Twenty Tips Which Will Help Your Child Be Successful At School
by Kelly Carrell
February 11, 2010
Here are 20 tips that will help your student be more successful at school.
1. Eat a good breakfast every morning, don't let them skip breakfast.
2. Wake them up early enough to get up on time so they are not tardy! Even if that means waking them up 15 or 30 minutes earlier than they used to wake up.
3. Be sure your child gets a good night's sleep.
4. Have them prepare all of their things the night before, including clothes or uniforms, socks, shoes, back packs, homework assignments in back packs, etc. down to the finest details, even hair accessories.
5. Children should keep their back packs, desks and rooms organized so they can find what they need easily and nothing gets lost.
6. Praise your children, encourage them, use positive reinforcement, and work closely with them. Let them know that you are available to help if needed.
7. Create a study routine for your child. A good rule of thumb is to have them do their homework right when they get home.
8. Go over homework together.
9. Check their book bags for notes, missed assignments, book orders, etc.
10. Promote healthy habits like healthy snacks, low in sugar, fresh fruits and vegetables.
11. Children should ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask questions. That is how we learn.
12. A stress free child is a happy child. A happy child will do better in school.
13. Children should start reviewing notes at least three days before a test. Don’t wait until the night before or worse, the day of the test to study for it.
14. Children should write down their assignments carefully. Have the telephone number of a few classmates in case you need to find out homework assignments.
15. Parents, be a role model to your children, your children learn from you. Be positive and supportive of the school system and teachers.
16. Have your child read to you often and regularly.
17. Have them put all of their things in their room right when they get home. This will alleviate the chances of losing or misplacing something often more time is wasted looking for a lost shoe or where they put their book sack.
18. Children should take notes when the teacher repeats something, tells them to write it down or that it is very important or will be on a test, or if she writes it on the board.
19. Take pride in your children’s projects and assignments. Show your children how proud you are of their accomplishments.
20. During tests, read all of the directions, follow directions, read the questions carefully, and double check your answers if you have time after you are done.
