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[quote=Anonymous] I like to keep "workbooks" handy.  Two or three times a week I throw them onto the kitchen table with a stack of plain paper.  The kids get a box of colored pencils.  If they want to do worksheets, great.  If they would rather practice writing, great.  If they just want to color, fine.  I am available if they need help with the directions on their workbooks.  I try to get the ones with a variety of activities so they do not get bored.  And, honestly, they finish a workbook at least once a month.

We also implemented the rule that any screen time during the school week must be educational.  I have a younger child, so we still do Leap Frog videos.  We also have some Kid Science Documentaries, etc.  They don't get them every night, but if they do, it has to fit the "educational" bill.

We also love all the various games mentioned, reading aloud, and more "in the moment" learning.

If you really think you "need" to step up the instructional time, then I would suggest incentivizing.  Sticker chart with a sticker for every completed page.  When you reach a certain number of stickers, you get a certain reward.

Finally, have you spoken with a teacher at the school for ideas of what you could do specifically outside of the classroom to reinforce or forge ahead a bit? They might have a suggestion.[/quote]

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