Education insight for parents
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Avoid summer learning loss
e may not know exactly what format school will take this year, but we can be sure it will be unlike anything we’ve seen before. Teachers will be working outside their comfort zone, which means that parent involvement will be more critical than ever. So as we get closer to the beginning of school, parents may want to consider the following: 1. Plan to develop a strong relationship with your child’s teacher. Even if you don’t see your child’s teacher in person often, staying in touch with the teacher is important for your child’s academic success. Don’t be afraid to email the teacher or set up a meeting when you have questions or concerns. When you reach out to a teacher, you
are showing that teacher that you care.
often offer free help and support if your child is struggling. After-school homework help 2. Have realistic expectaand counseling are great tools tions. As a parent, you know to help your child stay on track your child has unique strengths if needed. But the existence and weaknesses. While getof such help doesn’t ting straight A’s might necessarily mean that be a realistic goal by your child will use for one child, it it – you’ll need to might not be reaconfirm whether sonable for anthey need and other. Knowing are using the where your child help, and if not, is academically to discover why. and helping them set attainable goals 4. Get outside is a huge part of helping help when it’s needed. your child be the best student he Some students need more help or she can be. And don’t forget than what teachers and schools to regularly acknowledge your can realistically offer, and many child’s efforts to achieve those students resist learning from goals. mom and dad. If the source of a student’s struggle is a failure to 3. Utilize teachers and master foundational skills from school resources. Schools
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prior grades, outside help is likely necessary. There are many tutors that can provide the personalized academic support that your child may need to succeed. 5. Develop a schedule that works with your child. Kids thrive when they have a balanced schedule of enough sleep, exercise, downtime and quiet time to read and do homework. Work with your kids to come up with a schedule that works for everyone involved, then try to stick to it. 6. Practice goal setting. It’s easier for children to achieve their goals when they set specific goals and know what steps they need to take to reach them. Sit down with your child before school starts and help them
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