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At times, helping your child with homework
is the last thing you feel like doing.
But, it is one of the most important jobs
you have. So what can you do?

ESTABLISH A ROUTINE
*Make a schedule and stick to it.
*Decide with your child the best time and
place for doing homework. You may think
the best time is right after school, but your
child may want a break first and do homework
after dinner.
*Do homework at the same time every
day.If your child is involved in after school
activities, homework comes first! Since
coaches sometimes change practice
schedules from week to week, plan ahead
to complete homework assignments.

SET UP A STUDY AREA
*Do homework in the same place every day.
*Find a place with proper lighting where
your child is comfortable.
*A desk or table; even the kitchen table
can be used before or after dinner.
*Help your child make a homework sign
such as: �Genius at Work,� �Creative Mind
Center,� or �Learning Place.�
*Post the sign when it is homework time.
Add some personal items such as plants,
pictures, or other things your child likes.

HOMEWORK SURVIVAL KIT
*Get the supplies your child needs:
pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, paper,
crayons, dictionary, scissors, glue, ruler,
calculators, and other supplies.
*Keep supplies in a box near the study area.

DISTRACTIONS! DISTRACTIONS!
*Homework time needs to be a time
when your child can concentrate. Work at
reducing distractions and interruptions.

WHEN TO CALL THE TEACHER
*If your child is having a great deal of
difficulty, schedule a conference with your
child�s teacher.
*The teacher may be unaware that your
child is having trouble with the assignments.
*Together you can work out a plan for
your child�s success.

TIME SPENT ON HOMEWORK
*A general rule of thumb for time to
spend on homework at each grade is:
Grades K - 1 = 10 - 20 minutes
Grades 2 - 3 = 20 - 30 minutes
Grades 4 - 6 = 30 - 60 minutes
Grades 7 - 9 = 60 - 120 minutes
Grades 10 - 12 = 90 - 180 minutes

Homework Helpline
(727)547-7223 or (727)442-3226

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