- James Caldwell High School
- Counseling Corner
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Counseling Corner
Getting back into a good school routine and developing good study habits can be a struggle for some students. It may result in having some anxiety. A good routine to start right away is for parents to have after school chats with their children. Set aside some time each day to go through their papers. Decide what time of the day will work for both of you; but not too late, because students will not have the day's work still fresh in their minds. Always help them feel proud of their work and efforts; it increases their self-confidence and they will work harder.Study TipsProvide a healthy snack before doing homeworkArrange a quiet study area & clear the space so there no distractions
If there is too much homework and the student is overwhelmed, break down the homework in smaller parts
Sometimes short breaks can help the student reduce anxieties and frustrations
Some students work better with a homework or goal chart. www.kidpointz.com has great charts
Allow the student some time to do their own work
Have the student start with the easiest work first
Margarita Gallina, LCSW
School Counselor