Teaching Your Child Study Skills
Many children who have the capability to get good grades experience frustration because of low academic scores. The reason for this is that they don’t have the necessary study skills.
In order to be successful in school, children must possess excellent study skills. If they know how to study, they will develop a positive attitude and feel confident and competent. This allows them to realize they have control over their grades and life in general. Possessing good study skills also assists children in forming skills to assist them in their careers as adults.
Both parents and teachers need to assist children in forming good study habits. Each child has his own individual learning style. Kids need to explore different avenues of learning to determine how they learn best. Once that is accomplished, they need to establish a system of studying that fits their particular style of learning. Whatever study system they implement should be used on a regular basis.
If you’re the parent of an elementary student, you probably help your child with their homework and studying. Keep in mind that middle and high school students also need parental support. Quizzing your child through middle and high school assists them in making better grades and is a positive for everyone concerned.
Enhancing Study Skills
There are several ways to enhance your child’s study skills:
Make Homework a Positive Experience
As a parent it is imperative to make homework time a positive experience. Here are some tips:
Organizational Skills
Children will find it much easier to study if they possess good organizational skills.
Study Techniques
Teach your child to study using these techniques:
It is imperative that your child has good organization and study habits in order for him to get good academic scores. This will give him confidence and before you know it, his academic scores will soar. Yes, Kids Can Fly!
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