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Should Your Child Do Homework During The School Holidays?

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Should Your Child Do Homework During The School Holidays?

The school holidays are under way in Singapore, but for some children, the studying – and the homework – will continue. But should it?

November 22, 2018

When he was in childcare, you didn’t have to worry because he attended school every week. But the position has changed since he began primary school.

He now has a-long break, and it’s hard to know how he should best spend this time.

Of course, you want him to have fun, as he works so hard during the year. Yet you’re probably worried he’ll forget most of what he has learnt, as all he does is play the entire time.

You’ve noticed that parents of some of his classmates have enrolled them into all sorts of holiday enrichment courses, so they’re occupied all day with homework or learning activities. And you’re starting to wonder if you should do that as well. Here are some suggestions to make the holiday break memorable, fun and purposeful:

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Should Your Child Do Homework During The School Holidays?
MAKE A DISTINCTION
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…between term time and holiday season. Your child deserves a break from constant formal learning after giving so much effort. Just as a change in routine is good for you, it’ll also benefit your seven-year-old.

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ALLOW FREE TIME INITIALLY
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For the first few days at least, let him enjoy his holiday the way he wants. And if that means playing full-time without looking at books or learning activities, then go ahead. It won’t do him any harm.

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STICK TO YOUR TIMETABLE
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Whatever you agree with him about the amount and frequency of his study during this period, make sure he sticks to it. And when he does, resist any temptation to increase the amount of time he spends doing so.

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ENCOURAGE STRUCTURE
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…in his holiday routine, even when he’s not studying. Help him plan out each day to some extent, so he has a rough idea of what he’ll be doing each day when he wakes up.

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ARRANGE SOME BRIEF STUDY TIMES
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Explain that you think six weeks is a long time for him not to look at his school books, so you want him to study for, say, half an hour a couple of times a week. Keep such periods short, realistic and manageable.

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CONSIDER ENRICHMENT CLASSES
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If Junior shows interest, then going to one or two could be enjoyable. And, remember, enrichment is more than just academic classes. Check out your neighbourhood community club for affordable and fun courses.

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DON’T “FLOOD” HIM
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You run the risk of crushing all enthusiasm if you simply cram him with too many enrichment classes or activities.

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CHECK IT OUT
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Make a point of chatting with him regularly about his break and how he spends his time. That’s the best way to ensure he has a good balance between work and play. Amend his schedule if you think there’s too much of one or the other.

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RELAX ABOUT OTHER CHILDREN
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It really doesn’t matter what the parents next door do with their child during the holiday. Yours is a unique individual, and your task is to find a range of learning and play activities that suits him.

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL ROUTINE
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In the last week of the holiday, perhaps have an extra study session just to get him right back into the homework habit. Re-establish a good sleeping routine so that he’s well rested when the next school term starts.

(Text: Dr Richard C. Woolfson, Young Parents / Additional reporting: Natalya Molok)

If you’re looking for hands-on exercises that teach your kids to apply academic concepts at home, Learning Lab has you covered. Click here to find out more.

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