| 1) |
Read to your child whenever possible. |
| 2) |
Take your child to the library. |
| 3) |
Make sure your child has a good night’s
sleep. |
| 4) |
Make sure your child has a good breakfast. |
| 5) |
Help student with homework and review
material with him/her. |
| 6) |
Parents should try to stop in and see
the teacher on a regular basis. Talking to the teacher
shows your child that you are interested in school. |
| 7) |
Set aside a certain amount of time daily
(20-30 minutes) to discuss school, review the day or
just talk one on one. |
| 8) |
Keep informed of school and classroom
activities. |
| 9) |
Ask questions about school and encourage
student response. |
| 10) |
Have a special place and set time each
night for your child to study or read. |
| 11) |
Ask to see your child’s work: Do
not assume everything is O.K. |
| 12) |
Support the school in front of your child. |
| 13) |
Make sure your child comes to school,
unless he/she is ill. |
| 14) |
Make sure your child arrives at school
on time. |
| 15) |
Don’t let T.V. viewing and video
games get out of hand. |
| 16) |
Plan at least one night a week as family
night, do something as a family. |
| 17) |
Make sure you come to parent/Teacher
conferences. |
| 18) |
Build your child’s self-esteem.
Some ideas to follow: |
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A. |
Tell your child how nice he/she looks |
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B. |
Let your child help you around the house. Do some
projects together. |
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C. |
Make sure you are aware of the feelings behind the
words you use. |
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D. |
Show your child how to do something new. |
| |
E. |
Hug and kiss your child daily. They may say they
are too old, but it does make them feel loved and wanted. |
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F. |
Tell your child you love them daily. |
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G. |
Smile at your child. |
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H. |
Give your child opportunities to make choices. |
| 19) |
Encourage your child to always do their
best. |
| 20) |
Help your child to set goals for the
school year. |
| 21) |
Visit the school as often as possible. |
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