Play a memory game with your child. Try to remember things you each did the day before yesterday.
Today, ask for a lesson in something your child is studying. Teaching others is an effective way to reinforce learning.
Teach your child a life skill, such as how to do laundry. Feeling competent boosts confidence.
Visit the library with your child. Check out some books to read together.
Avoid interrupting during your child’s study time. But let your child plan a five-minute break after every 30 minutes of working.
Help your child make a savings plan for a special purchase.
Learn a magic trick with your child.
Ask your child to brainstorm dinner ideas for the week.
Take a compass (or a compass app) along on a walk. Let your child keep track of which direction you’re going.
Ask your child to tell you the difference between wanting something and needing something.
Mention how something you studied in school has helped you in your life.
Discuss your child’s most challenging subject. What could your student do to make it easier? How can you help?
Encourage daily exercise. Physical activity can improve your child’s mood and boost brainpower.
Create a screen media log. Have your student write down shows and movies watched and games played, and add opinions about them.
Have your child solve silly math problems, such as “How many hours until your birthday?”
Help your child make a to-do list. After completing an item, have them check it off.
Today, have your child tackle the most challenging assignment first. Tomorrow, your child can do the easiest first. Which way works best?
Ask how your child feels the school year is going so far.
Ask your child for suggestions of nutritious after-school snacks to keep on hand.
Go for a walk with your child and look for signs of fall.