Homework Presentation

The psychological and relational benefits of homework assistance

HOW HELPING YOUR CHILDREN WITH THEIR HOMEWORK HELPS YOU

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Before starting, the most important thing is ...

HALT

Hungry

Angry

Lonely

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Observing child first

WHY IS HOMEWORK IMPORTANT?

Why is it important for parents to be involved in their children's education?

Establish Routine, Habits, Discipline for children.

Learn to use both physical and online resources, such as libraries, reference materials, and websites

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Expand learning by applying acquired skills to new situations

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U.S. Department of Education (2008)

Prepare for the next day's class

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Review and practice what they have seen in class

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Explore subjects more thoroughly than class time allows

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We all need to follow a routine consistency is not only important for adults it’s extremely important for kids

Boosts parents' Creativity & problem- solving techniques

family

bonding time

Homework Time

Bonding Time

• Encourages communication

• Show affection openly

• Listen to what they feel and think.

• Express your affection at all times

• Share your experiences.

1. provide guidance and MONITOR ASSIGNAGMENTS

Pick a Place remove distractions

Establish a homework time with breaks between subjects.

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Routines around homework in home

Find a location in the house where homework will be done.

Establish a daily homework schedule.

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Provide Supplies and Identify Resources

Set up a homework center.

Be Interested and Interesting

Set a good example

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Ask about the school's homework policy

Find available time

2. 1. PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND MONITOr ASSIGNAGMENTS

Routines around homework outside

Monitor time spent watching television and playing video games (distractions)

Review completed assignments

Children don’t need more than 1 hour of TV a day

Simple incentive system.

POINTS SYSTEM AND CREATION OF CONTRACT WITH THE CHILD

Elaborate incentive system.

Offer breaks.

Offer options.

“Lets say you don’t have time to help your child with their homework every day, chose a project for example a science project that you can break-up into sections and complete with your child.”

UNDERSTANDING THE AMERICAN SCHOOL SYSTEM

Get to know the new culture

Listen

Teach your culture

Don't be discouraged

Integrate a new culture

Parent can also read with their child the assigned book for that year – Helps with the English

Get involved in your child's school

The importance of communication between schools / teachers and parents

THE PROCESS OF ADAPTATION

OF MIGRANT CHILDREN TO AMERICAN SCHOOLS

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Hispanics

USA MigranTs

Several researchers have found that Latino students have the highest dropout rate compared to Caucasian, African American, American Indian / Alaska Native or Asian / Pacific Islander. US Department of Education (2017).

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

THAT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Obstacles

Non-English Speakers

Positive challenge for both parents and kids

Improve understanding of the English language to

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School in times of conviviality can be stressful

STRESS REDUCTION TOOLS FOR PARENTS

COMMUNICATION + EXPRESSING EMOTIONS?

HOW IMPROVE

PROJECT HARMONY

THANKS

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