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This story addresses themes of sickness, reporting an absence from school, giving a child’s full name over the phone, missing work, and parental responsibility.

Questions

What an excused absence is and what are legitimate reasons for missing school?
Do you paid time off if you stay home with a sick child or elder parent?
How can you tell whether or not a child needs to see a doctor?
What is the procedure to report an absence at your child's school?

From Home to School 14: Crossing the Street

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

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Mark Kulek: Daily Expressions - Street Signs (in the city)

Lesson 14: Crossing the Street

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of transportation, walking to school, using caution, reading signs, obeying rules, and getting to school safely.

Questions

How do your children get to school?
Are their crossing guards for your children's school?
Do your children know and understand traffic signs?
Do you walk with your children to school?
Do your children know their way home?

Saturday, August 14, 2021

From Home to School 13: Expensive Shoes

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

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Two Minute English: Shopping for shoes - English lesson Conversation

Lesson 13: Expensive Shoes

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of shopping for shoes, comparing prices, looking for bargains, children wanting what is popular, and arguing about expenditures.

Questions

What is the maximum amount of money you would spend on a pair of athletic shoes for your child?
How often do you need to buy new ones?
Do you buy new ones because they are worn out, because they are too small, or because your child wants something more stylish?
What other things do your children see that
they also want to have?

Friday, August 13, 2021

From Home to School 12: It’s Bedtime

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

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Mark Kulek: At Night | Everyday Activities | Adverbs of Frequency

Lesson 12: It’s Bedtime

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of bedtime, the amount of sleep children need, resistance to going to bed, family rules, and bedtime on a non-school night.

Questions

Do you have a bedtime for your children on school-nights and non-school-nights?
Talk about your child's bedtime routine.
How many hours a night does your child sleep?
Does your child need more sleep?
Do you need more sleep or modify your own bedtime routine?

Thursday, August 12, 2021

From Home to School 11: Listen and Follow Directions

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

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Jennifer ESL: Classroom Instructions: Taking a Test

Lesson 11: Listen and Follow Directions

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of paying attention in class, following directions, test-taking, daydreaming, and receiving a warning from the teacher.

Questions

Did you enjoy spelling tests or "spelling bees" (contests) when you were a student?
Does your child enjoy spelling tests or "spelling bees" (contests) ?
How often do they give spelling tests in your child's class?
How many words are on the test?
Do you help your children with their spelling homework?
Does your child have a difficult time paying attention?
How can you help your child learn how to pay attention better?

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

From Home to School 10: Too Tired for Homework

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

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Jennifer ESL: Classroom Instructions: Giving Homework

Lesson 10: Too Tired for Homework

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of time management, homework, playing, and parental control.

Questions

Do you procrastinate?
Do your children avoid chores or homework?
Is it important to do homework? Why or why not?
Do you have a scheduled time for homework and playing?
How do you encourage children to do their homework?

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

From Home to School 09: Fighting at School

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

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UNESCO: Together against school bullying (long version)

Lesson 9: Fighting at School

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of bullying or harassment, fighting at school, emotions, parental concern, and reporting a problem to the school principal.

Questions

Do you discuss problems your children have had with other children at school?
What is a "bully"?
What do you tell your children to do if there is a problem with another child at school?

Monday, August 9, 2021

From Home to School 08: Sign Up for Soccer

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

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Kids vs Life: Team Sports in the US | Sports for Kids | Made by Red Cat Reading

Lesson 8: Sign Up for Soccer

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of a child’s request to participate in after-school activities, playing soccer, engaging in activities with peers, parental uncertainty, and fact-finding.

Questions

Do you like to play or watch sports now?
Did you play sports when you were a child?
What after-school activities are available at your child's school?
What activities or sports teams are available at your community center or local parks?
What are the benefits and concerns of playing team sports?

Sunday, August 8, 2021

From Home to School 07: Tests Next Week

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

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Teachings in Education: Standardized Testing: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Lesson 7: Tests Next Week

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of school testing, parent notification, and preparation for testing.

Questions

What standardized tests ar given at your child's school?
Do standardized tests really show what a child know and doesn't know?
Why is it important to sleep well before a test?

Saturday, August 7, 2021

From Home to School 06: A Classroom Volunteer

Monday August 16 9:00 am -- Class starts at Milpitas Adult School

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York English: A Day in the Life of a Teaching Assistant

Lesson 6: A Classroom Volunteer

"From Home to School" by Ana Gianola
9781564203007

This story addresses themes of volunteering in a classroom, duties of a parent volunteer, practicing addition, and the benefits of being a classroom volunteer.

Questions

What kinds of responsibilities that a volunteer might have at different grade levels?
Have you ever volunteer in your child's classroom?
How do you know if a child need's your help in classroom?