Remember to have your child read independently, to/with someone, or have someone read to them at least 20 minutes a day!
- Fuel up
Children who eat a healthy breakfast each day have more energy available for learning. Try simple, protein-loaded options like homemade scrambled-egg-and-cheese breakfast burritos, waffles smeared with nut butter, or yogurt-and-fruit smoothies. - Become a class volunteer
You'll develop a closer relationship with the teacher and volunteer in the classroom, usually without having to commit a ton of time. Class parents organize other parent volunteers for parties and events, may help the teacher create a newsletter, or might document the school year in photos. Ask the teacher what his or her specific needs will likely be this year. - Connect with your kids' teachers
Attending school meetings should be a priority for all parents and guardians. This is your chance to see how things are going with your children and to partner with their teachers on improving performance. Ask: “What could we be doing at home to practice what they're learning?” National PTA has created grade by-grade Parent Guides that can be a resource for what to discuss at conferences. Find out more at pta.org/parentsguide. - Seek extra help
Does it seem your child is going to have trouble keeping up? Ask the teacher about school-provided tutoring programs and resources to help reinforce his or her learning outside of class.
See US Dept Of Education Countdown to Success for more information
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