Learning at Home

Parents already contribute much to their children's learning, and with comparatively little effort can do much more. It is now firmly established that where parents and teachers cooperate over children's education, the effects on learning are remarkable. Originally published in 1987, this practical handbook describes how you can cooperate with your child's teachers to help your child with reading, writing, mathematics and other curriculum areas. What matters is the approach to learning, rather than specific knowledge: enjoyment, interest and fun are the keynotes for success. This book will help all parents to help their children.

Alex Griffiths is an Educational Psychologist. A co-founder of PACT who later worked with Universities, Colleges, Schools, Parents and Local Authorities. He has a particular interest in literacy and learning issues. Alex has worked as the editor of a special needs magazine, lecturer, expert witness and occasional broadcaster and writer. Dorothy Hamilton

Introduction. 1. Can Parents Really Help? 2. Working with the Teacher 3. Good Teaching: Some Basic Principles 4. Learning to Read 5. More about Reading: Good Readers and Problem Readers 6. Ideas for Books and Reading Materials 7. Learning to Write 8. Handwriting, Spelling and Punctuation 9. Helping with Mathematics 10. Learning at Secondary Age 11. But It's Not Quite So Easy for Us... 12. Conclusion. Booklists.