| *****How to Equip Your Children for the School Year...*****
Motivating Your Kids....
Parental involvement can be a huge factor in academic and social
improvement in middle school. Here are some tips:
Quality Time-
Create "drop everything and read" (DEAR) times when family can sit down and
read uninterrupted.
Set aside family time each week on your calendar.
Reading-
Help your children start their own library of books.
Take your children to the library, help them get their own library cards and
check out books regularly.
Self Esteem-
Let your kids overhear you praising them to others.
Try "King/Queen for a Day" for good report cards.
Motivation-
Children need the "Four A's": Attention, Appreciation, Affection and
Acceptance.
Responsibility-
Teach children to take responsibility for their choices.
Reinforce Learning-
For example:
Encourage kids to collect things.
Test their math skills by helping devise grocery and travel estimates.
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