Between birth and age 18, children spend just 9 percent of their time in school. That' s why your home environment is so important.
Parents help the schools lay the groundwork for achievement in many ways.
A work ethic and patterns for academic success are largely built in the home. Children thrive on orderliness. Keep a fairly regular schedule for meals, play, and work time. Set a regular bedtime. Children learn language at home, and spoken language gives children the foundation for better reading and writing.