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Homework without a Battle. Thursday, Sept ember 22, 2011 Presented by Michelle Bonds Title 1 Resource Teacher. Welcome!. Provide a well-lit work space, equipped with needed supplies. A good work space is one that has adequate space, is well lit, and has the needed supplies.
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Homework without a Battle Thursday, September 22, 2011 Presented by Michelle Bonds Title 1 Resource Teacher
Provide a well-lit work space, equipped with needed supplies • A good work space is one that has adequate space, is well lit, and has the needed supplies. • Homework Supplies • Pencils • Crayons/markers • Pencil sharpener • Eraser • Glue/paste/tape • Writing paper • Ruler • Scissors • Dictionary/Thesaurus
Remove Distractions • Do homework in a quiet place that does not have distractions. • Turn off the TV. • Don't expect your child to do homework in a room where siblings are playing, or where they can see or hear them playing.
Establish a routine • Set a specific "homework time" such as right after supper. • Require that homework be complete before your child can watch TV, use the phone, play video games, etc. • Develop a routine schedule • Post the routine schedule so that everyone is aware of it
Find out how much and how often homework is expected Beulah Elementary School’s Homework Policy
Prioritize • Encourage your child to work first on those assignments that are due tomorrow. • Then tackle the tasks that are due later. • Help your child plan his/her studying so that projects are not left until the last minute. • Checking the agenda/homework sheet can be a big help with this.
Read the directions and read the assignments aloud • The brain will remember the information better because it will be processing the information in three ways: • through the eyes as it is read • through the mouth as it is said • through the ears as the information is heard
Check understanding • Be sure your child understands new assignments before he/she starts working on them. • This one can save lots of late school-night tears!
Guide, but do not correct • If your child needs help, offer ideas that can help him/her sort out the problem, but don't give him/her the answers.
Get organized for tomorrow • As soon as an assignment is complete, put it in the proper folder. • Remind your child to gather all folders, books, notebooks, etc. and put in the backpack before going to bed. • Even the best homework effort doesn't do much good if it's left on the kitchen table!
Never ask this question! • A big mistake is to ask your child - just when you think about it - if he/she has homework. • This is a spontaneous request, and your question is sure to provoke hostility. • Homework should be a daily routine - done at the same time and in the same place as much as possible.
Homework tips gathered from: • www.teachersandfamilies.com • Parent Magic Newsletter • Center for Effective Parenting Arkansas State • Premier Elementary Study Skills and Test Preparation