ll ever get this!\u201d<\/span>\r\n
\u201cJust concentrate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\nPoint out the positive<\/h3>\r\n
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\u201cYou remembered that from yesterday\u2014great!\u201d<\/span>\r\n
\u201cWay to go!\"<\/span>\r\n
\u201cExcellent\u2014you did so well!\u201d<\/span>\r\n
\u201cYou are doing great!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\nAlways end a lesson on a positive note<\/h3>\r\n
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