Parent Briefs (September 2006)

Helping Your Child Succeed in School
This article from Reading Rockets helps you get a good start to the school year. Check out this list of ten things you can do to help your child succeed at school.

To read this article, go to: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/375.

To read this article in Spanish, go to: http://www.colorincolorado.org/escuela/ayudar2.html.

Ten Ways Parents Can Help Teachers
The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) recommends ten things parents can do that can help a child have a great day at school.

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Reading Aloud With Your Children
Mem Fox, author of several terrific stories for young kids, has developed some helpful tips for parents about reading aloud with children. These "read-aloud commandments" help parents keep the joy in reading with their children and make it something to look forward to!

For more information, click here.

Adjusting to a New School
Every year kids start school — and every year parents wonder what to do.Whether it's your child’s first day at preschool or the start of fifth grade, there are always new challenges. If your child is starting at a new school — or is even starting a new grade — these tips can help ease the transition.

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Finding Quality Programs for Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed ten standards aimed at helping parents in the search for early education and care programs.

To read the guide, click here.

To read the guide in Spanish, click here.

Parent-friendly Worksheets, Checklists and Forms
SchwabLearning.org offers several easy-to-use checklists, tip sheets, worksheets, and interview forms to help you collect information about your child as the new school year begins.

For more information, click here.