Parents are really frustrated with their children’s homework.  I’m hearing lots of complaints about how much family time it consumes and the lack of value they see in the work completed.  So in an effort to eliminate frustration and to help minimize the amount of time spent on homework, I put together a video with some suggestions.  Watch the video below to get these tips.

Choose a routine time in your day that is set aside only for homework.

The trick is to make sure that everyone knows about it & sticks to the routine! If there is a rare day without homework, keep this time set for learning something new. You can read together, play a new card game, or even watch a short documentary.

Use a physical timer to track the hours set aside for these tasks.

You can use a device like a phone or tablet, an “egg” timer, or even an hourglass.

Getting stuck on reading comprehension? Start at the end!

There’s nothing wrong with reading the questions you’ll need to answer before you start to read the material! It can help students keep an eye out for what they’ll need to know, and it can even help with the knowledge they already have! (Tip: use sticky notes along the way when you find an answer so you can easily find your spot when it comes time for the questions!)

If you notice your child is struggling, let their teacher know.

This can be the first step to helping your student get the support that they need to succeed.

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