Homework can get a little overwhelming for both kids and parents! It�s not an easy task to get your kids motivated to do their homework but there are some ways that might help! Try giving one of these a chance the next time you�re struggling with homework:
- Make chocolate available during math homework � your kids will love this one and there have been studies that show eating chocolate while working on math homework helps.
- Make sure all your homework supplies are easily reachable � we keep ours in a pencil box and bring it out onto the table during homework time.
- Create a space that helps your child be less distracted � if that�s in their room or at the dining table, either way make it a calm area
- Create a homework station � this is a great place to keep things they�re working on right in front of them and giving them a space to go to work on homework and study
- Block out a time for homework � if it�s easier to do homework right after school or dinner, set that time aside each day so that they know exactly when they are to do their homework. Then you�ll have less fighting because they�ll know exactly what�s expected
- Find an incentive for your child � whether it�s extra tv time or a trip to the park, find some way to motivate your child.
- Wear something comfortable while studying � if your kids love their pj�s or maybe a pair of soft socks, let them wear them while doing homework. That way they�re relaxed and ready to learn.
- Create a sticker chart or reward system � we pay our kids to do homework and while that might not work for everyone, find a way you can reward your kids. You can do a simple sticker chart with a prize for when they fill it up. Or take them to get something when they do well on a test.
- Set an alarm clock � this lets them know there�s an end in sight. They only have to read for 20 minutes, so set a timer.
Each of these are ideas to get your mind flowing of ways to help win the homework fight and keep your kids going in school. It�s not easy but so worth all the work you put into helping them learn and grow.
