HOMEWORK TIPS

Good homework habits must be developed if a student is to do homework successfully.  These five homework tips will guide parents in helping your child organize and complete homework each night.

 

 

 

Homework Tip #1

Set up a study area.

To do homework successfully, a student must have a place at home in which to work.  The study area must be well lit, quiet, and have all necessary supplies close at hand.  The study area should accommodate the student’s particular learning style.  For example, if  the student needs absolute quiet to concentrate, nobody else should be allowed in the area while the students is doing his/her homework.

 

Homework Tip #2

Create a homework kit.

Students can waste a lot of time in the last-minute frenzied searches for homework supplies.  Parents can put together a homework kit for their children that contains all the usual materials the child might need to completer his/her homework assignments.  These materials can include pens, pencils, a pencil sharpener, paper, ruler, scissors, and calculator.

 

Homework Tip #3

Schedule daily homework time.

One of the most difficult issues students deal with is finding the time to do homework.  Many students are involved in extra-curricular activities or hold

jobs, so somehow time runs out when homework needs to be done.  Parents can help their child schedule daily homework time and get them to stick to it.

It is best if the student is encouraged to do his/her homework as soon as possible after school.

 

Homework Tip #4

Encourage children to work independently.

Homework teaches students responsibility.  Through homework, students learn skills they must develop if they are to grow to be independent, successful adults.  Parents should encourage their child to work on his/her own and only help once all resources for independent work have been used.  Parents should encourage their child to use reference books and dictionaries to collect information, or to

call a classmate with questions.   The above resources will help the student to develop creative problem-solving skills.

 

Homework Tip #5

Motivate children with praise

Everyone wants to hear encouragement and support from the people whose opinion they value the most.  So, praise is the best motivational tool a parent can use.  Consistent praise can increase a child’s self-confidence, develop a sense of pride in personal achievements, and motivate ones child to do the best work.