Accept and appreciate your child. A child's imagination is different than adults, and they should not be afraid to express what they are thinking. Each one of your children will be different. Accept the way they are and the way they do things. Do not discourage imagination.
Allow your child to ask questions. Avoid using "yes" or "no" when answering your child's questions. Answer the questions fully until your child understands. Even if some questions make you feel uncomfortable, answer them to the best of your ability.
Build strong parent-teacher relationships with all your child's teachers. Teachers are able to tell you exactly what your child needs help in and can offer tips for you to use while helping your child learn. Demonstrating to your child and to your child's teacher that you are an active participant in your child's education will help your child stay focused in school.
Develop good school habits with your child. Your child needs to go to school every day, and he should arrive to school on time. Make sure that your child eats breakfast before going to school to help him stay attentive during class.
Read to your child while he is young. When he gets older, encourage him to read by himself. Buy or borrow books that are interesting to him. Lead by example; try to read when he is reading.
Help your child with his homework. Help your child to the best of your abilities. If you are not able to, encourage your child to talk to the teacher and ask for help. Always check your child's homework every night to ensure that he is completing it.
Buy core curriculum books and use them to help your child learn in the summer. In the summer time, children are not in school and they can easily forget what they have learned. Prepare them for the upcoming year with a core curriculum book for their next school year.