Help your child make a savings plan for a special purchase.
Learn a magic trick with your child.
Ask your child to brainstorm dinner ideas for the week.
Take a compass (or a compass app) along on a walk. Let your child keep track of which direction you’re going.
Ask your child to tell you the difference between wanting something and needing something.
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?
Hey Wildcats- Trina Dill has a contact from Jacksonville who will be coming to our area to help clean up with limbs, tarps, and possibly moving large trees. Do you need this assistance or do you know of any of our students that might benefit? If so, please contact Trina at 912-337-5395 to coordinate. Y'all be safe.
Roofers have been to MDES to start the clean up process! I have a meeting Thursday morning about next steps. Take care of yourself and let me know if I can help with anything.
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.