Go Wild!  READ!

If your child does not read yet, please read a book or two to your child daily.  A beginning reader should read books that they know all of the words to (give or take a few).  All  students should read for a minimum of 15 minutes per day.  The more one reads, the better reader you become and the more knowledge that you have.

It's the beginning of the school year! Now is the perfect time to start focusing on your child's grades – beginning with a homework routine that can be followed throughout the school year.

Organize
Have your own personal routine for homework. Are you the type of student who comes home from school and needs to get homework done right away so you can have the evening free? Or, do you need a rest first, some time to expend some energy, a chance to put school on hold for a while? These aren't trick questions; there's no "right" answer. Either is okay. Know which describes you. Your needs may be different from your sister's, your parents', your friends'. Set up a routine that follows your preference. Have a time that's just for homework. Routines are important, and the routines that help you succeed in school are the most important routines.

Have a place for your homework. You don't need to have your own room, just a regular place that's yours for the time it takes to complete your homework. It should be quiet and conducive to your work.

Have your supplies. Keep your supplies – pens, calculator, highlighters, and papers – in a convenient place. Don't waste your precious time looking for stuff. If you have your own desk, organize it. If you don't have your own desk, that's okay. Keep your supplies in a plastic organizer with a handle, so everything will be at your fingertips each evening. The last step in your homework routine is to make sure everything is ready for the next day.