Monthly Archives: November 2024

With the school year in full swing, it’s a great time to see how your child is adjusting. Are they thriving or facing new challenges? Their perspective is key, so let’s work together to ensure they feel supported every step of the way!

What’s Going Well? Ask your child about their school experience. Have they settled into their routine? Are they enjoying certain subjects or activities? Celebrating small wins can boost their confidence! Share their successes with us—we’d love to feature them in our newsletter or posts.

Every new school year brings hurdles. Ask about any struggles they’re facing:

• Routines: Are they having trouble sticking to a schedule? Create a daily plan together that balances schoolwork, activities, and downtime.
• Workload: Feeling overwhelmed? Help them break tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
• Social Pressure: Ask about friendships and how they’re navigating social situations. Open communication is key to helping them feel supported.

If your child struggles with reading or writing, these early weeks may be tough. Talk to them about:

• Grade-Level Expectations: Are they feeling behind? We can provide support to boost their confidence.
• Assistive Technology: Are they using it effectively? We can help integrate it smoothly into their routine.
• Emotional Well-being: Ask how they’re feeling about schoolwork. Together, we can build strategies to reduce frustration and anxiety.

We Want to Hear from You—and Your Child! Encourage your child to share any concerns or questions. Got a tip or challenge to share? We’d love to include your story in our next newsletter or post.

Let’s make this school year the best yet! Click here to get started—we’re here to help your child succeed.

November Word Challenge: Embracing the Season of Harvest

This month, we’re using the word “harvest” for our Word Challenge! Get ready to explore this seasonal word with some thoughtful questions.

Here’s what we’d like you to answer:

1. How many vowels are in the word “harvest”?
2. How many consonants are in the word?
3. How many syllables does the word have? Can you break it down by syllables?
4. Is there a schwa syllable in the word? If so, where?
5. What is a schwa?
6. What does the word “harvest” mean? Can you explain it in your own words?
7. Can you create a sentence using the word “harvest”?

Extra Challenge: Write a paragraph or short poem about what “harvest” means during the fall season. You can also include a drawing or visual representation to go along with your response!

Parents, feel free to help your child write their answers or get creative with drawings. Take a photo of their work and email it to us at admin@literacyimagined.com. Be sure to include your child’s first name!

We can’t wait to see your thoughtful responses, and we’ll feature some of the best in next month’s newsletter! 🍁