10+Homework+Tips+for+Parents

1. Set aside a specific time for your child to do homework each night. This will help eliminate procrastination.

2. Designate a quiet and well-lit place for your child to work.

3. Protect your child from annoying distractions. Establish a quiet zone.

4. Be sure your child has the necessary materials and supplies at hand to support his/her homework (e.g., pencil, pen, eraser, pencil sharpener, ruler, paper, etc.). Create a "school-office" atmosphere for your child.

5. Stay in close proximity to your child during homework time.

6. Have your child invite a study buddy over to do homework together.

7. If you are unable to help your child with an assignment, find a relative, neighbor, or older student who is willing to help out.

8. Always check your child's homework for quality and completeness.

9. Connect with your child's school on a regular basis. Know the school's homework policy, ask how you can support what the school is doing, and question the amount of homework and the purpose of the assignments. Inquire if daily and long-term homework are posted on the school's web site.

10. Homework schould be thought of as an extension of your child's classroom. It is an opportunity for your child to review, practice, and rehearse material that has been previously taught.