Managing Homework

• Imagine what you want your future to look like, think about what you’ll need to do to get there.
• Create a weekly timetable, schedule in all the things you want to do and use colours to make it easier to follow.
• Schedule time to relax and do fun activities too. Have regular breaks: either 5 minutes every half an hour or 10 -15 minutes every hour. And have at least one day off each week.
• Being organised can save time.  Keep everything you need in one place, list all your homework tasks or use a calendar to plan ahead.
• Add new homework to your calendar straight away and do it as soon as possible. It might help to do homework with the shortest deadline first
• Break bigger pieces of work into smaller chunks.
• Do your best. Be realistic about what’s possible and ask for help from an adult you trust if you’re struggling.
• Keep reminding yourself what you’ve achieved.

Remember, you can speak to our counsellors for more ideas or support.

Updated: 6 April, 2021