Talk daily with your child about school activities. Establish a regular time to talk informally about school. Listen to your child without judging him or her. Let your child know you consider his or her schoolwork very important. It's important to develop the habit of talking about school with your children every school day.
Many families discuss daily activities over dinner.
Or you may want to sit down with your child later in the evening. Talk regularly with your child's teachers. Know the names of your child's teachers. Attend school orientations, open houses and other school activities. Tell your child and his or her teachers that you are available to work on any problem or concern your child may have in school.