A Mother's Dilemma on Preschool Homework

Homework help for children in preschool ... What is your reaction to this practice? Well, first let me clarify what kind of homework I am referring to me. It 's the kind that a child needs in a number of pages or words copy alphabets. And if your child is learning Mandarin, would be copying pages of Chinese characters. In view of this controversial issue, apparently three types of parents:

Parents, tasks laugh at the thought of preschool children. They say that is absurd andunnecessary. Repetitive writing does no good. Children should play in this age, because that's how they learn. Homework brings the fun of learning.
Parents say it's necessary. What else should parents know what their children are in preschool learning. Review and practice is a must, even if it is boring. Plus that offers children the opportunity to learn discipline. You need it, when ready for "real school.
Parents of 50-50. Youagree that the game is important. But I also agree that at home has advantages. The problem is that they are confused:


Learning should be fun. Homework is not fun. Kills to get the enthusiasm of my son.
But it must serve some good tasks. If not, why not have thrown out ideas, I know
If I do not care about homework, it's ok, there are other ways to learn. But if you do not need homework, will not learn discipline. And later, when he goes to 'real'School, you lose their missions.



So what are they? One, spells confusion.
The following is a typical roller coaster I'm going through. I'm sure many parents are following the process:

Reminder: "You did? Your work again"

Order directly: "Do your homework now!"

Supervision: "Stop playing and focus on your job done."

Try to encourage you: "Come on, you can do this. Just to getis over, then you can go play "

Frustration: "Do not you?" Still "

Threats: "Finish your work or other ...."

Resignation: "Aiyah, want or do not want to do, it's up to you. I give up."

so much unnecessary stress and tension. There must be a better way to handle this battle for homework.
After much reading and thinking, I have 6 things that help the tension will be:

I chose the kindergarten. ByThis means that I agree indirectly, their ideas and possibilities. So if they do homework, do it. No point going to the teacher if there is any value of homework and give them the blame for high blood pressure and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde syndrome debate. If you do not want the headache of homework, find a nursery that you wish to be granted.

Communicate with the teacher. Understanding how to deal with unfinished tasks themselves. These are the monsters we dothem to be out? Rotan who hold in one hand and spit fire of criticism from his mouth? Or leave the child at their own pace of work?

Do not focus on the negative. Ignore the crooked mutilated in writing. Instead of praise for the decent future. More important is the effort they put in and not the result of these efforts. Praise homework often a pleasant experience.

Do other activities important to give homework. Readthat will teach them every day that the letters and words can write good stories. Here you can find all the "on" means in this story. Sing songs such as "ant on Apple." Use playdough to create the alphabet. Be creative. There are tons of ideas from books and the Internet to help you. If you do not back ideas, refer to the professor. Make your work a mixture of exciting activities and not a chore to separate.

Talk to your child. Find out how you feelTo the tasks. What is the problem? Sometimes all they need is to hear. Do not brush or lay down their feelings. Finding a solution together. This is what I do with my daughter Karina:


Mom: What time you finished your homework?

Karina: after dinner. I'm tired now.

Mom: Ok. What can and when mother Karina does not it?

Karina: I will sit to decide the time to end it.

Mom: Sounds good. Need help with your homework?

Karina: No, I can dome.

Mom: That's great. Let's write what we just discussed. Everything you want to add?

Karina: Yes I get ice cream when I finished my homework.


Note There is a scream. Their feelings and ideas are respected and that will take responsibility for their actions. I especially like the idea of an agreement. If promises are made in writing and the child must put his signature, is the weight that the promise has been added. The child is to assess if they seeWords are important enough to be written.

Be nearby. Ensure them you are available if help is needed. Let them know they are not alone to face difficult tasks. It could not be taken for granted that what seems easy for you is difficult for them.

So my conclusion about the tasks of pre-school ... Why a cow on it? If it is boring, let's kind of nice boring. It takes effort to understand how. And then it takes more effort to combat this annoyingWant to play dictator. But with a plan in hand and some digging into our bag of tricks, it can happen. Yes, homework can be pre-school children's stress-free. If you decide today and go for it.