The Key Topics Series Booklets

Compiled of best-selling booklets from other series, The Key Topics Series will help you help parents reinforce the critical skills students need to be successful. Most parents want to help their children but may not know what to do. Some are confused about what and how much help they should give. This series is the answer! It helps parents focus on six different areas to help their children succeed from testing and reading to Responsibility and Discipline.

How to Use: Give this series to all parents. Even younger students will benefit. The skills they learn now will serve as a strong foundation in the years ahead.

Questions and Answers About Standardized Testing

Over the past few years, standardized tests have become more important than ever. The No Child Left Behind Act specifically states that schools must provide understandable explanations to parents on standardized testing. This booklet is perfect for this purpose. It will help parents learn more about standardized tests, gives them information about the kinds of tests their child may take and helps them understand more about their child's score on each test. It also suggests ways to work with the school to help their child do their best. A must for all schools wanting to help parents understand standardized tests.  Stock #313A (Spanish #413A)

What Parents Can Do at Home to Help Students With Writing

Reading for Meaning

Parents can help their children learn how to get the most out of what they read. The simple activities teach children to find the clues that indicate main ideas and lead to greater reading comprehension—and better grades. The ideas are fun for the whole family and easy for children to apply to their school work. Stock #324A (Spanish #424A)

Teaching Children Responsibility for Their Learning and Behavior

Good students take responsibility for their learning and behavior at home and at school. They don't have to be nagged about their homework or attending school—because they are self-motivated, self directed, persistent, conscientious and resourceful. Children must learn self-responsibility, and parents are in the best position to teach them. This booklet is full of ideas to help parents nurture their child's desire and ability to take responsibility for being a good student. Even children who have a history of poor study habits, who say they "hate school," and who are rebelling against the world respond well to the practical tools and approaches suggested. When children take responsibility for their own learning and behavior, their potential for success is dramatically increased. Stock #331A (Spanish #431A)

Use Firm, Fair and Consistent Discipline

The most disciplined children are also the most responsible. Educators work hard teaching discipline along with academics. But, we know parents develop the most effective discipline at home. When parents use firm, fair and consistent discipline, they mean what they say, make sensible decisions, and enforce the rules every time. This booklet explains to parents why developing good discipline is so important. It provides parents with practical ideas for developing and maintaining good discipline with their children. Proper discipline helps parents build responsibility in children and bring out their best at home and at school. Stock #358A (Spanish #458A).

Studying for and Taking Tests

With increased pressure for educational excellence today, student testing has assumed even greater importance in schools everywhere. In addition to regular, everyday testing, there is new emphasis on state and nationally standardized tests to evaluate not only student performance but school performance as well. With so much at stake, it makes sense to improve the test taking skills of every student. Rather than be at the mercy of tests, help your students, parents and staff take control of each testing situation. This booklet gives parents proven ways to help their children study and prepare for tests—not only for everyday testing situations, but for high-stakes tests as well. A must for all parents! Stock #363A (Spanish #463A)

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