Follow up on the conference. If the teacher indicates some areas in which your youngster needs improvement, don't sit biting your nails waiting for months to find out what's happening int he classroom. Check back, not the next day, but in a few weeks, to see how things are going. It provides needed practice and application skills taught in the classroom, aids in the development of responsibility and organization skills, and extends opportunities for creative and research based activities. The successful completion of homework assignments sometimes may depend on a student receiving assistance from a parent.
Parents can help in both general and specific ways.
Have a paper, pencil, dictionary, and any other needed supplies handy. Set specific sutdy times, and try to stick to the schedule. However, there will be time when other activities will interrupt. The TV and radio should be off during study time. Check with your child daily to see if homework has been assigned.