Helping Your Child with Homework

Homework has been part of students’ lives since the beginning of formal schooling in theUnited States. It is important because it can improve children’s thinking and memory. Itcan help them to develop positive study skills and habits that will serve them wellthroughout their lives. It can encourage them to use time well, to learn independently andto take responsibility for their work.But helping children with their homework benefits families as well. It can, for example,be a way for families to learn more about what their children are learning in school andan opportunity for them to communicate both with their children and with teachers andprincipals.Your interest in your children’s education can spark their enthusiasm and lead them tounderstand that learning can be rewarding and is well worth the effort. We hope that youand your child find this booklet helpful