Show NotesPost-it notes sequence to use with chant.Since my last podcast, I have become a parent myself. My son is now five years old and has begun showing an interest in podcasting. Rather than beginning a new podcast with him, I thought we could revive this one and begin sharing some of the things that we do to enhance his learning at home.Daily chart for packing bag.I continue to teach full-time, and then come home to continue the learning journey with my son. So far he is going well with his education and seems to catch onto new concepts fairly easily.Today we share with you a simple activity that can be used to practise the order of the months of the year. We also give a couple of examples of everyday sorts of things that you can do, including creating a chart for packing the school bag.Useful online resources include:Interactive Maths Games and ActivitiesMath-drillsOne app my son found really good when he was younger is Hickory Dickory Dock by Mindshapes Limited.Click here for the podcast.Please leave your comments at www.link4learning.blogspot.com or email me at johnandpeninny@hotmail.com.

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Episode 7 - Learning About Time

At a recent Parent Information Evening, parents of my students requested some information on how we teach Maths these days. A lot of what we do involves mental computations, but we also teach the written algorithms. Over the next couple of months I am going to be creating a combination of videos and podcasts to provide this information to parents.This first video was a bit of an experiment with my webcam to see how it all works. It is a simple Maths activity to practice creating number patterns.Please leave your comments at www.link4learning.blogspot.com or email me at johnandpeninny@hotmail.com.

Maths Activity #1 - Number Patterns

Description: This episode addresses how you can assist your child in the development of research skills.Key Points and Links:1. Before you start, discuss what your child already knows and what they plan to find out.2. Consider together the best places to find the information.YouTubeTeacherTubeFlickrGoogle SearchYahoo SearchGoogle Maps Street View3. Access a variety of resources together.4. Assist your child to organise their notes logically and put the ideas in their own words.Click here for the podcast. (Now also available FREE through iTunes to enjoy on your iPod at your convenience).If you enjoyed the show or have suggestions for future episodes, please leave your comment below.Thanks, Penny.Please leave your comments at www.link4learning.blogspot.com or email me at johnandpeninny@hotmail.com.

Episode 6 - Research Skills

DescriptionThis episode provides some direction for supporting and encouraging your children once they've learnt to read and have begun reading independently.In Review:Early Years Are Learning YearsTop 5 Books for a Baby - Sandra FoytTips for how to Talk to your BabyFamily Education.comParents as Partners at Ed Tech TalkKey Points and Links1. Help your child consider their personal tastes and interests in readingUsborne Publishers - Here's a sample of craft books from Usborne.2. Help your child to build connections and think about different perspectivesBuilding Rainbows.com - Online book reviews for kids where they can submit their own reviews.Shelfari - Social Networking Space around books and book reviews. UPDATE: No age limit communicated through terms and conditions.Good Reads - Social Networking Space around books and book reviews. Members must be 13+ years.My Readable Feast - Tips and resources for bringing families closer with children's books.Kids off the Couch - Activities to keep families active.Click here for the podcast. (Now also available FREE through iTunes to enjoy on your iPod at your convenience). If you enjoyed the show or have suggestions for future episodes, please leave your comment below.Thanks, Penny. Please leave your comments at www.link4learning.blogspot.com or email me at johnandpeninny@hotmail.com.

Episode 5 - Reading - Once They Can Read

DescriptionThis episode addresses how to support your child as they begin reading in the early years of school.Key Points and Links1. Read Together - Enjoy and DiscussSpaghetti Book ClubJack Prelutsky's PoetryThe Magic School Bus (at Scholastic)Various Cutaway Books illustrated by Jon Richards, Ken Marschall, or Mark Bergin.2. Obsess over print - Point out EVERYTHING3. Encourage your child to writeFree printable shopping list, to do list and things to remember list4. Encourage and support your child with readingClick here for the podcastIf you enjoyed the show or have suggestions for future episodes, please leave your comment below.Thanks, Penny.Please leave your comments at www.link4learning.blogspot.com or email me at johnandpeninny@hotmail.com.

Episode 4 - Reading - Early Attempts

DescriptionThis episode addresses ways to immerse your child in literature during the early years to prepare them for reading as they enter school.Key Points and Links1. Read aloud to your child regularlyTen Read-Aloud Commandments - Mem FoxAnd do it like this - Mem FoxReadWriteThink - videoThe Little Ones Reading ResourceToddlers Now2. Variety, variety, variety. Make use of the library.Book - "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric CarleStory NoryThe Story HomeThe Mother Goose Pages - On Reading Nursery RhymesThe Mother Goose Pages - Nursery Rhymes3. Think immersion. Sourround your child in great books.Oprah's list of kids' booksKidsreads - age-appropriate books with reviews4. Go beyond the books.PBS Parents - How to Create a Literate HomeLiteractive - Online books (requires registration)Starfall - Online booksClick here for the podcast.If you enjoyed the show or have suggestions for future episodes, please leave your comment below. Thanks, Penny.Please leave your comments at www.link4learning.blogspot.com or email me at johnandpeninny@hotmail.com.

Episode 3 - Reading - Immersion in Literature

DescriptionThis episode addresses the ways you can keep in touch with what is happening in your child's classroom. We begin with the back-to-school night, or parent information session, and then look at ways to keep in touch throughout the year.LinksMaking the most of Back-to-School night:Great Schools.net Megan K. ScottVolunteering in the classroomMommy MerylParent/Teacher InterviewsThe Raising Children NetworkClick here for the podcast.Please leave your comments at www.link4learning.blogspot.com or email me at johnandpeninny@hotmail.com.

Podcast Episode 2 - Finding out what your child is learning

Welcome to the first episode of Link 4 Learning. Strenthening the partnership between parents and teachers in education. In this episode I give you an idea of my background and fill you in on my goals for this podcast.I realise that it requires a team effort for children to achieve their full potential. At home parents can be laying the ground work by helping their children to love learning and to ask questions as they explore the world around them. In the classroom, students receive explicit teaching and opportunities to practice with teacher support. Parents are then able to show children how their learning relates to life outside the classroom.Whether your child has more than enough homework, too little homework, or troubles in some areas, I hope this podcast will provide you with support. I also feel that homeschooling families may find the topics we cover useful.Please email your questions and let me know what has worked for you and your child. Bring the dialogue to life.For podcast, click below:http://www.archive.org/download/PennyRyderLink4LearningEpisode1/Link4Learning_Episode001_2008.mp3Please leave your comments at www.link4learning.blogspot.com or email me at johnandpeninny@hotmail.com.

Podcast Episode 1 - An Introduction

The purpose of Link4Learning is to strengthen the partnership between parents and teachers in education. This podcast focuses on education related issues with tips for bridging the home/school gap. Ideas and suggestions will include "real life" examples as well as internet based resources. To begin with, the focus will be on K-6 education supporting children and their families with English and Math. We will also consider how parents can become involved through School Board or Parents Groups.

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