Homework Tips for Parents
Homework is important, but helping children with homework isn't always easy. Even though it can be frusterating please remember that under no circumstance should you do your child's homework for him/her! Here are some ways you can make homework easier for everyone!
Study the same things in different ways and places
Help your child learn about new words or content in a variety of ways. Talk about new vocabulary words several times over the course of the week, in different settings. This will help enrich your child's understanding of the word. Have your child point out letters he/she knows on license plates and sight words on store windows or street signs.
Mix up the study time
If your child prefers to do a little math, a little reading, a little word study and then back to math, that's okay! Mixing up the practice time may leave a greater impression on your learner. It's a good motivator to have your child complete homework before he/she is allowed to play.
Space out the learning
If your child has a big test coming up next week, help her study a little bit each day rather than cramming it in the night before. An hour or so every other day, spacing out the learning, is a better way to really learn the material.
Help your child get organized
Help your child pick out a special homework notebook or folder, and make sure your child has homework supplies, such as:
- pencils
- pens
- writing paper
- scissors and glue
- crayons or colored pencils (please no markers)
Show your child that you think homework is important
Ask your child about her homework each day, and check to see that it is completed. Tell your child that you are proud of the work she is doing. Don't forget to fill in your child's book log every day and sign the homework packet at the end of the week.
Help your child without doing the homework
It's important to answer questions if you can — but remember that homework is supposed to help children learn and that doing your child's homework does not help in the long run. If your child is having difficulty PLEASE come and see me and I will be glad to help.
Talk with your child's teacher
You have already taken the first step to finding out what my homework rules are. If your child has a problem completing or understanding homework, call (702-799-8680) or e-mail (DLByrd@interact.ccsd.net) me to talk about the issue.
*Remember: Time and time again research has proved that the best thing a parent can do to help their child succeed in school is read to them at home. Please, take the time to read to your child everyday!
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