Ask the child to go on and read till the end of the sentence. Often by reading the other words
in context, the child can figure out the unknown word.
Ask the child to read new words and sentences again as repetition will help him/her to
remember them and pronounce them correctly.
Try to use new words learnt in different sentences.
Play word games.
Tips to develop mathematics skills of your child
Parents can help develop mathematical skills no matter what their child‘s age by exploring the
maths in the world around them. First graders are developing a more complex understanding of
numbers. They know that 6 can be 5 and 1, 3 and 3 etc. They know that all sets of 6, no matter
what objects, are equivalent, they are also developing the idea that ‗nothing‘ is represented by 0,
and that any number in the system can be written with the digits 0-9.
Give your child plenty of opportunities to count and measure
Read a recipe and have you child measure the amounts for the ingredients. Use different
measures such as teaspoons, cups and bowls.
Using a calendar help your child count to find the number of days until an upcoming event. If
you bring some vegetables/fruits home from the market, have your child count them. Then add
them to the number of vegetables you already have.
Find ways to practice number operations
Pick a number between 1 to 20 (or between any 2 numbers up to 100). Ask your child to guess
the number, then you tell him if your number is greater than or less than his guess. Have your
child keep guessing until he guesses the right number.
Count 8 coins hide 4. Ask ―How many are hidden?‖ Does the child know that there are 4?
Have your child pick ten grapes, then eat one. Ask how many are left?
Where you‘re doing the laundry, have your child match all pairs of socks. How many
socks are there? How many pairs?
Compare and organize tools, dishes, or other objects based on size, color or weight.
Some family games that use math skills :
Memory card and board games can help your child learn.