How to Teach Your Child Good Study Habits

Good habits make homework less stressful.

When you teach your child good study habits at an early age, she will carry them with her through adulthood. Good study habits and make homework time easier on everyone.

Instructions

1. Set up a study area for your child that is free from distractions such as television and foot traffic. Your child will develop good study habits when she is not interrupted.

2. Set up a work space for your child that includes everything she will need to do homework, such as paper, pencils, a dictionary, paperclips, staples and folders. Part of having good study habits is having an organized work space.

3. Establish a homework routine. Discipline and routine are the cornerstones of good study habits. Encourage your child to complete her homework at the same time every day. The routine will soon become second nature.

4. Put up a calendar and encourage your child to write down due dates for assignments. Strong time management skills are an essential study habit.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider your child's learning style, and help her study in the way that best meets her needs.

• Stay in contact with your child's teacher or teachers.

• Don't make it a chore, even as you strive to make it a habit. Learning should be fun. Look for ways to engage your child.

References

• Parenting: How To Help Your Kids With Homework; Teri Cettina
• Smart Parenting: Help Your Toddler Develop Good Study Habits; Kachela Albert-Mariano; November 2009
• University of Illinois Extension Service: Study Habits and Homework