Don’t miss school events such as talent shows， science fair nights and seasonal potlucks （a meal to which each guest brings some food， which is then shared out among the guests）. Even if your child isn’t playing on the team， why not attend a school sporting event？ You’ll help develop an appreciation of school life. Not only will you be helping your child be successful in school， but you’ll also be making memories with him along the way.
　　Are you usually the one putting the toys back on the shelves？ If your child doesn’t clean up by himself at home， he’s sure to be messy at school. Have him put his toys neatly away after playtime. Teach him to make his bed， take out the trash and wash the dishes. When that’s the standard at home， keeping a clean desk at school won’t seem like a big deal.
　　There are always learning moments to be made away from the classroom. Bake a cake and teach the basics of measurement. Have your own spelling right. Take a weekend trip to an museum. Watch an educational， family-friendly movie. Bringing learning into the home is a great way to develop future success.
　　Show your child that learning is a lifelong adventure that doesn’t end once school is over. Read a book. Take a class that interests you. Tell your child about the learning experiences you’ve had on the job. Join educational books， movies and TV shows firmly together.
　　When you teach a lesson or begin an activity with your child， pretend you’re teaching a class. Make sure you have his full attention， go step by step and give very clear instructions. “Plan to stand physically near your child， bend down， and get eye contact，” Holewa says. Your little guy will learn to follow directions， and he won’t be the one lagging behind at school.
　　When you get involved with the school， do some teaching of your own and lead the learning cause by example， you become an invaluable part of your child’s success in and out of school. The teacher will thank you， and one day， your child will too！