To do well in school, children need to develop good habits at home and at school. The way you behave at home reflects how you do in school: If you sit around watching TV all day on the weekends, you’re likely to display the same lazy attitude toward your schoolwork.
As a parent, it is our job to push our children to the best of their abilities. Making a few simple lifestyle changes will improve your performance in school. Here are 3 effective ways to help improve your child’s study habits:
keep him busy
It’s true that we all have lazy days, just wanting to be in bed all day or on the couch with snacks, watching TV shows. While this is acceptable from time to time, it is not ideal to be the norm for children.
According to the Mayo Clinic, children who spend more than 2 hours a day in front of the television are more likely to have health problems, behavioral difficulties and poor performance in school.
So don’t be a couch potato! Keep you and your little one busy playing in the park, playing educational games and more.
Encourage him to participate in physical activities.
Most young children love to be active, that’s because they have so much energy! Put that energy to good use by letting him explore and try different physical activities. Not all kids like sports, but you can at least cheer him up a bit (make sure you’re active too!) – keep trying different things and you’re sure to find something he likes.
If your child finds a sport that they love, they will learn more about goal setting and focus, which will translate to their studies. So get out there and expose your child to a variety of sports and physical activities – allow her the freedom to choose what she wants to try!
Inculcate a good reading habit.
Strong reading skills start at home. From reading stories to your toddler every night at bedtime to choosing his own books to read for fun, a good reading habit is an essential component of a child’s success in school. Encourage him to make reading a part of his bedtime and playtime routines. Be sure to let him choose which books he’d like to read!
The tips listed above, in addition to daily time allotted for studying and homework, can help increase your child’s interest and achievement in school! Try these effective ways to improve your child’s study habits!