1.  Let your child know that homework is important and                      valuable.

   2.  Set a regular time each day for homework.

  

  3.  Be sure your child has all essentials, such as papers,                   books,school notebooks,and pencils.

  

  4.  Help your child get organized by providing folders for                   papers and a calendar and/or assignment book.

  5.  Have a quiet, clean, and well-lit place to study, with a                  comfortable chair. Keep all schoolwork there.

  6.  Discourage distractions, including TV, during study time.               Allow study breaks at intervals.

  7.  Be available to answer questions or help quiz your child,                 but keep homework as his or her responsibility to complete.

  8.  Spot check homework when it's completed, but don't                     correct assignments unless the teacher has asked you to.

  9.  Read any comments the teacher has made on returned                  assignments.

10.  If a homework problem arises, contact the teacher for                   clarification.

  REMEMBER- Praise your child for homework done to the best of his or her abiltiy!

*information take from Postitive Promotions