Family Engagement in Middle School
Learning at Home and Independent Study Skills
Learning at home with children during middle school can help to reinforce skills taught at school. Parent-child learning at home at this stage should also help children develop independence and responsibility.
Middle school is often when academic demands increase, so parent-child learning activities can make a meaningful difference. By balancing guidance with growing child independence, families can help their children to advance academically.
Weekly Tips for Families
Create consistent days/times for homework to build routines and accountability. Assist with homework but do not provide the answers.
Ask questions about what your child is learning at school to show interest and signal to your children that education is important.
Tackle challenging school math problems, science experiments, or other work together.
KEY RESOURCE
Khan Academy is a well-known and widely used platform offering free lessons and interactive exercises on a range of school subjects for all grade levels. Parents can work alongside their children when working in Khan Academy.
Other Helpful Resources
Eureka Math Family Resources: family tip sheets, homework help, math card games.
https://greatminds.org/math/eurekamath/family-engagement
Connections Academy: Math Resources for Parents with strategies and games.
