My Resources 10 Ways to Help Your Child Do Well In School

#1 Show you care. Your child needs hugs and words of support. Ask your child about school each day.

#2 Read, read, read. Read with your child, read to your child or listen to your child read everyday. Make it fun- talk about what you've read.

#3 Make home a place for learning. Help your child practice reading, writing, math, and science skills. Stimulate your child's creativity.

#4 Promote healthy habits. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and exercise and eats balanced meals. Schedule regular checkups.

#5 Be a role model. Your child learns from you. Be positive about education and show you enjoy learning new things.

#6 Encourage independence. Allow your child to make mistakes and learn to accept the consequences. Give your child responsibilities, such as household chores.

#7 Create a study routine. Set a time and a quiet place for your child to work every day. Go over homework together.

#8 Get involved. Meet with your child's teacher, attend school events, and help at school if you can.

#9 Build success. Help praise your child's self esteem by setting reachable goals and praising your child's efforts, not just results.

#10 Make school important. Insist on good attendance and punctuality.

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