QuickTips—Motivating Parents (Middle School)

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 children’s school success—no matter what their age. 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 can begin helping their child. Stock # 1142 (Spanish # 2142)

Ways Busy Parents Can Help Children Succeed in Middle School

Busy parents! It’s become a way of life! Research indicates 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." It provides ideas on how parents can be school volunteers at home. The quick-to-read format makes it a must for all busy parents! Stock # 1143 (Spanish #2143)

What to Do If Your Middle Schooler is Having a Problem in School

Sooner or later, most children will face a problem that they, their parents—and often the school—must work together to solve. This QuickTip shows parents how 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 #1144 (Spanish #2144)

How to Work With Your Child’s Teachers

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 #1145 (Spanish #2145)

 Parents Are Teachers, Too!

Parents are often unaware of the extensive influence they have upon their children’s learning—at all ages. This QuickTip details important (and often surprising) ways parents can influence what, how much and how well their children learn. It encourages parents to make sure their influence is positive—from helping to make reading exciting and important to showing their children that they love them. Stock #1146 (Spanish #2146)

Teachers’ Learning Secrets to Use at Home

Let this QuickTip help motivate parents to implement tried and true home learning ideas from the nation’s best and brightest teachers. Parents will love the ideas and the children, the teachers and the school will benefit! Includes how to ask children thought-provoking stimulating questions, establish routines, work with different learning styles, use role-playing, tutor your middle schooler and more! Stock #1147 (Spanish #2147)

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