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?