Jess Balken with Gracie who is ready to start the journey into big school at Canowindra Public School. Little Sister Olivia tagging along for moral support as well.
Every parent wants their child to succeed at school, but did you know that this success largely depends on you? Here are some tried and tested tips for helping your child achieve this success:
Meet your child’s teacher: As soon as the school year starts, introduce yourself to your child’s teacher. Let the teacher know you want to help your child learn, and that they can talk to you if any problems develop with your child.
Make sure that your child gets homework done: You can help your child with homework by setting aside a special place to study, establishing a regular time for homework, and removing distractions such as the television and social phone calls during homework time.
Volunteer at your child’s school and/ or join the P&C: There are many ways you can contribute to your child’s school. You can volunteer in your child’s class or in the school library. You can make food for a school event. If you work during the day, you can attend “parents’ night” activities or your child’s performances.
Encourage your child to read: Helping your child become a reader is the single most important thing that you can do to help the child to succeed in school-and in life. Reading helps children in all school subjects and sets them up for lifelong learning.
Encourage active learning: Active learning involves asking and answering questions, solving problems and exploring interests. Active learning also can take place when your child plays sports, spends time with friends, acts in a school play, plays a musical instrument or visits museums and bookstores. To promote active learning, listen to your child’s ideas and respond to them. Let your child jump in with questions and opinions when you read books together. Curiosity is the key to learning.