Mention how something you studied in school has helped you in your life.
Discuss your child’s most challenging subject. What could your student do to make it easier? How can you help?
Encourage daily exercise. Physical activity can improve your child’s mood and boost brainpower.
Create a screen media log. Have your student write down shows and movies watched and games played, and add opinions about them.
Have your child solve silly math problems, such as “How many hours until your birthday?”
Help your child make a to-do list. After completing an item, have them check it off.
Today, have your child tackle the most challenging assignment first. Tomorrow, your child can do the easiest first. Which way works best?
Ask how your child feels the school year is going so far.
Ask your child for suggestions of nutritious after-school snacks to keep on hand.
Go for a walk with your child and look for signs of fall.
Learn the names of your child’s teachers and make sure you have contact information for them so you can stay in touch.
Find a new word in the dictionary. Can each member of your family use it three times today?
Explain that school is your child’s job. School and schoolwork takes priority over sports, hobbies, and social media.
Take advantage of opportunities to talk with your child while doing chores or errands.
Discuss honesty and why it matters in school. Point out people who demonstrate honesty.
Play Math Catch together. Call out a problem—such as 60 ÷ 12—as you toss a ball. See if your child can say the answer before catching it.
Ask who your child’s role models are, and why.
Ask your child, “What is one thing that makes you feel really excited?”
Is your child’s room messy? Set the timer for a 15-minute pick-up blitz before moving on to a fun activity.
After study time, put on a favorite song and get everyone moving!