Homework Hassles?

What can you do at home?

• Explain why homework is important.
  
  
• Establish a daily homework time.
  
  
• Set up a study area for your child that has all the supplies he / she will need to do homework.
  
  
• Keep in touch with your child’s teacher.
  
  
• Give support and encouragement for your child’s efforts.

When is it time to contact the teacher?

• When your child consistently has trouble doing the homework assignments.
  
  
• When your child consistently does not bring homework home.
  
  
• When your child tells you he / she never has homework.
  
  
• When your child says he/ she always finishes homework at school.

( from the Center for Promoting Family Learning and Involvement )

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