Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Create a Great Homework Space
At our house, the kitchen table doubles as homework central. Whether your children complete their homework in a common area or secluded in their bedroom, it is vital that you create a special space for this important activity.
What makes a great homework space?
Adequate space - Textbooks, notebooks and supplies take up a lot of room. Make sure each child has enough space to comfortably complete their activities.
Quiet - This is just so important. I used to attempt to watch the evening news (on a small kitchen TV) while I made dinner and my children competed their homework. I was always amazed when they had questions regarding the news stories that I was barely listening too. It really was a distraction for them. Homework time is much more effective now that it��s quiet.
Supplies - Each of my children has a ��homework box��, one of those plastic pencil boxes you probably purchased for back-to-school. They each have their own supply of pens, pencils, colored pencils and white-out which is kept in their room and brought to the kitchen table at homework time. Extra paper, rulers, a stapler and pencil sharpener are stored in an armoire near the kitchen table. No more searching for supplies!
Lighting - Inadequate lighting at your child��s study area can make homework more difficult than it needs to be. The chandelier over the kitchen table may not provide enough light for reading and writing (mine certainly doesn��t). Usually task lighting is necessary when performing tasks requiring visual concentration. Task lighting provides focused light in addition to the ambient lighting provided by an overhead chandelier. At our house, a desk lamp on the kitchen table reduces eye strain.
Let the Children Choose - Allow your kids to choose special pencils, storage boxes or folders for homework time. These little things make a big difference to children.
There��s just no substitute for parental involvement in children��s homework activities. If parents treat homework as an important daily activity, the children will treat it as such.
What are your favorite homework time tips? I��d love to hear from you!
At our house, the kitchen table doubles as homework central. Whether your children complete their homework in a common area or secluded in their bedroom, it is vital that you create a special space for this important activity.
What makes a great homework space?
Adequate space - Textbooks, notebooks and supplies take up a lot of room. Make sure each child has enough space to comfortably complete their activities.
Quiet - This is just so important. I used to attempt to watch the evening news (on a small kitchen TV) while I made dinner and my children competed their homework. I was always amazed when they had questions regarding the news stories that I was barely listening too. It really was a distraction for them. Homework time is much more effective now that it��s quiet.
Supplies - Each of my children has a ��homework box��, one of those plastic pencil boxes you probably purchased for back-to-school. They each have their own supply of pens, pencils, colored pencils and white-out which is kept in their room and brought to the kitchen table at homework time. Extra paper, rulers, a stapler and pencil sharpener are stored in an armoire near the kitchen table. No more searching for supplies!
Lighting - Inadequate lighting at your child��s study area can make homework more difficult than it needs to be. The chandelier over the kitchen table may not provide enough light for reading and writing (mine certainly doesn��t). Usually task lighting is necessary when performing tasks requiring visual concentration. Task lighting provides focused light in addition to the ambient lighting provided by an overhead chandelier. At our house, a desk lamp on the kitchen table reduces eye strain.
Let the Children Choose - Allow your kids to choose special pencils, storage boxes or folders for homework time. These little things make a big difference to children.
There��s just no substitute for parental involvement in children��s homework activities. If parents treat homework as an important daily activity, the children will treat it as such.
What are your favorite homework time tips? I��d love to hear from you!
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