Students are expected to finish their work at school. Their time outside of school is time for being a child, exploring the world around them and following their passions.
However, there will be times when your child will be expected to do work at home. This will include project work and larger assignments. It will also include work that is not finished in class.
Intermediate students are expected to follow through with commitments and be responsible for completing their work in a timely manner. Time management is a challenging skill that requires development. It will take time and practice. We will work on time management skills at school but it would be very helpful if you could support your child at home as well.
If your child is struggling with meeting deadlines, please remind them that they can speak with me. I will help them make a plan to get their work done. I am also open to making modifications to the assignment to better suit their needs.
How to Support Your Child at Home with Their School Work
However, there will be times when your child will be expected to do work at home. This will include project work and larger assignments. It will also include work that is not finished in class.
Intermediate students are expected to follow through with commitments and be responsible for completing their work in a timely manner. Time management is a challenging skill that requires development. It will take time and practice. We will work on time management skills at school but it would be very helpful if you could support your child at home as well.
If your child is struggling with meeting deadlines, please remind them that they can speak with me. I will help them make a plan to get their work done. I am also open to making modifications to the assignment to better suit their needs.
How to Support Your Child at Home with Their School Work
- Be positive!
- With your child, create a study space that is organized and well lit.
- Make sure your child has the supplies they will need such as paper, pencils and erasers.
- Observe your child, when is the best time for them to do homework? Morning? After school? After dinner?
- Turn off the TV, music and the computer (unless being used for research). Reduce any distractions.
- Make homework part of the family routine. Your child can do their homework and you can do any work that needs to be done around the house or that you've brought home from work or even just sit down with a book. Model good work habits for your child.
- Be available for emotional and academic support.
- Provide guidance, not answers.
- Find out what type of learner your child is. What study skills are best for them?
- Help them learn to break down their work into manageable pieces.
- Talk about what is easy homework and what is hard homework. Encourage your child to do the hard work first when their energy level is the highest.
- Be encouraging!