With spring right around the corner, it can be hard to keep children focused on learning. What can you do to make school a top priority for your kids? Keep these simple ideas in mind-they’re useful at any time of the year.
MAKE ATTENDANCE JOB #1.Let your youngsters know that unless they’re sick they must go to school. Try to schedule routine dentist and doctor appointments after school hours. If possible, take family vacations during school breaks.
SHOW YOU CARE. Want your children to know that your’re interested in their learning? Talk about their school activities and projects. Attend as many school events as you can. If homework and after-school activites conflict, speak up: “I know you have baseball practice this evening, but homework comes first. After you finish, I’ll take you to practice.”
KEEP IT UPBEAT. Try to set a positive example for your children, even when your own day has been difficult. Insted of saying, “I had a hard day at work. I’ll never get my project done,” try, “Work was hard today, but I made some progress on my project.” If you show a positive attitude about your work, your youngsters may feel better about their own.
