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Helping your Child With Their Homework

Helping your Child With Their Homework. Cumming Elementary & Otwell Middle School Lunchtime Learning October 23, 2013. One of life’s most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn’t do our homework, that we are not prepared. – Merlin Olsen. Reasonable Expectations

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Helping your Child With Their Homework

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  1. Helping your Child With Their Homework Cumming Elementary & Otwell Middle SchoolLunchtime LearningOctober 23, 2013

  2. One of life’s most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn’t do our homework, that we are not prepared. – Merlin Olsen

  3. Reasonable Expectations • The younger the child, the less time the child will spend on homework • About 10 minutes for each grade level. • 3rd grade = 30 minutes • 5th grade = 50 minutes • 8th grade = ___ minutes? • Establish clear routines (when and where homework is done) • Build in rewards and incentives (a fun activity to do when homework in completed) • What materials do you have to use for homework?

  4. Be Positive!  • They work, you work. • Give the answer or give guidance? • Stay informed about school assignments. • Read aloud every night! (Pause and ask questions to check for understanding.)

  5. Complete Homework As Early as Possible • Give your child a time frame (between 3 PM and 5 PM) • Gives them some control • Longer break after school or keep the momentum up • 5:00 is the latest time to start • Do you work? • Make sure HW duties are given to your after-school care • Review and wrap-up when you get home

  6. Create a Call List • Classmates to call in case an assignment is forgotten • Find 3-4 students in your child’s class • This friend can be a “study buddy” and a “lifesaver”

  7. Build Confidence • Work on the first problem together to create a positive reaction • Heap on praise – “You did a great job on that one! Try the next one now!” • Have child show similar problems worked in class • Help to jog his or her memory • Allows you to see what was covered in class

  8. Cut it in Half • Executive decision IF: • Your child doesn’t understand the assignment • The assignment is vague or is about a topic he or she is not ready for • Your child is exhausted from a long day at school • Shorten assignment, but inform the teacher • Have your child write a note explaining • Follow up with an email if you do not hear back from teacher • Teachers will be understanding if this is done every so often (Not every night! This might lead to a consequence.)

  9. Change the Scene • Create a special place for your child to complete homework • Boosts motivation and confidence • Where do you work? (Balance check book, pay bills, etc.) • Allow your child to work by you • Tell them this is the place where you concentrate

  10. Keep the Positive Feedback Coming • Little kids need constant feedback • It’s ok to correct mistakes, but… • Emphasize what your child has done well • Praise specific improvements

  11. Beat the Clock • “Five Minutes of Fury” • Set a timer for five minutes • Have your child work as fast as he or she can until the timer goes off • Gives an external sense of urgency • No sloppy work! After finished with homework, go back over to make sure work is accurate

  12. Plan, Plan, Plan • Projects may have multiple deadlines • If no teacher-directed deadlines, show child how to scaffold your own • Together, divide project into parts and predict how much time will be spent on each section. • Learn to “budget” time • Include deadlines on a master calendar (also include practices, lessons, appointments, etc.)

  13. Let ‘Em Vent • If your routine is turned upside down, let your child complain • Listen, empathize (“Wow, that is a lot of work!”), and state his or her feelings back (“You sound upset.”) • When your child feels understood, he or she will be better able to focus on what needs to be done

  14. Your Way vs. The Teacher’s • Help your child by talking to her about what he or she remembers from class • Steer your child to the textbook • Explaining your way may confused your child • If there is still confusion, let your child write a note to the teacher explaining what he or she does not understand.

  15. Resources • Scholastic Parents “10 Homework Help Tips”http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/homework-project-tips/10-homework-help-tips • NASP Resources “Homework: A Guide for Parents”http://www.nasponline.org/resources/home_school/homework.aspx • Department of Education “A Teacher’s Guide to Homework Tips for Parents”http://www2.ed.gov/teachers/how/parents/homework-tips/edlite-index.html

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