At play school, kids are typically given homework that is both fun and educational. This might include simple tasks such as coloring in a picture, or more complex ones such as learning to count to 10. Homework is often used as a way to reinforce what has been learned in class, and to help kids develop good habits such as taking responsibility for their own learning. It is also a chance for parents to get involved in their child's education and to see what they are working on.
There are a few things parents can do to help their kids
with their homework:
1. Create a quiet, distraction-free space for them to work
in.
2. Help them break down their assignments into smaller, more
manageable tasks.
3. Encourage them to take breaks and to celebrate their
successes along the way.
4. Be available to answer questions and to provide guidance
but resist the urge to do the work for them.
5. Help them develop a growth mindset by praising their
effort and resilience, rather than their natural ability.
However, it can be difficult for parents to help their kids
with homework for a variety of reasons. Maybe the parents didn't learn the
material themselves, or they don't remember how to do it. Maybe the child is
struggling with the material and the parents don't know how to help them. Maybe
the parents are working and don't have time to help.
Whatever the reason, sometimes, it can be difficult for
parents to help their kids with homework.
Note: My three- and half-year son is in play school. The
above is a piece from my own experience.
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