Explain that school is your child’s job. School and schoolwork takes priority over sports, hobbies, and social media.
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Take advantage of opportunities to talk with your child while doing chores or errands.
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Discuss honesty and why it matters in school. Point out people who demonstrate honesty.
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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.
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Ask who your child’s role models are, and why.
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Ask your child, “What is one thing that makes you feel really excited?”
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Is your child’s room messy? Set the timer for a 15-minute pick-up blitz before moving on to a fun activity.
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After study time, put on a favorite song and get everyone moving!
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Encourage your child to write all assignments down in a planner. This helps students see everything in one place.
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As a family, create a routine that will make mornings run smoothly.
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Help your child do something nice for another person.
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Ask your child to tell you about one of this year’s teachers.
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Take advantage of time in the car with your child. You can talk privately without interruption.
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Play cards, charades, or a board game with your child.
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Attendance matters! Set your child up for success by making regular school attendance an expectation for your household.
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Attendance Matters!
Discuss a controversial issue with your child. Ask, “What do you think?”
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Ask your child a specific question about school, such as “What do you think will be your most challenging class?”
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Talk about things your child is looking forward to learning in the coming year.
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Say to your child, “If there’s anything you want to talk about, I’ll listen.”
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Find quotations that will motivate your child. Post one on the bathroom mirror.
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