parenting tips for academic success
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Keep a family calendar Know when your child works best
Get up 15 minutes early in the morning
Encourage your child to:› Break down large tasks into manageable pieces
› Study most challenging subjects first
› Recopy notes
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Create checklists Look through backpacks
everyday Use “in” and “out” boxes Encourage your child to:
› Use a trapper keeper› Keep track of assignments in a day timer
› Create assignment logs for each class
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Eat meals together Discuss current events and real life issues
Take advantage of car time
Move with your children
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Let your child see you reading
Try something new
Take responsible risks
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Create meals from foreign cultures
Go to the theater Visit museums, aquariums and libraries
Seek out the culture where you live
Actively pursue your child’s interests
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Share your child’s
passions and interests
Let teachers know how
they can support you
Ask how you can support
the teachers at home
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Mark your calendars and forward these dates to your friends:
Parents as Coaches: Helping Your Child Succeed in School and Beyond.› March 29th
› April 5th
Promoting Summer Learning: Fostering Analytical, Practical and Creative Intelligence› April 19th
› May 10th
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