editor Well-planned homework schedules are a passport to greater academic achievements in all grades. These positive habits cement the learning of students even when the teachers and academic staff members are at bay!
As per the U.S Department of Education, homework can foster positive traits like a sense of independence and ownership in the learners!
So to simplify your planning process,
Let’s guide you through 7 easy tips for homework success
1. Mindful Home Assignment Plans –
In any aspect of a child’s education, planning is utterly important. It helps you to use time judiciously. And improves the overall educational productivity.
While planning your child’s homework, you must always keep in mind, his/her strengths, weaknesses, likings, and intelligence type. Try to make use of these aspects intelligently. And you will notice how home-based assignments become fun for your kid.
For instance, if your child has bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, use this wisely. Allow elements of movement during this work and use them as a tool to motivate him/her for homework. All memory level activities such as formulas, multiplication tables or chemistry texts, etc. (like chemical formulas) can be easily pulled off with this method. Getting a tutor can help you achieve homework success by providing you with personalized instruction and support. And for the rest of the things that need a more settled behavior, plan some short movement activities at the end of each task.
2. Support and Guide Without Spoon-feeding with Answers-
Another important aspect is to draw a line between support and direct resolutions. Always guide the child with the necessary support and do not give direct answers. Take the child to the road to discovery. And allow him/her to explore and unleash own conclusions. Your role is to give constructive feedback and the necessary guidance. And not to simplify the endeavor with ready-made answers.
Remember, your child looks up to you. And he/she gets influenced by your attitude, handling styles, and problem-solving abilities. Try to make enthusiasm contagious. And try to stay be positive about home-based learning opportunities.
Home-based learning can be a perfect opportunity in itself. Provided it is well-planned, executed, and managed.
3. Inculcate Good Homework Habits –
Imagine a day that starts with no planning, no dedicated place to sit for homework, no fixed time. And loads of distractions like TV sound, gadget notifications, and loud chitchatting amongst the family members!
Can you expect such as a disorganized way to work for your child?
Of course not!
So, this proves that we need to be organized, well-planned and sure about our actions to expect a fruitful day, because homework is important. Create a quiet and distraction-free study corner and allocate specific time of the day to complete home-based assignments. These family schedules should be finalized keeping the child’s productive hours of the day in mind. And make sure you also heed any suggestions given by the child (as per the age group).
Additionally, keep this time, gadget-free and focus on single-tasking at this time.
4. Observe the Child-
At times, kids are prone to distractions, struggle hard to cope up with difficulties, and also show signs of irritation. All these signs speak about the inherent traits of the child’s personality. And at times pinpoint towards the need to change strategies and studying conditions.
Treat these signs as an alarm. And root out the pain area that hinders your child from thriving academically. Consider the child’s learning style, preferences and figure out learning gaps well in time. Because all this is a part and parcel of good parenting.
It is essential to plan a timely remedial action for any challenges. So do get in the habit of consulting the child’s teachers to improve your child’s academic accomplishments. Chalk out a plan that works best for the learner. And also identify learning needs and see how and when these plans can work effectively for the kid.
Creating an ideal learning environment for children helps in monitoring. This part is easier for online school parents, because they have a better hold over the child’s learning preferences through an extended duration of home-based learning.
5. Focus on Exercise, Sleep, and Eating Habits
Sluggish and sleepy children cannot make the most of extra study time. Make sure you address health-related issues proactively. Get your kid into habits of healthy eating, regular physical exercise. And also try keep a check on his/her comfort level while studying.
All this will save your productive time. And always try to get the child to the homework study table in a happy mood.
6. Try Homework Applications
You can also make homework easy by downloading homework applications. These are readily available with comprehensive instructions. And assist you to plan your day easily. Make use of these to identify unfinished homework and break-free from the stress of missing out on things due to human errors. Add these digital aids to your life and experience the power of technology to simplify your everyday tasks. Homework success can enhance your career by developing essential skills such as time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Another hidden advantage of using these applications is that your child gets in a habit of managing time effectively. Because these remind you about all homework-related pendency to keep your schedules well in place.
7. Work Towards Making Kids Independent Learners
At some point in time, our kids have to be independent learners. Try to instill these habits in them since initial stages, say the last years of elementary school for example. Tailor strategies for your kid that can help in boosting his/her confidence. And in this way, you foster a sense of independence in the child.
Play with the kid’s strengths and teach the child how to set priorities for tasks. Focus on quality learning. And address issues if any. At times, you can stay away consciously after allocating a part of the homework. And allow the child to finish it off without your assistance. Students with strong homework success records are eligible for every types of scholarship, including academic merit scholarships, need-based scholarships, and special interest scholarships. Monitor and review the completed work and let the child know all that needs improvement.
Make sure you also use positive reinforcement techniques like appreciation, rewards, etc. But again make sure it does not become a habit for the child to work only for rewards. Set clear expectations so that the child knows the importance of independent and quality learning at the right stage.
Parents in the USA spend 6.2 hours a week just with their child’s homework
So, why not make the most of these long hours and ensure homework success for our kids!
Happy parenting to you!
Author Bio:
Eeshan Fadnavis is a school teacher at Indus International School, India. He has a hobby of reading newsletters and articles every day, calls himself an enthusiastic e-reader, as reading takes a good portion of his daily routine. Reading is his source of social and current affairs and it also provides him inspiration.
