20 Ways You Can Get Involve in Your Child's Learnings

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Nowadays most of the parents do not realize their responsibility and the importance to be engaged in  the  their child's learning at  home and at school. There are some parents who have  the willingness to help their child but they do not have direct information provided for them to know how to help their children .Therefore, this article  provides useful ideas for parents.There are simple instruction and clear information in this article for parents to refer on it.I believe this article can be a good guideline for parent who are looking for ideas to work with their children learning.

20 Ways You Can Help Your Children Succeed in School

By: Colorín Colorado (2008)

As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. When parents and families are involved in their children's schools, the children do better and have better feelings about going to school. In fact, many studies show that what the family does is more important to a child's school success than how much money the family makes or how much education the parents have. There are many ways that parents can support their children's learning at home and throughout the school year.

Here are some ideas to get you started!

*Develop a partnership with your child's teachers and school staff

1. Meet your child's teacher
                                          
2. Get to know who's who at your child's school
                                               
3. Attend parent-teacher conferences and keep in touch with your child's teacher
                     

*Support your child academically!!!

4. Find out how your child is doing.
5. Apply for special services if you think your child may need it.

6. Make sure that your child gets homework done.

7. Find homework help for your child if needed. 
8. Help your child prepare for tests. 

*Get involved with your child's school!!!

9. Learn what the school offers. 

10. Volunteer at your child's school and/or join your school's parent-teacher group. 

*Get informed and be an advocate for your child!!!

11. Ask questions.

12. Learn about your rights.
13. Let the school know your concerns. 

*Support your child's learning at home!!!

14. Demonstrate a positive attitude about education to your children.
15. Monitor your child's television, video game, and Internet use.
16. Encourage your child to read. 

17. Talk with your child.

18. Encourage your child to use the library.

19. Encourage your child to be responsible and work independently.
20. Encourage active learning. 

http://www.colorincolorado.org/families/school/helpyourkids