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Homework Help

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Homework; the word provokes anxiety for students and parents alike. With a little preparation and teamwork, it can be a lot easier. Professor Mom, Aliki McElreath of Family Education explains how to begin; “Create a designated homework spot for your children to retreat to every afternoon to complete their work.”

Parents can help in forming positive habits like teaching their child to be organized, or developing a schedule with their student. However, it may be challenging to recall high school Algebra or the Physics class you didn’t have. Don’t fret. You can help your child, by knowing valuable resources at the library.

The Ann Arbor District Library has tutoring for elementary through high school on Wednesday evenings from 4:00- 8:00 p.m. in the Downtown Youth Services. The drop in service provides free tutoring by college students. It is sponsored by the
University of Michigan’s Circle K chapter, part of Kiwanis International.

In addition, the library offers an online tutoring service that matches students of all ages with a live tutor for homework help. Brainfuse is a relatively new service available at the library an at home with your Ann Arbor District Library card. It is free for district card holders. Students can work with tutors, including Spanish-speakers, from 2:00- 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week. No appointment is necessary.

Your student can get ideas for assignments and resources for papers and projects on the Ann Arbor District Library's website. Look for the research tab and look for a list of databases. Go to the website for a complete list of databases that may be helpful for homework. Click here for a link to select sites.

The library also has a host of helpful books on homework help including,
Cool sites. Homework help for kids on the Net by Lisa Trumbauer. Although it was published in 2000, it offers a range of resources for middle school ages students. A good title for parents is Same homework, new plan: how to help your disorganized kid sit down and get it done, by Sally G. Hoyle, It is on the Parent Shelf at the Downtown Library along withHow to help your child with homeworkby Jeanne Shay Schumm.

The combination of parent involvement and tutoring will help nurture a more confident and successful student.

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