Where do your students complete their homework? Do they have a set area, or are they nomadic?
A majority of the research indicates that providing students with a specific location to work on homework, is a good thing! Providing your child with a consistent work area provides structure which is crucial when you are trying create strong work habits. For students that have difficulty focusing, it is even more difficult to get started on homework if their work area is constantly changing.
You know your child best, and can help him/her identify what area will be most conducive for doing homework.
The homework area should have:
Good lighting
Little distractions
Homework survival kit (all items that can and will be used on HW)
What are some other important characteristics should a homework area have? Where does your child complete their HW?
I would love to have your input!
Have a great day,
EC
PS: "Homework Without Tears" is a must read for anyone that struggles to get their kids to do HW!
There are some people who say that having a consistent spot works for studying, but I prefer variety. It's different for everyone, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your input! I agree that it may differ from person to person, but I see this strategy working well for elementary age kids. Once you instill structure into their work routine, variety may not be an issue as they get older because they will be able to self regulate.
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