I get that it is supposed to be the child's work. I get it, really. But I don't get why parents can't gently help without taking over and doing the homework.
I'll give an example. DD is 6 and in Y2. Homework over half term was to write a diary using her own words. DD was highly motivated and everyday wanted to write a few lines although her spelling is still emerging. So, every day, she titled her work: My Holadai Diree (I.e. my Holiday Diary). The first day, I did not correct her, as the teacher's words about letting the child express themselves and the need for the teacher to see what level they were at was ringing in my ears. But by day 3 of My Holadai Diree (or similar) I was regretting not having explained the correct spelling.
I feel I could have shown her the correct spelling and she could have copied it correct and by the end of the holiday, in all likelihood she would be confidently spelling both words. Instead, she learnt nothing over the holidays and reinforced the mistake day after day.
Any teachers around who could explain if this approach is right or if I should have explained?
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can any primary teachers explain why parents are not supposed to help with homework?
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UnDeuxTroisCatsSank · 18/11/2015 21:45
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