| Homework was fun when you were a 6 year old | | | | impossible to make the actual homework aspect |
| trying to act like an older sibling. You | | | | fun. When this is the case, make the time |
| couldn't wait for homework. In fact, you | | | | after homework enjoyable. Don't think of |
| would make up assignments just to keep | | | | incentives as bribes. Think of incentives as |
| yourself busy. Once children hit 8 or 9, | | | | goals. |
| however, the excitement begins to diminish. | | | | |
| The whole idea of homework is to reinforce | | | | Create Pleasing Homework Workspace |
| learned material during school hours. | | | | |
| Unfortunately, if the homework is not being | | | | Children have more fun doing homework |
| completed, it has no benefit. To ensure | | | | worksheets when they can pick out their own |
| completed homework, it is necessary to | | | | supplies. Take your son or daughter shopping |
| incorporate a bit of fun. There are a few fun | | | | for fun pencils, pens, note pads, and |
| ways to make homework enjoyable. | | | | folders. Then, set up their room to create a |
| | | | nice workspace. They can hang posters of |
| Competition Makes Homework Fun | | | | their liking. Some may even have their own |
| | | | desk. Homework time is much more desirable |
| There is nothing like a little competition to | | | | when the workspace is pleasing. |
| brighten up the mood. Homework and | | | | |
| competition can go hand in hand in many | | | | Do Homework to Music |
| different ways. If there are siblings, see | | | | |
| who can complete their homework with the most | | | | Music stimulates the mind. Play soft music |
| correct answers or in the quickest time. When | | | | while your child is completing homework |
| using the quickest time, make sure quality is | | | | assignments. Let your child choose the |
| upheld. If there are no other students, have | | | | music.The best types of music tend to be the |
| your child compete with himself. If he | | | | tunes without lyrics. As long as it doesn't |
| received a 95% on the last homework | | | | appear to distract him/her, the atmosphere |
| assignment, make it a competition to beat | | | | will be more conducive for fun. Sometimes |
| that score. Parents can get involved as well. | | | | children just need a break from school. If |
| Make a photocopy of any worksheets that need | | | | there is one thing school doesn't have, it is |
| completed. See who can answer the most | | | | music during class. |
| questions correctly: the student or the | | | | |
| parent. Children love beating their parents | | | | Homework doesn't always have to be dull and |
| at any competition. | | | | boring. In fact, the more engaged and |
| | | | interested you are, the more your brain will |
| Incentives for Homework Completion | | | | connect to the material. Having fun doing |
| | | | homework should be a requirement. The four |
| Making it fun to complete homework is the | | | | tips mentioned are not the only ways to have |
| goal. If your child knows he/she can watch a | | | | fun completing school assignments. There are |
| favorite television program, play a video | | | | many ways in which parents, students, and |
| game, or eat an ice cream treat after | | | | teachers can incorporate fun into an |
| homework is completed, delaying of that work | | | | otherwise dull homework project. |
| will be limited. Sometimes it is simply | | | | |