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Keep a family calendar Know when your child works best Get up 15 minutes early in the morning Encourage your child to:
› Break down large tasks into
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Create checklists Look through backpacks everyday Use “in” and “out” boxes Encourage your child to: › Use a trapper keeper › Keep track of assignments in a day timer › Create assignment logs for each class
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Eat meals together Discuss current events and real life issues
Take advantage of car time
Move with your children
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Let your child see you reading
Try something new
Take responsible risks
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Create meals from foreign cultures Go to the theater Visit museums, aquariums and libraries Seek out the culture where you live Actively pursue your child’s interests
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Share your child’s passions and interests
Let teachers know how they can support you
Ask how you can support the teachers at home
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Research Role
resources
play challenging
situations
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Mark your calendars and forward these dates to your friends:
Parents as Coaches: Helping Your Child Succeed in School and Beyond. › March 29th › April 5th Promoting Summer Learning: Fostering Analytical, Practical and Creative Intelligence › April 19th › May 10th
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