Back to School 2017
As parents, we want our children to succeed in everything they do, especially school. Here are some tips to help your child with school:
- Establish a good bed time routine. School age children need eight to ten hours of sleep each night.
- So your child doesn’t feel rushed or stressed, plan enough time to get ready in the morning.
- Help your child develop good homework habits. Designate a regular time and location to work on assignments. It should be away from other children playing and without distractions from the television or other electronic devices.
- Do not do their homework for them. When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers.
- Start projects early! The hardest part is getting started, so do at least one thing the day it is assigned.
- When doing homework, help your child figure out what is hard homework and what is easy. Do the easy part first, for a feeling of accomplishment.
- Limit electronic media time. This includes TV, DVDs, computer, tablets, phones, etc.
- Be involved with school activities whenever possible.
- Get to know the teacher and have an open line of communication.
We hope you have had a great summer! If your child requires your help to get the homework done, talk with his teacher.
Below are several links with information that we think may be helpful:
Poor school performance:
Bullying:
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Bullying-Its-Not-Ok.aspx