The ABC's of a 
Successful Year - For Kids

ttend school regularly.
e prepared for class.
ommunicate your needs to your 
teacher and parents.
evelop a positive attitude.
at a good breakfast each morning.
ocus on your goals.
ive yourself a pat on the back regularly.
elp yourself before seeking assistance.
magine what you'd like to be as an adult.
oin in on all class activities and discussions.
eep on task.
earn as much as you can.
ake the most of every situation.
ote your progress.
ptimize your talents.
ut forth your best effort.
uickly resolve conflicts.
un your race with the intention of winning.

tudy!tudy!tudy!
rust yourself and try new things.
se your time wisely.
oice your opinions.
atch out for distractions.
e-amine your work carefully.
ou are capable of great things.
ero in on your strengths and 
build upon them.

~ author unknown

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The ABC's Of A Successful 
Year - For Parents

Ask your child about the school day.
Begin your child's day with a nourishing breakfast.
Congratulate your child for doing well.
Discuss homework with your child.
Encourage your child to read.
Find a quiet place for your child to study.
Give your child responsibility.
Hug your child to build self worth.
Include your child in making simple family decisions.
Join a library with your child.
Keep your child on a schedule that includes 
exercise and sleep.
Limit TV viewing by selecting programs with your child.
Make the time you spend with your child special.
Notice and discuss changes in your child's behavior.
Offer to help your child organize school papers.
Provide your child with good role models.
Question the activities your child shares with friends.
Respect your child's right to have opinions different 
from yours.
Share an interest or a hobby with your child.
Take time to listen to your child.
Urge your child to say "NO!" to unwanted touching.
Visit places of interest with your child.
Work with your child to set up rules of behavior.
Xerox and save records or articles that benefit your child.
Yield results by encouraging your child to do better.
Zoom through these ABCs again and again! 

~Author Unknown

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