Home = A Place to Learn
1. Have a specific place in your home where they can study
- Desk or table
- Good light
- Supplies
- Off limits to other family members during study time
- Quiet!
2. Set a regular time for studying
- Same time each day
- Times vary for different ages and abilities
- School-related activities if no homework
3. Help your child make a homework “To Do” list
- More organized by: Writing down assignments and checking off when done
4. Limit your child’s TV or computer time
- Distraction
- Perhaps 1 hour each night, more on the week-ends
5. Help your child make learning a part of everyday life
- Make learning fun by: Following a recipe, starting hobbies, or being outdoors, at museums or parks
Source: Parents on Board
Michael Popkin, Bettie Youngs, and Jane Healy
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