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1. Establish a Routine
   • Make a schedule and stick to it.
   • Decide with your child the best time and place for doing homework. You many think the best time is right after school, but your child may want a break first and do homework after dinner.
   • If your child is involved in after school activities, homework comes first! Since coaches sometimes change practice schedules from week to week, plan ahead to complete homework assignments.


2. Set up a Study Area
   • Do homework in the same place every day.
   • Find a place with proper lighting where your child is comfortable.
   • A desk or table; even the kitchen table can be used before or after dinner.
   • Help your child make a homework sign such as: “Genius at Work,” “Creative Mind Center,” or “Learning Place.”
   • Post the sign when it is homework time. Add some personal items such as plants, pictures, or other things your child likes.


3. Homework Survival Kit
   • Get the supplies your child needs: pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, paper, crayons, dictionary, scissors, glue, rubber, calculators, and other supplies.
   • Keep supplies in a box near the study area.


4. Distractions! Distractions!
   • Homework time need to be a time when your child can concentrate. Work at reducing distractions and interruptions.


5. When to call the Teacher
   • If your child is having a great deal of difficulty, schedule a conference with your child’s teacher.
   • The teacher may be unaware that your child is having trouble with the assignments.
   • Together you can work out a plan for your child’s success.


6. Time spent on Homework
   A general rule of thumb for time to spend on homework at each grade is:
   • Grades k–1 = 10–20 minutes
   • Grades 2–3 = 20–30 minutes
   • Grades 4–6 = 30–60 minutes
   • Grades 7–9 = 60–120 minutes
   • Grades 10–12 = 90–180 minutes

• A school attitude – your attitude about school has a tremendous impact on your child’s success. If you disliked school or found it difficult, you may not be communicating a positive attitude about it to your child. If you feel uneasy about going to your child’s school or calling a teacher on the phone, you may avoid the school altogether.



• Be positive – express your interest in your child’s school. Even if you did not like school when you attended, you can show a positive attitude about your child’s school. Always talk about the importance of learning with your child. You will learn more about your child when you are involved in her/his education.



• A class called home – you home is a classroom, and you are your child’s first and most important teacher. What you do to encourage learning has an influence on your child. Your involvement in your child’s school is important!



• Be involved – meet regularly with your child’s teacher. Attend all scheduled conferences. Write notes to the teacher or call the school and leave a message if you have questions. Attend programs, meetings, and events at school. Join the PTA/PTO groups. Volunteer in some way.