tailieunhanh - Tips for turning everyday activities into learning activities

Given the diversity of the adult ESOL population, these learners clearly have varying needs for English language use (Weddel & Van Duzer, 1997), specifi cally in terms of their oral communication. The Equipped for the Future (EFF) initiative asked adult learners across the United States to respond to Goal 6 of the National Education Goals: “By the year 2000, every adult American will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in a global economy and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship” (Merrifi eld, 2000, p. 4). More than 1,000 adult learners,. | tips for turning everyday activities jnto learning activities talk listen read K play Getting ready for school begins at birth childhood experiencesg cj Success in school is built on the experiences a child has from birth to age 5 - before he enters kindergarten. Parents are the key to their child s success in school. Everything you do with your child - from the day he is born -helps him get ready for success in life and in school. When you hold and comfort your baby you are helping him feel safe so that he can develop the confidence he will need to explore and learn in school. When you play with your child you are helping him develop the social skills curiosity and reasoning that are important in school. When you talk to your child you are helping him learn new words and ideas that will be used in school. You can do many things right now that will help your child develop the skills he needs to succeed in school. It s easy it s fun and it doesn t take extra money. Just use this book to turn your everyday activities into learning activities for your child. It s another way to show your love. 3 social and personal skills A child must have social and personal skills to get along with other people to have self-respect Help your child learn social and personal skills Comfort your baby when he cries. Hug and praise your child often. Your child will learn to love and trust you and others. This will help him get along with teachers and other children. Encourage your child as he learns new skills like walking eating and talking. Teach and offer support but don t take over what your child is doing. Share chores. Show how it is done and then let your child help you set the table sort laundry and do other simple jobs. Praise his efforts even if the result is not perfect. This will help your child develop self-confidence. Show by example how to control feelings like anger. Help your child learn that others have feelings too.