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Step 1
Stay in contact with your child's teacher. If the teacher doesn't send home a weekly list of homework, request that she do so for your child. That way, you and your child can know what is due and when.
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Step 2
Set a schedule with your child. Decide when is the best time to do homework. Some lower elementary grades may only need to do a few minutes each day, while higher grades can go much longer. Decide if after school is most productive, or another time in the evening. Avoid scheduling homework right before bed, as your child can be too sleepy to stay focused.
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Step 3
Prepare a study place. Whether it's on their bed, a desk or at the kitchen table, children need a place to do their homework. Designate a box for homework folders and papers to live in when they are at home. That way, you'll avoid losing papers and there will be less last-minute panic about where something is.
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Step 4
Divide and conquer. Work with your child to divide his homework into things he can do himself and things that he'll need your help with. After your child has accomplished the individual homework, you can step in and assist. You'll also be able to double check the earlier work.
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Step 5
Follow up on schoolwork. Have your child keep you posted on how they are doing on their graded homework, as well as tests and quizzes. This is the time to compliment your child on their scores and encourage them to do even better if they still have room for improvement.
Comments
emcsims said
on 3/22/2009 These are excellent tips that will help the child be successful throughout his or her schooling! 5*