Homework Help
Recommended Internet Resources
- http://www.factmonster.com/
Includes games as well as dictionary, encyclopedia, and almanacs. Arrange by subject. - http://www.kcls.org/homework
King County Library Homework Website includes link to on-line help everyday from 2:00-10:00pm for grades 4-12. - www.ala.org/greatsites
Association for Library Services to Children - http://www.brainpopjr.com
Good for K-3. Has movies about various school topics and subjects. -
http://www.aolatschool.com/junior
Good for K-3 - http://www.askforkids.com
Ask Jeeves for kids. - http://www.kidsclick.org
A search engine for kids made by librarians.
Recommended Books
- Johnson, Drew and Cynthia. Homework Heroes. New York: Kaplan Books, 2002.
- Klavan, Ellen. Taming the Homework Monster: How to Make Homework a Positive Learning Experience for Your Child. New York: Poseidon Press, 1992.
- Peters, Ruth, PhD. Overcoming Underachieving: A Simple Plan to Boost Your Kids’ Grades and End the Homework Hassles. New York: Broadway Books, 2000.
- Radencich, Marguerite C., PhD and Schumm, Jeanne S., PhD. How to Help Your Child with Homework: Every Caring Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Good Study Habits and Ending the Homework Wars. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., 1997. (Available at Cascade Ridge’s Library)
- Rosemond, John. Ending the Homework Hassle: Understanding, Preventing, and Solving School Performance Problems. Kansas City: Andrews and McMeel, 1990. (Available at Cascade Ridge’s Library)
- Schumm, Jeanne S., PhD. How to Help Your Child with Homework: The Complete Guide to Encouraging Good Study Habits and Ending the Homework Wars. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc., 2005.
- Stein, J, et al. Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework. New York: Scholastic, 2007.
Recommended On-line Articles for Parents
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www.childdevelopmentinfo.com Tips for Helping Kids and Teens with Homework and Study Habits
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www.ed.gov Helping Your Child with Homework (pdf)
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www.ed.gov How to Help: Show That You Think Education and Homework Are Important – Helping Your Child with Homework
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www.kidshealth.org Helping Your Gradeschooler with Homework
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www.nea.org/parents Help Your Student Get the Most Out of Homework
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www.schwablearning.org Parents’ Top Tips for Surviving Homework Without Tears
