Your child’s first day of elementary school marks the beginning of a new chapter. While many more firsts are on the horizon, homework looms large. Here are some simple tips that’ll help both of you take it in stride.
Whereas your child’s homework is ultimately their responsibility, your role as a parent is to offer guidance. That’s why it’s important to supervise your child’s homework. Your job is primarily to do the following:
Looking for more tips on how to help your child with homework? Read our article on six strategies for structuring and supervising homework.
Since every kid is different, there’s no single best homework strategy. The most effective way to be there for your child is to be mindful of their needs. Encourage them to do the following every time they do their homework:
How much time kids need to do their homework can vary, but they all need encouragement.
You can help your child stay motivated in various ways:
Leaving encouraging notes for your child to find in their lunchbox or school bag is a fun and simple way to show your support.
Despite what your child may seem to think, no one expects you to have all the answers. Besides, one of the best things you can do for your child is teach them how to solve problems on their own. Encourage them to use the following strategies:
An important aspect of homework is that it allows parents to see how their child is doing in school. If your child seems to be struggling in certain areas, or if you’d simply like more information about the homework that’s been assigned, you can always contact their teacher. Here are some things you can do to develop good parent-teacher communication:
Developing a solid partnership with your child’s teacher could have a positive effect on your child’s academic performance.
Writing : The Alloprof Parents' team