Homework Help

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How Parents Can Help

Make sure your child has a quiet, well-lit place to do homework.

Avoid having your child do homework with the television on or in places with other distractions, such as people coming and going.

Make sure the materials your child needs are available.

Every day materials include paper, pencils, and a dictionary. Ask your child if special materials are needed for some projects and get them in advance.

Help your child with time management.

Establish a set time each day for doing homework. Don’t let your child leave homework until just before bedtime. Think about using a weekend morning or afternoon for working on big projects, especially if the project involves getting together with classmates.

Be positive about homework.

Tell your child how important school is. The attitude you express about homework will be the attitude your child acquires.

When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers.

Giving answers means your child will not learn the material. Too much help teaches your child that when the going gets rough, someone will do the work for him or her.

When the teacher asks that you play a role in homework, do it.

Cooperate with the teacher. It shows your child that the school and home are a team. Follow the directions given by the teacher.

If homework is meant to be done by your child alone, stay away.

Too much parent involvement can prevent homework can prevent homework from having some positive effects. Homework is a great way of kids to develop independent, lifelong learning skills.

Watch your child for signs of frustration

Let your child take a short break if he/she is having trouble keeping his/her mind on an assignment.

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