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TEN HOMEWORK TIPS

 

 

                                               

 

Research shows that when parents become involved in their children's work at home, the  children do better in  school.    One way that you can get involved is by helping your child with homework.  It will benefit both your child's schoolwork, self confidence, and self esteem.

 

      1.     Keep in touch with the teacher to be fully aware of the homework, the

              children will do better in school.  In my class this can be done by making

              sure the assignment book is filled in everyday with the assignments for

              all six subjects.

      2.     Set a schedule, include both a beginning and an end time.  Most kids

              need some time to unwind after school before they tackle their homework.

              Doing it too close to bedtime may make it difficult due to fatigue.  Fridays

              are usually the best day for homework that must be completed over the

              weekend.  Assignments are still fresh in mind and the last minute panic

              rush can be avoided.

      3.     Encourage your child to divide the homework assignment into  what

              can be done by themself, and with what they need help.  You should help

              only with that part of the homework your child cannot do independently.

      4.     Use "Grandma's Rule."  Remember that Grandma is reputed to have said

              that there would be no dessert until the spinach was finished.  In our case

              today, hold off on using televisions, radios, electronic games or other fun

              activities until the homework has been completed.

      5.     Provide a home study center for your child that contains adequate light

              and few distractions.  If your child concentrates better with peaceful, easy

              listening music, then provide that help.  A dictionary, thesaurus, pencils,

              paper, pens should also be readily available.

      6.     Use direct praise for doing the homework and even more when it is

              accomplished.  Use praise like, "You've spelled 13 out of the 15 words

              correctly.  That is the best you have done this year!"

      7.     Be available when your child is doing homework so that you can answer

              a question if there is confusion.  It is better for you to be in another room.

              That way you can be easily accessible yet not a distraction.

      8.     Look over the homework when it has been completed.  Do not correct it

              unless you have checked with the teacher first.  It is often helpful for the

              teacher to see patterns in the errors.

     9.     Study groups are a good strategy.  Your child may benefit from studying

             with one or two classmates.  However, make sure they are using the time

             to study.

  10.     Allow breaks for drinks, snacks, or use of the bathroom, but insist on the    

            completion of the tasks.                   

                  

            This is taken from the Parent Journal

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