1) Set up a consistent time and place for doing homework to help children stay organized and focused. The time and place should minimize distractions. 2) Make sure necessary supplies are available and in one location. Children can decorate a box to hold supplies. 3) Lead by example by doing your own work or reading during the homework time. Talk to children about learning to show its importance.

1. Helping Your Child with Homework Show that you think Education and Homework are important

2. Set a Regular Time for Homework A regular time helps children to finish assignments. You can be flexible to allow your child to be involved in activities outside of school Post the schedule on a door or the refrigerator. Have a set amount of time, and if they say they don’t have any, then they need to spend that time reading.

3. Pick a Place It does not have to be fancy, but needs good lighting and should be fairly quiet. You can allow them to decorate with their artwork and decorated containers to hold supplies such as pencils, crayons, scissors, etc.

4. Remove Distractions Turn off the TV and don’t allow them to take phone calls during their scheduled homework time. Some work well with quiet background music, preferably music without words. Have all family members take part in “quiet time” during scheduled homework time.

5. Provide Supplies and Identify Resources Have pencils, pens, erasers, and writing paper available. You may also need a pencil sharpener, crayons, scissors, glue, dictionary, and a thesaurus depending on the age of your child. Try to keep all these items in one place. You could allow your child to decorate a shoe box to hold these supplies.

6. Set a Good Example Let your child see you reading books or newspapers, writing reports or balancing your checkbook. Talk to your child about your job. Help your child with routines that will support the skills he/she is learning such as word and math games. Plan time during the year to go to the zoo or a museum if possible. You could even plan a trip to the mall and have them use math skills when making purchases.

7. Be Interested and Interesting Make time to take your child to the library. Talk about school and learning activities in family conversations. Attend school activities such as PTA and parent conferences. Get to know other parents to build a network of support for both you and your child. Volunteer in your child's class or at school related activities.