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Helping Your Child with Homework Over the Holidays

Although it might be hard to believe that your child will have homework over the holiday break, some good can come from it. It can help keep their students’ academic skills sharp. Not only that, but it can also ensure that your children’s academic skills stay precise throughout the break, so they’re ready to head into the new year. 

The holidays are usually a time to spend time with family and friends. However, it can be hard to maintain a full schedule with homework demands. You want to spend time with your family, but your kids have to complete a certain amount of work and reading. Here are some things you can keep in mind when helping your children deal with homework over the holidays. 

Schedule in small chunks
During the holiday break, it’s important that your children have a schedule that’s consistent with their academic goals. This can help them transition back to school and keep their academic skills sharp. You can also set aside time for both of you when it comes to working on your homework.

Even though their homework due date is not immediately approaching, doing a little bit of work every day can help keep them up-to-date with their subjects. Encourage your child to break down their projects into small tasks so that they can avoid getting carried away by the large undertakings.

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