Alpha Languages

Some hints to help your child with their Languages homework

A question we often get from parents is how do I support my child with French homework or homework in the language of their choice?

Hopefully, these hints will help:

Create a learning space

set up a quiet space that limits distractions
create a schedule with your child to develop a homework routine
time management is an important skill to develop- use a calendar, agenda, or a checklist

Make Connections by asking questions:

ask your child to explain what the assignment is about; how it connects to what is happening in class and then make connections to family or community life
ask your child about learning strategies being taught and used n the classroom and offer reminders of their use in the classroom. Strategies often include; activating prior knowledge, expressing main ideas, asking questions and locating facts, sequencing events, summarizing key points, and visualizing

Suggest and Use Support Resources

sharing some go to websites, online tools can make a difference and save time on researching, writing and editing
help your child consider multiple sources and ask such questions as to who is providing this information and why? Is it reliable source?

Homework Buddies

Encourage your child to exchange contact numbers with friends from class so they can speak to each to potentially help review together
Communicate with other parents and the teacher to exchange ideas, challenges, and support each other

French Homework sites:

General Languages help sites (including French)