10 Things Parents Can Do To Be
Involved In Their Child’s Education At Home (At Any Age)Parent Connection, Maine Parent Federation, Fall 2000
Make sure your child is well rested and fed before he/she starts the day.
Communicate with your child’s teacher early in the year and ask to be informed on what the class will be learning each week. That way you can ask your child specific questions, instead of “What did you do in school today?” Ask your child’s teacher if there is something you can do at home to help the class.
Spend time with your child playing.
Organize a homework corner: a well lit, comfortable space with all the tools that your child needs.
Talk with your employer about offering “flex-time” for employees.
Give your child lots of hugs and encouragement.
Read together.
Plan a freezer meal with your child. Make a list of ingredients, budget for the meal, go shopping for ingredients together, (depending on age) help your child prepare the meal and freeze it for a night when everyone’s too busy to cook. Better yet, make two meals: eat one that night and freeze the other!
Set clear, consistent limits.
Encourage communication between you and your child. Listen to your child about his/her hopes, dreams and concerns for the future. Remember, it’s never too early to talk about goal setting and planning for their future.
Your child is never too old for your time and attention! Parents are a child’s first and most influential teachers.