Parenting Tips for Academic Success

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Well lit Away from distractions

Stocked with

supplies


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


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


Let your child see you reading

Try something new

Take responsible risks



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





Share your child’s

passions and interests

Let teachers know how

they can support you

Ask how you can support

the teachers at home


Research resources

Role play challenging

situations



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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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Parenting Tips for Academic Success

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