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HOMEWORK DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A HASSLE!
Presented by Laura Hume & Karrie Musgrove
Sponsored By Riversink Elementary School
Help!
• Is your child frustrated with homework?• Are you frustrated with your child’s homework?
Help!
• Not sure how to help your child budget his or her time?• Not sure how to help your child get organized?
Help!
• Would you like some solutions for making homework a better learning experience for your child?
• Would you like information on resources to help your child with his or her homework?
TeachersReview & practice learned material
Make that important school-to-home and home-to-school connection
Teach students to work independently and encourage self-discipline and responsibility
ParentsWhat kind of homework do you usually assign?• How long should homework take on most nights?• Is homework graded? What is the point scale?• Do you assign homework on the weekend?
How much should I get involved with my child’s homework?• Should I help my child complete his or her homework?• Should I correct my child’s homework?
How do I communicate with you if I have questions about my child’s homework?• What happens if my child does not turn in his or her homework?• Should I let you know if my child is struggling or taking longer than expected to complete his or her homework?
“Students”
Homework?TO DO OR NOT TO DO? HOW MUCH IS
ENOUGH?
Improves recall & understanding
Helps develop study skills
Teaches students that learning can take place anywhere
Fosters responsibility & independence
According to the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA):
K-2: not to exceed 10-20 min. per day
3-6: study time30-60 min. per day
http://www.yic.gov/elementary/homework.html
Time & Place Establish a quiet place to work Kitchen table, bedroom, or elsewhere
Remove distractions music, television, other siblings
playing Establish a routine
set a time each day have a snack prepared
play time before or after?
Organization & Materials
Make a list of your family’s homework issues & problems
Set up a homework study calendar
Determine the basic materials needed to complete homework (grade-level)
Put together a homework study box
Clean out backpacks weekly
Set up assignment folders
Establish a place for your child’s book bag
Assign a place for your child to put his or her homework to be signed
Homework TipsMATH READING
Do math together Share the
responsibility Hands-on
experiences Use real-life
applications coupons, receipts,
cooking, planning a party
Ask for help! Your child’s teacher Tutoring or afterschool
programs
Rewards for reading Encouragement Read a book & a movie
Reading is everywhere Car
Road signs, billboards Store
Grocery lists, receipts, signs, product labels
Make reading a habit!
School ResourcesYour child’s teacher
School library/media center
School to Home connection materials by subject area
On-line Resourceshttp://school.discoveryeducation.com/homeworkhelp/homework_help_home.html
http://school.familyeducation.com/homework/study-skills/34546.html
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/bigkids/homework/
Questions?