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Doctor’s Orders… Develop Good Habits

Leon Baranovsky — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:29:00 +0000

Help your child develop good homework and study habits and you’ll be helping them succeed in every subject. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some back to school tips including these:

Create an environment that is conducive to doing homework. Youngsters need a permanent work space in their bedroom or another part of the home that offers privacy.

Set aside ample time for homework.

Establish a household rule that the TV set stays off during homework time.

Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but never do a child’s homework for her.

To help alleviate eye fatigue, neck fatigue and brain fatigue while studying, it’s recommended that youngsters close the books for 10 minutes every hour and go do something else.

If your child is struggling with a particular subject, and you aren’t able to help her yourself, a tutor can be a good solution. Talk it over with your child’s teacher first.

Taking Notes

Leon Baranovsky — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:06:00 +0000

We’ve all been told to take notes in class. We’ve all told our kids to take notes in class. But did you know there are different ways of taking notes? Cal Poly’s excellent Academic Skills Center site summarizes the Cornell, Outline, Mapping, Charting, and Sentence Methods of note taking. For each approach you learn the method, when to use it, and its advantages and disadvantages.

This is a MUST READ for any high school or college student.

10 Tips for Getting Organized

Leon Baranovsky — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:35:00 +0000

FamilyEducation.com has some pointers to how you can help get your child organized:

Use checklists.? Use checklists to post assignments, household chores, and reminders about what materials to bring to class.
Organize homework assignments. ?Before beginning a homework session, encourage your child to number assignments in the order in which they should be done.
Designate a study space.? Your child should study in the same place every night.
Set a designated study time.? The best time is usually not right after school — most children benefit from time to unwind first. Include your child in making this decision.
Keep organized notebooks.? Help your child keep track of papers by organizing them in a binder or notebook.
Conduct a weekly cleanup.? Encourage your child to sort through book bags and notebooks on a weekly basis.
Create a household schedule.? Try to establish and stick to a regular dinnertime and a regular bedtime.
Keep a master calendar.? Note dates when your child has big exams or due dates for projects.
Prepare for the day ahead. Cut down on morning confusion and allow your child to prepare quickly for the day ahead.
Provide needed support while your child is learning to become more organized.? Help your child develop organizational skills by photocopying checklists and schedules and taping them to the refrigerator. Gently remind her about filling in calendar dates and keeping papers and materials organized. Most important, set a good example.

Get Organized!

Leon Baranovsky — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 09:18:00 +0000

When it comes to getting the most out of school, how children manage their work is often as important as getting it done. Getting organized, like learning a new subject or playing a new sport, requires practice. Here are some tips for your child on using a planner:

Write down homework and test dates as soon as your teacher assigns them.
Divide long-term projects into small, manageable daily tasks.
Review your planner before leaving class to confirm all assignments are included.
Look at your planner while doing homework to be sure you’re on track.
Check that all assignments are marked as complete at the end of each day.
Put finished work neatly into a binder or folder to return to school.