As a parent, you play a very active role in your child’s education and their performance at school. In fact, studies have shown that parents who are actively involved and interested in their child’s schooling, are more likely to raise successful children.
The list of ways that parents can help their children perform well at school is endless. To help us help our children, a private school in Somerset have pulled together a list of top tips!
Healthy eating
Start by encouraging healthy habits in your child. Ensure they eat a nutritious breakfast each morning before school. Certain foods will help increase attention span, memory and alertness.
Be involved
By offering support and helping guide your child to make informed choices with regards to their schooling and lifestyle you’ll ensure they have the best possible chance to succeed. Not only can you actively encourage them to work on the subjects you know they are struggling with you can also keep in contact with their teachers who can suggest further progress.
Show encouragement
Use positive and encouraging language when discussing school with your child. Praise them for how hard they’re trying and tell them how proud you are; this will give them a sense of achievement and they’re more likely to keep up their efforts than if they go unnoticed.
Set up a study space
A designated study space is highly important and a useful way for parents to help. Invest in a little desk for them and all of the appropriate stationery and books.
Try some new exercise
Exercise is great for brain power, even if it’s just a little walk each day!
Plenty of sleep
Sleep is extremely important if you want your child to be an effective learner. Make sure they get at least 8 hours of sleep every night!
Day trips
Learn together in your free time by visiting interesting places like museums, or by using educational online resources
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Great tips! My daughter refuses to go to sleep because she just loves reading past her bedtime. She recently went to a dance workshop held at her school by a choreographer from ‘West End in Schools’, it was about Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Lorax’, and she explored the book through dance, movement and language. Since then, she’s an avid reader, but it unfortunately affects her sleep.
Do you have tips that will help with her sleeping?
Have a great day, cheers!
Paul