Win the Homework Wars

Here's How to Handle Homework — Top 10 Tips:

1. Set Up a Study Area — read about study areas.
2. Make Materials Available — everything you need for homework should be within easy reach.
3. Remove the Distractions — turn off the TV, log off the net, turn the radio down.
4. Offer Guidance — but don't do the work for them.
5. Use an Agenda — so you don't forget the instructions.
6. Stay Informed — ask the teacher about upcoming projects and assignments.
7. Be a Role Model — do a little work too, maybe bring something home from the office.
8. Offer Praise — everyone loves it!
9. Watch Frustration Levels — sometimes, you just have to take a break.
10. Set a Time Frame — there is a 10 minute rule of thumb for how long homework should take: 10 minutes for grade one, then add ten minutes for every grade that follows. Following the formula, a child in grade six should have 1 hour of homework (60 minutes); a student in grade twelve should have two hours (120 minutes).

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