Reading encourages imagination, creative thought and instills a love for learning. Together Time Turn off the TV, look through your child's backpack with him and go over any graded school papers and additional class notes. Be sure to go through the backpack each day as your child's teacher uses this as their main connection between you and the school. Important meetings, behavior reports, special kudos and planned field trips are just a few examples of what you will find inside. Many parents would love to be able to volunteer at the school, but are unable due to time constraints, their job or little ones at home.
Teachers are always thrilled at the prospect of parents helping and becoming involved.
There may be some cutting, sorting or other such tasks that your child's teacher could use help with that do not require your presence at the school. What a great way to encourage your child to get his homework done. Staying involved in your child's school life will show him that you care about him and his future. It will encourage him to work harder if he knows that you will be there to tell him what a great job he did on his Math test or on that Science project. Get involved, your child will love you for it.