Your Child's Education Begins at Home

Seven Tips to Help your Child Learn

 The California Teachers Association and the California State PTA have joined together to offer some tips for helping your children learn. Here are some ways you can give your children the best opportunities to succeed in school.

1. Just Ask
Ask your children what they studied in class today - what they liked and what they learned. Asking questions shows that school is important.

2. Quiet Study
Choose a place for home study and make sure the room is quiet during that time. Creating a quiet place goes a long way toward helping your children learn.

3. Regular Schedule.
Set up a certain time of day that is dedicated to homework. Follow up with your children to be sure their homework is complete and turned in on time.

4. Learn Together
If you want your children to read their assignments, give yourself an assignment, too. When it's time for them to do homework, take a break and spend a few minutes reading a book, magazine or newspaper.

5. Learn Everywhere
Increase your children's interest in homework by connecting school to everyday life. For instance, your children can learn fractions and measurements while you prepare favorite foods together.

6. Meet Their Teachers
Meet with your children's teachers to find out what they are learning and discuss their progress in school.

7. Praise Helps
Praise your children for successfully completing homework. Nothing encourages children more than praise from their parents.