QuickTips—Motivating Students

Expect the Best From Your Child...and Get It!

The power of expectations to motivate a child to learn is known to school leaders, teachers and researchers alike. When the child knows that adults he respects believe he can learn a subject, even excel at it, the chances are very good he will do just that. It's true for student behavior, too. The same child who is disruptive in one class room may be perfectly behaved in another where she knows the teacher expects good behavior. This QuickTip shares the secret and explains how parents can use the power of high expectations. (Also part of the Helping At-Risk Students—Motivation Top Priority Pack.) Stock #1106 (Spanish #2106)

Teach Your Child How to Set Goals...and Reach Them!

There's truth to the old saying, "Nothing succeeds like success." And, one of the best ways to help children succeed is to teach them how to set achievable goals, reach them and then set even higher ones. This QuickTip spells out a simple, step-by-step approach parents can use at home to teach children how to set goals they can reach in doing their chores, getting ready for school on time, planning activities for the week, doing homework, achieving a better grade on the next test. . .and more. Stock #1107 (Spanish #2107)

Help Your Child Develop an ‘I Can Do It’ Attitude

A good attitude is one of the keys to success. If children think they will succeed, they probably will. It is the same with failing. This QuickTip explains what parents can do at home to teach their children "positive attitude power" and how they can help their children use it in everything they do. Practicing a good attitude becomes a habit and the benefits are endless! Stock #1108 (Spanish #2108)

Teach Your Child the 'Success Secret' of Hard Work

Most parents believe a child's ability is the most important factor determining his success in school and in life. Experienced educators, however, know that hard work is the real key. This QuickTip helps parents realize why hard work is so important, helps them motivate their children with this "success secret," and shows them how to point out to their child when and why hard work has worked for them. Stock #1109 (Spanish #2109)

Help Your Child Learn From Mistakes

It's only human to make mistakes. What really counts is how we react to our mistakes, and what we learn from them. Parents are in the best position to help children see, and capitalize on the fact that every problem is also an opportunity in disguise. This QuickTip explains how parents can better motivate their children to succeed by helping them learn from the mistakes and setbacks that everyone encounters. It includes positive, specific ideas parents can use with their children at home. Stock #1110 (Spanish #2110)

Recognize Your Child's Strengths...and Motivate Success

We all know that different people have different strengths. And experts now believe that every child, in fact, may be "gifted" in some way. If we can identify and build on their talents, we can help motivate each student to succeed. Parents are in an even better position to know their child's unique strengths. This QuickTip helps parents identify these strengths and gives them pointers on how to motivate their child by building their strengths into a foundation for school success. Stock #1111 (Spanish #2111)

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