Homework Help

Homework, homework…does anyone really like homework? For a child with ADD or ADHD just getting the assignment written down and the correct books in the book bag to go home can be a monumental task.

Here's a few things you should know about why homework is assigned and how long your child should be spending on it so that you can be your child's best advocate if you think his teacher is piling on too much homework.

It's not just your kids who need homework help, teachers need your help too. While you may have prepared at home by setting up a homework space, coming up with a homework plan and a plan to make sure it gets into the teacher's hands, there are a few other, more subtle things that your child's teacher needs you to do for homework to be successful.

There are several ways to study math. Some students need to use as many practice questions as possible, while other students can benefit by listening to the math lecture over and over. Find out which math tips help you most.

Explore ways to help students prepare a well organized and efficient homework space.

Homework can be a real challenge for students with learning disabilities. Apart from having difficulty in the area of disability, lack of organization can create more of a problem for these students and lead to all-nighter homework sessions. Helping our students prepare for success ahead of time will help them feel more confident, support their work, and reduce their stress.

It's normal for a child to hate doing homework, but for children with special learning, motor or developmental needs, that hatred can blow up into tantrums, meltdowns, and endless nag-a-thons.

Homework assignments are an extension of the school day for children, but they often forget that once they are at home. See how you can help create an environment that will allow your kids to do their best work.