My son is starting Kindergarten in a couple of weeks, and i am curious to know how i can make sure he developes good study habits..that will help him in the school years ahead.
2006-08-11 07:46:37 · 16 answers · asked by DR. 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I'm a teacher and I believe that kids should have a break right when they get home, just like adults need a break when they get home from work. Pick a time that is good, maybe right after dinner, and make it time for the two of you. Sit at the table with your child and do something that you need to get done...bills, reading, etc. Make sure your child checks hisher work and that you talk about it when it is completed. Then make sure they put it in the backpack right away..............so it doesn't get forgotten or the dog doesn't eat it!!!
2006-08-11 15:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by heartwhisperer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a schedule that i just designed for my daughter that I used last year for kindergarten now I've changed it up for 1st grade. now a days TV is thier life. So now during the summers end I've been making her go through her schedule like after school we sit down talk about what she did in school, what she has to give me in her back pack. Set a time to sit in a good place, no distractions to do work, even if he doesnt get homework in school. My daughters has "learning time" where I keep up with what they should be learning at this stage in life. and then they have "quiet time" where they listen to calming music and can write (the 6 year old kept a journal in kindergarten) so i try to get her to do that now too. they can read a book or draw, once they get that this is daily or however you want to impliment it into the schedule, i becomes second nature. My kids ask for 'learning time' or 'quite time'
2006-08-11 15:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Routine, routine, routine. Kids thrive on routine, especially when it comes to not so pleasant stuff like homework.
Chances are, in kindergarten your son will like doing his homework. Pick the time of day when he is able to do it best. It's different for each child. My 8 year old actually is at his sharpest when he wakes in the morning, and he often does it then. When you figure out what's best for your son, fit it into his daily routine, so he becomes used to it and expects it everyday. Less fighting that way. It also helps to keep him busy on his days off school. If you give him a little "homework" of your own on the weekends, he's less likely to fight you on MOnday.
2006-08-11 13:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by paintgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He shouldnt have any homework in kindergarten. My daughter didnt anyway. But this year in 1st grade she does. I would suggest making homework time a certain time of the afternoon. Maybe after a snack. And stay near by in case he needs help. Just start a consistent routine and he should adjust just fine.
2006-08-15 06:10:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
since he's still young, i guess you can start by setting the routine now...does he get homework from kindergarten? give him a schedule at this young age and he'll get used to it when he really needs it....
when he gets home from school, give him a snack and let him play or shower him (whatever you want to do)....allow him to do this for an hour or so (depending on what you want)...then, ask him to sit down with you and do his homework...i know in kindy there's nothing much besides coloring and writing numbers, so you may want to get extra activity books for him to do...there are fun winnie the pooh ones in the dollar tree, or you can read together or just practice writing the alphabet or singing it, etc....then, allow him to take his dinner and then give him a rest for a lil while (your choice), and if he needs to, ask him to go back to studying, if not, let him free for the day....
hope this helps!
2006-08-12 09:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by blue_bee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by setting a particular time of the day everyday for studying.
He would get used to studying at that time of the day. Also keep a specific place (made attractive) as his fixed place for his studies. This could be a well lit corner of his room where he keeps his table and bookshelf or simply any place in the house which provides the right atmosphere for studying. As far as possible get him to think of the answers by asking him leading questions.E.g.If he asks you 'what comes after C'? Instead of answering this by saying 'D', tell him, let's start from the beginning and say our a-b-c and try and find out what's after c. Goad him to say the alphabet again and help him discover the answer himself instead of giving it to him.
2006-08-11 18:29:51 · answer #6 · answered by bubbly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Establish a set homework time and stick to it. That takes the stress off of you and makes homework time a normal part of the daily routine for your child. Good luck!
2006-08-11 08:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by Shelley L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show him that homework is fun. If he thinks it's fun he'll want to do it more.
Kindergarden- learning ABC's
lay all the alphabet cards on the floor face down and have him pick one up flip it over. Then tell him to say the letter then ask him what the letter goes in front and behind.
EXAMPLE: he choses "K" ask " what letter does K come before?" the answer "L" ask " what letter comes before K? answer "J"
2006-08-12 15:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by kierrascott17 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
same time everyday and same amount of time everyday, trust me getting into a routine is harder on you then it is on them. You will be the one to have to stick to the routine. just set 30 mins aside (or whatever you think is enough) and stick to it. I still make my kids read for 20 mins every night before bed. If you can read you can learn to do anything....
2006-08-11 07:53:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to put him in a routine.... this will set with him for the rest of his life.... also make sure to promote good homework behavior with goodies...and discipline him when he strays from the routine
2006-08-11 07:50:16 · answer #10 · answered by Fightoffyourdemons 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋