Homework Tips Checklist for Parents Use this checklist to help your children do their homework easily and stress free.

Set up the environment
☐	Designate a study area – quiet, well-lit and private. Not too hot or too cold.
☐	Limit chances of distractions and interruptions.
☐	Play suitable study-music softly in the background or let your child listen to it on device with headphones.
☐	Burn incense or aromatic candles – rosemary for focus and memory, lavender for peace.
☐	Provide adequate supplies, such as pens, dictionary, and paper.
☐	Provide water or non-sugary drinks and healthy snacks – studying is hard work!

Manage homework time
☐	Establish a routine to help establish good study habits.
☐	Devise and discuss rules for homework time with your children. Print this list, post it in the homework area, and refer to it when appropriate. Rules can include: Homework time every day: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Work quietly and do your best. Say no to distractions. Take a 5-minute break every 25 minutes. Stand up, breathe deeply, stretch, rest your eyes, and take a sip of water. Spend more time on difficult homework than easy homework. Complete each assignment in full. Ask for help if the homework is too hard. Read a book or listen to an audio book if you finish before the homework end time.
☐	Stay close to monitor and be available to help with homework.
☐	Help create an atmosphere of study – do paperwork, study, or read during homework time.

Guidance and good practice
☐	Don’t do your kids’ homework for them.
☐	If they ask for help, give guidance and stay patient.
☐	Ask for feedback after each homework session.
☐	Discuss and praise good work. Look out for and mention special efforts.
☐	Show interest in what they are doing.
☐	Share and discuss books, articles, TV programs, or TED talks relevant to their schoolwork.
☐	Read the teacher’s comments and notes on their assignments.
☐	Stay in touch with the teachers and find out what the children’s study goals are.
☐	Contact the teacher if problems arise that you are unable to solve.
☐	Make sure the teacher knows of any crisis or big change at home, such as a divorce, illness, death, or an accident.
☐	Research and acquire study programs devised to help your children, if necessary.
☐	Consider appointing a mentor if the schoolwork is too difficult for you to manage.