Raring2go! BACK TO SCHOOL - HOMEWORK TIPS 4 raring2go.co.uk Homework SOS: Top Tips from the experts It's easier to do homework when your brain is ready! Try starting when you're in the right frame of mind, for example, after a snack and a rest, not when you’re tired or hungry. Good energy levels will help you concentrate, think clearly, and finish faster - leaving more time to play and relax afterwards. Forest Preparatory School To help with time management, we use the "Pomodoro Technique" 15-20 minutes of focused work, then a 5-minute break. We use the kitchen timer to make homework feel like a game with clear start/ finish times. Jo, Raring2go! Altrincham & Sale Editor Your brain remembers colours so we use different coloured pens for different subjects to help my son remember things. Kerry, Raring2go! Sheffield Editor Where is the best place to do homework? Somewhere where your child can focus, but particularly with primary age pupils sit where it’s easy for them to ask for help or chat about what they’re doing (a kitchen table is ideal for this). Step Up Tuition can give homework help as well as help improve grades and confidence. Step Up Tuition Establish a calm, consistent homework routine. Break tasks into chunks, encourage independence, and make learning fun with creative tools. Celebrate small wins to boost confidence. These habits promote focus, resilience, and a love for learning. Sometimes school homework alone is not enough for your child to reach their true potential. If you want your child to work ahead of school curriculum then consider enrolling them to the Kumon programme. Kumon Cool Kids Use Cool Tools. Use smart tools like ChatGPT, Photomath, and Khan Academy to make homework easier and more fun. Explore topics on BBC Bitesize, Duolingo, or National Geographic Kids. Take breaks, stay active, and learn ahead. Work smart, stay well - be the cool kid who aces homework with ease! Code Ninjas, Trafford My kids like using voice recording apps to practice spelling words or times tables, then they can play it back and check if they got the answers correct. Emily, Raring2go! Ipswich Editor
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