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It's always a good idea to reward your child's progress (e.g. getting their homework done on time), and it doesn't have to cost lots of money! You could... let your child pick what film you're going to watch as a family let them play their favourite game make special time to have fun together
Useful Websites For more advice and information visit: www.bbc.co.uk/learning www.bbc.co.uk/schools www.channel4learning.com www.dads-space.com www.direct.gov.uk/curriculum www.direct.gov.uk/en/educationandlearning www.direct.gov.uk/kids www.fostering.org.uk www.netmums.com www.nextgenerationlearning.org.uk/At-Home www.parentchannel.tv www.parentlineplus.org.uk This is by no means an exhaustive list and has been produced to offer a flavour of the types of resources available. Your school may have other resources available for you to use, or you could get them from their website. (DCSF cannot be held responsible for any existing or future content on any of the above websites.)
You can also get information from your local library or why not talk to other parents, friends and family about helping your child with their learning. To print off copies of this document and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
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t What was mos fun at school today?
u What made yo laugh today?
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To print off copies of these cards and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
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What's your g favourite thin about school?
Is there anything you nd don’t understa at school? What is it?
ed Have you help tly? someone recen do? What did you
id What games d y? you play toda
Who is your her favourite teac and why?
What's hard for you at school at the moment?
Describe ’ve something you eaten today at school
one Tell me about done thing you have that y at school toda of you feel proud
What has made you sad recently?
If you had a wish, what would it be?
What do you en want to be wh you are older?
r What's easy fo at you at school the moment?
Tell me about t something tha t you are good a
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Make up your own question
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A.
D.
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ox How To Make The Chatterb A. Print off page Two and cut around the dotted line with some scissors. With the blank side facing up, fold Chatterbox in half and unfold. Fold in half the other way and unfold. The fold lines will create four equal squares. B. Fold the 4 corners into the centre to make a smaller square. C. Turn the Chatterbox over and fold the 4 corners of the smaller square into the centre to make a smaller square. There should now be 8 colours pointing to the middle of the Chatterbox. D. Put your thumbs and the first fingers of each hand in the 4 pockets underneath and bring all 4 corners to the middle. The Chatterbox should now look like a square cone with 4 moveable sides: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. You should now be able to move the sides and are ready to play!
How To Use The Chatterbox Ask your child to pick a number between 1 and 8. Move fingers back and forward as you count out the chosen number. Open up the Chatterbox so that you can see the colours – ask your child to pick a colour from the 4 choices available. Open the flap to ask your child the question underneath their chosen colour. You could make your own Chatterbox together using new colours and questions. To print off copies of this document and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
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A.
D.
B.
ox How To Make The Chatterb A. Print off page Two and cut around the dotted line with some scissors. With the blank side facing up, fold Chatterbox in half and unfold. Fold in half the other way and unfold. The fold lines will create four equal squares. B. Fold the 4 corners into the centre to make a smaller square. C. Turn the Chatterbox over and fold the 4 corners of the smaller square into the centre to make a smaller square. There should now be 8 colours pointing to the middle of the Chatterbox. D. Put your thumbs and the first fingers of each hand in the 4 pockets underneath and bring all 4 corners to the middle. The Chatterbox should now look like a square cone with 4 moveable sides: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. You should now be able to move the sides and are ready to play!
How To Use The Chatterbox Ask your child to pick a number between 1 and 8. Move fingers back and forward as you count out the chosen number. Open up the Chatterbox so that you can see the colours – ask your child to pick a colour from the 4 choices available. Open the flap to ask your child the question underneath their chosen colour. To print off copies of this document and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
Own Questions ur Yo d Ad d an In e M Colour
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YE LL OW
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LE RP PU
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N EE GR
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OR AN GE
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NK I P
B R O W N
BL U E
D E R
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5 6
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Once upon a time...
Let’s read together!
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bookmark Let’s read together...
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Ask questions about what’s happened in the story or ask your child to imagine what might happen next to their favourite character. To print off copies of this document and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
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bookmark Let’s read together...
As in k y th th ou ei is r c r fa boo hil vo km d ur a to it rk co e co w lour lo ith ur s
Instructions to make your bookmark: fold the page in half and stick the blank reverse sides together
This wallchart is for you to put up at home so that you and your child can see how much progress you’re making as a learning team.
er of stars to aim for each month) ning of each week (perhaps agree a numb Use this chart to set goals at the begin been achieved. and agree a treat once these goals have Example: WEEK 1 - Achievement colour when this task is complete. Colour in the Star with your favourite , favourite games, time together doing park the Treats could include: trips to GOAL: ing, etc... an activity such as playing football, danc
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
Colour in your Star
WEEK 1 - Achievement
MARCH Colour in your Star
GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
GOAL:
GOAL:
GOAL:
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
TREAT:
TREAT:
TREAT:
HOMEWORK TIP
HOMEWORK TIP
Remember to give praise
Page 1 of 4
Set goals and give rewards
REMEMBER – ENCOURAGE, SET GOALS AND REWARD PROGRESS! To print off copies of this wallchart please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
HOMEWORK TIP
Listen and ask questions
Colour in your Star
This wallchart is for you to put up at home so that you and your child can see how much progress you’re making as a learning team.
er of stars to aim for each month) ning of each week (perhaps agree a numb Use this chart to set goals at the begin been achieved. and agree a treat once these goals have Example: WEEK 1 - Achievement colour when this task is complete. Colour in the Star with your favourite , favourite games, time together doing park the to Treats could include: trips GOAL: ing, etc... danc an activity such as playing football,
APRIL
MAY
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
Colour in your Star
WEEK 1 - Achievement
JUNE Colour in your Star
GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
GOAL:
GOAL:
GOAL:
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
TREAT:
TREAT:
TREAT:
HOMEWORK TIP
HOMEWORK TIP
Find a quiet space for homework
Page 2 of 4
Be positive about learning
REMEMBER – ENCOURAGE, SET GOALS AND REWARD PROGRESS! To print off copies of this wallchart please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
HOMEWORK TIP
Let them know they are doing well
Colour in your Star
This wallchart is for you to put up at home so that you and your child can see how much progress you’re making as a learning team.
er of stars to aim for each month) ning of each week (perhaps agree a numb Use this chart to set goals at the begin been achieved. and agree a treat once these goals have Example: WEEK 1 - Achievement colour when this task is complete. Colour in the Star with your favourite , favourite games, time together doing park the to Treats could include: trips GOAL: ing, etc... danc an activity such as playing football,
AUGUST
JULY WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
Colour in your Star
(LEARNING DURING THE HOLIDAYS!)
WEEK 1 - Achievement
Colour in your Star
GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 5 - Achievement
SEPTEMBER WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
GOAL:
GOAL:
GOAL:
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
TREAT:
TREAT:
TREAT:
HOMEWORK TIP
HOMEWORK TIP
Remember to give praise
Page 3 of 4
Set goals and give rewards
REMEMBER – ENCOURAGE, SET GOALS AND REWARD PROGRESS! To print off copies of this wallchart please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
HOMEWORK TIP
Listen and ask questions
Colour in your Star
This wallchart is for you to put up at home so that you and your child can see how much progress you’re making as a learning team.
er of stars to aim for each month) ning of each week (perhaps agree a numb Use this chart to set goals at the begin been achieved. and agree a treat once these goals have Example: WEEK 1 - Achievement colour when this task is complete. Colour in the Star with your favourite , favourite games, time together doing park the to Treats could include: trips GOAL: ing, etc... danc an activity such as playing football,
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
Colour in your Star
WEEK 1 - Achievement
DECEMBER Colour in your Star
GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
GOAL:
GOAL:
GOAL:
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
TREAT:
TREAT:
TREAT:
HOMEWORK TIP
HOMEWORK TIP
Find a quiet space for homework
Page 4 of 4
Be positive about learning
REMEMBER – ENCOURAGE, SET GOALS AND REWARD PROGRESS! To print off copies of this wallchart please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
HOMEWORK TIP
Let them know they are doing well
Colour in your Star
Useful Websites For more advice and information visit: www.bbc.co.uk/learning www.bbc.co.uk/schools www.channel4learning.com www.dads-space.com www.direct.gov.uk/curriculum www.direct.gov.uk/en/educationandlearning www.direct.gov.uk/kids www.fostering.org.uk www.netmums.com www.nextgenerationlearning.org.uk/At-Home www.parentchannel.tv www.parentlineplus.org.uk This is by no means an exhaustive list and has been produced to offer a flavour of the types of resources available. Your school may have other resources available for you to use, or you could get them from their website. (DCSF cannot be held responsible for any existing or future content on any of the above websites.)
You can also get information from your local library or why not talk to other parents, friends and family about helping your child with their learning. To print off copies of this document and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
k to your children Questions you can use to tal ng about school and their learni
What’s this about?
Cut along dotted line
ool and their learning. talk to your children about sch t talking! you lp he to are ds car se The d ge d, read out the question an So ask your child to pick a car ve 24 cards) nter, cut them out (you will ha pri r you on t ou ds car se the Card Instructions: Print and then get talking!
t What was mos fun at school today?
u What made yo laugh today?
What is your g favourite thin to do at home?
ing Tell me someth about your al favourite anim
To print off copies of these cards and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
Cut along dotted line
What's your g favourite thin about school?
Is there anything you nd don’t understa at school? What is it?
ed Have you help tly? someone recen do? What did you
id What games d y? you play toda
Who is your her favourite teac and why?
What's hard for you at school at the moment?
Describe ’ve something you eaten today at school
one Tell me about done thing you have that y at school toda of you feel proud
What has made you sad recently?
If you had a wish, what would it be?
What do you en want to be wh you are older?
r What's easy fo at you at school the moment?
Tell me about t something tha t you are good a
Make up your own question
Cut along dotted line
Make up your own question
Page One
C.
A.
D.
B.
ox How To Make The Chatterb A. Print off page Two and cut around the dotted line with some scissors. With the blank side facing up, fold Chatterbox in half and unfold. Fold in half the other way and unfold. The fold lines will create four equal squares. B. Fold the 4 corners into the centre to make a smaller square. C. Turn the Chatterbox over and fold the 4 corners of the smaller square into the centre to make a smaller square. There should now be 8 colours pointing to the middle of the Chatterbox. D. Put your thumbs and the first fingers of each hand in the 4 pockets underneath and bring all 4 corners to the middle. The Chatterbox should now look like a square cone with 4 moveable sides: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. You should now be able to move the sides and are ready to play!
How To Use The Chatterbox Ask your child to pick a number between 1 and 8. Move fingers back and forward as you count out the chosen number. Open up the Chatterbox so that you can see the colours – ask your child to pick a colour from the 4 choices available. Open the flap to ask your child the question underneath their chosen colour. You could make your own Chatterbox together using new colours and questions. To print off copies of this document and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
Page Two
cut along dotted line & keep
- Page One
Own Questions ur Yo d Ad d an In e M Colour
C.
A.
D.
B.
ox How To Make The Chatterb A. Print off page Two and cut around the dotted line with some scissors. With the blank side facing up, fold Chatterbox in half and unfold. Fold in half the other way and unfold. The fold lines will create four equal squares. B. Fold the 4 corners into the centre to make a smaller square. C. Turn the Chatterbox over and fold the 4 corners of the smaller square into the centre to make a smaller square. There should now be 8 colours pointing to the middle of the Chatterbox. D. Put your thumbs and the first fingers of each hand in the 4 pockets underneath and bring all 4 corners to the middle. The Chatterbox should now look like a square cone with 4 moveable sides: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. You should now be able to move the sides and are ready to play!
How To Use The Chatterbox Ask your child to pick a number between 1 and 8. Move fingers back and forward as you count out the chosen number. Open up the Chatterbox so that you can see the colours – ask your child to pick a colour from the 4 choices available. Open the flap to ask your child the question underneath their chosen colour. To print off copies of this document and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
Own Questions ur Yo d Ad d an In e M Colour
- Page Two
3
YE LL OW
1
2
Colour Me In and Add Your Own Questions
LE RP PU
Aged 5+
N EE GR
4
OR AN GE
cut along dotted line & keep
NK I P
B R O W N
BL U E
D E R
8
5 6
7
Once upon a time...
Let’s read together!
me is: a n y M
cut along dotted line & keep
bookmark Let’s read together...
fold line
Ask questions about what’s happened in the story or ask your child to imagine what might happen next to their favourite character. To print off copies of this document and other resources please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
fold line cut along dotted line & keep
bookmark Let’s read together...
As in k y th th ou ei is r c r fa boo hil vo km d ur a to it rk co e co w lour lo ith ur s
Instructions to make your bookmark: fold the page in half and stick the blank reverse sides together
This wallchart is for you to put up at home so that you and your child can see how much progress you’re making as a learning team.
er of stars to aim for each month) ning of each week (perhaps agree a numb Use this chart to set goals at the begin been achieved. and agree a treat once these goals have Example: WEEK 1 - Achievement colour when this task is complete. Colour in the Star with your favourite , favourite games, time together doing park the Treats could include: trips to GOAL: ing, etc... an activity such as playing football, danc
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
Colour in your Star
WEEK 1 - Achievement
MARCH Colour in your Star
GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
GOAL:
GOAL:
GOAL:
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
TREAT:
TREAT:
TREAT:
HOMEWORK TIP
HOMEWORK TIP
Remember to give praise
Page 1 of 4
Set goals and give rewards
REMEMBER – ENCOURAGE, SET GOALS AND REWARD PROGRESS! To print off copies of this wallchart please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
HOMEWORK TIP
Listen and ask questions
Colour in your Star
This wallchart is for you to put up at home so that you and your child can see how much progress you’re making as a learning team.
er of stars to aim for each month) ning of each week (perhaps agree a numb Use this chart to set goals at the begin been achieved. and agree a treat once these goals have Example: WEEK 1 - Achievement colour when this task is complete. Colour in the Star with your favourite , favourite games, time together doing park the to Treats could include: trips GOAL: ing, etc... danc an activity such as playing football,
APRIL
MAY
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
Colour in your Star
WEEK 1 - Achievement
JUNE Colour in your Star
GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
GOAL:
GOAL:
GOAL:
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
TREAT:
TREAT:
TREAT:
HOMEWORK TIP
HOMEWORK TIP
Find a quiet space for homework
Page 2 of 4
Be positive about learning
REMEMBER – ENCOURAGE, SET GOALS AND REWARD PROGRESS! To print off copies of this wallchart please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
HOMEWORK TIP
Let them know they are doing well
Colour in your Star
This wallchart is for you to put up at home so that you and your child can see how much progress you’re making as a learning team.
er of stars to aim for each month) ning of each week (perhaps agree a numb Use this chart to set goals at the begin been achieved. and agree a treat once these goals have Example: WEEK 1 - Achievement colour when this task is complete. Colour in the Star with your favourite , favourite games, time together doing park the to Treats could include: trips GOAL: ing, etc... danc an activity such as playing football,
AUGUST
JULY WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
Colour in your Star
(LEARNING DURING THE HOLIDAYS!)
WEEK 1 - Achievement
Colour in your Star
GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 5 - Achievement
SEPTEMBER WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
GOAL:
GOAL:
GOAL:
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
TREAT:
TREAT:
TREAT:
HOMEWORK TIP
HOMEWORK TIP
Remember to give praise
Page 3 of 4
Set goals and give rewards
REMEMBER – ENCOURAGE, SET GOALS AND REWARD PROGRESS! To print off copies of this wallchart please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
HOMEWORK TIP
Listen and ask questions
Colour in your Star
This wallchart is for you to put up at home so that you and your child can see how much progress you’re making as a learning team.
er of stars to aim for each month) ning of each week (perhaps agree a numb Use this chart to set goals at the begin been achieved. and agree a treat once these goals have Example: WEEK 1 - Achievement colour when this task is complete. Colour in the Star with your favourite , favourite games, time together doing park the to Treats could include: trips GOAL: ing, etc... danc an activity such as playing football,
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
Colour in your Star
WEEK 1 - Achievement
DECEMBER Colour in your Star
GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 5 - Achievement
WEEK 1 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 2 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 3 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 4 - Achievement GOAL:
WEEK 5 - Achievement
GOAL:
GOAL:
GOAL:
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
TOTAL STARS GAINED =
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
GOAL: (No. of stars)
TREAT:
TREAT:
TREAT:
HOMEWORK TIP
HOMEWORK TIP
Find a quiet space for homework
Page 4 of 4
Be positive about learning
REMEMBER – ENCOURAGE, SET GOALS AND REWARD PROGRESS! To print off copies of this wallchart please visit: www.direct.gov.uk/homeworksupport
HOMEWORK TIP
Let them know they are doing well
Colour in your Star
