Helping at Home
There are many reasons why parents are in an ideal position to help their children learn.

In the school situation, a small percentage of the child's day is actually spent in learning if one takes into account all the extraneous activities such as registration, moving from class to class, going to the toilet besides all the noisy activities which often make concentration difficult.

In class your child is one amongst many. At home you can often work with your child on a "one to one basis". If the experience for the child is fun, it will be a positive experience and develop confidence, which in turn will help your child progress at school. Parents know their children best and so know how to motivate them. Particularly in the primary years children actively seek to please their parents.

How to help

• Try to make all learning as much fun as possible. Therefore it is vitally important not to insist on learning during a favourite TV programme or when there is something else your child is really interested in doing.
  
  
• Time Management-discuss this with your child. Plan to have a break after school. Research shows we learn best at the beginning and at the end of a session, therefore keep learning sessions short. Plan 20 minute learning sessions either for homework or this CD. Intersperse these sessions with a short break for a drink or something to eat, or play or just to relax.
  
  
• Rewards - small rewards are pleasurable but do not be tempted to always offer material rewards. The real reward is the pleasure your child gets from being able to do something new and from knowing how pleased you are.
  
  
• Do not think this CD is a "child minder". To get the most out of it, it needs to be shared learning. This means you will be able to use the same terminology when talking to your child about words and how they are built up. This will be of enormous benefit to your child and you will find that a great deal of the English language can be made logical and you will have a real sense of enjoyment and bonding in your child's achievements.
  
  
  
  

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