Folders for assigned homework to be brought home and returned can be helpful to make sure work is done and is turned in on time. Calendars can be used to mark when spelling tests or special projects are due, so you and your student can plan for adequate preparation time. As a rule, children in the lower grades generally need on ly an hour a day to complete their homework. AS their assignments grow, that time many need to expand somewhat. If your child takes much longer than an hour, check with the teacher to see how long the work should be taking.
Some children tend to be perfectionists and take additional time to make sure everything is perfect.
It's important to appreciate the effort they are taking, but to gently encourage them to work in a more timely manner. Rewarding them when they finish on time can make a big impression. Using a timer for each part of the assignment can help small children understand how long fifteen minute segments are, so they can better plan their work time. Neither you nor your child needs the extra stress. YOU CARE Parents need to avoid putting too much pressure on their children to maintain certain grade averages.