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Tip #147 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley, Trombly) - Write a Test

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  Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from  365 Teacher Secrets for Parents  by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly.                                             #147 Write a Test   Even if we study to old age we shall not finish learning  ~Chinese Proverb   Have you ever wanted to switch places with someone and do their job for the day? Your child has probably experienced similar feelings. He may wish to be a parent for a day and have fun making and enforcing the rules. He may even dream of being the teacher and making decisions such as a “no homework ever” policy! You can give your child the feeling of being in charge by assigning him in this important “teacher task.” After he has finished reading a book, give him the opportunity to design his own test for the book. No doubt, he will try to be silly and creat...