View frequently asked questions about Home Learning 

You can do lots of activities with your child to help them learn.

Children learn best when they are motivated and interested - keep sessions fun and short.

Have a look at the links below for ideas.... 

Literacy	Numeracy
Reading - what can you do? Reading with your child is vital. Research shows that it's the single most important thing you can do to help your child's education. It's best to read little and often, so try to put aside some time for it every day. Ideas for reading together How to read with your child	Free app (iPhone/iPad only) to improve numeracy Practical Ways to help your child at home with maths - Tom Renwick
Fine motor skills - helping with writing, cutting, sticking, opening snacks! Other activities such as playing with lego and making loom bands are great for this.
Mouse skills through literacy and numeracy games

There are loads of ways to help your child with their learning, from counting everyday objects to doing the shopping together or even baking.

Education Scotland have produced I Am A Mathematician which gives lots of ideas and activities which you can do at home.

 Make learning fun and relevant!

The Scottish Government's Report 'Language Learning in Scotland: A 1+2 Approach' was published in 2012. Local authorities and schools are now working towards implementation of the report. The aim is to enable children and young people to study two languages in addition to their mother tongue in all Scottish primary and secondary schools.

As parents/carers, you may have questions about the approach which we hope will be addressed in this leaflet:

1+2 Parent Leaflet

• Supporting Young People Online - Information and advice for Parents and Carers.

• This Government run website has information for pupils, parents and carers about internet safety.  https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/  

• East Dunbartonshire Council's Internet Safety Policy - The Council's policy for internet use in Primary Schools and Early Years settings can be view in our Policy section. A copy of the Parental Permission Form is also included in each.