SHOW INTEREST IN YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL DAY

ASK QUESTIONS  and be specific.  Ask what the class is studying, what your child did at recess, etc..

ASK TO SEE art projects, etc.  Don't criticize the work or compare it to another child's - just show your interest.  Talk about school in a positive way.

PRAISE EFFORT and improvement - no matter how small it seems to you.  Don't emphasize grades too much.

ENCOURAGE GOOD STUDY HABITS

AGREE ON TIME for homework.  If your child has not homework in a given day, ask him or her to use the time to review or read for pleasure.

ARRANGE A QUIET PLACE for study.  Providea large, clear work surface, good lighting, and a comfortable chair.

ALLOW FOR BREAKS, snacks, or just moving around.  Suggest your child divide homework into sections, and take a break between each one.

BE READY TO HELP but don't do the work yourself.  Be patient.  A child may make the same mistake many times before he or she "catches on."

SHOW RESPECT FOR STUDY by not watching TV or talking with friends while your child is working.