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Homework Doesn’t Have To Be A Hassle!. Presented by Laura Hume & Karrie Musgrove. Sponsored By Riversink Elementary School. Teachers. Parents. “Students”. Homework?. To do or not To do?. How much is enough?. Improves recall & understanding Helps develop study skills
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Homework Doesn’t Have To Be A Hassle! Presented by Laura Hume & Karrie Musgrove
Homework? 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/homework.html
Time & Place • 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?
Organization & Materials • 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
Homework Tips Math reading • 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!