Home

Our mission is to provide information about sun protection, skin care and skin disorders and to feature topics in the fascinating field of photobiology. We also cover news and information on the sun and benefits of light.

Editor's Bio
About us
Writer's Guidelines
Articles
Teacher's Corner
Ask An Expert
Careers
Resources
Link to Us

(NC)—Effective study skills go hand in hand with success in school. Generally, children who excel in school are those who are best prepared for the rigors of education, including tests, exams and essays.

"Parents can play a key role in this process," says Dr. Andrea Pastorok, an Educational Specialist with Kumon Math & Reading Centres. "Parents can facilitate opportunities and provide support to help their children acquire the skills needed for success."

Dr. Pastorok recommends the following ways parents can help their children develop effective study skills:

• Provide a quiet reading time for your children each day.

• Make time for question and answer sessions to reinforce learning.

• Schedule time to review and proofread your children's book reports, essays and projects.

• Teach your children how to use calendars, day planners and journals to help organize their time.

• Be a resource to your children and teach them how to effectively use the library, Internet and reference books.

• Provide your children with nutritious snacks after school and during study breaks. To function effectively, the brain needs energy and nourishment.

• Keep the TV and stereo turned off, and other distractions like the telephone and pets away from study areas.

• Offer praise and incentives for independent study and reward good results.

Students who are most successful in school usually owe it to hard work and preparation—success in school leads to success in life.

- News Canada Home

Last modified: 08/23/03