Research show students are more successful in school
when parents are involved in the educational process. We welcome
and encourage your participation. Children will know you care about
them and their success. Here are ways you can help your child succeed
in school. These suggestions are taken from Common Sense Parenting by
Ray Burke and Ron Herron.
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Ask your child to actually show you or tell you somehting specific.
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Talk about specific aspects of school your child enjoys.
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Establish one central location for completing homework.
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Keep homework area as quiet as possible.
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Set a specific amount of study time for school each night.
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Divide the study time into smaller periods for children who
have difficulty concentrating for longer periods of time.
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Schedule the study time to fit your child's routine.
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Suggested
study time activities children can do if they do not bring
assignments home, or tell you they have completed all
their homework in school include:
- Reading to a younger brother or sister
- Reading a newspaper article about world events or other
topics of interest
- Writing letters to relatives or friends
- Reading a book
- Practicing math facts
- Cutting coupons from a newspaper and figuring the about
of money saved
- Writing in a journal
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Watch for opportunities to praise children for completing their
homework.
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Set a positive example by reading a book or newspaper, writing
a letter, making a grocery list, or balancing a checkbook.
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Help your child organize their time and materials.
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Review their planner with them.
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Be available to answer questions and offer encouragement.
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Maintain contact with the teacher to solve school problems.
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Make privileges contingent on attending class, behaving well,
and completing homework.
Further parenting tips may be found
at the following websites.
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