25+Motivators


 * Twenty-five ways parents can motivate children and help them do better in school. **
 * 1) 1. Teach children to set goals for themselves.
 * 2) 2. Talk about schoolwork every day.
 * 3) 3. Buy an inexpensive photo album for each child to display personal accomplishments.
 * 4) 4. Remind students they //can// when they say, “I can’t!”
 * 5) 5. Reward children’s accomplishments by spending more time with them.
 * 6) 6. The most powerful motivator you can give your child is your undivided attention.
 * 7) 7. Use an inexpensive chalkboard at home to motivate your children to do more writing.
 * 8) 8. Help your child develop a realistic attitude about time; current actions affect their future.
 * 9) 9. Help kids learn to break large jobs into smaller, achievable tasks.
 * 10) 10. Show children you appreciate their efforts.
 * 11) 11. Teach your child “positive self-talk”: **“I think I can, I think I can.”**
 * 12) 12. Encourage after-school activities.
 * 13) 13. Help your child see the progress they are making.
 * 14) 14. Encourage your child’s creativity.
 * 15) 15. Go to the library!
 * 16) 16. Keep track of the books read by your child.
 * 17) 17. Give reasonable time limits to complete work.
 * 18) 18. Help your child compete against himself with challenges.
 * 19) 19. Keep goals clear and simple.
 * 20) 20. Focus on success.
 * 21) 21. Listen to the messages you pass on to your child: **//If they see an adult do it, it must be okay.//**
 * 22) 22. Encourage “work before play.”
 * 23) 23. Share your own excitement over success with your child.
 * 24) 24. When your kid feels like a loser, help them see something they can be proud of.
 * 25) 25. Be specific with your praise.