Parent involvement in a child’s learning is essential to the child’s success. Children feel that their work is important when their family takes an interest in what they are doing. One of the ways to support your child is helping out with homework. Homework help does not need to be painfully going over each problem all afternoon, frustrating both you and your child. Below, Majed Alhamad, who wrote an article on medium regarding Time Management, shares five ways to help your child with their homework.
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Talk to The Teacher
Take the time to meet your child’s teachers during school events such as an open house or parent-teacher conferences. Ask them how you can support your child at home and what skills they can practice outside of the classroom. If your child is showing a long-term struggle with the subject, ask the teacher about vision problems or the possible need for an evaluation.
Make a Homework-Friendly Space
Set up a spot in the home where your child can complete their homework with little noise or distractions. It should be well lit and have the supplies they may need, such as pencils and paper. They can have this space in their room or in a common area of the house so they can ask you for help easier. TV and music should be kept to a minimum.
Create a Schedule
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When is the best time for your child to do homework? Is it right after school or after they finish dinner? Do they participate in extracurricular activities after school? Set a time that works best for your child. If they have a big project to complete, encourage them to take short breaks throughout the evening so they do not get exhausted.
Be Available
Homework is usually a review of what your child has learned at school so they might not need your constant supervision while they work. It is still good to be available in case they are stuck on a problem or they need you to review their work. Give them praise for a job well done and ask about upcoming tests or projects.
Let Them Do the Work
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While you want your child to get a perfect score on every assignment and test that they have, they need to put in the work and effort to get those high grades. A child cannot learn if they are given the answers without working through the question first. It is okay for a child to make mistakes. It is part of the learning process. You can clarify directions and give suggestions, but leave the work to your child.
In Closing
When a parent is involved in their child’s schooling, the child is more likely to succeed. A few simple actions will show your child that you care about them and their education. You do not need to be a mathematician or a best-selling author to help them with their homework.
