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The Parent Backpack For Kindergarten Through Grade 5: How To Support Your Child's Education, End Homework Meltdowns, And Build Parent-Teacher Connections (2013)

by M.L. Nichols(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1607744740 (ISBN13: 9781607744740)

languge

English

genre

Paranormal Fantasy

publisher

Ten Speed Press

review 1: I wasn't part of the public school system and find myself deeply distrustful of (and perhaps hostile to) the entire idea. The value I found in this book was not a "Hurrah, now school is going to be awesome!" way, but instead learning more about what is considered "good" parent/teacher relations. I agree with Ms. Nichols' valuation of effective written communication (she provides ineffective emails/letters as contrast), but anyone familiar with business writing will already know those basics (nothing new). According to The Parent Backpack, we should all accept that our children will have 15 mins of homework an evening for every grade level (next to none for Kindergartners, 15 mins for a 1st grader, 30 mins for a 2nd grader, etc.); if it takes them less time, we should be c... moreoncerned that our kids aren't being challenged. That seems like FAR too much homework to me. I don't believe in homework at all, though. I am anti homework and am not comforted by knowing what to expect as the years progress, but instead feel angry at the very thought that my girls may never know the joy of a three hour "school" day as I enjoyed in my own child-led/unschooling history. I am not sure how to reconcile the fact that they will be in a public school and I hope they learn all they can and love learning with the fact that I dislike nearly everything about public schools and the manner in which they will be taught and fully expect them to hate it too. I am fearful of the system, and while The Parent Backpack has some encouraging thoughts on how to connect with teachers and work in an imperfect classroom, I remain dubious about this entire situation.
review 2: I won this books on Good Reads. I so far have just briefly skimmed through it. As an educator, I definitely think it will be helpful for parents that need to add consistency and stability to their family life. I'll write a more concise review when I'm finished reading it! I'm sorry school started and then I was ill. I think this book makes the important point that education isn't just about sending your child to school but as parents you have responsibilities also. Find ways of bonding over homework instead of making it punishment. Parents need to be involved in their child's education especially at this time when they are forming a foundation. less

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