Tip #14 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents - Completing
Today's tip for parents (from two talented teachers) comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly (yes, those are the two talented teachers). #14 Getting There Is Half the Fun It's good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin When you are working with your child on a project, it is tempting to focus solely on finishing it, but that may actually send the wrong message. The steps your child takes in order to complete the project are often equally as important as the project itself. For instance, if your child needs to write a report, the process involved might include brainstorming, researching, reading, note-taking, drafting, revising, and editing. Each of these skills is important in and of itself and should be emphasized along with the completion of the project. You could divide the overall project into steps and concentrate on one step a ...