Post Written by Glenn Wallace:
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There are many ways in which a child’s home life can help or hinder their education. For Colorado Springs-area parents and guardians looking to do right for young students, there are many things, big and small, that can have a positive impact. Here are a few!
General
A great starting point, no matter what student age or subject, is the PTA.org website. It has a “Guides to Student Success” broken down by grade and subject, giving you a quick list of what the heck your student should be learning at each grade level. The guides also include general tips about how to encourage learning around the house and a list of grade-appropriate book recommendations. You can print out the guides for quick reference, available in English and Spanish.
Another tip for homework success is to make sure there’s time and space set aside for your student to get studying done. Whether it’s at the kitchen table or in their room, make sure there is a relatively clear and distraction-free place for them to get down to work. Setting clear expectations that your student should be completing their homework and studying an appropriate amount is important, but keep in mind that doing too much “hovering,” or worse, doing the work for them, is counterproductive.
