Homework Checklist for Parents Provide a quiet, well-lit space, away from distractions and with all the right study materials -- paper, pens and pencils, books, a dictionary, a desk, etc. Try to find a separate space for each of your children, or schedule quiet times for homework in designated spaces. Create a regular schedule, allowing for adequate study and free time. Limit TV time, and do not allow it during homework. When possible, be available to answer questions. Try doing a problem or two together, and then watch as the child tries the next one. Avoid simply giving an answer. Instead, ask questions that let your child see the problem in smaller, sequential steps. Check your child's assignment notebook nightly. Be sure they have finished all work that is due for the following day. Have them check the box on the right side when they are finished. Please sign it nightly. Review completed and graded assignments. Share any concerns with me about the amount or type of homework assigned. Be sure to let me know if your child is having difficulty or is unable to do most of it by themselves