A Recipe for Parents
 
 
INGREDIENTS:
 
STUDY TIME Measure and set aside 15 minutes each day when you and your child can be relaxed and ready to participate.
MATERIALS Mix the needed ingredients.  Have your child make word cards, cut, paste, etc.
SKILLS Stir the activity with a lot of fun.  You are doing something important.
ENTHUSIASM Sprinkle lots of enthusiasm in the activity.
PATIENCE A pinch of patience is often needed.  Offer praise for successes.
LIBRARY VISITS Blend in regular library time visits.  Help your child select books.
READING TIME Portion out 10 minutes a day to read to your child.
READING MODEL Serve as a model; children become what they see.
-From Lousiana State Department of Education, Duval County Florida School, and D.C. Heath and Company
 

Use this recipe with ANY activity you do with your child!!