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 | From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor As much as I am a fan of my kids going back to school, there is one facet I could really do without -- homework. Somehow, I think my brood would agree. Still, it's a fact of life (and school), so we try to make the best of it. | |
Ways to Practice Spelling Words
Every year, it's the same spelling homework assignments for my kids: write out the spelling list, put the words in ABC order, and then use each word in a sentence. These are time-tested methods and they work. My daughter's teacher this year however, has mixed things up a bit, offering up a host of different (creative) spelling homework activities. I wonder if she got her ideas from Amanda.
| How to Set Up a Homework Area
My son does his homework in his room. My daughter prefers the kitchen table. Both areas have their pros and their cons (silence vs. a ready supply of snacks for example). Wherever your child does his or her homework, Katherine says there are some setting up guidelines you should consider following to maximize the effectiveness of the space.
| Does Cramming Help with Studying for Tests?
As much as I tell both my kids that they need to always be reviewing their notes, I usually find them the day before the test studying frantically. They may think there is a method to their madness, but Ann confirms what I've known all along, and offers up some effective study tips.
| Homework Help For Kids with Special Needs
For children with special needs, homework can sometimes be maddeningly frustrating. That goes double for the parent that is trying to assist. Luckily, Terri has some wonderful advice that should help with any issues your child might be having.
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