Overwhelmed by the daily demands that homework places on your child, your family...and you? "Homework Heroes" can help. This user-friendly guide takes a unique approach to homework, addressing both the psychological and the practical issues involved in creating a successful, more positive homework experience for everyone.
The introduction, by nationally recognized learning specialist Priscilla L. Vail, M.A.T., addresses twenty important homework questions for you to consider, including:
* Do you and your child have a homework pact?
* Do your child's study skills and learning skills match the assigned tasks?
* Do your child's developmental and language levels match the assigned tasks?
"Homework Heroes" is also a quick reference tool that you can use to help explain important grade school math, English, science, and social studies concepts to your child. This instant review covers a variety of topics, including:
* Adding and subtracting with regrouping
* Diphthongs, digraphs, and syllables
* Properties of matter
* Citizenship
Also includes:
* Examples of the types of questions your child might receive on homework assignments and tips on how to help your child find the correct answer
* "Homework Heroics" sidebars with activities to help your child build essential skills
Language
English
Pages
136
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kaplan Publishing
Release
January 01, 2002
ISBN
0743222571
ISBN 13
9780743222570
Homework Hero (Grades K-2):: A Parent's Guide to Helping Their Kids with Afterschool Assignments
Overwhelmed by the daily demands that homework places on your child, your family...and you? "Homework Heroes" can help. This user-friendly guide takes a unique approach to homework, addressing both the psychological and the practical issues involved in creating a successful, more positive homework experience for everyone.
The introduction, by nationally recognized learning specialist Priscilla L. Vail, M.A.T., addresses twenty important homework questions for you to consider, including:
* Do you and your child have a homework pact?
* Do your child's study skills and learning skills match the assigned tasks?
* Do your child's developmental and language levels match the assigned tasks?
"Homework Heroes" is also a quick reference tool that you can use to help explain important grade school math, English, science, and social studies concepts to your child. This instant review covers a variety of topics, including:
* Adding and subtracting with regrouping
* Diphthongs, digraphs, and syllables
* Properties of matter
* Citizenship
Also includes:
* Examples of the types of questions your child might receive on homework assignments and tips on how to help your child find the correct answer
* "Homework Heroics" sidebars with activities to help your child build essential skills