Daily Learning Planner â High School Edition â January
Cotulla Independent School District
January 2018
Daily Learning Planner: Ideas Parents Can Use to Help Students Do Well in School—Try a New Idea Every Day!
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1. Start a family journal for 2018. Jot down highlights and achievements.
o 18. Just for fun, serve a “backwards dinner.” Eat dessert first.
2. Set a goal of spending more time with your teen.
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19. Is your teen shy? Encourage him to seek out someone who looks ill at ease, smile and start a conversation. 20. After your teen takes notes, have her draw pictures of key ideas.
5. If your teen has a decision to make, have him list every option. Then he can write down the pros and cons of each one.
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6. Bake bread from scratch with your teen. You’ll have time to talk while you’re kneading the dough.
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23. Whether it’s a low grade or a speeding ticket, let your teen learn from the experience.
8. Teens who read regularly earn better grades. Start a daily reading time for the entire family.
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24. A sk your teen to name two ways she can be a better friend.
9. Have you met and talked with all your teen’s teachers? It’s not too late to schedule a conference.
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26. When your teen wants you to change a rule, ask him to list three reasons why you should.
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27. If your teen is confused in a class, encourage her to ask the teacher for help right away.
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28. Compliment your teen on something about his appearance today.
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30. Allow your teen to take over some life-management tasks.
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3. Give your teen this important message: Not everyone is sexually active. 4. Encourage your teen to visit college websites and take some virtual tours.
7. Ask your teen what she likes about her school life.
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10. Ask your teen’s advice about a problem you are facing.
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12. Tell your teen what you like about his friends.
11. When you talk with your teen, who does most of the talking? It’s important to give teens chances to open up. 13. Visit the library. Look for a book you and your teen might both enjoy. 14. Enjoy some physical activity with your teen today. 15. Celebrate Martin Luther King’s life. Talk about what your family could do to work toward the goals he outlined.
o 16. Help your teen set up a study schedule. She’s more likely to remember material studied over several days.
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21. Suggest your teen make an emergency school supply kit. 22. Go to your teen’s events. Spending time on the sidelines is a great way to show him how important he is.
25. Is your teen planning a party? Limit the guest list. Be present. Walk through the party occasionally, offering snacks.
29. Check in with your teen’s guidance counselor. Is your teen on track to graduate? If not, what needs to happen? 31. W hen reviewing your teen’s work, comment on correct answers before discussing errors.
17. If you are arguing with your teen, switch places and present the other person’s point of view. Copyright © 2018 The Parent Institute®, a division of PaperClip Media, Inc. • May be reproduced only as licensed by Helping Students Learn® newsletter • 1-800-756-5525
January 2018
Daily Learning Planner: Ideas Parents Can Use to Help Students Do Well in School—Try a New Idea Every Day!
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1. Start a family journal for 2018. Jot down highlights and achievements.
o 18. Just for fun, serve a “backwards dinner.” Eat dessert first.
2. Set a goal of spending more time with your teen.
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19. Is your teen shy? Encourage him to seek out someone who looks ill at ease, smile and start a conversation. 20. After your teen takes notes, have her draw pictures of key ideas.
5. If your teen has a decision to make, have him list every option. Then he can write down the pros and cons of each one.
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6. Bake bread from scratch with your teen. You’ll have time to talk while you’re kneading the dough.
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23. Whether it’s a low grade or a speeding ticket, let your teen learn from the experience.
8. Teens who read regularly earn better grades. Start a daily reading time for the entire family.
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24. A sk your teen to name two ways she can be a better friend.
9. Have you met and talked with all your teen’s teachers? It’s not too late to schedule a conference.
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26. When your teen wants you to change a rule, ask him to list three reasons why you should.
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27. If your teen is confused in a class, encourage her to ask the teacher for help right away.
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28. Compliment your teen on something about his appearance today.
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30. Allow your teen to take over some life-management tasks.
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3. Give your teen this important message: Not everyone is sexually active. 4. Encourage your teen to visit college websites and take some virtual tours.
7. Ask your teen what she likes about her school life.
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10. Ask your teen’s advice about a problem you are facing.
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12. Tell your teen what you like about his friends.
11. When you talk with your teen, who does most of the talking? It’s important to give teens chances to open up. 13. Visit the library. Look for a book you and your teen might both enjoy. 14. Enjoy some physical activity with your teen today. 15. Celebrate Martin Luther King’s life. Talk about what your family could do to work toward the goals he outlined.
o 16. Help your teen set up a study schedule. She’s more likely to remember material studied over several days.
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21. Suggest your teen make an emergency school supply kit. 22. Go to your teen’s events. Spending time on the sidelines is a great way to show him how important he is.
25. Is your teen planning a party? Limit the guest list. Be present. Walk through the party occasionally, offering snacks.
29. Check in with your teen’s guidance counselor. Is your teen on track to graduate? If not, what needs to happen? 31. W hen reviewing your teen’s work, comment on correct answers before discussing errors.
17. If you are arguing with your teen, switch places and present the other person’s point of view. Copyright © 2018 The Parent Institute®, a division of PaperClip Media, Inc. • May be reproduced only as licensed by Helping Students Learn® newsletter • 1-800-756-5525
