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| Homework Help |
Use the links on the left for tips on how to help with homework.
10 Helpful Homework Hints to use with your child- Convey to your child your expectations about homework. Your
consistent message should be: "Homework is important to your success in school,
and I expect homework to be done appropriately." It is critical that your child
understands that you place as much importance on homework being done each night
as you do on your child going to school each day.
- Set aside a special time each night just for homework. Most of your
child's sports activities; music lessons and doctor visits are scheduled. Add
homework to the schedule. Decide with your child on an appropriate time for
doing homework each night.
- Set up a proper study area. Experts agree that a quiet study
environment is a must. Make sure your child has a desk or table in a quiet
place, and insist that all homework be done there.
- Create a "homework survival kit." Minimize time lost when your child
is looking for items necessary for completing assignments. Put together a
"homework survival kit" -- a box that holds critical supplies such as
paper, sharpened pencils, eraser, markers, ruler, folders, glue and index cards.
- Decide on a "homework drop spot." Avoid morning hunts for missing
homework assignments by choosing a place where your child puts all completed
assignments the night before and picks them up in the morning.
- Show interest in your child's assignments. When your child shows you
completed assignments, take time to look at them, ask questions and show support
by offering specific comments: "This is an excellent map you've drawn. It shows
every detail."
- Offer praise as motivation. Check assignments and offer well-deserved
praise for the efforts your child makes. Your praise will motivate your child to
keep up the good work.
- Call the teacher about homework concerns. Very often the teacher can
suggest a solution to a problem that might be bothering you or your child. By
working together, you and the teacher can enhance the opportunity for your child
to succeed in school.
- Use a "Homework Contract" if your child still has problems doing
homework. This contract is a written a signed agreement between you an your
child that states: 1) the specific homework rule that must be followed, 2) the
specific reward your child will receive for following the homework rule, and 3)
the consequences that will occur if your child doesn't do homework
appropriately.
- Stay involved and informed. Check your child's list of assignments
each night to make sure all homework is getting done, to stay involved with
what's going on in class, to answer any questions your child may have, and to be
alerted to any long-range assignments and tests.
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