While all parents want to encourage their children to be independent and to take responsibility for their learning, even the keenest learners need help now and again. Be on hand to helpĭon’t be afraid to help. It’s important to avoid children seeing learning as a chore, so bribery should be treated with caution, but you might find it easier if homework or home learning is done before a favourite television programme or a playdate, rather than suggesting it when your child is in the middle of something they are enjoying. For those children who are more resistant to doing homework, a regular 10 or 15 minute session is less daunting than sitting for an hour. Most importantly, it gets your child in a good habit for learning. It is more likely to keep their interest and enthusiasm. Tackling homework over several short sessions across the week is sometimes more realistic in busy households, than sitting down for hours at a time. Often the best approach to homework or learning at home is to do it little and often at predictable and regular times of the week – ideally not the last minute if at all possible! Spending ten minutes a day reading or the five minute journey to school learning times tables helps to make sure your child is getting plenty of learning practise in short, fun sessions. If you are reading with your child, choose a quiet spot – on the sofa, in their bedroom or anywhere that your child feels comfortable. It will help if your child has a calm space to work, a table or desk to sit at where not too much else is going on. Make sure the television and radio are turned off and, ideally, turn any mobile phones to silent.
Try to create a calm environment so that it is easier for your child to concentrate.
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