Tip #31 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley & Trombly) - Home Learning Environment
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #31 Creating a Learning Environment at Home What is required is sight and insight—then you may add one more: excite. ~Robert Frost Part of helping your child succeed in school is creating a learning environment in your home. After all, you are your child's first teacher. You can create an atmosphere in which learning is valued by doing the things mentioned during the past month. Here is a checklist of the main points: ● Have you found a good time for D.E.A.R.? ● Are the TV and video games turned off and your child turned on to another activity? ● Are you making it a point to be a good role model? ● Has your child set a goal for himself? ● Have you begun to set ...