How To Help Your Child at School
As a parent, there are many things you can do at home to help your child have a good school year. These include making sure your child gets enough sleep, getting them to school on time, and reading at home every day. Below are some other tips.
A healthy diet and exercise
Children who eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise can concentrate better during the school day. It is important that your child eats a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and has opportunities to exercise every day through a sports team, fun activity, or playtime outside.
Sleep
Getting enough sleep will help your child get up on time, feel good, and be ready for a full day of learning. Children need different amounts of sleep at different ages.
5-6 Years Old: 10 – 12 hours per day
7-12 Years Old: 10 – 11 hours per day
12-13 Years Old: 9 – 10 hours per day
Getting to school, every day and on time
It will be easier for your child to complete daily learning, home learning, and assessments if they get to school on time every day. Limit the time your child misses for family trips and activities. Contact the school immediately if your child is absent.
Limit television, videogame, and computer time
Limit the time your child spends watching TV, playing video games, and using the computer. When possible, do these activities together, and look for educational programs and games. Help your child understand that they should never give out personal information on the computer or talk to strangers online.
Talking about school together
Ask your child to tell you about the school day. Ask them what they have learnt, and how they felt during the day. Listen carefully to their answers, and help them think of ways to solve any problems that they might be having in their schoolwork or in the classroom.
Reading
Set aside time to read with your child each day. You can make reading a part of daily routines by reading stories at bedtime and keeping lots of books and magazines in the house.
Learning at home
Help your child learn at home by sharing activities together, singing, talking, and telling stories. Visit educational places such as museums, the zoo, the park, or a historical monument. Find out what your child’s interests are, and look for activities and books that are connected to that interest.
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