Fostering Knowledge

How can parents help to develop students who are knowledgeable at home?

Encourage your child to be aware of current events by watching the news or reading news articles when appropriate.

Explore connections between the area of interest and other topics.

When your child asks a question, encourage them to seek the answer out rather than giving them the answer.

Ask your child about what they are learning in school and engage them in conversations about it.

Foster areas of interest that your child displays though books, outings and activities.

Ask:

• "Why do you think that is important to know?"

• "Can you think of anything that's happening today that might be similar to...?"

• "What does that make you think of?"

• "Does that remind you of anything else you've learned?"

The links below will support your child's ability to draw on knowledge, ask and answer questions and apply the learning to new situations.

Pic - https://www.knowledgekids.ca/

Pic - https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/germs-sanitizer

Resources on Jane Goodall

Dream Jane Dream: Treat yourself to a magnificent homage to Goodall by jazz singer-songwriter Lori HenriquesJane Goodall- Mother Earth: A powerful and inspiring message from Jane Me....Jane: A quick reading of the above story without the narrative

Free Educational Websites for Your Pursuit of Knowledge

1. Wonderopolis: Explore the World of Wonders, where the wonders of learning never cease

2. Mystery Science : Open and go lessons that include trending topics for elementary students

3. Animal Facts Encyclopedia : Online encyclopedia of animal facts, photos, videos and information featuring exclusive Animal Stat Fact Files