{"id":142774,"date":"2017-01-23T09:41:27","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T07:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/142774\/10-homework-tips-to-help-your-child-ace-the-first-term\/"},"modified":"2017-01-23T09:41:27","modified_gmt":"2017-01-23T07:41:27","slug":"10-homework-tips-to-help-your-child-ace-the-first-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/2017\/01\/23\/10-homework-tips-to-help-your-child-ace-the-first-term\/","title":{"rendered":"10 homework tips to help your child ace the first term"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. Know the teachers\u00a0<\/strong>and what they\u2019re looking for:<\/strong>\u00a0Attend school events like as parent-teacher conferences to meet your child\u2019s teachers. Ask about their homework policies and how you should be involved.<\/li>\n
  2. Set up a homework-friendly area:\u00a0<\/strong>Make sure kids have a well-lit place to complete homework. Keep supplies (paper, pencils, glue and scissors) within reach.<\/li>\n
  3. Schedule regular study time:\u00a0<\/strong>Some kids work best in the afternoon, following a snack and play period. Others prefer to wait until after dinner.<\/li>\n
  4. Help them make a plan:\u00a0<\/strong>On heavy homework nights or when there\u2019s an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child to break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a work schedule for the night if necessary and take time for a 15-minute break every hour, if possible.<\/li>\n
  5. Keep distractions to a minimum:\u00a0<\/strong>This means no TV, loud music or phone calls. (Occasionally, though, a phone call to a classmate about an assignment can be helpful.)<\/li>\n
  6. Make sure kids do their own work:\u00a0<\/strong>They won\u2019t learn if they don\u2019t think for themselves and make their own mistakes. Parents can make suggestions and help with directions, but it\u2019s a kid\u2019s job to do the learning.<\/li>\n
  7. Be a motivator and monitor:\u00a0<\/strong>Ask about assignments, quizzes and tests. Give encouragement, check completed homework and make yourself available for questions and concerns.<\/li>\n
  8. Set a good example:\u00a0<\/strong>Do your kids ever see you diligently balancing your budget or reading a book? Kids are more likely to follow their parents\u2019 examples than their advice.<\/li>\n
  9. Praise their work and efforts:\u00a0<\/strong>Post a great test result or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.<\/li>\n
  10. If there are continuing problems with homework, get help:\u00a0<\/strong>Talk about it with your child\u2019s teacher. Some kids have trouble seeing the board and may need glasses \u2013 others might need an evaluation for a learning problem or attention disorder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Source: http:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/homework.html<\/p>

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