Helen Maynard – Primary Director of Studies

Tips for Homework

There are many articles and links on the web that provide valuable information regarding how to make homework successful in your household.  Please find a few of the better ones below for your information:

http://school.familyeducation.com/homework/parenting/38543.html?page=2&detoured=1

http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/learning/homework.html 

The articles focus upon making a time, space and plan for homework.  Praising effort is also a good rule of thumb as children respond more positively to this than being praised for results. Most vital is communicating with your child’s teacher should they find the homework too challenging or not challenging enough. 

Another tip is to sit for 10 minutes at the start of the week and map out what is achievable throughout the week with your son/daughter and record this in the diary.

Our Policy recommends the following time frames:

•  Kindergarten: Reading and no other additional tasks after school
• Years 1 and 2: 15 minutes, three nights per week plus reading
• Years 3 and 4: 20 minutes, three nights per week plus reading and instrumental practice
• Years 5 and 6: 30 minutes, three nights per week plus reading and instrumental practice.

Homework can be a rewarding experience for both the children and adults. We are here to support you and your child with homework so please contact the class teacher if you have any queries.