1. Create a positive attitude in your kids.
- From their very early years, kids need to understand that learning is exciting and fun. By reading them books and encouraging imaginative play - with boxes, plain paper, crayons, egg cartons, yarn, pipe cleaners, building blocks etc, they get a real sense of accomplishment when they have invented something for themselves.
- Let your kids see that you like to learn new things, too. They love to see your excitement when you achieve a goal.
- Kids who are constantly praised for positive steps in their learning will want to succeed.
- Kids love to please you. They want you to be interested in what they are learning about at home and at school. They need your enthusiasm and your guidance.
- One-on-one time with your kids is priceless.
- Allow kids time to wind down when they come home from school. Don't plague them with questions about their day the minute they walk in the door unless you want one word answers.
- Set a specific time for your kids to start homework each day, preferably before chores.
- Make a minimum study period each day so that even if they say they do not have homework, this time is set aside for them to read, create or revise.
- Where possible, be available to assist with homework especially in the preteen years. As they advance through high school, they do need to become independent in their study, but it is still important for them to see that you are interested in what they are studying and give assistance where you can.
- If possible, provide a quiet atmosphere with a table or desk and good light.
- Alleviate distractions such as phone, TV, radio, Ipods, MP3s or other people making noise around them.
- Study skills can be readily found by searching the internet. These skills will help them retain information and therefore improve their understanding and grades.
By Sally Burgess
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