Ensure your child has pencils, pens, erasers, writing paper, an assignment book and a dictionary. Other useful items include glue, stapler, paper clips, calculator, pencil sharpener, tape, scissors, ruler, index cards and thesaurus. Keep these in one place if possible. If you can't provide these, check with the teacher or school guidance counselor about possible sources of help. For books and other information resources, check with the school library or local public library.
Some libraries have homework centers designed especially to assist children with assignments.
Set a good example Children are more likely to do homework or study if they see you reading, writing and doing things that require thought and effort on your part. Talk with your child about what you're reading and writing, even if it's as simple as the grocery list. Tell them about what you do at work. Encourage activities that support learning, such as educational games, library visits and trips to a museum. Show an interest Make time to take your child to the library to check out materials needed for homework and read with your child as often as you can.