What+Works

Things you can do to help support your childs cognitive development

1. Talk with your child and listen to thier concerns

2. Read to your child and listen to them read

3. Establish daily routines with your child that include study times for homework in an area conductive to study.

4. Provide opportunities for your child to expolore and play

5. Eat meals together with your child.

6. Have an appropriate bed time for you child.

7. Guide and Monitor your child's out of school time.

8. Model good values and positive behavior for your child

9. Have high expectations of achievment for your child.

10. Gain knowledge of child development and parenting skills

11. Use athoritative rather than authoriarian control

12. Take a strong interest in your child's school

13. Communicate with your child's teacher.

14. Acknowledge the child's diverse culture and linguistic background