Radio Commentary
It is important that parents
understand the enormous influence they can have in helping their children do
well in school. Their contribution cannot possibly be overstated. It is evident
in every area of a child’s academic life.
Parents can be especially helpful
in two major areas: attitude and life experience. Both have a major bearing on
school performance.
As a start, parents can help in
learning activities by playing board games or other activities with their
children. Go for walks and talk about what you see around you.
Doing these simple activities can help
children develop a thirst for learning. They can enhance curiosity and powers
of observation and creativity.
Parents should also talk with their
children as often as possible, even as they go about their daily chores. These
everyday conversations help build vocabulary and language skills in a very
natural fashion.
Children hear the rhythms and
incorporate new words without even realizing that important learning is taking
place.
It’s always very helpful to have
books and magazines available for children to read in their home. Sometimes,
it’s a good idea to let your children read to you. If they see a word they
don’t know, you can look it up together.
This habit will serve them well as
their reading skills improve and they tackle more challenging literature and
assignments.
Supportive and caring parents go a
very long way in helping bring about success in school.
