Olney Elementary Counselor Corner
by Jamie Williams
October 31, 2007
Ten Ways To Help Your Child Do Well In School
1. Show you care. Ask your child about school each day. Your child needs hugs and words of support.
2. Make school important. Insist on good attendance and punctuality.
3. Read, Read, Read. Read to your child or have him or her read every day. Make it fun and talk about what you've read.
4. Build success. Help raise your child's self-esteem by setting reachable goals and praising your child's efforts, not just the results.
5. Make home a place of learning. Help your child practice reading, writing, math and science skills.
6. Get involved. Meet with you child's teacher, attend school events and help out at school if you can.
7. Promote healthy habits. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep, exercise and eats balanced meals. Schedule regular checkups.
8. Create a study routine. Set a time and quiet place for your child to work every day. Go over homework together.
9. Be a role model. Your child learns from you. Be positive about education and show you enjoy learning.
10. Encourage independence. Allow your child to make mistakes and learn to accept their consequences. Give your child responsibilities, such as household chores.
I love my job in the elementary and junior high. If I can be of any assistance to you, I can be reached by phone on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 564-8625 and on Tuesday at 564-8607. I can also be reached through my e-mail: kim.bishop@esc9.net
Kim Bishop
