PTA: Motivate Your Kids To Do Well In School

by FamilyEducation Staff

Brought to FEN by National PTA®

Here's a handy checklist for busy parents:

• Take the time to read with your children daily.
• Provide enrichment material, including children's books and magazines, and educational toys.
• Provide quiet, private work spaces where children can study undisturbed.
• Keep your children's work spaces well-stocked with all the supplies they need to complete their assignments.
• Take time to sit down with your children and help them schedule homework into their daily routine.
• Reward good grades with recognition and praise, and avoid the temptation to use money as a bribe for good performance.
• Take advantage of educational events in your community as often as possible.
• Value your children's uniqueness, and avoid comparing them to others.
• Limit the amount of television children watch to one hour on school days and two hours on weekend days.
• Encourage creative thinking by asking your youngsters for help solving problems.
• Encourage your children to practice school skills in real life situations.

From National PTA's Busy Parents Guide to Involvement in Education.