How to Teach Your Kids Smart is Cool

Kids are influenced by their peers. Teach your child to shine and become a positive role model.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Once we made the decision to have kids, we were willing to sacrifice our time for their education. We started early by teaching our kids to read and write their names before entering kindergarten. Their classmates were impressed and wanted to do it too!
2. We instilled in our kids that everyone is special and never to make fun of anyone. If a classmate is struggling, offer to help.
3. We complete school projects early to ensure a quality product, again setting a positive example.
4. We ask the kids to make a new friend each week.
5. We enroll them in extra-curricular actives such as Reading Recognition. This is a fantastic program that offers a variety of books. Their selection qualifies for required reading assigned by their teachers and they score points by completing the Reading Recognition tests. Once they obtain their bonus points they are free to read any books (with our approval) for the remainder of the school year. They are presented their awards at the final school assembly.
6. They asked to play team sports. We discussed their level of commitment and the adjustments the family would have to make. We all agreed we’d do whatever it takes along as their health and grades weren’t affected. They really enjoy it when their friends cheer them on.

Tips & Warnings

• These are just a few of the things we do to instill a good work ethic and the need to be a leader, not a follower!