Creating tasks with a focus on students’ autonomy—by providing choices, for example—helps them see the relevance of homework.

HOMEWORK. The very word throws a wet blanket over the excitement of going back to school. Parents are concerned about the daily challenge of motivating their children to "just get it done" while kids ...

Let’s redesign homework. When’s the last time your students got excited to do homework? Or said things like, “Wow…just WOW. It is amazing how much is out there that we just don’t know about”? What if ...

Get ready for back-to-school by setting up a personalized school supply center to store items such as pencils, pens, markers and scissors. This project is both creative and functional and provides a ...

A homework space for your child doesn’t have to involve a desk. Find out how your child best learns, and then think outside the box to create an individualized homework space suited for your student.

If there's one thing to dread with the start of the new school year, it's the renewed battle over nightly homework assignments. Convincing kids to sit down and do their work is one of the hardest ...

It seems like every night the house becomes a battlefield, with children pitted against parents in an endless clash over homework. While the struggle is real, there are ways you can encourage your ...

Even if your child’s bedroom is large enough for a desk, having an area specifically for homework is often a better choice for optimum productivity and learning. Whether it’s a corner in the living ...

Now that the kids are back in the swing of things at school and everyone's focused on New Year's Resolutions, it's the perfect time to streamline your child's homework routine. Homework can be a ...