How Can I Help My Children Learn When They Go To School?
Recent research has shown a strong connection between success in school and the type of support parents can give to their children. The findings of this research emphasise a number of things that you as parents can do to help your children to do well in school.
Your child and the school
- take an interest in your children's progress in school.
- talk to them about what happens in school.
- talk to them about what they are learning.
- help your children with their homework in an appropriate way
Your expectations
- have high expectations of your children but always recognise
- their particular strengths and weaknesses.
- praise and encourage them.
Stimulating children and widening their horizons
- read to your children, tell them stories, and encourage them to talk about the characters in the stories and what happens to them.
- bring your children on outings, to concerts, to plays (including those presented by local amateur groups). and become involved with them in different leisure activities.
Contact with the school
- have an active and helpful relationship with the school.
- have regular communication with your children's class teachers.
- participate in and attend school activities.