7 Tips for a Successful Homework Routine

by Meghan Miller

Students are heading back to school, so many families are getting back into more structured schedules and searching for ways they can set their children up for success. Here are a few homework routine suggestions to help start the fall semester.

Set up a dedicated space for your student to work free from distractions. Give them opportunities to be a part of the setup, then encourage them to use the space consistently.
Make sure your student has all of the supplies they will need before beginning their work. This way, they won’t need to break their concentration or momentum when retrieving materials they forgot.
Work with your student to develop a routine after homework is finished to ensure it gets turned in. Identify a place they will always put their completed work, like a designated folder. Provide visual reminders in their workspace for submitting electronic assignments and make sure folders get put in the backpack for the following day.
Set a timer and allow breaks for movement. Using the Pomodoro technique is one great option!
Remove items that may be distracting, such as a cell phone. Talk to your student about how removing distractions during work time is important for doing our best work and that this is not a punishment! Allow the student to use items during break times, then remove them when it’s time to get back to work.
Help your student break assignments down into smaller tasks. One way to do this is by backward planning. Help them create a picture in their mind (or on paper!) of what the finished product should look like. Once they have a clear picture, help them identify the steps needed to achieve their picture.
Model the behavior you expect from your student! When you are working, model for your student how you remove distractions and plan your work. One of the best ways we can support our students’ executive functioning development is to provide examples throughout our day-to-day routines.

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Meghan Miller | Director of Learning Center Individualized Programs

Meghan started her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist in 2014. She is licensed through the Minnesota Department of Health, certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and a Certified Educator for ADHD. Meghan began working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and, through that work, found an interest in literacy instruction. As the Learning Center Director of Individualized Programs, Meghan leads the Tutoring, Summer, and Speech-Language Programs. She has experience evaluating and providing one-on-one and small group support for students, teaching classes, providing professional development, and developing a curriculum focused on executive functioning and writing. Her passion lies in helping students reach their full potential by supporting reading, writing, and executive functioning skills.

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