Homework

Parents who check their child's homework let them know that school is an important responsibility.

Why do I give homework?

Homework allows children to practice without the    pressure of time.
Homework teaches children to organize time, work independently, use good study skills, and develop self-discipline.
Homework fosters good study habits and gives the child with learning problems the extra time- and the extra opportunity- to improve skills.
Homework can be a link between school and home that lets you get involved with your child's education.
Help your child with homework.
Homework helps children learn to be responsible.
 

You are helping your child with homework when you:

Make sure your child has a clear surface on which to work, and the tools needed - pencils, pencil sharpener, crayons, scissors and glue.

Plan a specific time.  Setting aside the same time each day helps develop the self discipline that most children need.

Think of homework as "help work".  Give the encouragement and assistance your child needs, but do not do the homework for your child.

Work one or two examples together and make sure that your child understands the assignment.

Check to see that it is completed.

Look over your child's paper after the teacher returns it.  Encourage your child to discuss it with you.

Keep it touch with your child's teacher to learn about what the class is studying.
 


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