Baby Steps to Homework Independence. Practice habits that will be needed in the future – college and career readiness Provide extra practice Connect school.

Baby Steps to Homework Independence

How to Help with Homework

Practice habits that will be needed in the future – college and career readiness

Provide extra practice

Connect school and home

Goals of Homework

Consistent place where children can complete homework

Free of clutter and distraction

Provide tools students will need to complete their work

Location

Consistent schedule

10 minutes per grade level

Reward focus

Reading time vs. homework time

Time

Double CheckCheck the homework:

- Look for sloppy mistakes

- Check to see if it is completed

- Help get the homework in the folder and the folder in the backpack

- Check the planner and sign if necessary

Kids need encouragement --

Praise is often enough motivation

Set goals together

Experiences over things

Celebration!

The Disorganized

The Fighter

The Mess

The Last Minute

The Non-reader

Trouble Shooting

Where do problems occur?

o Getting homework from school

o Getting homework outo Getting homework

completedo Getting homework

back in the backpacko Getting homework

back to school

The Homework Chain

Habits are more important than completing assignments

Help children develop a plan, not an excuse

Children need to see themselves as successful

Keep in Mind