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Top tips for getting kids into homework ; Homework Help [Grimsby Telegraph (UK)]
[October 23, 2014]

Top tips for getting kids into homework ; Homework Help [Grimsby Telegraph (UK)]


(Grimsby Telegraph (UK) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) EVERY parent knows that things have moved on since they were at school.

From the prevalence of ICT and other technology to the methods used in teaching everything from maths to English, much has changed.

For that reason, we are asking schools to give advice on how you can help your child with their homework, using the same techniques they are using in school.

As reported, we have also been exploring the free resources available for parents online.

As part of our search, we have been checking out the resources posted on the Department For Education website, which are divided into three sections. ? Working Together - for children aged five to eight.

? Getting Into Homework - for children aged eight to 13.

? Coaching Your Teenager - for young people aged 14 and over.



This week we will be focusing on the Getting Into Homework pack, which provides ten top tips for parents on encouraging their children to engage with their homework.

These include: ? Making time: Knowing that you care about how well they are coping with school and the tasks they have been set will make it more likely that they will want to do homework and hand it in on time.


For that reason, it is good to get into a routine, setting a time for homework each night and sticking to it wherever possible.

? Real experience: Nothing brings learning to life like being able to link it back to real life experiences. Try and plan activities together that link into what they are learning about, from trips to the park to museums and other days out - the more interactive the better. ? Take an interest: There are lots of ways you can help your child with their homework, especially if they get stuck. Have a chat about what they did last time it happened and what you could do to help, or where you could both look for help. ? Get involved: Help your child to utilise resources such as the local library, the internet or books. Talk about school during family conversations and make sure they know that if they need help they know they can ask you. ? Watch the telly: It may sound silly, but TV shows are a great source of topics to debate together. However, make sure that it's not a substitute for other forms of learning and that the TV doesn't become a background distraction to doing their homework. ? Go to school: Drop in and speak with your child's teachers. Ask them where they feel your child needs the most support and if they have ideas of how you can help give them it.

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