All kids are miracles
1. It can increase their attention span. 2. When they get older, they’ll score higher on standardized testing. 3. It will positively impact every facet of their formal education, including math. 4. For every year you do from infancy to preschool, their expected lifetime earnings… [read more]
1. Stay informed of school activities. 2. Attend Back to School night. 3. Be a team player. 4. Respect teachers’ time. 5. Know when to use email and when to use the phone. 6. Get the teacher’s side of the story. 7. Let teachers… [read more]
1. You care about your kids. 2. Students benefit academically from parent involvement. 3. To get connected with other parents. 4. You can help teachers become successful. 5. You can advocate for kids. 6. You will play a part in decisions that affect children. 7.… [read more]
1: Reading is not their strength. 2: They can’t read as fast as their peers. 3: They fear they will have to read out loud and be embarrassed. 4: They often have low self-esteem in regards to reading. 5: They believe they have to finish every… [read more]
1. Kids find friends with similar interest. 2. It helps them to learn how to manage their time. 3. It helps them to master a new skill which helps to build confidence. 4. It teaches kids how to work as a team. 5. It helps kids to… [read more]
1. Kids who exercise are more likely to keep exercising as adults. 2. Exercise helps kids achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. 3. Regular physical activity is good for the brain. 4. Exercise improves the chances of getting a good night sleep. 5. Research shows that exercise… [read more]
Plan school goals out for the year. Plan for spring and summer activities. Reflect over last school years progress. Plan for fun activities when kids reach their goals. Encourage student success. Allow children to help with decision making. Continue to help build your child’s self-esteem. Put kids in situations… [read more]
Read with your child daily. Create a print-rich home environment. Model reading and writing. Use grocery shopping to encourage reading. Take turns reading a book. Explore new books and magazines together. Tell stories together. Go to a book store when you have nothing to do. Play writing games with children. Play games on the computer… [read more]
Talk to the Teacher to find out what will be on the test. Involve the Whole Family in the studying process. Try multiple ways to study. Make a game with Flash Cards. Use test strategies. Design a practice test or use one already created. Review any lingering questions before the test. Get plenty of rest… [read more]
Discuss school expectations. Take the kids school shopping. Purchase school supplies. Buy a new lunch box. Meet your child’s teachers. Adjust your child’s bedtime. Let your child know you will be helping with their homework. Get appropriate physicals and immunization. Make sure your child stays physically active. Make sure your child eats healthy.