How do i help with my eldest sons homework when?

Question

I have a 4 and half year old who has reading books from school so i need to help to read, what can i do with my 3 year old and nearly 2 year old without pushing them out while i am helping my 4 year old?

I am recently seperated so i am learning to do things on my own!

Answer 1

I agree with the poster's who say you could just read the books to all your children, but if you see your 4 1/2 year old getting frustrated with the fact his siblings are there, that might not be the best solution. If your younger children are able to quietly sit and listen, then that's great. If, however, they are a distraction, then maybe you should read to your 4 1/2 year old in a play area so you could still keep an eye on your younger kids, but they could be engaged doing something else.

Being only one adult with several children is difficult, but it's obviously important to give each of the kids individual attention. By making a point to do the 4 1/2 year old reading homework with just him, you emphasize the importance of the schoolwork. I know tv is a bad babysitter, but if it comes down to putting on a video to occupy the younger 2 kids, it still might be worth it to drive home to your older child how important his learning is to you.

Answer 2

Read the book to everyone first. Make it fun and exciting that you all get to enjoy story time together. Then give the other 2 children something equally enjoyable to do (coloring or something) while you allow the 4 year old to read to you. This will help in lots of ways. You'll have all your children interested in reading (NEVER a bad thing, lol), they'll all be taken care of and looked after, AND you're modeling how to read for your 4 year old. That's an important part of learning to read, so reading the story first is definitely a good thing. Once your son becomes an even better reader, you can have super special story times where your son reads the story FIRST to everyone. Make it a HUGE deal. Your younger two will totally look up to the 4 year old and will want to learn how to do it as well. You can even have them "read" after the 4 year old by retelling the story. I'm sure time management has got to be difficult when you're the only adult in the house. Trying to maintain a positive environment as often as possible will hopefully help all of you to grow closer together. :)

Answer 3

As a small child, we had homework from the age of about 7 in my primary school (we're going back to the 80's here!) and we only had it twice a week, wednesday and friday. I enjoyed doing my homework, and it did get me ready for secondary school (although secondary school there was a lot more!!) I don't think they should have an outright ban on it as some kids like to do homework. Others are less inclined to want to do it, so I think that maybe having homework on a more staggered basis such as the one system I followed in school might be an option? homework certainly stimulates children and any stimulant that keeps them off of the computer or in front of the tv for hours on end is a blessing.

Answer 4

have them all listen to you read together. Even children as young as your youngest will benefit from hearing you read. This will also apply when you are coaching your eldest with difficult words. Make a game out of it. You may not be able to do so for long periods of time due to attention span issues, but every little bit helps. Plus there is always nap time. Try to put the two youngest down together and spend that little time with your oldest son. Even a little attention from you goes a long way, so steal a moment here and there and it help.

Answer 5

I suggest that you buy a book that's interesting to all of your children then have them gather around, for a reading session. have your three year old read out loud while the others participate by taking turns reading or listening. But remember to make it very fun. so you'll have there undivided attention. i suggest a pop-up book so the 2yr old don't feel left out.

Good-Luck!

Answer 6

try reading to all of the children. even make funnt noises or do something funny if you need to to keep the younger ones attention. don't feel bad, children do not come with instructions, you have to learn as you go. you are doing the best you can. give yourself a pat on the back for being a great mom. hope this helps. good luck.

Answer 7

Read the book to all the children. Make them all listen to you read.
This will help the elsest get great grade in his tests and may be a good experience for the youngsters!

Answer 8

Let the children listen in because at their age it will be a good thing for them to listen to stories,The 4 year old can pracice reading with his siblings. Reading can be a family thing to do.

Answer 9

Print some coloring pages off the net or give them some coloring books.

Put them at the table with some playdough.

Have a box of toys that are only to be used during "homework time."

Let them watch 30 mins of PBS or a DVD while you help your child read.

Do his homework while the other 2 are napping.

Answer 10

Read the book to all the children. Make them all listen to you read.

My mama did that. When my big brother came home with a book that he had to read for English class "To Kill A Mockingbird." My mama read the book outloud and I enjoyed the book too while my brother was learning it for his studies and making good grades in English! It was a good idea! :-)

Read the book to all the kids.

Cheers