When your child is the one responsible for their homework, they will form good habits that will benefit them throughout their school career. Use these tips to help your child be independent at homework time.

Your child’s job: Let them choose a usual place and time for homework. That will make them more likely to stick with their routine. They may want to work at the kitchen table after school or at their desk after dinner.

How to help: Make sure your family’s evening activities don’t interfere with homework time. From time to time, ask your youngster whether they need more supplies, such as pencils, erasers, markers, or glue.

Your child’s job: They should tackle homework on their own. Not only will this help them learn, it will also show the teacher how well they understand the material.

How to help: If your child gets stuck, suggest that they reread the directions or look for similar examples in their book. Offer to play study games with them. Also, check to see that their homework is finished.

Your child’s job: It’s up to them to hand in completed work. They can find a way to remind themselves, maybe by posting a note on their backpack.

How to help: Together, choose a visible spot to keep their backpack and anything else they need for school.