How to Help with Homework

• Let your child know that homework is important and valuable.
  
• Set a regular time each day for homework, allowing some time to unwind after school before getting started.
  
• Be sure your child has all essentials, such as paper, books, school notebooks and pencils.
  
• Help your child get organized by providing folders for papers and a calendar and/or assignment book.
  
• Have a quiet, clean and well-lit place to study, with a comfortable chair. Keep all schoolwork there.
  
• Discourage distractions, including TV during study time. Allow study breaks at intervals.
  
• Be available to answer questions or help quiz your child, but keep homework as his or her responsibility to complete.
  
• Spot check homework when it's completed, but don't correct assignments unless the teacher has asked you to.
  
• Read any comments the teacher has made on returned assignments.
  
  
• Of a homework problem arises, contact the teacher for clarification.
  
  REMEMBER: Praise your child for homework done to the best of his or her ability.