Preparing to Go Back to School!
Good feelings about school can help your child feel good about learning. You can contribute to your child’s sense of school pride by getting involved at home with what your child does at school and by volunteering. Show an interest in your child by asking questions and doing school projects together. You can ask your child questions about what happens at school each day. Don’t accept the response of “nothing.” Ask specific questions. Encourage and probe your child for lengthy answers.
You can improve your child’s self-esteem, behavior, and academic performance by being involved with every aspect of his or her academic life. Support the events sponsored by your child’s school. Talk with your child’s teacher to find out ways you can assist the class. Some examples are sending healthy snacks, reading aloud to the class, helping with classroom tasks, etc.
Make sure you ask your child’s teacher for a copy of the daily schedule so you can talk with your child about the different things that happen during the day. Also, visit the school and meet your child’s teachers early in the school year, such as at Open House. Keep in touch on a regular basis to make sure you know how your child is performing at school. If issues arise, you will be in a better position to handle them quickly and effectively.
