2006-06-26 19:34:21 · 5 answers · asked by kishan_potul 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
If your kids don't settle down to do their homework, they may need to unwind first--they may need to run around a bit if they've been cooped up in school, or they may need just to veg out for half an hour or so. In order to concentrate, kids need to be well-rested--like 10 hours of sleep a night; well-fed with something nutritious--keep fruit and grains in the house for snacks; and in a quiet place free of distractions. Turn off the tv or radio. And really, if they've been in school all day, don't expect them to study all night. Kids should do no more than 10 minutes of homework per grade--that is, a 4th grader should do 40 minutes of homework a night, plus reading. Play and exercise are vital to mental development and concentration.
2006-06-26 19:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by irmamontez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my teaching experience I have found that they best way to get a student to do what I ask is to give him or her a reason to do it. Rewards and consequences work very well. For example, if you do well on this test then you can ... or if you make below a certain grade then you cannot. Another way is to try to make what they are studying interesting. One near sure fire way is to learn along with your child. Do some research together and see what you discover. This will help your child learn, strengthen your bond with him or her, and will teach you a little too. Since you are there, you can be sure that the child is studying. Also, teach your child the best study tips: Study in a well-lit room with no distractions. Eat healthy food beforehand to provide energy, and encourage breaks every so often to prevent mental and physical fatigue. Make sure your child knows WHY it is important to succeed in school.
2006-06-27 01:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by Chuck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember that children ARE PEOPLE.
The best motivator is having a real understanding of WHY doing something is important for you.
Are YOU studying anything? Why or why not?
See?
If you ARE studying something... it probably involves your career or a skill you need at home.
If you ARE NOT studying something... you currently feel you have everything you need to know to do your job or housework effectively.
So... why are your children going to school? What purpose does it serve?
If you can answer that, in a way that they will understand and in terms of their own goals and dreams....
You won't have to worry about distractions or other motivators.
2006-06-27 00:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by spedusource 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove distractions such as televisions, give them somewhere quiet to study - not a room where the rest of the family are making noise and give them some sort of incentive such as 'if you do your homework for 1 hour you can watch television or surf the net for an hour afterwards.'
2006-06-26 19:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by franpal_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm putting this one on my watch list. I hope there will be an idea or two that I haven't heard of yet. I will try anything within reason. Nothing has worked yet...........incentives, regular time set aside, priveledges taken away, cutesy ways to make it interesting, infinite patience, words of encouragement, endless talks with teachers and counselors.........wilfull children are a challenge.
Good Luck, maybe we will find something that works for both of us.
2006-06-26 19:44:41 · answer #5 · answered by Mandalawind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋