BACK TO BASICS – GETTING HOMEWORK DONE AT HOME
In today's busy, multitasked households, getting the new online school work and homework done can be a challenge; however this time can be used to develop a child’s sense of responsibility, organization and feelings of independence. It is never too early to teach children good study habits, and having a daily routine is the cornerstone of quality work practices. Once a routine is created, your child can be supervised at a distance (depending on the age and ability) through the completion of their work. WHAT PARENTS CAN DO Parents can, and should set the stage for children’s homework completion; however, they should not do it for them, no matter how much they want the child to succeed. Children need to make mistakes, and have those mistakes corrected by their teacher. Teachers need to be able to see what their students are capable of, and where more work needs to be done. This is part of the process. Parent s...