Ways TO Help Your Child Achieve: Top Principals Secrets

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READING,WRITING,MATH
Boost your youngster's skills: Ask him to compose a story using his vocabulary list. Then let him read his story top you several times over the next week. C.S., Avery Island Elementary, Avery Island, LA

Spark a love of writing in your child by giving her a journal. When she learns to express her feelings, experiences, and ideas well, she'll write stellar school essays. M.A., Santa Fe Middle School, Newton, KS

The Family Factor
Visit your child at school. Your involvement shows her that her education is important. Come to class to supervise recess, read to students, chaperone a trip, etc. W.C.B., Reed Elementary, Lockpoet, IL

Homework Help
Use a calendar to map out the school year with your child. Note her tests and report card dates, then add learning goals. Now she knows what to shoot for---say, learning to multiply fractions in three weeks---and will feel in charge if her education. Add highlights like field trips and holidays to the calendar to keep her motivated. Also, look back from time to time and praise yoru child on how far she has come. J.V., Central Elementary, Cabot, AR