Let your child experiment and see what works best. Set a schedule. If they don t have that much homework, they can read for pleasure, review, or work on an independent project. Block out homework time every day. Identify learning styles.
Children learn in different ways.
Experiment to see what type of learning is best for your child. Then help her plan homework activities that support her learning style. Do a five-minute check. At the end of each homework session, have your child get in the habit of checking homework. If the answer is yes, Carol Coram, director of the University Preparatory Academy in Seattle, Washington, suggests finding your teen s homework style.