The Wheel of Autonomy for Homework and Lesson Review
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Autonomy is a skill that will serve your child well throughout their academic journey. As soon as you think your child is ready, encourage them to take initiative by learning to do their homework on their own. Alloprof’s engaging Wheel of Autonomy printout can help! With your support, your child will become more autonomous over time, which will boost their self-confidence and motivation.
Grade
1-6
How to Use the Wheel of Autonomy
- Print and cut out the wheel and arrow.
- Fix them together using a paper fastener.
- Before your child starts their homework, spin the wheel.
- Ask them to complete the randomly chosen task on their own.
- Congratulate them when they’re done.
Try spinning the wheel every evening before homework time to promote their growing independence.
Useful Resources on the Alloprof Website
- The Ask a Teacher service, plus concept sheets, videos, and exercises
- Alloprof games: Speedy Rabbit, MétéorMath (in French), Magimot (in French), Motivational Timer
- Interactive vocabulary exercise (in French)
- Printable tools:
- My Ready-for-School List to remind them of what to put in their backpack
- A weekly homework planner
- A customizable homework routine poster
- A checklist for getting organized the evening before a school day
