These are some helpful tips:
- Please get to know the teachers and find out what they are looking for. Meet your child’s teachers at school events such as parent-teacher conferences. Ask them about their homework policies and how you can get involved.
- Create a place for homework. Give your children a bright, well-lit area to do their homework. Make sure you have all the supplies at your fingertips, including paper, pencils, and glue.
- Set aside time for study. Some children work best after a snack or play period. Others may prefer to wait until dinner.
- Please encourage your child to break down the work into smaller chunks when they have a lot of homework or have a difficult assignment. If necessary, create a work schedule and allow your child to take a break for 15 minutes every hour.
- Avoid distractions—no TV, loud music, or calls. Sometimes, it can be helpful to call a classmate regarding an assignment.
- Let your children do their work. Without thinking for themselves, they won’t be able to learn. Allow them to make mistakes. Parents can offer suggestions and provide guidance. It’s the job of the child to learn.
- Help others by being a motivator or monitor. Discuss assignments, quizzes, and tests. Encouragement, checking homework is done, and being available for questions or concerns are all good things.
- Be a role model for your children. Have you ever seen your kids reading a book or balancing their finances? Children are more likely than their parents to follow their example.
- Give credit to their efforts and praise them. Put a completed test or artwork on the fridge. Relatives should be notified about academic accomplishments.
- Discuss homework problems with your child. Some children may have difficulty seeing the board and may require glasses. Others might need evaluations for learning problems or attention disorders.