5. Create some new goals for the second half of the school year.
By this point in the school year, your child has most likely achieved several of his or her goals. Now is the time to look to the future and see what can be conquered next!
6. Write down goals.
This can help kids take ownership of their goals and makes it personal. If your child is old enough, have him or her personally write down the goals.
7. Post goals where kids can see them.
Having a daily reminder can help keep goals top-of-mind. Try posting goals on the bedroom door, bathroom mirror or even beside the television!
8. Be a good role model.
Show your children that you value education by setting educational goals for yourself. It can be small — say, reading one book per month — but it will show that you're invested in learning new things too.
9. Hold regular check-ins.
Designate a specific day of the week and time to review goals. This can be based on your family's schedule, whether it's taking 5-10 minutes to discuss goals first thing in the morning or right before bed.
10. Praise effort.
Your child will be working hard to achieve his or her goals, so make sure you're complimenting the effort and applauding progress. This will help your child stay on track and motivated!
11. Make it fun!
Try making vision boards with kids to represent their goals. You can also offer small rewards like being able to choose the family movie for the week or a special dinner treat when a goal is reached.
If your child could use some extra help reaching his or her academic goals, Sylvan is here for support! Our certified tutors are the best at easing frustrations and helping kids reach their goals.