Student Learning
35. Discuss your child’s school day and homework daily.
36. Know your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses.
37. Provide a quiet,well-lighted place with basic school supplies for studying/homework.
38. Help your child break down big homework projects into smaller,more manageable steps.
39. Develop a consistent daily routine and time for studying and doing homework.
40. Provide encouragement and praise for your child’s efforts.
41. Share your interests, hobbies, and talents with your child.
42. Provide your child with books, magazines, newspapers, and other materials, and encourage regular reading.
43. View selected TV programs together and then discuss them.
44. Make family trips to the library, zoo,museum, or park a fun learning experience.
45. Talk with your child’s teacher about creating home learning games and activities.
46. Assist with homework, but avoid doing it for your child.
47. Attend school meetings on learning expectations, assessments, and grading procedures.
48. Help set goals and develop a personalized education plan for your child.
49. Participate in activities that help you understand school technology.
50. Help plan and attend family nights on improving study habits, doing homework, etc.
51. Help develop, visit, or offer services to your school’s study/tutor center.
52. Participate in academic fairs as a family.
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Volunteering
53. Respond to school surveys regarding your interests, talents, and skills.
54. Let school staff know your availability to volunteer (days, times, and how often).
55. Coordinate and participate in evening and weekend volunteer activities at school.
56. Assist your child’s teacher in the classroom or on field trips when you are able.
57. Work with school staff and teachers to develop volunteer activities you can do from home.
58. Assist school staff and educators in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for parents.
59. Help provide child care and/or transportation for volunteering parents.
60. Collaborate to develop creative ways to use volunteers at school.
61. Work with others to develop volunteer job descriptions and evaluations.
62. Assist school staff in recruiting parents and community members as volunteers.
63. Attend training and orientation on how to be an effective volunteer.
64. Learn and uphold school discipline, confidentiality, and other policies as a volunteer.
65. Set a time to talk regularly with school staff and educators with whom you are working.
66. Participate in organizing and planning ways to recognize and appreciate volunteers.
67. Respond to school surveys/questionnaires on the effectiveness of volunteer programs.
68. Help develop and distribute a volunteer directory to parents, school staff, and teachers.
69. Volunteer your consulting services in your areas of expertise to school staff or educators.
Academics, Featured Authors July 19th, 2008
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July 20th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
This is valuable advice for parents.
We often carry a bit of own childhood baggage into the school room with our kids. It’s important to remember that your child will experience school in their own way.
So if you had a fantastic time at school, share the good stories and enthusiasm you have, but keep a look out for things that your child may be struggling with.
If you had a dreadful time at school, don’t hide from the principal and criticise everything. Have an open mind, become involved and look for the positives.