Dear Parents, As your child’s “main” teacher, the following are some ways you can help support learning at home: Take advantage of life’s “teachable” moments. Don’t just save learning for school hours! Use everyday opportunities to engage your child in learning, such as counting money together at the grocery store or discussing units of measure while making dinner. Establish a Routine. Your child will take learning as seriously as you do. Setting a designated time for completing homework with a work area which is clear of distractions will help improve their concentration. Encourage daily reading. Whether it’s continuing another chapter from a book after dinner or reading together just before bed, daily reading will help spur children’s imagination. Encourage curiosity. Teach your child to be inquisitive about the world and how things work. Encourage them to ask questions such as “Why does that happen?” and “How does this work?” or, “How would things change if…” Celebrate Victories. Both big and small. We all need a pat on the back! Remember to encourage your child when they succeed or when they miss the mark. Knowing you’re right along next to them cheering them on at every step will set the stage for a genuine love of learning. Recommended scholarly articles: Founded in 2003 by actress Goldie Hawn’s educational foundation and a team of neuroscientists, educators, and psychologists,MindUP is a classroom program that provides a curriculum at the intersection of neuroscience, positive psychology, mindful awareness, and SEL. The aim of MindUP is to help students focus their attention, improve self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mindset in school and in life. MindUP creates a positive classroom environment and builds focus, resilience, and compassion in students, enabling them to better regulate emotions in the face of social and academic challenges.https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4939-3506-2_20 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLsa1PGymUwwww.youtube.com/watch?v=WLsa1PGymUw https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/handle/2152/65591