Homework Help
1. Decide what time of the day works best for your child. Some children need a break after school and do better working after dinner. Other children find it works best for them to do their homework right away and have the rest of the evening to themselves. Develop a routine.
2. Choose a quiet spot for them to work in, limiting the distractions. Be sure they have the materials that are needed such as a sharpened pencil, papers, or books.
3. Your child should have his/her assignments written in their school agenda. Check their work after they have finished. It’s okay to help your child, as long as they have attempted to do the work. Homework usually involves material that has been discussed in class and provides practice with that particular skill.
4. Your attitude towards homework may influence your child’s. Keep it positive and light, yet at the same time, it should be a priority. Let your child know that it is a part of his/her responsibility as a student.
5. Some children work well when a timer is involved, especially if they are easily distracted and have difficulty settling into a working mode. Set the timer for a reasonable amount of time. When the timer goes off, the assignment(s) should be finished. If not, your child knows their classroom consequences for no homework. Don’t drag it into your quality time with your child.
6. The homework gets placed in a homework folder and then placed in the backpack. This is your child’s responsibility. Start them early. You can check it after they say they are done.
7. Homework should not be a time of frustration for you as a parent or for your child. If you are experiencing problems, speak to your child’s teacher.
2. Choose a quiet spot for them to work in, limiting the distractions. Be sure they have the materials that are needed such as a sharpened pencil, papers, or books.
3. Your child should have his/her assignments written in their school agenda. Check their work after they have finished. It’s okay to help your child, as long as they have attempted to do the work. Homework usually involves material that has been discussed in class and provides practice with that particular skill.
4. Your attitude towards homework may influence your child’s. Keep it positive and light, yet at the same time, it should be a priority. Let your child know that it is a part of his/her responsibility as a student.
5. Some children work well when a timer is involved, especially if they are easily distracted and have difficulty settling into a working mode. Set the timer for a reasonable amount of time. When the timer goes off, the assignment(s) should be finished. If not, your child knows their classroom consequences for no homework. Don’t drag it into your quality time with your child.
6. The homework gets placed in a homework folder and then placed in the backpack. This is your child’s responsibility. Start them early. You can check it after they say they are done.
7. Homework should not be a time of frustration for you as a parent or for your child. If you are experiencing problems, speak to your child’s teacher.
