How to Help your Child with Homework

*Let your child have a bit of time to unwind after school

*Decide together how long the homework will take

*Give them a snack and drink before they start

*Chose a space that is comfortable and reasonably quiet

*Get them to check they have everything they need before starting.

If they get stuck…..

*Try giving clues rather than the answer, but be aware of frustration levels  - theirs and yours

*Keep the clues simple – remind them of all the other times they have been able to work things out

*Homework will be connected to something they’ve already learnt, so encourage them to backtrack and start from what they can do

*Explain where and how to find information, rather than giving them the information.