It is a well known fact that most children hate homework. This is because of the fact that homework means more time required for studying and less time to do their favorite stuff like watching the TV or playing their favorite games. But you as a parent can always change your youngster's experience of doing school work at home for the better.
Here are some quick methods to make homework time a better time:
Establish a Homework Routine - Having a set routine does wonders. If the time to do homework is not clearly set (and enforced if required), you are virtually guaranteed to struggle daily to get your kids to do their homework. Study time everyday should be a fundamental part of your family rules. When your children are brought up following such rules, then there will be no issue with homework - it is already part of their daily routine.
Put distractions away - As much as possible there should be no interruptions while your youngsters are doing their home work. So distractions like radio, TV or computers should be turned off. Other potential diversions such as games and toys should be out of reach when doing school work. In this way your kid will be well placed to focus much more readily on completing homework.
Be inventive - Particularly young kids lose interest easily. Make their study time as pleasurable as possible. If you can, incorporate stories or perhaps role-play that your youngster is a prince or princess and the homework is part of their training to rule the kingdom one day. You can also do role playing and act as if you are the teacher and your youngster is the student. By doing this, your youngster will see that doing home work can be a fun experience, too.
Use appropriate rewards - Each time that your youngster finishes his/her homework, be sure that you recognize what they have done and tell them that they're doing an excellent job. So after homework has been finished, give your child playtime or a tasty fruit.
Try to not bribe with sweets and chocolates. Doing so sets up a belief in your youngster that these processed foods are highly desirable. These sorts of sentiments often carry through into grown up life and it comes as little surprise to find many adults who cannot stop sugar cravings. We do not want to create any more health and weight problems in this world...
Making your youngsters love doing homework may not always be possible. But they are going to learn to see homework as a rewarding activity that they can show pride in. That in itself makes it delightful and fun, especially when you give them the responsibility and trust that they can do well in their activities after school.
Here are some quick methods to make homework time a better time:
Establish a Homework Routine - Having a set routine does wonders. If the time to do homework is not clearly set (and enforced if required), you are virtually guaranteed to struggle daily to get your kids to do their homework. Study time everyday should be a fundamental part of your family rules. When your children are brought up following such rules, then there will be no issue with homework - it is already part of their daily routine.
Put distractions away - As much as possible there should be no interruptions while your youngsters are doing their home work. So distractions like radio, TV or computers should be turned off. Other potential diversions such as games and toys should be out of reach when doing school work. In this way your kid will be well placed to focus much more readily on completing homework.
Be inventive - Particularly young kids lose interest easily. Make their study time as pleasurable as possible. If you can, incorporate stories or perhaps role-play that your youngster is a prince or princess and the homework is part of their training to rule the kingdom one day. You can also do role playing and act as if you are the teacher and your youngster is the student. By doing this, your youngster will see that doing home work can be a fun experience, too.
Use appropriate rewards - Each time that your youngster finishes his/her homework, be sure that you recognize what they have done and tell them that they're doing an excellent job. So after homework has been finished, give your child playtime or a tasty fruit.
Try to not bribe with sweets and chocolates. Doing so sets up a belief in your youngster that these processed foods are highly desirable. These sorts of sentiments often carry through into grown up life and it comes as little surprise to find many adults who cannot stop sugar cravings. We do not want to create any more health and weight problems in this world...
Making your youngsters love doing homework may not always be possible. But they are going to learn to see homework as a rewarding activity that they can show pride in. That in itself makes it delightful and fun, especially when you give them the responsibility and trust that they can do well in their activities after school.
About the Author:
Thomas Brand is an IT Software Architect and father of 2 elementary school aged children. He created the intelligent math facts game MathRider to help children master mathematics early on and improve their confidence in the process. Find out more by visiting http://mathrider.com/trial.php and get the free trial.
