The Super 5:
Back-to-School Power Moves
When it comes to your child’s education, you are a Learning Hero. Your superpowers include expertise about your child’s interests, habits, and personality. Combine this knowledge with a clear understanding of how to support your child’s learning and the sky’s the limit.
Use the Super 5 to help get you started and find the answers to these important questions through easy to use resources and videos from Learning Heroes, National PTA, Scholastic and others.
Start Smart.
Schools today teach real-world skills like critical thinking and problem solving to prepare students for success in college and life. Find out what your child is expected to learn this year and how to know if your child is on track.
Support Learning Anywhere
Find easy ways to integrate learning into your child’s life. Explore your community by reading words and information together on signs, posters and more! Discover the fun in reading books, newspapers, magazines, and enjoy online learning games together. Ask an older child to add up the cost of items at the grocery. Ask a younger child to name funny words that rhyme. Turn homework into home fun!
- Ages 0-5: »
- How do I turn everyday moments, like bathtime and mealtime, into fun, brain building moments? »
- What can I do to get my child ready to start school? »
- Grades K-8 »
- What are the best resources for helping my child practice important skills at home? »
- Which apps, games, and websites should I be using with my child to support learning? »
- How can I help my child focus while doing homework? »
Stay Connected
You, your child, and your child’s teacher are partners. At your first teacher meeting, bring your child’s most recent state test scores and ask what the results mean for the year ahead. Find out what you can do at home to help.
Take on Challenges
Teaching your child to embrace challenges can help them succeed in the classroom and beyond. To encourage your child, focus on the specific effort and what your child is learning, instead of how well they did. This will help your child feel less nervous about new tasks or subjects.
- Ages 0-5 »
- How can I encourage my child to keep trying when learning new skills? »
- What can I do to help my child not be frightened by new experiences? »
- Grades K-8 »
- How can I help my child overcome challenges? »
- Does my child have the learning habits to succeed in school and life? »
- What do I need to know about bullying? »
Speak Openly
Share hopes and concerns as a family. Ask your child what he or she is most excited and nervous about for the new school year and why, then let the teacher know. Take pride knowing that you are the expert on your child and can help your child live up to his or her fullest potential.
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