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Make sure you and your child know school rules. Ask for
a list of rules and post them on your refrigerator. |
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Do you have a computer in your home? Make sure it's in a spot where
you can monitor your child's activities. |
3
The first "penny newspaper" was published in 1833. Read
one story from the newspaper with your child today. |
4
Take a walk and look for signs of fall. See if your
child can identify the trees you pass. |
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Review the school dress code with your child. Which
clothes and shoes are not allowed? |
6
Turn off the TV this evening! Plan on reading or
playing games instead. |
7
Help your child fill out a calendar with homework
due dates and school events. |
8
It's International Literacy Day. Talk about why reading
is important and schedule time for reading aloud. |
9
Set a regular time for homework this year. Plan the
time with your child. |
10
Provide a regular place to display your child's best school
work. Change the display often. |
11
It's the birthday of O. Henry, famous short-story author.
Read one of his stories with your child today. |
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Does your child have a library card? Get one and use it. |
13
Label one special place to keep important school papers - a
box, basket or folder. |
14
Schedule regular trips to the library. Have a box or basket where you
keep library books so fines don't accumulate. |
15
Sponsor a "guess that number" contest: How many cookies are in that package?
How many minutes to walk around the house? |
16
Ask your child to share one special thing about school today.
Share one thing you learned, too. |
17
Today is Citizenship Day. What does being a "good
citizen" mean in your family? In school? Community? |
18
Find something small enough to fit in your pocket. Have your child
write (or tell you) a story about it. |
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Help your child plan ahead. Tonight, talk about the
coming week. What needs to be done? |
20
Teach your child how to handle stress - exercise, get enough
sleep, talk about problems. |
21
If you haven't yet met your child's teacher, plan to do so.
Talk about your visit with your child. |
22
Today's news is history in the making. Watch the news
together. Talk about current events at the dinner table. |
23
Make sure your child has access to basic references for study
time: atlas, dictionary, thesaurus. |
24
Look in the weather section of the newspaper with your child
today. What are the highs and lows today? |
25
Set aside some time to spend one-on-one with your child
today. |
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Johnny Appleseed was born in 1774. Visit a grocery
store. Count the different types of apples you see. |
27
Help your child look up facts about a favorite animal at the
library. Use the Internet or an encyclopedia. |
28
Talk about the "best" and "worst of your day. Give everyone a chance
to share. |
29
Talk to your child about the importance of school attendance.
Students should only miss school for illness or emergencies. |
30
Talk with your child about the importance of doing one's best. Look
for examples of people who do their best. |
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