Thursday, September 22, 2011 Presented by Michelle Bonds Title 1 Resource Teacher

Provide a well-lit work space, equipped with needed supplies A good work space is one that has adequate space, is well lit, and has the needed supplies. Homework Supplies Pencils Crayons/markers Pencil sharpener Eraser Glue/paste/tape Writing paper Ruler Scissors Dictionary/Thesaurus Homework Supplies Pencils Crayons/markers Pencil sharpener Eraser Glue/paste/tape Writing paper Ruler Scissors Dictionary/Thesaurus

Remove Distractions Do homework in a quiet place that does not have distractions. Turn off the TV. Don't expect your child to do homework in a room where siblings are playing, or where they can see or hear them playing.

Establish a routine Set a specific "homework time" such as right after supper. Require that homework be complete before your child can watch TV, use the phone, play video games, etc. Develop a routine schedule Post the routine schedule so that everyone is aware of it

An example of a routine schedule Things to Do Today 3:00-3:30 Snack and watch TV 3:30-4:00 Homework: 1.Read 2.Math Worksheet 3.Write out spelling words 4:30-5:00 Eat supper 5:00-6:30 Baseball practice 6:30-7:30 Play outside 7:30-8:00 Practice Instrument Mon.Tues. Baseball game 7:30 Wed. Social Studies Test!!! Guitar lesson 5:00 Thurs. Book report due Fri. Spelling test Sat.Sun. Pool party 4:00

Find out how much and how often homework is expected Beulah Elementary School ’ s Homework Policy Kindergarten1 st and 2 nd grade3 rd grade4 th and 5 th grade Usually limited to special projects and activities involving parent participation minutes each night minutes each night minutes each night

Prioritize Encourage your child to work first on those assignments that are due tomorrow. Then tackle the tasks that are due later. Help your child plan his/her studying so that projects are not left until the last minute. Checking the agenda/homework sheet can be a big help with this.

Read the directions and read the assignments aloud The brain will remember the information better because it will be processing the information in three ways: 1. through the eyes as it is read 2. through the mouth as it is said 3. through the ears as the information is heard

Check understanding Be sure your child understands new assignments before he/she starts working on them. This one can save lots of late school-night tears!

Guide, but do not correct If your child needs help, offer ideas that can help him/her sort out the problem, but don't give him/her the answers.

Get organized for tomorrow As soon as an assignment is complete, put it in the proper folder. Remind your child to gather all folders, books, notebooks, etc. and put in the backpack before going to bed. Even the best homework effort doesn't do much good if it's left on the kitchen table!

Never ask this question! A big mistake is to ask your child - just when you think about it - if he/she has homework. This is a spontaneous request, and your question is sure to provoke hostility. Homework should be a daily routine - done at the same time and in the same place as much as possible.

Homework tips gathered from: Parent Magic Newsletter Center for Effective Parenting Arkansas State Premier Elementary Study Skills and Test Preparation