There is no doubt that engaging families in the education of their children can be an effective practice for boosting student achievement and school success. As research has shown, young people who participated in mentoring programs or have had positive role models in their life were more likely to pursue higher education than those who did not participate.
In honor of “National Make a Difference to Children Month” we wanted to share some tips and resources that any caring adult can use with a child, not just in the month of July, but all year round!
Kim Ratz, the founder of “National Make a Difference Month” provides 100 ideas or ways to make a difference in a child’s life.
Kids will be what they see. Check out these blog posts on “5 Ways to be a Reading Role Model” and “The Importance of Positive Role Models.”
Learn how to make your summer vacation as interactive and educational as possible. Here are three tips for creating a fun learning adventure for your family vacation.
The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge, a free online resource, motivates children with great book recommendations and provides free booklists, activities and daily reading tips for parents.
Connect with your child around their hobbies and interests! Byron Garrett, Chairman of the National Family Engagement Alliance (NFEA) shares how understanding the culture kids today are growing up in can be a learning moment!
