Establishing a Homework Routine

Posted September 17th, 2009 by Angelina Strum ...

1. Set up a quiet, organized, and distraction-free work station.
2. Provide color coded, labeled containers and file folders for materials.
3. Turn "in/out" work baskets into "work-in-progress and "finished" baskets.
4. Assign a specific time period for doing homework that works for the child and the family.
5. Make sticking to the time frame and routine top priority.
6. Provide a concrete homework plan by breaking down assignments into manageable units.
7. Provide a visual template of the plan with estimated time frames and built-in breaks.
8. Use a visually-based timer for self-monitoring.
9. Provide on-going monitoring to establish and maintain the routine.
10. Reinforce effort and progress generously and sincerely.

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