Helping your child with schoolwork can be a difficult and stressful task. You may become easily frustrated and impatient, but the rewards can out way the impact it has on you. Here are 5 tips that can help you navigate the process: 1. Set a Daily Schedule/Routine Create a schedule for doing class assignments. Your schedule should include the expected time designated for each assignment. Include 15-30 minute breaks between each assignment to prevent academic frustration or meltdowns. Additionally, add the times to eat breakfast, lunch, and snacks. 2. Materials Needed Gather all materials needed so there are no interruptions. For example, worksheets, pencils, pens, crayons, coloring pencils, markers, laptops, line paper, graph paper (if needed for math), a timer, etc. Class assignments may require the use of textbook(s) or even a list of resources provided by the teacher to help or better explain the assignments. 3. Work Environment Choose a quiet area in your home that will promote a great learning environment. Make sure you have enough lighting, a chair and table that provides enough work space. Make sure there are no distractions. Turn the television off and video games. This would help with focusing on completing assignments. 4. How to Support Encourage your child to do their work by giving direction, explaining or paraphrasing directions, offering examples, and answering any questions they may have. Time spent supporting your child with their work will pay off. 5. Celebrate Success Children love to be rewarded for their hard work. Find out what they are willing to work for and give treats and reward for completing assignments. You may even want to negotiate rewards to get the desired results. This will motivate them to stay on task and complete their work. But most of all, reward yourself for putting in the time to help your child be successful. Additional Resources Tips on Making Distance Learning Successful for your Child. Click here Parent's Guide to Home Distance Learning. Click here Tips and Resources for Parents to Support Learning at Home. Click here
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