Solving homework time
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Update : December 20, 2023
All grades
Homework time is a challenge for many families!
How about in your home?
Do your kids tend to forget their notebooks at school?
Have you been able to establish an effective homework routine?
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How can I help my child be more autonomous during homework?
How can I help my child be more autonomous during homework?
Developing your child's autonomy is all well and good in theory, but how can you apply this when it comes to homework? Shari, mother of two, shares the tricks that helped her sons be more motivated and independent during homework. Because getting started isn't easy for everyone!
Tips from Marie-Ève
Homework time tips from a mother of 3
Organization and creativity are essential when you’ve got three kids! Listen as Marie-Ève shares her simple and effective tips for managing homework time. Whether you’re a parent of one, two, three, or more, you’re sure to be inspired.
Challenges and solutions
Homework and lesson review: Encouraging your child to become autonomous
As kids get older, they have to learn to do their homework on their own. Here are some tips on helping your child become more independent.
What should you do when your child forgets their homework at school?
Does your child always forget to bring home the materials they need to do their homework?
Here are a few tips to help them break the habit!
Help your child remember all their school things
- Print out our checklist.
- Slip it into a plastic sheet protector.
- Place it in your child’s agenda.
Every afternoon, before leaving school, your child can use a dry-erase marker to check off the items on the list as they add them to their bag.
How to motivate your child to do their homework
Does homework time occasionally lead to arguments in your home?
We’ve got a few strategies that’ll help restore the peace!
Can parents phase out homework supervision?
“As they’ve grown more independent, our daughters have become resourceful, self-reliant, and capable of making their own decisions.”
Does your child refuse to do their homework?
Despite our best efforts, kids sometimes don’t feel like doing their homework. Danielle Verville shares her thoughts on this topic.
Helping your child learn how to do homework
Is your child starting elementary school? Of all the new things they’ll face, homework will be one of the biggest changes to their daily life. Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to make the transition easier.
Tips to make life easier
Tips and tricks for stress-free homework and lesson review
Homework time can often be daunting for kids—and for their parents!
Looking for ways to make it more enjoyable?
Your homework routine!
- Print out the homework routine.
- Cut out the images.
- Place them on the grid in any order you like.
Need to make a small adjustment? Simply place the images in a different order!
Helping with homework is a dad’s job, too
“Despite being a difficult task for both moms and dads, I get the sense that moms still tend to shoulder the brunt of this responsibility.”
How to structure and supervise homework time
During your child’s early school years, they’ll need a lot of parental guidance when doing homework. Here are a few strategies to help you provide the best possible support.
The benefits of a homework routine
Routines don’t have to be boring! When it comes to homework time, routines can make a world of difference. Here’s how to implement a routine that works for you and your child.
Creating a relaxed homework environment
Wondering what you can do to make homework feel like less of a chore? Marie-Noelle Marineau shares her tips for making homework time more fun!
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