10 hallmarks of academically successful children

What do we know about children who succeed in school? Here are 10 hallmarks of academically successful children [adapted from: Ramey & Ramey (1999). Going to school. New York: Goddard Press.]

Successful children:

Show an "eagerness to learn."
Are encouraged to ask questions and ask for help.
Believe success depends on their own work and skill-not on someone else's actions.
Have well-developed social and emotional skills.
Are good at assessing their own skills.
Have parents who are good role models for learning.
Have parents who encourage "natural learning" at home.
Have family routines that support doing well in school.
Have parents who set and maintain appropriate limits.
Have schools that hold high expectations, support their teachers, and communicate with parents.

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