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a new
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. it seems you either dread it or embrace it. for those of us who embrace it, a new school year is ripe with possibility and opportunities for growth and exploration. a new grade with new friends to make, new topics to learn about, and new abilities to test. but not everyone jumps up and down to go back to school. rather than bemoaning the start of school as if it equals the end of fun, why not poise your child for success by helping them frame it in a positive light? encourage them to look forward to achieving goals
they set for themselves both in and out of the classroom. and don?t leave all the anticipation to the kids. it?s also a great time of year to set your own goals. ?is school year, i want to... 31 school goals for the family by lara krupicka 6 0 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | a u g u s t 2 0 1 7 2016-17 cover kid julia b. ways to use a school year goals list with your family ? school year goals make great conversation topics. as the year goes on, check in about how your child is progressing toward goals. ?how?s it going on the playground? have you made it across the monkey bars yet like you hoped to?? talk about goals in the car or over dinner. ? look at your child?s list when signing up for programs or other after-school activities. has he expressed a desire to try something new or is it time to register for one-on-one training to improve certain skills? ? let her teacher know what she?s looking forward to about school this year and bring the teacher on board in helping her reach any academic goals she has set. your child will have support both in the classroom and at home. ? sneak a note into your child?s lunch encouraging him to step out in fulfilling a goal. ? use report card time as an opportunity to celebrate goal successes and refocus energy for those not yet fulfilled. writing a school year goals list not only builds hopes for what will come in the school year, but it also creates a sense of purpose and encourages kids to push themselves to reach their targets. plus, talking through these prompts with your child allows you to learn what?s important to him, what concerns him, and who he sees himself becoming. it?s a chance for growing closer and an opportunity for you to show your support. achieve these goals and you will strengthen your family. when the school year ends, you?ll have more to celebrate than the grades on their report cards. ? ? ? ? ? 6 0 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | a u g u s t 2 0 1 7
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