Welcome to Mrs. Kelly's Basic Skills Class!!!
(201)531-1235
Grab hold of a magic pencil Open your eyes and mind
For now begins a journey Of the most exciting kind
A journey into learning A step...a start...a glow,
And I will be there with you To help and watch you grow.
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All About Me
My name is Mrs. Jo-Anne Kelly, and I am your child's Basic Skills teacher. I am a graduate of Kean University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. I also have a Masters Degree in Reading and I am a Reading Specialist. I am proud to say that the 2022-2023 school year is my 24nd year teaching. I am honored to be one of your child's teachers and a part of the wonderful staff at McKenzie School! |
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Tips for Academic Success
* Read together! A child who reads regularly with a parent performs better in school.
* Establish a routine for homework. Set aside a quiet time for your child to work and encourage your student to study.
* Work with your child. Help them study their spelling words and math facts. This will help your student feel more confident.
* Keep the lines of communication open with your child's teacher and school. Parents who are involved, have a more successful student.
* Be positive about your child's progress. By focusing on the positives, your student will feel more secure.
* Look through your child's papers regularly. When you show an interest in their school work, often the student works harder to succeed.
* Set limits. Don't be afraid to set limits on TV, video games, and computer time during the school week.
* Teach responsibility. Your child is maturing into a real student, so make them responsible for their education. Have your child place homework in their backpack on their own.
* Make learning the main priority. Find excitement in learning and demonstrate that you want to learn as well.
* Have fun with your child as you both learn together!
Reading Tips
* Use the five finger rule. If five or more words on a page are unfamiliar to your child, the book is too difficult.
* Read easier text to practice fluency and expression.
* Take turns reading pages with your child. When you read, you are demonstrating good reading behaviors. Ask your child questions as you read together to check for comprehension.
* Make frequent trips to your local library to get new books to practice reading. Students are more likely to read, when the books are about something they enjoy. |