This is the fourth in a series of blog posts about homework based on a question I received. Today's topic: working with the teacher.
Q: My elementary school child is experiencing trouble meeting
homework obligations. Please give me some suggestions for helping my
child be successful with homework.
A: Developing good homework
habits in the elementary grades is important to future success in
school. Here is the next in a series of tips for homework success:
~ Check with your child’s teacher to find out the amount of time homework
should be taking each night. Try to set aside that amount of time as
the “Homework Time” on a nightly basis. If your child has fewer
assignments, the remaining time may be spent studying for an upcoming
test, working on a long range project, or reading a library book. If
your child knows that 30 - 45 minutes will be spent on school related
activities each night, he will be less likely to try to rush through
assignments, or to skip them altogether. If your child is taking
significantly more time to complete homework, talk to his teacher.
Tip # 1: Homework Q&A: Assignments
Tip # 2: Homework Q&A: Using a Planner
Tip # 3: Homework Q&A: Finding a Homework Spot
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