Education: Checklists
- Make sure your child eats breakfast before school and pack them a snack and/or lunch to keep them alert and fed throughout the day.
- Ensure your child gets enough sleep. If you kid is tired, they are more likely to lose concentration and not pay attention in their classes.
- Take an active role in your child’s education. Find out what they are learning in school. If you keep informed about their progress, they are more likely to talk to you when they are experiencing difficulties.
- Send your daughters to school. If you invest in her education, you can help her achieve a brighter and better future.
- Talk to a career counselor, friends, or family members about how they obtained their job and what skills they need for their job. It may help you decide on what kind of career choice may be right for you.
- Speak to other parents about sports and other after school activities that your child may be interested in joining. They may be able to make recommendations to help your child become more active in team sports.
- Attend any job or career fairs offered in local universities or schools. This can give you a chance to speak with potential employers about their expectations for employees.
- Ask friends, family members, and school mates to read your CV and school applications before you submit them. Offer to read theirs in exchange. Their insight may help you get into the educational program you want.
- If your child does not get high marks on a test, speak to the teacher about what you can do to help them understand the material. Ask if there is a tutoring program available for children who may need extra help.
- Sit down with your child when they are doing their homework. Your interest and presence with them will help motivate them to succeed.
- Read any and every book and news article that you can. The more you read the better writer you can become.
- Learn a second, third, or fourth language, if possible. The more languages you know, the more marketable you are for a wide variety of careers.
- Utilize social networks. They bring you closer to your friends across the world and can link you to people who may help you in school or in your future career.
- Take time to thank your past teachers and keep in contact with them. They can serve as future references for jobs and university applications.
- Be active in your community and volunteer during any free time. Volunteer experience is helpful for your university applications, career growth, and can bring a sense of community and purpose.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and fruit juices. Avoid caffeine and energy drinks. Dehydration can cause headaches and prevent you from concentrating on homework assignments and lectures.
- If you are becoming distracted while doing your homework, it is best to take a break and take a walk if possible. It can help you clear your mind so you can return to your work and concentrate better.
- Set aside a specific time for homework. When you complete your homework in time, reward yourself with fun time.
- If you are having difficulty with your homework or lessons in school, ask your teacher or friends for help. Asking questions is part of the learning process. There are no dumb questions.
- Sometimes it may be difficult to remember things for a test. Try to put the facts to a song and sing what you need to know. Often it is easier to remember things when words are put to a melody rather than spoken.
- Try to get a job and work a few hours during the week as long as it does not take away from your school work. This way you can test out different jobs or careers and you might earn a little extra money too.
- Use any Internet time that you get to research any topics that interest you. If you like science, for example, try researching astronomy, biology, chemistry, or other topics to help you learn more about it.
- Keep good notes. It is often difficult to recall all points discussed in a lecture. Good notes can help re-create a lecture and help you remember more easily.
- Study hard, and often. When you think you know everything about a subject, learn more. There is always something new you can discover about it. Share your knowledge with family and friends.
- Dream big. If there is something you have always wanted to do and/or see, do everything you can to accomplish your goal. If you want to go to a university, make sure you set little goals that will help you get there. You eventually will.
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Investing in your child’s education can help strengthen your relationship and help bring them self confidence.
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