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Successin
School Tips on how parents can help their child
be successful in school
Show Interesto Communicate with your children
o Have contact with the teacher on a regular basis
o Look over assignments & homework that is sent home
o Be available to talk about, assist, or review work with your children
o Praise your children for good work and behavior
Be Involved*Get involved with your child’s
classroom
*Get involved with your child’s
homework
*Get involved with your child’s
relationships with others
Build Responsibility
Explain how studying can help them receive good grades
Explain why good grades are important (Example, college and career)
Give consequences if poor choices are made
Healthy Eating Keep good healthy food choices in
the house
Feed children breakfast. The most important meal of the day
Say “NO” to junk food
DESIGNATE A WORK SPACE
Quiet area
Plenty of lights
Plenty of room
Limit television viewing
Set a daily routine for studying
Exercise
Kids need exercise to keep their mind focused and clear.
o D-E-A-R Time
“Drop Everything and Read”
o Read books at bedtime
o Give books as rewards
o Go to the library
Read, Read, Read
Craighead County Librarywww.libraryinjonesboro.org
Offers story times, drama classes, & various craft projects.
Free of charge!
Be a Role Model
Share your experiences
Display strong work ethics
Example: Pay your bills while they do homework
Children learn by example so be sure and set a good one
Parenting Websites www.parents.com www.choosemyplate.gov www.littleonesreadingresource.com http://www.pbs.org/parents/
References
"44 Proven Ideas Parents Can Use to Help Their Children Do Better in School." 44
Proven Ideas Parents Can Use to Help Their Children Do Better in School. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2012. <http://www.rif.org/us/literacy-resources/articles/44-
proven-ideas-parents- can-use-to-help-their-children-do-better-in-school.htm>.
"Helping Your Child Succeed in School." Helping Your Child Succeed in School. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2012.
<http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/succeed.html>.
"Ten Tips for Your Child's Success in School." HealthyChildren.org. N.p., n.d. Web.
25 Nov. 2012. <http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-
stages/gradeschool/school/pages/Ten-Tips-for-Your-Childs-Success-in-
School.aspx?nfstatus=401>.