10 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD WITH HOMEWORK

1.  Let your child know that homework is important and valuable.

2.  Set a regular time each day to do homework, but allow some time 
to unwind after school before getting started.

3.  Be sure your child has all essentials, such as papers, books, 
school notebooks, and pencils.

4.  Provide folders for your child's papers and a calendar and/or 
assignment book.

5.  Have a quiet, clean, and well-lit place to study, with a 
comfortable chair.  Keep all school work there.

6.  Discourage any distractions including TV during study time.

7.  Answer your child's questions study aides, such as quizzes and 
flash cards, but keep homework as his/her responsibility to complete.

8.  Spot check homework when it's completed.

9.  Check daily for graded papers and read all comments the teacher 
has made on returned assignments.

10.  If a homework problem arises, contact the teacher for 
clarification.


10 PHRASES OF PRAISE

Hot Dog, Out of Sight, Phenomenal, Superb, Fabulous, Awesome, I'm 
Proud of You, Very Impressive, You're Amazing, Unbelievable

10 WAYS TO RAISE A READER

1.  Read to your child everyday.  Read a bit higher than your 
child's grade level to help develop your child's vocabulary.

2.  Continue reading together even after your child learns to read.  
Older children still enjoy listening to others read.

3.  Make stories come alive by being animated and using different 
voices.  Read your child's favorites again and again.

4.  Be patient with your child.  Let him/her take all the time 
needed when reading aloud.  Offer assistance only when needed.

5.  Discuss what you read together.  Ask questions, and listen 
attentively to your child's answers.

6.  Encourage your child to read at least 20 minutes a day, either 
to you or independently.

7.  Take along your child's favorite books wherever you go.  Read on 
the bus, in the car, in line at the store, or anywhere.

8.  Take your child to the library often and checkout a variety of 
age appropriate reading materials.

9.  Make reading time special.  Cuddle up in a quiet, cozy spot.

10.  Be a role model -- Read on your own.

10 WAYS TO HELP IMPROVE YOUR CHILD'S TEST-TAKING SKILLS

1.  Remind your child to start studying several days before a test.

2.  Encourage your child to read through notes and homework and to 
write down the most important points to help remember them.

3.  Make flashcards and then help your child review them for 
vocabulary or spelling words.

4.  Let your child go over possible questions and answer them out 
loud.

5.  Prepare your child to read each question carefully and to follow 
directions.

6.  Tell your child to do all the questions that are easy first, 
then go back over the ones he or she is unsure about.

7.  Remind your child to check all work.

8.  Teach your child simple tips to keep calm.  These can include 
taking a deep breath and counting to 10.

9.  Encourage your child to have a positive attitude and think good 
things to calm down, like "I know this stuff."

10.  If stress is a problem, tell your child to talk about it with 
you, a teacher, or counselor.