Throughout the next 4 weeks kids will begin to start school. Now is the time to
pave the way to a good school year by setting up a routine and an
organized house.
Remember children need to make as many decisions as possible. Avoid power struggles by letting them make small decisions. Encourage independence. The more kids are
involved in the household, the less strain there is on the parents.
Here are tips for homework to reduce your anxiety level and making the school days run more smoothly.
Have a Designated Study Area
After establishing the morning and evening routines, parents need to make sure that they have an area set aside for their child to study. Just where and when a child should do their homework depends on the child, but again, it should be a part of the routine. Make sure that each child has a designated study area – not at the kitchen table or the computer desk (when possible). Ensure that they can spread out their materials and preferably it should be away from the T.V. and radio. While some students work well at a kitchen table around noise, most require quiet, low-traffic areas to study. You may need to try a few different areas before you find the one that works best for your child.
Once you have designated a study area, make sure that your child has all of the materials and resources needed. Make sure that the study area has a dictionary, thesaurus, pencils, erasers, paper, assignment book, glue, stapler, rulers, calculator, pencil sharpener, tape, scissors, index cards and whatever else he/she needs that is age appropriate. Also make sure that there is adequate lighting for proper concentration.
As you are setting up the area, remember color. Color affects our mood and memory. Let your child pick out the colors for their folders and notebooks. If blue reminds them of science, they will be able to pick out the blue folder right away for their notes.
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