2. Tips on how parents can help their child be successful in school

3. o Communicate with your children o Have contact with the teacher on a regular basis o Look over assignments & homework that is sent home o Be available to talk about, assist, or review work with your children o Praise your children for good work and behavior

4. Be Involved * Get involved with your child’s classroom * Get involved with your child’s homework * Get involved with your child’s relationships with others

5.  Explain how studying can help them receive good grades  Explain why good grades are important (Example, college and career)  Give consequences if poor choices are made

6. Healthy Eating  Keep good healthy food choices in the house  Feed children breakfast. The most important meal of the day  Say “NO” to junk food

7.  Quiet area  Plenty of lights  Plenty of room  Limit television viewing  Set a daily routine for studying

8. Exercise Kids need exercise to keep their mind focused and clear.

9. o D-E-A-R Time “Drop Everything and Read” “Drop Everything and Read” o Read books at bedtime o Give books as rewards o Go to the library Read, Read, Read

10. Craighead County Library www.libraryinjonesboro.org Offers story times, drama classes, & various craft projects. Free of charge! www.libraryinjonesboro.org

11. Be a Role Model Share your experiences Share your experiences Display strong work ethics Display strong work ethics Example: Pay your bills while they do homework Example: Pay your bills while they do homework Children learn by example so be sure and set a good one Children learn by example so be sure and set a good one

12. Parenting Websites  www.parents.com www.parents.com  www.choosemyplate.gov www.choosemyplate.gov  www.littleonesreadingresource.com www.littleonesreadingresource.com  http://www.pbs.org/parents/ http://www.pbs.org/parents/

13. References  "44 Proven Ideas Parents Can Use to Help Their Children Do Better in School." 44 Proven Ideas Parents Can Use to Help Their Children Do Better in School. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2012..  "Helping Your Child Succeed in School." Helping Your Child Succeed in School. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2012..  "Ten Tips for Your Child's Success in School." HealthyChildren.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2012..