1

Quiet
Space

Try and find them a quiet place or time to do their homework.

2

Pens &
Equipment

Keep pens, paper, rulers etc handy.

3

Dictionary

Have a dictionary on hand so words can be looked up. Maybe you could buy one from the voucher we gave you.

4

Help

Help your child but do not do the work for them.

5

Talk

Talk about school work and look in their books often. Ask questions. How does that work? What’s the difference between? It can be about anything, but keep talking.  Explaining things reinforces their understanding.

6

Everyday
Activities

Use everyday activities as learning opportunities e.g. at the supermarket, writing a shopping list, organising a birthday party, choosing a mobile phone and comparing the best tariffs.

7

Learn Together

Learn together, visit a local museum, library, countryside, use the internet together, attend family learning courses and get hints and tips on how to best help your child.

8

Watch
Programmes

Watch TV and videos that are relevant to what your child is learning in school e.g. Biographies, documentaries, news, etc.

9

Breakfast

Make sure your child has a good breakfast. This is important as it will help with their concentration and give energy needed.

10

Play Games

Play educational games together e.g. scrabble, cards, dominoes, hang man, trivial pursuits, cludo, internet games, etc