1. Presented by Laura Hume & Karrie Musgrove

2. Help! Is your child frustrated with homework? Are you frustrated with your child’s homework? Help! Not sure how to help your child budget his or her time? Not sure how to help your child get organized? Help! Would you like some solutions for making homework a better learning experience for your child? Would you like information on resources to help your child with his or her homework?

3. Review & practice learned material Make that important school-to-home and home-to-school connection Teach students to work independently and encourage self-discipline and responsibility

4. What kind of homework do you usually assign? How long should homework take on most nights? Is homework graded? What is the point scale? Do you assign homework on the weekend? How much should I get involved with my child’s homework? Should I help my child complete his or her homework? Should I correct my child’s homework? How do I communicate with you if I have questions about my child’s homework? What happens if my child does not turn in his or her homework? Should I let you know if my child is struggling or taking longer than expected to complete his or her homework?

6. TO DO OR NOT TO DO?HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?  Improves recall & understanding  Helps develop study skills  Teaches students that learning can take place anywhere  Fosters responsibility & independence  According to the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA):  K-2: not to exceed 10-20 min. per day  3-6: study time 30-60 min. per day http://www.yic.gov/elementary/h omework.html

7.  Establish a quiet place to work  Kitchen table, bedroom, or elsewhere  Remove distractions  music, television, other siblings playing  Establish a routine  set a time each day  have a snack prepared  play time before or after?

8.  Make a list of your family’s homework issues & problems  Set up a homework study calendar  Determine the basic materials needed to complete homework  (grade-level)  Put together a homework study box  Clean out backpacks weekly  Set up assignment folders  Establish a place for your child’s book bag  Assign a place for your child to put his or her homework to be signed

9. MATHREADING  Do math together  Share the responsibility  Hands-on experiences  Use real-life applications  coupons, receipts, cooking, planning a party  Ask for help!  Your child’s teacher  Tutoring or afterschool programs  Rewards for reading  Encouragement  Read a book & a movie  Reading is everywhere  Car  Road signs, billboards  Store  Grocery lists, receipts, signs, product labels  Make reading a habit!

10. Your child’s teacherSchool library/media center School to Home connection materials by subject area

11. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/home workhelp/homework_help_home.html http://school.familyeducation.com/homewo rk/study-skills/34546.html http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/bigkid s/homework/