2006-09-12 10:40:36 · 13 answers · asked by olivia_andrew69 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Make it at a time when there will be no distractions for either of you, before dinner is a good time, don't answer the phone or turn on the tv. Make learning fun for her, make silly sentences about spelling words for instance. Make study time a half hour to an hour at a time (depending on her age) If you still have more homework to do, finish it up after dinner. As you know, kids only have a certain amount of sitting still time then their energy takes over. While the weather is still warm, take a walk together and bring her spelling words with you.
2006-09-12 10:51:27 · answer #1 · answered by Jaded 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How sweet of you to be helping her and to care enough to post for suggestions!
You didn't mention her age, but if she's in the third grade or younger, remove all distractions and tell her that you'll only help her if she respects your company enough to pay attention. tell her that if she doesn't care about her homework, why should someone else?
Also the earlier in the afternoon you get it over with, the better her attention span will be. Later in the evening it gets really hard for young kids to concentrate. After dinner is even worse since blood goes to the digestive tract instead of to the brain; that's why we get sleepy after we eat. Good luck!
2006-09-12 15:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After teaching a class of 25 students today, it seemed like the only way to keep their attention was to focus on them eye to eye. When I spoke to them and used thier name, they perk up to hear what I was saying. I found that several "thanks" and "good job", affirmations were especially encouraging.
It may be frustrating to help a student that is lost or struggling with attention issues, but I found that using their name every other sentence seems to personalize your instructions.
Sprinkle the personalization with a few affirmations, a hug at the right moment and a treat after a few minutes will certainly break up the homework blues.
Bless you for taking the time to help her!
2006-09-12 11:48:56 · answer #3 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When she gets home from school, let her have a snack and then unwind for maybe 30 mins.
Then have a homework space for her, with whatever she needs to use to do her work ready. Remove distractions like TV, etc. and you do some kind of quiet work or reading nearby.
2006-09-12 15:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and make it sound intresting.
Say why this important to look at, such as the fact that this will help her to do what she may want to do when she grows up.
Ensure that you allow`for at least a 10 minute break every so often; say every 30-40 minutes.
Make sure it is not too late at night since fatigue is disruptive.
2006-09-12 14:30:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try letting her do it after having a snack and talking about her day. Find a quiet place for her to do it-kitchen table, desk in her room-definately not in front of the t.v. or with a radio on. If need be, have her do it after supper.
2006-09-12 10:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by tea1894 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By removing everything distracting. Sit at the table or desk, turn off the TV, keep games and toys out of sight, make sure you have good light, and create real consequences for not doing it and FOLLOW THROUGH.
2006-09-12 10:45:59 · answer #7 · answered by misslabeled 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If your daughter is old enough for school homework should be done by her, not "we". Find a quite place with no distractions and expect her to do it at the same time every day.
2006-09-12 14:09:48 · answer #8 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
umm buy some candy and everytime she answers a question give her a piece then she'll or he'll want to pay more attention.
2006-09-12 10:52:29 · answer #9 · answered by Jakele K 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
go see a doctor she might have add or adhd if she cant pay atension kids with adhd or add have trouble paying atension
2006-09-12 12:07:26 · answer #10 · answered by hockey pro 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋