Radio Commentary
Parents
often ask what they can do to help prepare their children for school.
The
most important parent involvement comes from setting a tone of respect and
appreciation for education in general, and for school rules in particular.
Here’s a checklist that has proven
helpful for many families:
•
Did my child get a good breakfast this morning? Children learn better when they
arrive well-nourished.
• Did I provide a nutritious lunch or
money to buy one?
• After school, did my child have a
chance to tell me what happened today and to share concerns or excitement?
• Did my child use the agreed-upon time
to complete all homework? This should be the number one priority each night.
• Did I make time to help my child with any
problems that arose? Explaining things right away can often make the biggest
difference.
• Does my child have any tests tomorrow?
If so, has the needed studying been done?
• Have I read with my child? Has she read
alone?
• Will my child get to bed at the regular
time tonight?
These are good
questions to pose. They provide the basic building blocks for success in any
classroom.
