" So often, students speak of doing an assignment, writing a paper, studying for a test for Mr. or Mrs. So and so, the teacher. You are not doing these things for the teacher, you are doing them for yourself. The teacher can open windows of vision and point to horizons beyond, but the horizons belong to you."
- William H. Armstrong, author of Study is Hard Work
The Power of Planning: Establish Routines and Schedules
Back Pack Landing Zone: Choose an area in your home where your child must place his/her backpack when they come home from school. This is the same place that your child should put their backpack when they are done with homework so they are prepared to leave for school in the morning.
Create a Daily/Weekly Schedule: Working with your child, create a Daily/Weekly Schedule which includes all of their weekly activities. Identify blocks of time each day which may be designated for Homework and Study time.
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Establish a Start and Stop Time: Some children tend to rush through their homework. For these children, we recommend that you designate not just a start time but an end time for homework. If your child finishes homework with time to spare, he/she can read a book that he picks out or review flash cards. Only homework and reading are allowed during the designated time. That way, he/she is less likely to rush through work to get to other preferred activities.
Same Start Time Every Day: Ideally, studying the same time every day will help build a routine.
Being at Their Best: Homework should be done before your child is too tired to do their best. They should be doing their homework while they still have energy and ‘Brain Power’.
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