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 or have him or her read every day. 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 get 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 educations and show you enjoy learning.

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

7
Create a study routine. Set a time and 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 out at school if you can.

9
Build success. Help raise 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.