Successin

School Tips on how parents can help their child

be successful in school

Show Interesto Communicate with your children

o Have contact with the teacher on a regular basis

o Look over assignments & homework that is sent home

o Be available to talk about, assist, or review work with your children

o Praise your children for good work and behavior

Be Involved*Get involved with your child’s

classroom

*Get involved with your child’s

homework

*Get involved with your child’s

relationships with others

Build Responsibility

Explain how studying can help them receive good grades

Explain why good grades are important (Example, college and career)

Give consequences if poor choices are made

Healthy Eating Keep good healthy food choices in

the house

Feed children breakfast. The most important meal of the day

Say “NO” to junk food

DESIGNATE A WORK SPACE

Quiet area

Plenty of lights

Plenty of room

Limit television viewing

Set a daily routine for studying

Exercise

Kids need exercise to keep their mind focused and clear.

o D-E-A-R Time

“Drop Everything and Read”

o Read books at bedtime

o Give books as rewards

o Go to the library

Read, Read, Read

Craighead County Librarywww.libraryinjonesboro.org

Offers story times, drama classes, & various craft projects.

Free of charge!

Be a Role Model

Share your experiences

Display strong work ethics

Example: Pay your bills while they do homework

Children learn by example so be sure and set a good one

Parenting Websites www.parents.com www.choosemyplate.gov www.littleonesreadingresource.com http://www.pbs.org/parents/

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