Trying to get kids to do their homework can become a nightly battle that fills your evenings with dread. Yet, you know that practicing the skills they are learning at school will reinforce new concepts while teaching your child the importance of education.
Trying to get kids to do their homework can become a nightly battle that fills your evenings with dread.
Yet, you know that practicing the skills they are learning at school will reinforce new concepts while teaching your child the importance of education.
Teachers today must keep their classes moving at a fast pace to keep up with their school’s standards, which means that skipping homework can leave your son or daughter falling behind.
While you cannot wish homework away, you can make it easier for them to stay motivated for completing their assignments by implementing these simple strategies.
ESTABLISH A SET TIME FOR DOING HOMEWORK
Kids do best with a routine and setting a specific time for doing homework will eliminate those last-minute rushes to complete an assignment.
Talk to your child about the times when they are best able to think. Usually, this time will be in between after school and dinner when they are not yet tired out from the day’s events.
Once you agree upon a time, stick to it. Your child can use an alarm or other type of reminder to let them know when it is time to get started.