QuickTips—Reinforcing Learning at Home

You CAN Control the TV Set!

Educators are unanimous in their concern over the negative effects unsupervised TV can have on children's learning. This QuickTip explains to parents how uncontrolled TV viewing robs students of valuable time at home that they could spend more productively (and just as enjoyably) reading or doing other activities. Most importantly, this QuickTip details proven, positive ways parents can regain control of the TV set. Stock #1118 (Spanish #2118)

Homework Time Made Easier . . . and More Effective

Many parents want to help their children do better with their homework and in school, but they don't know what to do. Many find it hard to get their child to sit down long enough to work. Others are doing the homework for their children. And, some parents appear not to care one way or the other. There is help! This QuickTip offers simple, specific and time-tested ideas parents need to help them get meaningfully involved in helping children of any age make better use of homework time. Stock #1119 (Spanish #2119)

Help Your Child Do Better on Tests

Preparing for tests is one of the best ways for students to learn. The process of reading and reviewing the material, considering possible test questions and the helpful pressure of a deadline all help focus the student's mind. This QuickTip explains how parents can help, from having children teach their parents the material, to developing practice tests, re-enacting TV game shows, solving puzzles based on study facts and much more. (Also part of the Standardized Test Success Top Priority Pack.) Stock #1120 (Spanish #2120)

Secrets for Making Children Want to Read

Experts agree that the ability to read well is one of the most important keys to school success. And, it is a skill that gets better with practice. The problem is how to encourage reading when there are so many other activities competing for a child's time. This QuickTip is packed with ideas parents can use to reinforce the reading habit—from secrets for finding materials children want to read, to setting a good example by being good reading role models themselves. Stock #1121 (Spanish #2121)

Is Your Home a Learning Place? A Quiz for Parents

Educators can make sure a student's school day is well-structured and conducive to learning, but only parents can create a home environment rich with learning. This QuickTip presents a non-threatening, self-scoring "home learning environment" quiz for parents. It also lists easy-to-implement ways to surround children with learning new and interesting things at home. Stock #1122 (Spanish #2122)

Learning Activities for Rainy Days & School Vacations

Most parents dread those long rainy days and school vacations when keeping children productively occupied challenges the most creative imagination. The stimulating ideas found in this QuickTip include things for children of all ages to do with parents, with other children, and while alone. Every activity is based upon sound educational principles to help make sure children are mentally sharp and ready to learn when they return to school. Stock #1123 (Spanish #2123)

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