Concerns have been expressed by parents at Windermere parent/teacher conferences as to how they may best participate in the education of their children. There are many areas where parents can take an active part and play a key role in supporting the education process. The following are some suggestions for parental participation.

Read:

• Have books/magazines in the house
• Encourage reading
• Read yourself

Talk:

• Initiate conversation at family gatherings
• Ask for input and value it
• Accept listening as a form of communication

Attitude:

• Demonstrate that you value education
• Encourage your child to participate in educational activities

Academic Guidance:

• Encourage your child to explore, discover and learn
• Praise initiative and effort

Instruction:

• Encourage and suggest activities
• Share your expertise. Teach how
• Praise accomplishments

Cultural Activities:

• Participate together in activities offered in the community, e.g. festivals, theatre, concerts, etc

External Resource:

• Encourage library use/library cards

Emotional Support:

• Encourage responsibility goe behavior
• Have consistent expectations
• Trust
• Love