| Suggestion |
Rationale |
| Turn off the TV, VCR, and video
games. |
|
| Spend time reading in your home. |
- Children will model your
reading behaviors. If you are reading, your children
will know that it is a valuable way to spend time.
|
| Listen to your children read
and/or read to your children. |
- This can be quality time
that you spend reading and discussing what you read.
- Provide literary materials,
a library card and visit the library.
|
| Be aware of the test dates and
times. |
- Provide motivation,
encouragement and a good breakfast to start the day.
- Praise efforts, academic
achievement and good behavior.
|
| Designate a space for reading
and home learning in your home. |
- Provide a special location
for the reading and homework that sets the tone for the
importance of education.
|
| Communicate with the school and
the teachers on a regular basis. |
- Be aware of your child's
progress and essential homework assignments.
- Become active in the
PTA/PTSA
- Let the principal and
teachers know that you are interested in the success of your
child.
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