QuickTips—Motivating Parents (Elementary)

It's Never Too Late to Get Involved!

The research is clear. Parent involvement in the education of their children makes a big difference in a child's school success—before kindergarten and through high school. This QuickTip helps parents see how important their influence can be on their children's education and helps motivate parents to see that anytime they get involved they begin helping their child. Stock #1100 (Spanish #2100)

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Ways Busy Parents Can Help Children Succeed in School

Busy parents! It's become a way of life! Research indicates a lack of time is the reason many parents are not involved in the education of their children. This QuickTip provides specific ways busy parents can find powerful learning opportunities they may not realize they have—such as "car time,” meals, bedtime, etc. The quick-to-read format makes it a must for all of your busy parents! Stock #1101 (Spanish #2101)

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What to Do If Your Child is Having a Problem in School

Sooner or later in every school year, most children will encounter a problem that they, their parents—and often the school—must work together to solve. This QuickTip motivates parents to be good problem-solving role models, addressing problems in a calm, positive and constructive manner. It suggests a step-by-step approach to help parents get the facts, discuss the issue with those directly involved and jointly develop an acceptable solution without conflict. Stock #1102 (Spanish #2102)

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How to Work With Your Child's Teacher

Parents must work closely with their children's teachers if they are to be meaningfully involved with their children's education. This QuickTip will help motivate parents to establish a good working partnership with their children's teachers. It suggests practical ways parents can monitor their child's school performance, urges parents to contact the teacher at the first hint of any school problem and lists the best ways busy parents can stay in touch with, and help, busy teachers throughout the school year. Stock #1103 (Spanish #2103)

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Parents Are Teachers, Too!

Parents are often unaware of the extensive influence they have upon their children. This QuickTip details important (and often surprising) ways parents can influence what, how much and how well their children learn. In addition to building parents' awareness of their educational role, this QuickTip motivates parents to make sure their influence is positive. Stock #1104 (Spanish #2104)

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Teachers' Learning Secrets to Use at Home

Let this QuickTip help motivate your parents to implement tried and true home learning ideas from the nation's best and brightest teachers. The parents will love the ideas...the children, the teachers and the school will benefit! It includes how to ask children thought-provoking stimulating questions, establish routines, work with children's different learning styles, use role-playing...and more! Stock #1105 (Spanish #2105)

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