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Maureen BreezeLifeBound

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Well lit Away from distractions

Stocked with

supplies

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Keep a family calendar Know when your child works best

Get up 15 minutes early in the morning

Encourage your child to:› Break down large tasks into manageable pieces

› Study most challenging subjects first

› Recopy notes

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Create checklists Look through backpacks

everyday Use “in” and “out” boxes Encourage your child to:

› Use a trapper keeper› Keep track of assignments in a day timer

› Create assignment logs for each class

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Eat meals together Discuss current events and real life issues

Take advantage of car time

Move with your children

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Let your child see you reading

Try something new

Take responsible risks

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Create meals from foreign cultures

Go to the theater Visit museums, aquariums and libraries

Seek out the culture where you live

Actively pursue your child’s interests

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Share your child’s

passions and interests

Let teachers know how

they can support you

Ask how you can support

the teachers at home

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Research resources

Role play challenging

situations

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Mark your calendars and forward these dates to your friends:

Parents as Coaches: Helping Your Child Succeed in School and Beyond.› March 29th

› April 5th

Promoting Summer Learning: Fostering Analytical, Practical and Creative Intelligence› April 19th

› May 10th

Visit our website at: www.lifebound.com Visit our blog at: www.caroljcarter.com For more information on coaching classes, working with a LifeBound coach, or setting up a student success and transition class call our toll free number at: 1-877-737-8510

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