Recently, on The Inclusive Class Podcast, we interviewed The Homework Guru, also known as Susan Fitzell. Susan gave us many tips and strategies that parents (and teachers) can use while helping children with homework. Susan also mentioned several websites on the internet that would be useful for families during homework time.With school just around the corner, and families getting ready to start new routines and habits, I searched the web for more sites that parents and students could go to for homework help. I combined my favorite sites with Susan's and put together a list of 10 Websites That Will Help Your Child With Homework! I have included not only sites that offer homework assistance but sites that have information and tools to help students complete their work.
1. The Homework Guru - Susan Fitzell lists strategies, resources and ways to work with your student's learning style in order to get the homework done!
2. School Tube - Thousands of teachers and students around the world share projects, lessons and activities on this site. It is safe, secure and free!
3. TED-Ed - customized videos created by teachers that help students understand concepts, learn new ideas and spark discussions.
4. SparkNotes - Designed for older students, SparkNotes is a resource students can go to in order to give themselves a better understanding of the books, coursework and assignments.
5. Homework Help - Yahoo Kids - This site is more appropriate for younger students and geared towards topics such as science, world facts and geography.
6. Discovery Education - Suited for all ages, Discovery Education offers a Homework Help page with videos, webinars, activities and webMath (an interactive tool that helps students understand math problems!).
7. Ten Special-Needs School Tools - This is an site with information for parents and teachers. Terri Mauro, from Parenting Children with Special Needs lists her ten favorite items for helping students complete school work with items such as pencil grips and fidget toys.
8. US Dept of Education - Helping Your Child With Homework - Here is another site with information and resources for parents about homework. It offers ways to help your child with homework, explains the purpose of homework and suggests ways to talk to your child's teacher about homework.
9. Mind Mapping - Mind Mapping is a strategy that students can use to understand and retain information. This site explains the concept of mind mapping and how to use it. It is a very effective strategy for visual learners!
10. Graphic Organizers - Using graphic organizers is another way of helping students visualize what they learn. Graphic organizers can also help them organize for writing. There are many types of graphic organizers to choose from depending on the type of assignment and your child's learning style.
Hope you find this list helpful as you and your student begin a new school year!
8. US Dept of Education - Helping Your Child With Homework - Here is another site with information and resources for parents about homework. It offers ways to help your child with homework, explains the purpose of homework and suggests ways to talk to your child's teacher about homework.
9. Mind Mapping - Mind Mapping is a strategy that students can use to understand and retain information. This site explains the concept of mind mapping and how to use it. It is a very effective strategy for visual learners!
10. Graphic Organizers - Using graphic organizers is another way of helping students visualize what they learn. Graphic organizers can also help them organize for writing. There are many types of graphic organizers to choose from depending on the type of assignment and your child's learning style.
Hope you find this list helpful as you and your student begin a new school year!
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Thanks for the info! Children always love to use new technologies such as internet. Maybe they can enjoy their homework more by using these sites and the information would be helpful for all the parents.
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