Tips for Successful Students:
1. Be generous with
praise
Observe your child carefully and
comment on the things that are done well. When you see an area that needs
improvement, find a positive way to talk about it with your child.
2. Encourage
"personal best"
Help your child by encouraging him
or her to do the best in school and at home. Remember, "personal
best" does not mean "perfect" and learning is not the same as
high grades. Children, like adults, need the freedom to make mistakes and to
learn from them.
3. Make learning a
priority
Your attitude toward school
attendance, education, and involvement in the school makes a strong and lasting
impression on your child. Show your child, by example, that learning is a
priority.
4. Show interest in
school work
- Talk about school each day.
- Ask to see classwork.
- Have your child read aloud to
you.
- Read with your child from a
variety of materials in your first language.
- Encourage your child to
discuss new ideas and opinions.
- Show appreciation for good
efforts.
5. Offer suggestions
for success
Help your child use the following
strategies to improve performance in school:
- Read the assignment when it is
given.
- Keep a list of new vocabulary.
- Proofread assignments to catch
errors before writing a final draft.
- Review notes before a test.
6. Schedule study
time
Set up an area for homework away
from noise and distractions. Post a family calendar that schedules school
project deadlines, after-school activities, assessment dates, and report card
dates.
Helping Your Child Read At Home