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How can I help my child with homework? |
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Homework Routine Tips:
Homework is, to most children, a nasty and necessary part of life that can become easy to neglect and avoid. While we might sympathize with their plight, our kids need to understand that homework is an integral part of their school curriculum and there's no getting out of it. Establishing a sound homework routine from their earliest school years will help children stay organized and on top of homework through to their college years.
Some families find it easier to set a routine of doing homework as soon as children come home from school. My children are allowed an hour after school to relax and chill out before starting their homework, which gives them a good head start or, if it's a light homework night, to finish and be done with it. They break for dinner and finish whatever homework remains before they are free to do as they please before bedtime and getting homework done has never been a problem for us.
Children absolutely need a workspace to establish a healthy homework routine. A children's desk in their room or a family work desk in the living room or den is an ideal environment to organize their pencils, pens, paper, reference books, etc. If a desk is not available, create a designated homework space where they have room to spread out their books and necessary homework supplies, on either the dining room table or a suitable table in a quiet room away from televisions and any other distractions.
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