Ways to Help at Home

Dear Parents,

I have been asked by some parents how they can support their children’s learning from home. I have provided some suggestions that might be useful.

-When your child brings homework, please take the time to sit with them and show interest in their work. This gives your child the feeling that their work is important and meaningful.

-Have children do their homework early in the afternoon instead of the last thing at night.

-Encourage your child to read and write at home.

-Read with your child, this is important bonding time.

- Provide a quiet area where children can study without distractions.

I hope these tips help you. Thank you for the showing interest in your child’s work.

Como Ayudar en Casa

Estimados padres,

Me han preguntado varios padres de familia como pueden ayudar a sus hijos aprender en casa. Me he permitido poner algunas sugerencias que le puedan ayudar.

- Cuando su hijo lleva tarea a la casa, tomen el tiempo para revisarla y demuestren interés en su trabajo.

-Asegúrense que sus hijos empiecen la tarea temprano y no la dejen para en la noche.

-Motiven siempre a su hijo/a que lea y escriba en casa.

-Leer con sus hijos es muy importante, esto puede ser parte de un tiempo muy especial.

-El lugar ideal para estudiar en casa es un lugar sin distracciones.

Espero que estas sugerencias sean de gran ayuda. Gracias por demostrar interés en el aprendizaje de sus hijos.

RESOURCES

Helping Your Child

Helping Your Child Series - From the U.S. Department of Education. The Helping Your Child publication series aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life.

Helping Your Child With Test-Taking - From the U.S. Department of Education.

Internet Safety

Teen Safety on the Information Highway - Guidelines for Parents of Teens

Parent's Guide to Internet Safety - Advice from the FBI.

Disney's Guide to Online Safety - Website for parents to learn about being safe online.

Planning for your Child's Future

Funding Your Education - provides general information about the U.S. Department of Education's federal student financial aid programs.

Getting Ready for College Early - a guidebook to help you and your child understand the steps you need to take during the middle and junior high school years to get ready for college.

Preparing Your Child for College - It's never too early to think about college!

Other Links

Kids Off The Couch - Middle and elementary school moms devise ways to get kids interested in what's outside.