2006-08-29 02:22:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Reading to and with your child is very important. As is having them do at least five spelling words per night (if they're kindergarden age) and more as they get older. Just have them copy the words over and over. I think reading and spelling are key. Math is as important and is using mostly memory. The real key is to stay involved, stay interested, always be willing to sit down and help and encourage, NEVER tell them they are dumb. Their success in school depends entirely on what the parents offer.
2006-08-29 02:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by suzycrmchz 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First, you do NOT have to goto private school for a great education. You do if you want the teachers to do everything, but if you choose to get involved, then there's no reason why your child can not get an excellent education in the PS system.
Second, the number one way to ensure that your child will excel in school is to EXPECT them to excel. Failure is not an option, period. This b/s about just giving them confidence is turning out re-re's at an unprecedented rate. You will expect nothing less than the greatest effort your child can muster.
Third, now that you have communicated your expectations to your child, you must now make sure that you provide the tools to achieve this. Every single day, your child needs to come home from school, and immedietely begin regurgitating their day. You need to know everything they did in class that day (or at least know what was covered) and then quiz your child (just a short 10 min type of thing) to make sure they understand and to see if they have any questions. Next, homework. Know exactly what the homework is, and ALSO make sure that it is enough. After the HW is done, you need to go over it with the child and make sure that they understand it.
The logistics of exactly what happen aren't as important as the ideas that you need to install into your child's head. The idea that mastery of whatever they are covering in school is their job. It is their responsibility to learn, no excuses. Anything less will not be tolerated. Also, that you get intimatly involved in what is going on. Stay in contact with the teacher. You want to know how your child is behaving, and that you WILL deal with it at home. You want to know what they are covering, and you want a lesson plan. You should be getting these the first day of school.
Asian kids aren't born smarter, they are just held to higher standard at home and this is why they tend to excel school.
2006-08-29 11:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by Manny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's great of you for wanting to be proactive with your kids and help them excel in school.
I am a part of a parenting community, Minti. And here is an article written by one of the member regarding study skills. The article includes specific things to do with math, but it has general tips that I'm sure will help you out.
-Designate a study place for your child. Make sure there are no distractions, no TV, no music, no people going back and forth, etc. Make sure it has good lighting and there is plenty of room for books, paper, pencils and any other necessary items.
-Designate a time to study. Make it the same time each day, preferably not too late, so little brains aren't tired, and without a time limit, so not... visit here to read the rest of the article http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1180/Math-homework-HELP/?highlight=homework
2006-08-29 09:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by mrs.izabel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most important thing a parent can do to help their children excel in school is to read to them early, spend time talking with them at an early age, and allow them to participate in creative activities. Stacking blocks, sorting shapes, recognizing letters and numerals, etc... Getting involved with your children shows them that you care about them. Get them away from the television.
2006-08-29 09:31:40 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get them out. The public school system is not geared toward excellence and churns out dummies in assembly line style production.. Find a legal, qualified alternative method.
2006-08-29 09:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alot of home work will definitely make them excel in school.
2006-08-29 11:22:11 · answer #6 · answered by Sweetie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in communication with your child's teacher.
Attend parent/teacher conferences.
Attend school functions like literacy night or science night or book fairs.
Check their backpack every day after school.
Check their homework and sign off on homework logs every day.
Volunteer in their classroom to help show how important you think school is.
Take them to the library. Participate in summer reading programs.
Help them apply skills they learn in school to real life.
Read to them. Read WITH them. Let them see YOU reading for pleasure.
2006-08-29 09:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay involved and by that I mean: Checking all their homework, helping with their homework, expressing interest in what they have learned each day, encouraging your child, attending all Parent-Teacher conferences, turn off the T.V., and setting a good example.
2006-08-29 09:33:48 · answer #8 · answered by Fool in the Rain 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u should never force them to read.if they understand the importance of studyin, they wil read automatically and score gud marks.my mom does the same wit me and i get 90% and above all the time.u must keep a condition like i will get u a ps2 if u score 90% and u must fulfill the condition.
2006-08-29 09:29:11 · answer #9 · answered by ruchit 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
check homework and talk to them make sure they understand what is going on in school
2006-08-29 09:26:01 · answer #10 · answered by Krystal G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋