Kids Homework Motivation
Motivation is a huge issue when it comes to successful learning, homework included. Here are some tips from Being Smart about Gifted Children: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators by Dona J. Matthews and Joanne F. Foster (pp 193-206) about factors that are necessary for your child to remain motivated:![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia-cache-ak0.pinimg.com%2F736x%2F27%2F91%2F7f%2F27917f8b74c6c50c0c1f4bf013c69a99.jpg&hash=b4f3e3902f32987320322f0d3f4dc6ed)
- Curiosity, suspense, intrigue and wonder – capture your child’s interest in the subject being taught
- Confidence – your child needs to feel confident in their ability and also feel that you have confidence in them to complete their homework independently
- Controversy and contradiction – encouraging students to consider alternative perspectives, controversy and contradiction is often motivating and stimulating
- Independence, self-regulation and autonomy – allow your child to make their own choices and decisions which will help them stay engaged and feel in control of the task at hand