It is your child's "job" to go to school. It is your job, as a parent, to work both inside and outside the home environment. As with every job, there are certain expectations, and if they are not met, there are consequences. Let your child know from the beginning what is expected of her. Plan study times with a schedule and make sure you look ahead to see what is coming up.
Help organize your child's backpack the night before so that it is ready to go in the morning. If you start with this simple task when she is young, by the time she is in the upper grades, she will be doing this on her own. If your child takes a lunch to school everyday, perhaps making it the night before is easier than rushing in the morning to make it.
Make sure the space for homework has good lighting, is clutter free and comfortable. Distractions should be avoided during this time, including loud music, television, telephones, text messaging, and electronic games. Supervise her schoolwork. Don't just take her word for it that it is done. Look at it. Give her positive feedback.
Finally, keep communication open with your child's teacher. Encourage your child to talk to her teacher. If your child needs help on how to ask something, rehearse it with her. Enabling your child can be a powerful thing. If this proves unsuccessful, make an appointment to talk to your child's teacher yourself. Problem solve with your child. This is a life-long skill that can be "taught" at a very young age. Practice with your child. All of these suggestions can be applied to every stage in a child's academic career. They help her to become independent and self-confident.
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