Getting homework done can sometimes be an arduous task for both parent and child. Here are some great tips to ensure you and your child get the most out of the time spent on homework and hopefully make homework time a little less stressful for the whole family.
1. Make sure your child has a quiet well lit area to do their homework. Try and associate one room or area with doing homework.
2. Be positive about doing homework. Explain to you child why it is important. Remember if you are positive your child will be too.
3. Provide help but do not give the answers. Giving them the answer will speed things up but your child needs to learn how to tease out problems for themselves and learn to be independent.
4. Keep communication open between the school and home. Watch out for signs of your child struggling with aspects of their homework or if they are spending too much time on it. If you think a problem exists, talk to their teacher and maintain regular contact in order update each other on how you think your child is doing.
5. Keep a routine. It is important as a family to get into a routine of doing homework. Sit down together and agree a homework routine. Remember to involve your child (even young children) in the decision process. If they feel they were asked and gave their opinion they are more likely to stick to the routine.
6. Reward Progress. If your child is working hard and making a real effort celebrate it. For example, allow them to pick out a video, go to the cinema, get a pizza, or buy a nice book to read together.
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