Parent and Caregiver Tips for First Grade Learning

• Communicate concerns and/or expectations with your child’s teacher.

• Foster independence by giving chores:  setting the table, dusting, putting silverware away, etc.

• Follow a daily routine.  Empty backpack and review contents.  Schedule homework, playtime, dinner/conversation, bathtime, shared reading time, and bedtime.

• Write important home/school events on the calendar:  teacher conference, picture day, vacation days, early release days, etc.

• Volunteer in your child’s class/schoolroom or ask what you can do from home.

• Support your child by attending school functions.

• Praise hard work toward completion of projects and learning.

• Read various types of books.  Discuss the author, illustrator and content.

• Nurture, motivate and instill self-esteem in your child.  Listen to your child.

• Taking an active role in your child’s life will help him/her succeed.

2008 Copyright Cedar Valley Publishing, Stacey Kannenberg; Let’s Get Ready For First Grade!

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