How to Help Your Child Be a Successful Student
Here are some suggestions to help your child be as successful as he/she can be for the challenges of middle school. There are many things that you as a parent can do to ensure that your child is prepared for school each day.
1.) Help me in teaching your child to be organized....
School is their "job." Help them to develop a system to assume the responsibilites of making sure homework assignments are complete and materials are organized for return to school the next day.
2.) Children need a good nights sleep....
It is very important that your child come to school rested every day. Establish an after school routine and follow it throughout the week.
3.) Develop a calm morning routine....
Allow enough time for a healthy breakfast and a timely school arrival. Teach your child to check his/her schoolbag before everyday to ensure everything is where it should be.
4.) Share your child's day.......
Your reactions and attitudes will go a long way toward determining how your child feels about school, the teacher, and other students.
5.) Read to and/or with your child every day....
Kids who "practice" their reading at home are more likely to read during school. Keep this in the after school routine or as a nighttime reward.
6.) Build a "can do" attitude in your child .....
When she/he tries something hard, praise the effort. Help break a big project down into smaller tasks. Then praise him/her as each step is completed. The process is just as important as the final product.
Let's work together to ensure that your child will do the best that he/she can this year. With your help, we can help them accomplish anything.
"It takes a village to educate a child." ~ Nigerian proverb