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Support Your Child at Home

School is the classroom, but home is where the learning gets reinforced. Here are five habits that make the biggest difference.

  1. Step 1

    Create a designated learning area

    Set aside one quiet, well-lit spot for independent reading and homework. Keep pencils, paper and a planner there so your child can get started without hunting for supplies.

  2. Step 2

    Make tablet time learning time

    If your child is on a tablet, have them spend at least 30 minutes on review and learning — IXL, Khan Academy, Starfall, ReadWorks or Boddle — before free screen time.

  3. Step 3

    Check backpacks, folders and planners daily

    Homework folders and planners carry assignments, notes from teachers and important dates. A two-minute check each evening keeps everyone on the same page.

  4. Step 4

    Ask what they're learning

    Go beyond "How was school?" Ask what they read, what they solved, what surprised them. Conversation helps children process and remember new learning.

  5. Step 5

    Quiz spelling words and vocabulary

    Weekly spelling words and vocabulary are listed in your child's planner. A few minutes of practice each night beats cramming the night before the test.