Learning about child psychology with respect to child behavior patterns in homework completion varies from elementary to high school. Younger elementary children are often more excited about completing homework assignments outside of school than middle or junior high school students. Some parents question the value of homework after their child spends 35 to 40 hours a week in school.

Homework assignments, completed successfully, reinforce what children learn in the classroom and build confidence in the next day’s activities. But the value of homework extends beyond the subject matter. It can help children develop good habits, including self-discipline and responsibility.

Parents and guardians are essential to the process. Homework can help parents learn about their children’s educational growth and ways of thinking. But getting the homework done can be challenging for children and parents.

Top Ten Homework Helping Tips

1. 1. Set a daily schedule for homework and put the schedule where you will see it often. The best schedule and length of time will depend on your child.
2. 2. Pick a well lit, fairly quiet place for your child to study. Make sure that necessary supplies are on hand and, if it is possible, let your child decorate their space with their favorite handmade artwork.
3. Remove distractions such as the television, loud noises and, if possible, noisy toddlers. Ideally study areas should be away from windows with distracting views.
4. Set a good example by reading and writing yourself during ’study time’ and encourage learning activities such as letting your child write out the grocery list.
5. Show interest by reviewing your child’s homework and talking about school activities in family conversations.
6. Be available for questions and look over completed assignments.
7. Children learn in different ways, and it will be easier for you to help if you understand something about your child’s learning style.
8. Help your child get organized. Put an assignment book or calendar in a place where you will see it often and record, or have your child record, when assignments are due.
9. Encourage good study habits. Help your child get started early when he or she has to do research reports or other big assignments and give practice tests.
10. Talk about the assignments. Talking can help him or her think through an assignment and break it down into small, easy-to-handle pieces.

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