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Viewing Steps that can Help Kids (or Adults) Learn More EfficientlySteps that can Help Kids (or Adults) Learn More Efficiently
By Scott A. Wardell 1. Provide your child with a special place to study and learn. This place should include good lighting, a desk or table, comfortable seating, a place for books, computer, printer, and writing utensils. 2. Help your child to establish a study routine. Encourage your child to study at the same time and place with little or no interruptions from the phone, TV, or people. 3. Instill responsibility by having your child become involved with chores around the house. Include and teach your child how to accomplish household tasks. This type of responsibility most often carries over to the responsibilities of completing schoolwork. 4. Make sure that your child gets adequate nutrition and sleep. Developing a daily routine for both these important areas is important for the child to grow physically and intellectually. 5. Spend time with your child. Do things together. As your child grows older, he or she will want to spend more time with his or her peers and less time with you. Make it a point, no matter how old your children are, to communicate daily. 6. Communicate with your child's school. Attend conferences and parent nights, and get involved by volunteering to help promote school activities. Many teachers have e-mail, voicemail, and parent access to classroom grades and assignments. Many schools have a Web page that parents may utilize to help them and their children to communicate with the school better. Use all of the available communication means that the school provides. 7. Be a positive reinforcement for education. When your child sees that you value education, he or she will learn to value education as well. 8. Help your child to become involved in extra-curricular activities that the school provides. Research indicates that children who become involved in school plays, sports, band, student council, clubs, and other activities become more socially and emotionally well-adjusted. 9. Encourage your child to set goals and discuss future dreams of what he or she would like to become as they mature. Discuss the world of work, travel, and friends, and listen to their ideas and concerns. 10. Be a role model. Study or read with your child. Take your child to your work. Allow your child to help you problem-solve. Speak positively about your child's school. Remember, your child is watching you. About the Author: Scott Wardell holds a Masters Degree as School Counselor and is the creator of ScottCounseling.com, an online parenting counseling resource. For the past twenty-eight years, Scott has successfully worked with thousands of students and families to assist in student growth and development. Article Source: A Language Guide - http://www.a-language-guide.com More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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