Studying in School

As my previous post suggests, children understanding proper study skills and having those skills transferable from the classroom to the home is extremely vital for success. However, being able to use those skills in the school setting and utilizing work time with peers and teachers is just as important. Coming to class prepared with all materials, ready to learn, attention on the teacher, and being organized and respectful for the whole class period are just a few simple steps which lead to being a successful studier at school.

Messing around in class distracts classroom flow 

Poor study skills and classroom etiquette can distract not only an individual student, but the whole class as well. When children get up and walk around the class to sharpen their pencil, look for supplies, or go to the front of the class to ask a teacher a question, those actions disrupt the teacher’s flow of instruction as well as the peers trying to learn. Making sure students have several sharpened pencils, papers, and any other supplies they will need for class is important to decreasing disruption.

Furthermore, asking students to come to class prepared eliminates the factor of disrupting the teacher or peers during class time. Encouraging students to give their full attention to the teacher during class will lower the chances of students bothering their peers for concepts they missed, and students will be more inclined to raise their hand and ask questions. Chances are, the question a student is asking is on other classmate’s minds, too, so be sure to let students know asking questions by raising hands is appropriate and appreciated.

Be a star!

Finally, in order for students to be successful with study skills, ask them to remember the acronym STAR: Strive for excellence, Take learning seriously, Always follow the rules, and Respect others and belongings. Committing to and remembering STAR will guide children in the right direction for success in the school setting. Help your students become STARs, and thanks for reading!