The description below was contributed by: A visitor, on Feb 01, 2000 11:22:32AM Strategy Rating
Age group(s) for which this strategy is helpful: Elementary School Middle School High School & Beyond
Instructions for using this strategy:
Determine what prevents homework from getting done (e.g., delay tactics such as arguing with parents or being easily distracted by phone, TV, video games, or siblings).
Brainstorm strategies with your child that will help stop the delay tactics and distractions.
Draw up a contract with your child that implements the agreed-upon strategy(ies).
Award points each time the strategy is used.
Don? forget to give a reward for so many points earned.
Teach your child how to use this contract as a self-evaluation tool.
Other information parents should consider:
Don? overload! Address one to three issues at a time. For example, your child never has everything she needs to complete her homework in her study area. The strategies to change this behavior could be: Make a list of what is needed, then collect everything on the list and put it in the study area.
Need help getting started? Here's a plan to use with your child, or print out this general homework contract to use as a guideline.
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