* Provide a quiet, well-lit space, away from distractions and with all the right 
 materials -- paper, pens and pencils, books, a dictionary, a desk, etc.

• Try to find a separate space for each of your children, or schedule quiet times for homework in designated spaces.

   

• Create a regular schedule, allowing for adequate study and free time.

   

• Limit TV time, and do not allow it during homework.

   

• When possible, be available to answer questions. Try doing a problem or two together, then watch as the child tries the next one.

   

• Avoid simply giving an answer. Instead, ask questions that let your child see the problem in smaller, sequential steps.

   

• Provide your kids with a notebook for writing down assignments. When they're finished, compare the homework and the notebook to make sure everything is done.

   

• Check with your child's teacher for the after-school help schedule.
  
  

• Review completed and graded assignments. Discuss errors to be sure your child understands the material.

   

• Share any concerns with your children's teachers about the amount or type of homework assigned. Be sure to let them know if your children are having difficulty .