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A student who ends 3rd grade in a strong and positive way will feel more confident and excited about becoming a 4th grader, for instance.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Below are some tips for helping kids stay focused and motivated as we move into May, the last month of the school year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Set goals.<\/strong> Have your student think of three things he or she can do to \u201cgo out with a bang.\u201d Write them down, or let your child draw, cut out pictures, etc. to illustrate their goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set shorter-term goals to help reach the more long-term ones.<\/strong> If your student\u2019s goal is to finish the year with an A in math, for example, generate three intermediary steps that can get him\/her there. This will make progress and accountability more manageable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t fight spring fever.<\/strong> Allowing your student extra time to play outside has a good effect in the long run, in terms of energy and willingness to get back to work after break time is over. Fresh air and exercise improve brain power, too!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Try to keep bedtime schedules and other household routines consistent until school is actually over.<\/strong> Giving in to later bedtimes as the days get longer can backfire, making the student tired and therefore less focused at school.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have your student thoroughly clean out his\/her backpack.<\/strong> Getting organized and tidy can make school feel \u201cfresh\u201d again. 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