How a Growth Mindset Can Make Homework Fun!

What do you think of when you hear the word 'homework'? Tears and tantrums or a chance to learn something new?

Homework is a way for children to solidify what they have learned at school and introduce them to new topics, and not be a cause for emotional distress.

So, how do you encourage your child to complete their homework, and dare we say it, even make homework fun?

By encouraging your child to have a growth mindset!Below we outline some tips about how to put this theory into practice…  

1. Encourage your child to make mistakes

A lot of anguish from children regarding homework comes from the fear they will complete the homework incorrectly and it will be considered 'wrong'.

Reassure your child that mistakes aren't problems, they are learning opportunities and as long as they try their best, they will be able to learn and grow from the work.  

2. Make homework part of their daily routine

Dedicate a small portion of your child's evening to homework and it will become part of their usual routine, meaning no more fights over when homework needs to be completed!  

3. Engage with the work but don't take over

While you want to show an active interest in your child's homework, resist the temptation to get too involved and take over the work.

Be there to encourage your child, remind them that they are capable of completing the work, but remember your child needs to be challenged to grow.  

4. Show them that you believe in them

Homework can be a battle, and your child will be tempted to admit defeat.

Continue to offer verbal encouragement and support while they are completing their homework and ensure them that by challenging themselves and finishing their homework, they are making you proud.

Knowing they are making you proud will make a child happier and more determined to complete their homework.

By following the above tips and encouraging your child to adopt a growth mindset, homework should be a more enjoyable and effective activity!

Remember, homework can be a great way to gain a deeper insight into how your child is progressing at school and not be treated as a chore or punishment, but as a learning activity and an opportunity for our kids to learn independence and responsibility.