2. Parents Can: 1. Create a specific time to do homework each day. 2. Provide a quiet, consistent homework location. 3. Have extra supplies. 4. Assist with prioritizing activities. 5. Use a calendar to make a homework schedule for each week and for longer time periods. 6. Reward good organizational skills.

3.  Identify a preferred activity to complete after homework is finished  Design routines (homework, packing backpack)  Write lists/reminders  Ensure that your child is prepared for school

4. There are strategies you can use that are positive and proactive that can prevent problem behavior from arising during homework time. But… YOU need to remember to use them! They only work if they are in place.

5.  Choices may be the most effective strategy to reduce noncompliant/oppositional behavior  Choices can be offered regarding:  Where to do a task  When  With which materials  How  With whom

6.  Identify a set of high probability requests  Identify a set of low probability requests  Deliver the high probability requests (each followed by praise) and then deliver the low probability request ParentStudentParent “Write your name”Writes name“Wow, that looks great!” “Put the date.”Writes the date“Wow! You spelled February perfectly!” “Write the subject.”Writes the subject“Your hand writing is getting better and better.” “Write a paragraph.” (low probability request) Writes paragraph“Hurrah!”

7.  Identify an activity your child does not like to perform or complete  Split the responsibility of the task  Gradually require your child to take on more and more of the task independently Example: Kala had her daughter Faith pick three words from her list of 10 and Kala looked them up in the dictionary for her. The next time, she had Kayla pick 2 words, and the next time, only 1. Over time, Faith did it herself.

8.  Identify a set of preferred items/activities that do not interfere with homework.  Allow your child to access one of the preferred items/activities while doing his/her homework. Examples: Listening to a favorite song, eating/drinking a favorite snack, working in a favorite area, being with a friend.

9. What I need to do: -Read for 20 minutes -15 math problems -Study my spelling words I am working for: Games on my computer

10. I’m working for the…

11. TimeI focused on my homework I completed assignments I earned my  3:30 – 3:45 3:45 – 4:00 4:00 – 4:15 4:15 – 4:30 4:30 – 4:45

12.  With prior planning,  homework can go from this:  To this: It can be a positive experience and result in academic gains!