The workshops seek to give parents the self-confidence to support their children in their learning and their well-being.
The first session will be held at Alberton Elementary on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
The second session, on providing guidance rather than answers to a child’s homework, is suited for parents of children from Kindergarten to Grade 9. It will be held at the Alberton Library on Feb. 14.
“Sometimes it is easier to finish assignments for your child to avoid nightly hassles, but it can lead to frustrations for both parent and child down the road,” states Kelly Gillis, facilitator for the session. “Rather, helping your child with time management, being positive, and setting up regular homework time with few distractions are steps towards homework success,” she suggests.
The Western School Board’s numeracy consultant, David Costello, will present the Feb. 22 session, “Math: That’s not the way the teacher showed us!” It will be presented at Alberton Elementary. The session will be an opportunity for parents to gain an understanding of the math strategies their children are learning, and to ask math-related questions.
All sessions start at 7 p.m.
Additional sessions on Math learning outcomes for Grades 7 to 9, Literacy for Grades 4 to 6, Internet safety and the teenage brain will be offered in April and May.
The sessions are offered free of charge and lunch will be provided. Contact Gillis, 853-3885, for further details.
