Wondering how to help your children with homework \u2014 or how to get them to do it without a struggle? What\u2019s the point of homework? \u201cHomework is designed to help students reinforce key concepts, process and solidify new information, provide time for extra practice of skills, and reflect on how much they\u2019ve learned,\u201d notes teacher Susan Becker, M. Ed. However, approaches to homework vary from district to district, school to school and teacher to teacher. Some schools don\u2019t give children homework until the 2nd grade, others start in kindergarten. Some teachers create original homework, while other use or modify prepared work sheets. Don\u2019t do the homework for your child. Most teachers use homework to find out what the child knows. They do not want parents doing their children\u2019s homework but do want parents to make sure homework is completed and review any mistakes to see what can be learned from them. Don\u2019t take over your child\u2019s projects.<\/p>\n
Teachers do not want parents doing their kids\u2019 projects. Instead, they want parents to support their kids\u2019 learning and make sure they have what they need to accomplish a task. Check with your child\u2019s teacher for his policy and review it with your child. Set up a good space to work. All children need the same thing: a clean, well-lit space. But keep in mind that each child may work differently; some will do their work at the kitchen table and others at their desks in their rooms. Pay attention to your child\u2019s rhythms and help him find the right time to begin his work. Some children will work best by doing homework right after school; others need a longer break and must run around before tackling the work. Most will need a snack. If your child does after-school activities, set a homework time before or after the activity, or after dinner. Whatever routine you choose, help your child stick to it.<\/p>\n
Find out how your child studies best. \u201cYou should find the ways your child likes to study. For example, some kids will learn spelling words by writing them out, others by closing their eyes and picturing them and saying them aloud,\u201d advises teacher Susan Becker, M. Ed. \u201cThe sound environment is also important,\u201d adds Michael Thompson, Ph.D. Don\u2019t hover \u2014 but stay close by. Keep in mind that it\u2019s their homework, not yours, but remain available in case you are needed. \u201cThe ideal set up would be for a parent to be reading nearby while the child is studying because then you both are doing your educational work together, but that\u2019s not always possible,\u201d says Michael Thompson, Ph.D. \u201cA parent may be working out of the home, or need to be working in the home and cooking dinner. So if you are home, stay close, and if you are not there, have another adult check to make sure it\u2019s going OK.<\/p>\n
Limit media exposure. Turn off the TV and the iPod when your child does homework. And the computer too, unless it\u2019s being used for research. You might start by asking how much time he thinks he should spend on this, and negotiate from there. Remember, you have the final word. And keep in mind that if you watch TV when your child can\u2019t, the plan may backfire. Let the teacher know if you gave your child a lot of homework help. \u201cIf your child needs extra help or truly doesn\u2019t understand something, let the teacher know. Write on the assignment, \u2018done with parental help,\u2019 or write a separate note,\u201d advises Michael Thompson, Ph.D. If your child resists, explain that homework is used to practice what you know and to show the teacher what you need help learning more about \u2014 so it\u2019s a parent\u2019s job to let the teacher know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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