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!
Encourage your child to write all assignments down in a planner. This helps students see everything in one place.
As a family, create a routine that will make mornings run smoothly.
Help your child do something nice for another person.
Ask your child to tell you about one of this year’s teachers.
Take advantage of time in the car with your child. You can talk privately without interruption.
Play cards, charades, or a board game with your child.
Attendance matters! Set your child up for success by making regular school attendance an expectation for your household.
Discuss a controversial issue with your child. Ask, “What do you think?”
Ask your child a specific question about school, such as “What do you think will be your most challenging class?”