Remember to recognize your child’s effort and progress—not just results.
Teach your child to trust gut feelings. If your child thinks a situation may get out of hand, it’s best to avoid it.
Ask your child’s advice about a problem you are facing.
Review the highs and lows of the last school year. Discuss with your child ways this year could be better.
Look for a skill you and your child can learn together. It’s a fun way to get to know your child on a new level.
Encourage your child to use sticky notes to write things to remember.
Teach your child to use positive self-talk. Phrases such as “I can do this” help keep kids motivated.
Praise your child’s responsible behavior.
Help your child do something for a neighbor in need. Community service teaches kids that they can make a difference.
Talk about your family’s fall routine. Make plans to eat at least one meal a day together.
Talk with your child about the things you did this summer. What are three things you’ll each remember?
Make sure you are signed up to receive communications from the school. If you need help, call the office.
Help your child establish a “study nook” for the new school year.
Will your child need supplies for school? Get a list of what’s needed. Ask your student to look at ads and find the best buys.
Help your child re-establish school year bedtime and wake-up routines.
Kids often tell you as much through behavior as through words. “Listen” to your child’s body language.
Children know their shortcomings. They need you to remind them of
their strengths.
Help your child make plans to achieve unmet summer goals.
Looking for some resources to keep the learning going this summer? Check out these links!
https://www.openmiddle.com/ - Online math activities for the major standards
https://gpb.pbslearningmedia.org/ - Partnership of PBS & GPB for online lessons. Click on dropdown for grade, then filter by Subject and Resource Type.
https://www.gavirtuallearning.org/Resources/Elementary-Courses - Click on Modules and select video learning activities.
https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Curriculum-and-Instruction/Documents/Mathematics/GADOE-Remote-Learning-Supplemental-Resources-for-Mathematics-K-12.pdf - Curriculum map and lessons for kindergarten through high school
Visit the library often this summer. Check out books on simple science experiments you
and your child can try at home.