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- 1. HOMEWORK: A Parent’s Survival Guide A Conversation with Jon Erickson Independently owned and operated. ©2013 Huntington Learning Centers, Inc. 1
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- 3. The Homework Battle Although homework is worthwhile, helps develop good study habits, and can even be associated with greater academic achievement, many children resist it. Why? • Confusion • Frustration • Fear of failure What happens? • Parents bargain, nag, and make threats, or do their child's homework. • Children complain, procrastinate and cry. 3
- 4. Sources of Homeworkor School Frustration organization Difficulties in school Lack of skills Poor Fear of failure Lack of Motivation Lack of Confidence What solutions have you tried at home? 4
- 5. The Three Cs A framework of encouragement that teaches children independence. • CARE • CONCERN • COMMUNICATION “Children need to know that their family members think homework is important. If they know their families care, children have a good reason to complete assignments and to turn them in on time.” U.S. Department of Education Helping Your Child with Homework 5
- 6. The Huntington Formula Expectations Commitment Strive To achieve success, three things must happen: – Define agreeable Expectations – Commit to achieve expectations – Strive to fulfill expectations According to the Harvard Family Research Project, a strong form of parent involvement is expectations. Parents who hold high expectations for their children, communicate them clearly, and encourage their students to work hard in order to attain them can make a significant difference in their success. 6
- 7. The Huntington Method BE POSITIVE! Establish a homework routine Take small steps Praise effort Be specific with praise Stay up to date on homework assigned and handed in Remember: follow-through is the key to a successful homework experience. 7
- 8. The Study Space Well lit Stocked with supplies Comfortable Quiet space Turn off electronics No cell phones Remove distractions Make study time consistent and a household priority! 8
- 9. Homework Expectations ByGrade K-2 • ½ hour 3-6 • 1 hour 7-8 • 1 ½ hours 9-12 • 2 hours The National PTA recommends that students spend 10-20 minutes per night in the first grade and an additional 10 minutes per grade level thereafter. * •Source: US Dept. of Education http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/homework/part.html 9
- 10. Most Common HomeworkProblems 1. Does not do his or her best work. 2. Refuses to do homework. 3. Fails to bring homework home. 4. Takes all night to complete assignments. 5. Waits until last minute to do homework. 6. Won’t do homework on his or her own. 7. Won’t do homework if you’re not home. 8. Your individual concerns. 10
- 11. PROBLEM #1: Doesnot do his best work Solution: • State expectations (and use the three Cs): that he must do his best on homework. • Institute mandatory homework time. • Make him redo the work until acceptable quality. • Strive to meet expectations and offer support and praise. 11
- 12. PROBLEM #2: Refusesto do homework Solution: • State expectations (and use the three Cs) that he must complete homework. • Set consequences: no homework = no privileges. • Check knowledge and skills. • Work with teacher. • Enforce mandatory homework time. 12
- 13. PROBLEM #3: Failsto bring homework home Solution: • State expectations: your child must bring home all work for your review. • Have child use homework planner to copy all assignments and work with classroom teacher. • Enforce mandatory homework time. 13
- 14. PROBLEM #4 Takesall night to do assignments Solution: • State expectations (and use the three Cs). • Create an environment conducive to learning. • Review expectations and set a time limit for homework. • Break down tasks into chunks and try “beat the clock” game. 14
- 15. PROBLEM #5 Waitsuntil last minute to do homework Solution: • State expectations: define time frames for completion. • Discuss benefits of NOT procrastinating. • Use a calendar or planner. • Organize time to work on bigger projects. • Establish goals for completion before the deadline. 15
- 16. PROBLEM #6 Won’tdo homework on his own Solution: • Gather information about the child’s fears or problem. • Give the child time to solve the problem on their own. • Break work into steps. • Don’t help every five minutes. • Praise efforts. 16
- 17. PROBLEM #7 Won’tdo homework if you’re not there Solution: • State expectations: homework must get done. • Enforce mandatory homework time. • Make sitter aware of homework routine. • Monitor homework time. • Check work, praise effort. 17
- 18. • Be consistentand firm. • Establish and uphold structure. • Remember that homework takes parent-teacher collaboration. • Use a homework planner/calendar to stay on track. • Use the homework monitor. • Make homework time mandatory. 18
- 19. Huntington’s Keys toSchool Success READING Tips to make reading a priority: • Read each day. • Read on the go. • Download books, use a tablet, a Kindle, Nook or other e-reader . • Share interesting news and current events. • Visit the library often. 19 • Set a good example.
- 20. Huntington’s Keys toSchool Success WRITING Tips to incorporate writing into daily life • Encourage writing in a journal or diary. • Have children write notes, letters, lists, etc… • Encourage storytelling and writing. • Summarize newspaper articles. 20
- 21. Huntington’s Keys toSchool Success MATH Tips to connect math to real life • Use math in the kitchen. • Use math at the grocery store. • Use math to calculate sports statistics. • Play math games, Sudoku or online games that help make math come to life. 21
- 22. Huntington’s Keys toSchool Success LIFE SKILLS Remember, parents: • Be concerned. • Be consistent. • Communicate effectively. • Use life skills to teach reading, writing, and math. • Instill a love of learning by example. • Make everyday experiences a time for learning. 22
- 23. HOMEWORK: The linkbetween home and school 23
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