Help Your Teen Develop Good Study Skills:
1. Create a Home Learning Environment
Make sure your teen has a quiet well-lit place to study. It should be stocked with all the necessary study materials/tools (pens, pencils, devices, books, paper) and be free of distractions like the TV, video games, cell phones etc
2. Instill Organizational Skills
Create family routines. Teach your teen organizational skills such as planning, prioritizing and time management. Help your teen establish study routines. Make sure that your teen has and uses the school agenda or personal planning tool.
3. Practice Study Strategies
Learn more about study strategies such as Graphic Organizers, Writing Summaries, Making Notes, Taking Notes and SQ3R. Fraser Heights has been concentrating on graphic organizers as a study strategy. Find out more: Helping Your Teen Learn to Study
4. Ensure a Balanced Diet, Plenty of Sleep and Exercise
Learning is a mentally and physically demanding activity. Provide healthy nutritious meals and snacks and plenty of water. Proper sleep is essential for preparing the brain to learn. Make sure your teen is getting at least 8 hours per night and plenty of fresh air and exercise.
5. Be in Touch with the School
Maintain contact with teachers, counsellors, the Administration team and the librarian throughout the year. They will keep you informed about what is happening at school and give you valuable information about how you can help your teen succeed.
6. Encourage Your Teen to ask for Help
Most teachers and the school librarian are available before or after school for extra help. The Learning Support Team is available after school and at lunch. They can help students develop and practice effective study strategies.
7. Be There for Your Teen
Listen. Ask how you can help. Make flashcards/index cards or keyword lists together. Ask questions. Answer questions. Quiz him/her if asked. Drive him/her to study group sessions for review.