It can be quite a struggle to get your kids to a study every day after school. But homework is a fact of life for school-age children. As parents, one should aim to make learning at home, and not a burden.
Mostly, parents require their children to do homework after school but children are already tired and stressed during this time. Studying right after they arrive home will no longer be effective, they need to take a few minutes to relax, eat, change clothes and get organized.
Good study habits should already be formed at the start of the school year.
Here’s how:
Establish a routine that your child can follow. Study time should take place at the same time every day, so that he’ll learn how to schedule his activities. This also gives him a sense of control over how he spends his time.
Make him study in blocks of time, with breaks in between. No matter how short, breaks can be very relaxing and invigorating. It can also help him get back into the mood. Plan the schedule with your child.
Turn off the TV Homework must be finished before watching TV, with no exceptions.
Pick a good place The study area should be away from distractions, with a table and chair, good lighting, and comfortable temperature. To keep your child from having to get up every few minutes, the area should already have books, notebooks, and paper and other supplies in place.
Be advance Have your child study his notes as if he’ll be having a quiz the next day (even there won’t be any). This will help condition his mind, and increase memory retention. Once he develops this habit, he will find it easy to prepare for succeeding lessons.
Spend time with your kids The input we give during study periods will help form a bond, and hopefully make studying more enjoyable. Offer lots of encouragement; for sure, your child will love the attention – and the fun!
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