Back to school for kids is back to school for you, too! It’s a family affair to launch a school year successfully and everybody has to participate to keep the plane flying straight,
Help Your Kids to Fall in Love With Learning
Given the limited amount of time teachers spend with each student, moms, dads and kids need to be actively involved in learning for academic success.
The U.S. Department of Education says parents who show an interest in their child’s education can spark a strong enthusiasm for learning.
So, how do you go about it?
In the U.S. Department of Education‘s publication, Helping Your Child Succeed in School, the basics include encouraging reading and having plenty of reading materials in your home. Before school days start, talk to your kids about your expectations for them. And as the school year moves along, talk about each school day and what the kids are learning. In addition, make routine outings (shopping trips, dining out, etc.) an opportunity for learning experiences.
At home, monitor and help kids organize their homework and have special study stations. In addition, limit TV and video game time; help your kids use the Internet properly; and encourage responsibility and independence.
It’s no surprise that homework is a kid’s least favorite part of school. Stacy DeBroff, author of The Mom Book: 4,278 of Mom Central’s Tips For Moms from Moms says, “Set a schedule that includes study time for everyone in the house. Don’t allow TV or phone calls during this time,” she says. “Even if your kids don’t have homework, make study time mandatory.”
3 Giant School Success Tips to Help Love Learning
ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TEACHER (S) – Get in there and make sure the teachers know who you are. Basically say, “I want to work with you over the course of the year to make sure my child does well.” When you establish that you are at the ready, the teacher will have a higher expectations for your child and work with you to meet them.
ASK GOOD QUESTIONS – Ample evidence shows parental involvement at home increases a child’s performance. Avoid the empty question, “How was school?” and change it to “Tell me something interesting you learned in math today,” or “What are you doing in science?” Get your child to say, show and share about what he is learning
INSIST ON BED TIME – Make sure kids go to bed on time and come to school on time with homework complete.
Source: National Education Association
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