10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School
Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD
Support from their parents helps kids do well academically. Here are 10 ways parents can keep their kids on track to be successful students.
1. Go to Back-to-School Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences
Kids do better in school when parents are involved in their academic lives. Attending back-to-school night at the start of the school year is a great way to get to know your child's teachers and their expectations. School administrators may discuss school-wide programs and policies too.
Going to parent-teacher conferences is another way to stay informed. These are usually held once or twice a year to discuss a student’s progress. They're a chance to discuss strategies to help kids do their best in class. Meeting with the teacher also lets kids know that what goes on in school will be shared at home.