Help Your Child Succeed at School Paperback / softback

by Jonathan Hancock

Part of the Teach Yourself - General series

Paperback / softback

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Is this the right book for me?Combining practical suggestions with the latest research and his own experience as a teacher, Jonathan Hancock reveals how to give your child the best possible start at school.

Help them become able readers, confident with numbers, and give them the skills to shine both socially and academically through a series of fun games and simple exercises that all the family can enjoy. Help Your Child Succeed at School includes:Part 1 - Getting ready for school: preparing children to be brilliantChapter 1: Your child's brainpower: how to activate itChapter 2: Engaging with learningChapter 3: Working with othersChapter 4: Putting your child in controlChapter 5: Key thinking and learning skillsPart two - In school: helping children meet all the challenges of primary educationChapter 6: Words and numbersChapter 7: Knowledge and skillsChapter 8: Rules, roles and responsibilitiesPart three - Out of school: adapting home life to support your child's educational successChapter 9: Healthy families, healthy mindsChapter 10: The end of primary - and beyondLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject. Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.