Top 10 Homework Helpers for Helpless Parents

It's that time again! Soon kids will be heading home with piles of work. Help your child get off to a winning start with her studies by following these homework tips.

1. Get organized.
Help your child develop good study habits with these tips on how to get organized.

2. Find help by subject.
Browse frequently assigned topics and get quick facts in math, science, English, geography, history, and social studies.

3. Find a Parents' Guide to Standardized Tests.
Make sure your child is ready to face the music on test day with our testing facts, advice, and activities.

4. Teach your child how to take notes.
Develop your child's study skills with these tips on taking notes, reading textbooks, and studying for tests.

5. Print out charts and rewards for kids with LD.
Motivate your child by tracking his daily progress with these printable contracts.

6. Get printable note-taking forms for older kids.
Give your child this cued note paper to help him get the most out of class lectures.

7. Print out a homework contract.
After you and your child agree on homework terms, sign this contract to document mutual consent.

8. Help your child ace spelling tests.
Find ways to help your child study for spelling tests with these memory boosters and tips.

9. Help your child ace multiplication quizzes.
Is your child quizzed on weekly multiplication facts? Help her prepare with these tips.

10. Find ways to help your child write a winning essay.
Help him improve his writing skills with these tips on how to write research papers and essays.

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