Have your child write or dictate a short story about a favorite teacher.
Praise something your child did well today. Make your praise as specific as possible.
Have your child write down a weekly goal. Make one for yourself, too.
Write down five of your child’s successes this week and five of your own. Post the list where you can both see it.
Have your child name five jobs that might be interesting to do. Try to help your child interview someone in one of these jobs or fields.
Ask what your child is most looking forward to this school year.
What foods make your child think of autumn? Apples, pears, squash? Choose one and prepare a healthy dish together.
When your child asks a question you can’t answer, write it down. Keep a list of questions to look up later.
If you haven’t met your child’s teacher yet, make plans to do so, either in person or online.
Establish a regular time to do schoolwork. Choose the time together.
This is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Make sure everyone in your family has a library card and knows how to use it.
Discuss your family’s fall routine. Make plans to eat at least four meals a week together.
Find quotations that will motivate your family members. Post one on the bathroom mirror.
Enjoy some physical activity with your family today!
People know their shortcomings. They need you to remind them of their strengths. Share something positive and uplifting with another person today.
Enjoy the summer together by spending time doing free or low-cost activities with your child!
Encourage your child to ask older family members about their memories of childhood.
On a map, help your child locate places where family members came from.
Let school lessons spark your imagination. Visit an educational website with your child.
Have a contest. Which family member can name the most parts of the body?