1. Show You Think Education and Homework Are Important

• Set a regular time every day for homework
• Have paper, books, pencils and other things needed to do assignments
• Provide a fairly quiet place with lots of light to study and complete homework
• Set a good example by reading and writing yourself
• Stay in touch with your child’s teacher
• Put homework and studying before sports and extracurricular activities

2. Monitor Assignments

• Know what your child’s homework assignments are, how long they should take, how the teacher wants you to be involved
• See to it that the assignments are started and completed
• Make sure TV and video games aren’t cutting into your child’s homework time (this includes studying)

3. Provide Guidance 

• Understand and respect your child’s style of learning.
• Does he/she work better alone or with someone else? 
• Does he/she learn best when he/she can see things, hear them, or handle them?
• Help your child get organized.
• Does your child need a calendar to keep track of upcoming assignments and events? 
• Develop a nightly routine to check that all homework is completed and in bookbag for the next day.
• Encourage your child to develop good study habits by studying a little each night before a big test
• Talk with your child about their homework assignments
• Does he/she understand them?