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July 27, 2018 By Katie 3 Comments

Back to school brings mixed emotions in my home. For the kids, of course, it’s mostly sadness that the hazy lazy days of a hot summer have come and gone. It’s back to school and “too much homework” as they always say. For myself, as a Mom of a growing brood, there are the pros: first day of school signs and pictures, cute back to school clothes, quieter and more productive days, etc. But with the start of school, there is also the realization that I only get so many fun summers with my little ones before they want to hang out with their friends more than Mom. 😪 I also know that those clothes and supplies can cost a small fortune and with school comes endless homework, extracurricular activities, and the endless stream of paperwork and dates and times to remember for  each  child. Yep, definitely a mixed bag!

Of all the mixed emotions there is a constant that always seems to be a source of frustration in our home: homework. When it comes to homework I’m very, very comfortably between the  tiger moms and the free-rangers, who respectively are strict disciplinarians who want sky-high academic results at all times and parents content to let their kids learn by doing and being independent as possible.

I’m not saying any of the either of the above approaches are more correct than the other, to each their own and every child needs to be parented in the way that suits them best. But I’m definitely not going to lose it if my kids miss a day of homework. Neither am I going to let them just play every day. Balance in all things is my philosophy. I’d assume most Moms rest in this cozy middle area with me. 🙂

In order to find the balance between too much and too little homework, I’ve spent some time creating homework charts, checklists, and planners for a variety of situations. ( I’ll be adding more and more over time so check back if you don’t see the one you want. Or leave a comment and I might  be able to squeeze in some time to create new ones based off reader feedback.). You may also like these printable first day of school signs and bedtime routine charts too. #justsayin.

I hope one of the ones below, whether you use rewards or eschew them, works for your family and each specific child no matter what parenting style you use in your home! Just click on the text links below each preview image to download your PDF and then print your preferred hw chart for your home.

WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHARTS

Below are a variety of weekly homework charts and planners. While they vary a little bit most of them allow some combination of assignments or class, days of the week, dates, due dates, daily reading tracking, and some form of completion in the form of a checkbox or otherwise. I hope these weekly homework planners make life easier this year!

RAINBOW WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHART

MONOCHROMATIC WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHART

SUBJECT/ASSIGNMENT/DUE DATE/CHECKBOX HOMEWORK CHART

DAILY/WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHART

WEEKLY 8-SUBJECT HOMEWORK CHART

WEEKLY HOMEWORK CHART FOR KIDS

HOMEWORK REWARD CHARTS

The charts below are set up for monthly tracking BUT just because they are monthly homework charts doesn’t mean you can’t set rewards at the daily or weekly level. I’ve always found it to be more effective when I tailor the rewards to each child and subject. Sometimes they need a reward on a daily basis (really struggling to form a good habit), sometimes on a weekly basis and sometimes the reward is such that they better do their homework for an entire month if I’m holding up my end of the bargain! So, whether you use these as a homework sticker chart or simply use checkmarks or something else entirely, hopefully, you’ll find a method that will work for your child! Even better if we can inspire them to  love learning and the reward chart becomes a temporary aid to unlock a lifetime of learning!

MY MONTHLY HOMEWORK REWARD CHART

GOLD STAR HOMEWORK REWARDS CHART

FILL-IN-THE-STARS MONTHLY HOMEWORK REWARD CHART

KIDS MONTHLY HOMEWORK LOG

KIDS HOMEWORK AND REWARD CHART

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Printable Homework Charts

Susie is an experienced writer and educator with a master's degree in education and another in education/library media. She has written on various health topics.

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Free printable homework charts help kids at any grade level in a public, private, or homeschool setting get organized and stay on task. Kids with any organizational style can find a homework chart that will work for them without a lot of extra effort.

LoveToKnow Printable Homework Charts

Start the school year off right by printing enough homework charts to get your child through the entire year. Teachers can also use them to organize and plan their homework assignments in advance. Click on the image of the chart that works best for you to download and print. If you need help downloading the charts, check out these helpful tips .

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Simple Weekly Homework Checklist

Children in preschool and kindergarten can use this simple weekly homework chart to write in their one assignment for each day of the week. A check box after each day can be used by kids to check when the assignment is complete or for parents to initial that the work is done.

Fun and Easy Homework Chart

Little kids will love the fun graphics on this list-style homework chart. This printable is great for kids who don't get assignments on a daily basis because it only features sections for the subject or task and completion. One page might last you a day, week, or month depending on when homework is assigned.

Homework Chart List

Keep track of homework assignments based on the date they were assigned with this list-style homework chart. Kids can write in the date, subject, and assignment then indicate when a project or task is complete.

Homework Assignment List

Kids in a self-directed learning environment can use the printable homework assignment list to keep track of assignments. There is a space to write the subject, assignment, and completion date so kids can stay organized even when they don't have deadlines.

Homework Chart by Subject

A weekly homework chart separated out by subject helps keep older kids in upper elementary and middle school organized. Simply write in your assignments for each subject with the date they are due. As you complete each homework task, you can check off the box to indicate it's finished.

Homework Chart for Teachers

Teachers at any grade level who want to involve parents in homework time can use this homework chart for teachers and parents. Parents and teachers can keep tabs on long-term projects from week to week by having kids check the "in progress" box to show they've started it.

Purpose of Printable Homework Charts

Why should you use printable charts ? Structure, organization, and immediate feedback are just a few reasons why weekly homework charts may be the answer to your prayers regarding your child's academic performance. You can take away privileges, ground them, and use other forms of punishment, but until you help your child solve his or her organizational issues, you're really not solving the problem. Some ways a homework chart can help your child include:

• Keep assignments organized long-term
• Stay motivated to complete homework
• Feel a sense of accomplishment when checking off assignments
• Reinforce positive child behavior and promote responsibility
• Commit assignments to memory through the act of writing them down

Homework Chart Ideas

Homework charts are easy to find and print, but they aren't always easy to use. Keep in mind that if you focus too much on the chart, however, your child may begin to resent it. You want this to be a positive experience, not a negative one! Help your child create a new habit and make the most of these organizational tools using creative means>

• Create a notebook filled with homework charts that serve as an instant checklist for kids, parents, and teachers to access and review.
• Assign one color for each subject by printing each chart in a different color or using a colored pencil to color in the subjects.
• Attach a file folder or magnetic clip to your refrigerator and place each week's homework chart in the folder or on the clip so it's seen daily.
• Add a reward system like putting star stickers next to work completed then offer a reward like going to dinner or a movie for a certain number of stars.
• Address any consequences for failing to use the homework chart adequately such as limiting TV time.
• Review the charts at the end of each week with your child to emphasize the importance of organization and reinforce topics.

Success Through Organization

Kids' lives are busy and it's easy to forget about things like small homework assignments. Give your kids the tools they need to succeed in school such as homework charts and other organizational tools.

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How to Use an Advanced Homework Progress Tracker

The homework progress tracker allows you and your child to keep track of several homework related activities. It is important that you help your child with this for the first few weeks to ensure that your child understands ho to use it. You could also involve your child’s teacher with certain portions of this chart. For example, you could ask your child’s teacher to initial the chart when an entire homework assignment has been turned in. This might be more appropriate for some children, particularly those who have a history of being dishonest about school work.

Before you begin, you should decide where you will keep the chart. For this chart, it might be best to slide it into the front outside of a binder with a clear plastic cover, or slide the chart into a clear sheet protector inside the binder. It is important that the chart is in a place that is readily accessible and visible. Kids who have ADHD can benefit if the chart is in a spot where they will easily see it. This will help them remember to use it.

Step 1: Establish The Baseline

To begin, enter your child’s class subjects in the left hand column. For the first week you simply sit with your child and go through the worksheet together each day. Working one subject at a time, have him either check “None” if there is no homework, or have him do his homework before checking the “Done” box. The “Packed” box should be checked after the assignment is put in the child’s folder and/or backpack. Your child is responsible for checking the “Turned In” box when he hands in each assignment the next day. Once his homework is done, enter checkmarks for the appropriate boxes on the lower Task section of the worksheet. You may add other tasks if desired. If something is not complete, simply leave the box blank. It is not recommended to put any negative words or symbols such as “No” or a frowning face.

At the end of the week, count up the number of checkmarks your child earned each day or for the entire week. This is the baseline. Now that you know the baseline, you can set a goal for the following week.

Step 2: Establish a Goal

You can set daily goals, weekly goals, or both. Here are some examples:

Daily goal and reward system: The maximum number of checkmarks your child can earn each day with the chart unmodified is 22. Suppose your child currently gets about 10 check marks each day. It is not reasonable to ask your child to immediately begin getting 22 check marks each day. Rather you want to start where he is and slowly work forward. You might make it a goal for your child to get 15 checkmarks per day next week. Each day your child reaches 15 checkmarks next week, he would earn a reward such as an extra half hour on the computer.

Weekly goal and reward system: You could also offer weekly rewards. You count up the baseline total of checkmarks during the first week- let’s say 50 for the week as an example. For the next week you might set a goal for your child to earn 65 checkmarks. If he gets 65 or more checkmarks next week, this would earn him a larger reward on the weekend such as going to the movies.

Step 3: Continue to Evaluate Progress

As your child achieves each goal, you can slightly increase the goal for the following week. Don’t hesitate to mix up the rewards if your child is getting bored, or offer two choices for your child to choose from.

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Reading Chart Templates

The following reading chart templates will encourage kids to read more books.  Please scroll down the page until you find the perfect chart for your needs.

Reading Log for Kids

Kindergarten reading log.

Free printable reading logs for kindergarten in color and in black and white.

This kindergarten reading log printable records up to 8 stories (for younger kids or children who have just started reading).

Editable PDF

These reading logs are for younger kids who still read stories (not books). If you encourage younger kids to read stories chances are they will want to read more books when they are older.

Children’s reading log for 10 stories (with no prize)

This free reading log is for 20 stories (with no prize for completing the books).

This reading chart printable is for 20 stories (with a prize for completing the stories).

Elementary reading log

1st grade reading log.

This free printable reading log records up to 10 stories (for younger kids or children who have just started reading).

2nd Grade Reading Log

This free printable reading log template for kids records up to 10 books.

This book reading chart for kids records up to 8 books.

Reading book log printable for 10 books (with no prize for completing the books).

Reading sticker chart for 10 books (with a prize for completing the books).

3rd Grade Reading Log

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4th Grade Reading Log

5th Grade Reading Log

Middle School Reading Log

Chart for 20 books (with no prize for completing the books).

The following middle school reading charts are available in Word format so you can edit them if you want to make any changes.

6th Grade Reading Log

7th Grade Reading Log

Weekly Reading Log

This weekly chart is from Monday to Friday. However, if you want to include the weekend to practice or catch up then use the Word version and add two lines.

See Reading Rewards to encourage and motivate kids to read.

If there are any more free printable reading incentive charts that you would like us to add to this collection, then please leave a comment below.

There is no need to go into the benefits of reading. Everyone understands the importance. However, many teachers and parents are constantly looking for ways to get their kids and students to read more. Today, kids spend way too much time in front of screens and not enough time reading.

One of the ways people find they can encourage kids to read is by using reading charts. These charts track the number or pages or the time spent reading.

How to Use the Reading Charts

Let students choose what they want to read.

When they choose what they want to read they will spend more time reading and it won’t be considered a “punishment”. Some kids will probably choose only comics. Some teachers, do not consider comics reading whereas others claim that it is better than nothing and it will also help their reading skills.

Offer an award or incentive

Offer some reward when kids read 10 or 20 books. Some of our charts have a section to add this reward. This will motivate them to read more. This reward can be no homework for a day, a treat, or anything else that will motivate them.

Ask students to write a note each time they read

This note can include a new word they added to their vocabulary, something interesting about the book, something they didn’t like about the book, etc. The idea is to get them thinking about what they read.

When they finish reading a book ask them for their opinion. They can write either what they liked about the story or what they didn’t like or both.

Don’t make the written tasks overwhelming

The idea is to get the kids to read and to enjoy reading so don’t ask them too many questions. We really want them to develop good reading habits and a big part of that is to make them want to read and to actually enjoy it.

Let kids read at their own pace

Do not dictate how many pages each child has to read unless you see some kids are taking advantage of this. One child might read 20 pages in the allotted time whereas another reads 10 pages only. Try to let them read at their own pace.

Keep all the reading charts in a binder

When you keep all the charts you will show the progress that they might not see when they don’t check all their old charts. When they look back and see how much they read they will feel proud and get a feeling of accomplishment.

Ask them to make a note if they enjoyed the book or not

This will show them which books they enjoyed and will help them choose similar books in the future. We want them to choose books they enjoy so they keep on reading.

How to get kids to read

9 ways to get children to read.

9 fun and original ways to get your kids to read and have fun while doing so!

1. Find fun activities related to books.

Let your child write the end of the story . Once your child has read the beginning of a book for the first time ask him to tell you the rest of the story the way he would like it to play out. If he is old enough he can write it down and even add his own pictures. When he has finished he can read it to you. After that, he can read the original book to see how the author chose to complete the story.

Make a play about the book – Once your children have read a book, encourage them to make a play about it. They can invite over some friends if they want/need additional actors. Give them ideas to make props, create their own invitations, and even entrance tickets. Once they have completed rehearsals, you can invite some people (such as grandparents or the friends’ parents) over to watch the play. Don’t forget to applaud and tell them how wonderful they are! You can also take a home video of the play and transfer it to a DVD. Buy a DVD sticker on which you can write the name of the play, the name of the actors and you can even add their photo. Your kids will be so proud to have their own DVD. It is a great thing to keep and watch in a few years (assuming we are able to watch DVD’s in a few years! Try listening to a cassette or record today 🙂 ).

Make an art project related to a book your kids just read. There are thousands of ideas for art projects online for young and older kids. Find one related to the book that you would like to make.

Visit a place related to the book – For example, if your child reads the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” maybe you could visit a chocolate factory (many factories have a visitor’s center for kids). If your child reads a book about animals, you could visit the zoo.

Ask your child to draw a picture about the book and have it framed to hang in her room.

Make your own dictionary – buy a phone book for your child. Each time she encounters a word that she is not familiar with, she can write the word and the meaning in her phone book (after either asking you the meaning or preferably looking it up). Writing the meaning of a world often helps to remember it. When she looks back she will see just how many words she has added to her vocabulary! It is also helpful when she forgets the meaning of a word she has previously looked up. This is a great tool for kids reading in a second language.

Make bookmarks that will be fun to use . There are thousands of ideas online if you need inspiration!

Find related printables online . There are many websites that offer fun printable activities related to certain books.

2. Use reading charts and set reading goals.

Use a reading chart (see above) to keep track of reading progress and motivate your children. The reward can be extra screen time, a fun activity, or enabling your child to go to sleep later on a weekend. If you are not on a tight budget, educational games are a great reward. There are many games that are both fun and really educational. The more they read, the more prizes they can earn! You can also set up a point system. Each book is worth a certain number of stickers on the book chart (it could be one it could be more depending on length and difficulty). The more points they earn, the bigger the prize that they can get. They can either “spend” their points on a smaller prize or save up for a bigger prize! For example, once they complete an entire book chart they can get a smaller prize but if they complete two book charts then they can get a bigger prize. This will reward them for reading and teach them to save. We offer free printable “ Book Bucks ” with a table that shows kids what their prize will be for earning book bucks (depending on how many they earn).

3. Set up a comfortable reading spot.

Some spots look so comfy you just want to curl up with a good book. Try to arrange a similar spot for your child. It can be a comfortable sofa, chair, or even just cushions on the floor.

4. Set a good example.

If your children see you reading often they will understand that books should be a part of their life too!

5. Make regular trips to the library.

Make this a family activity. Read stories together there and take books home for each family member. It’s a fun and cheap way to spend time together and everyone enjoys it. It also sets a good example!

6. Help kids find an author that they love or books about a topic they are interested in.

Often, there are specific books or authors that kids love, but you might need to help them find them. Once they do, they might be hooked!

7. Discuss the books

Ask your child to tell you about the book she read once she completes it. Ask her questions. Try to ask both simple questions, open-ended questions, and more complex ones that make her think about the meaning of the book and the moral of the story.

If your kids are addicted to TV and hate reading why not get them a foreign movie with subtitles? If they want to watch, they will have to read! In time they will significantly improve the speed of their reading.

9. Start slowly for those you have difficulty reading.

If reading an entire book seems overwhelming, then you can ask them to read a few pages or a chapter. Setting small goals sometimes enables children to accomplish more than bigger goals that just make them give up quickly.

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[FREE PRINTABLE] Homework Chart

By Chelsea Foy

It’s back to school time, and for lots of us that means it’s time to get kids excited about homework! Okay, if not  excited then at least…organized. And if that’s your goal, I’ve got just the thing for you. This quick printable homework chart is the perfect tool to help kids keep track of all of their schoolwork and whether or not it’s been done. It’s customizable, so you can add different classes or subjects, and even has plenty of space for extracurriculars . If you need a little boost to get the school year started, print out a few of these and help your kiddo get to work!

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Instructions:

Step 1 : Download and print the homework chart on card stock or plain paper.

Step 2 : Help your child fill out the chart. Begin with the week’s dates at the top, and fill in all school subjects along the left hand side. As the week progresses, have your child write each assignment in the corresponding box. Once the assignment has been done, there’s a check box to mark off so they know it’s completed at a glance. If there’s no homework in a certain subject, write “None.” 

Step 3 : Fill in any extra boxes as you see fit—those are a great place for extracurriculars like music, sports, and so on.

Step 4 : If you child has required reading, fill in that column with minutes or materials read.

Step 5 : Enjoy the organization and have a great school year!

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Chelsea Foy is a blogger by day and a musical theatre performer by night. Her blog, Lovely Indeed , focuses on a DIY lifestyle and all of the happiness that comes along with it. Chelsea recently co-authored Make Your Day , a digital crafting book, and is proud to have had her projects featured on HGTV, Buzzfeed, Babble, Apartment Therapy, Huffington Post, and more. Chelsea resides in Los Angeles with her most adorable husband Ryan, where they spend their time diligently becoming familiar with every shop, restaurant, beach, and flea market within a 50-mile radius.

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Printable Homework Charts for Kids

Homework Charts Introduction

Ah-h-h-h, the evergreen challenge of making sure the kids’ homework is done. You can make life easier by using one of our versatile Homework Charts to take the guesswork out of expectations. Some kids, especially those with attention difficulties, do better with a chart to help keep them focused. Others like checking off items when completed, much as  adults enjoy clearing a to-do list. Of course, then there are those who try to avoid homework as much as possible. The chart reminds them of your expectations.

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Selecting a Homework Chart

We’ve developed Homework Charts for primary ages to teens. You’ll know as a parent when you need to start the process to provide structure and an incentive with homework. You don’t need to start a chart until it is needed. (In fact if you have a youngster who handles all the homework without intervention, give yourself a star!)

Using Our Printable Homework Charts

You may want to include details, like by what time homework should be started. Or you may want to simply focus on academic subjects. You can include different aspects of homework: Bringing assignments and books home, packing up completed work properly for taking to school, and a spot for turning in work. Be sure to sit down and have a discussion with your child. For older students, come to an agreement on how the homework should be approached. Nail down expectations, and determine a reasonable incentive. It feels great to get work out of the way without you having to keep reminding them; let our Homework Charts help.

Behavior Chart Guide:  Get helpful tips on using charts (plus 10 bonus charts and a free poster)

Keep it Interesting

We suggest rotating the chart from time to time to help keep young children involved with the chart. Don’t forget that Premium and Pro Members at Latitudes.org can type directly onto these charts. We recommend printing a few at a time, then complete another chart in a similar manner, and keep them in a file folder ready for use.

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How to Make the Ultimate Homework Station + Printable Homework Chart

If you struggle with getting your kids to sit down to do their homework, you need my ultimate homework station ideas!

The first day of school is headed our way all too soon friends. And you know what that means right? It’s time for us moms to brainstorm ways we can make things easier on ourselves AND our kids this school year! So, let’s talk about the organization, shall we? The more chaotic things are at your house, the more likely stress is to show up. I’ve always found that having dedicated spaces, like the ultimate homework station, for daily activities makes life so much more seamless.

I’m referring to chill zones, homework stations, zen spots, and the like. Today we’re going to focus on the ultimate homework station, but I urge you to set up the other areas in your home for optimal enjoyment too. Create super relaxing bedrooms with serene colors and uncluttered spaces. Make your rec rooms fit for hanging out with comfortable furniture that the kids aren’t scared to sit on. You get the picture right? It’s all about making your homework for you!

Ok, now that we’ve covered that, let’s get to the topic at hand. Do you have a homework station set up at your home? If you don’t have the space in your home office or playroom, for example, to make one, you can always create a portable version. Just be sure to keep it fully stocked with everything your kids need to achieve a successful homework sesh. The less time they spend getting up asking you for things, the more time they spend studying!

Homework Station Must-Haves

A space to work.

Whether it’s their own desk and/or table and chairs or simply your kitchen or dining room table, make sure your kids have access to a quiet space.

A portable cart or shelving unit

The key to keeping things organized is giving everything a home. Bins and containers to store paper and writing utensils can sit on your cart or shelves.

Bulletin board

If you have a place to hang one, it’s a perfect way for your kids to keep track of deadlines, save ideas that inspire them etc. You can even leave them notes like hey kid, pick up your room. Haha!

Any work area should be well lit. Adding additional lighting in the form of desk lamps never hurts. Plus, they can really add a little extra flair to their desk areas.

Bright colors

Make your family’s homework station FUN! Your kids are more likely to want to sit down and work if they enjoy the environment they’re working in! Head over to Pinterest, type in homework station and you’ll find no shortage of cheerful design ideas!

Extra Supplies  

Don’t give the kids an excuse to have to get up.  Have extra pencils, crayons, rulers, scissors, notebook paper, and other school supplies they use regularly, at your homework station.

After a long day at school, having some yummy snacks on hand for the little learners will definitely help keep them focused.  Two snacks that my kids love are Veggie Straws and Granola Bars.

Now that you’re on your way to your own ultimate homework station, I foresee some stellar grades in your kiddos’ futures! They’ll be begging you to study! Ok, that might be going a bit far, but I bet they won’t complain as much. It’s the little things, right?

Are you still shopping for back to school?  Now is the perfect time to pick up all your homework station supplies at Walmart, the selection is amazing! 

Homework Chart Printable

In case having an extremely cool homework station isn’t enough to entice your kids to keep up with their homework, I have created a fun homework chart that you can print out to help keep track of what everyone has completed.

Homework Chart Printable Here

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My twin toddlers aren’t quite to homework yet (thank goodness) but we sure do love Veggie Straws. I’ve already stocked up for the school year.

You have brilliant ideas here to attract kids to sit and do their homework. I strongly agree that we need to create a space and good environment and vibes to study and do their homework daily.

These are some amazing ideas on how to make the ultimate homework station. I will give some of these a try!!! My kids love those Veggie Straws, maybe I will have those for their snack too! love it!

This is such a great idea. My kids have a desk for homework, but for some reason, they usually wind up on the floor or in the kitchen.

Super ideas for a homework station… and also for our grown-ups work stations. It’s so important to have the right atmosphere and supplies to keep you focused!

This post will definitely help anyone who is trying to make a work station for their child.

I like that it should be fun. This is so great!

Homework station is such a fun idea. My kids ould be so happy to have their on.

Great tips for making a creative work space no matter where you are! I love veggie straws…they are such a great snack 🙂

Snacks is a definite must have for us when kids are sitting down for homework. EarthsBest has some amazing line of snacks to choose from

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Confession time: I have been a bit of a helicopter parent when it comes to homework. The kids walk in the door, and I ask them for their homework folders. I look through all of their papers and have a scheduled homework time to get it all done. Some of this is good. That said, I have realized that my kids don’t take initiative and haven’t developed their own motivation to get their work done. It can be a battle, and I want them to begin to take responsibility for their own learning. I don’t want homework time to be a constant source of tension in our relationship. Yes, I am there to aid them as they develop in this area, but I have realized that they need to learn to care about their homework more than I do. I want to tell you a little bit more about why I decided to create this free homework reward chart for my kids. I also encourage you to visit my post called “ 5 Simple Ways to Improve Homework Time ” to learn more about some of the actions I take to set up kids for success while they work on homework.

While I’m trying to let go of control when it comes to homework time I’m having small heart palpitations. Not really, but there is some internal stress involved. I explained to the kids they’d be taking responsibility for their homework time. If they don’t get their work done, they will suffer the consequences. It will mean they won’t get Friday fun day in class because they’ll have to finish their packet. They will risk having reduced points or incomplete assignments. I believe it’s good for kids to learn to suffer consequences and not be rescued. It helps them grow. So, where do the heart palpitations come in? They’re not taking the initiative to do it on their own…at least not this week since we have started. I know they haven’t yet suffered the consequences, so I’m hoping the motivation comes. While I believe it’s good to let them experience consequences, I never said it was simple.

In ways it has become easier around the house. There’s not as much nagging to get stuff done. I’m not forcing them to sit in one spot until their work is complete. On the other hand, I’m shocked they’re not wanting to get it done. I was a pretty self-motivated student and the thought of not getting an assignment done just wasn’t an option in my mind. So, to watch my kids play and galavant around knowing that this homework is all going to pile up on them isn’t easy. So, for me right now it’s an internal struggle.

I should probably wait and see how things play out with this, but I’m also developing a plan B, which is where this free homework reward chart comes into play.

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No, I do not think kids should be rewarded for everything. I actually really try and limit how many rewards are offered because I want them to do things just because it is right or good. That said, I do think there is a benefit to easing relationships and tensions by offering some external rewards. Some of my philosophy is played out in my belief about chores found here . Essentially, I see rewards in life experienced in a couple ways: intrinsically and externally. There is the internal reward where we feel good when we do something nice, work hard or achieve. There are also external awards that are received which can include monetary benefits, compliments, promotions or good grades. Because I see these two types of rewards played out in real life, I think it is perfectly acceptable to have this modeled in our home.

Yes, there are things we expect of our children. They have responsibilities and we should help them learn to experience that good feeling you get from doing the right thing just because. We don’t want to raise a generation that feels entitled to something just because they’ve done what they should. There are also times, however, where they can receive some form of compensation and external celebration for the work they have accomplished. You might choose to do this in your home to motivate, ease tension or because you want your child to learn to earn things.

This free homework reward chart  (click on link to print) was created, in our home, to act as motivation. I like to motivate my kids by offering special time with me. Therefore, I am going to have it so that if they do a bit of their homework every day without me asking then they get special one-on-one time with me on the weekend. This doesn’t have to be anything big. It can be extra story time at night, a game, a puzzle or a trip to the store together. Another option is to use this chart without any reward attached at all. The feedback emojis might feel like reward enough to your child. You could also do a bonus reward if they complete their homework daily for five weeks in a row.

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I’ve never related more to a post than I did to this one! Thank you so much! I’m going to try the chart starting from tonight. 🙂

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What to know about the inflation report.

A closely watched measure of inflation eased last month, an encouraging sign for the economy after three straight months of uncomfortably rapid price increases.

The Consumer Price Index climbed 3.4 percent in April, down from 3.5 percent in March, the Labor Department said Wednesday. The “core” index — which strips out volatile food and fuel prices in order to give a sense of the underlying trend — rose 3.6 percent last month, down from 3.8 percent a month earlier. It was the lowest annual increase in core inflation since early 2021.

The slowdown will likely come as welcome news to consumers, and as a relief to policymakers at the Federal Reserve, who have been concerned that they were losing ground in their fight against inflation. But economists cautioned that one month of encouraging data was far from enough to set those worries to rest.

“I would characterize it as a small step in the right direction,” said Stephen Stanley, chief U.S. economist at Santander.

Both overall and core prices rose 0.3 percent from the previous month, down from 0.4 percent in February and March.

Inflation fell rapidly last year, giving rise to hopes that the Fed was on the verge of succeeding in its effort to rein in price increases without causing a recession, and that the central bank could soon begin cutting interest rates. But progress has since stalled, and investors have all but given up hope of rate cuts before September.

The encouraging inflation report on Wednesday is unlikely to change those expectations. But it could be a step toward giving policymakers confidence that inflation is returning to normal, which they have said they need before they begin cutting rates, which are currently set at about 5.3 percent.

“I think there will be something of a sigh of relief from the Fed, but at the same time there’s still work to be done,” said Sarah House, senior economist at Wells Fargo. She noted that services prices, in particular, continued to rise quickly in April, albeit more slowly than they had in recent months.

The report is also likely to be met with relief at the White House after what has been a rough recent run of inflation data for President Biden. Grocery prices fell outright in April, and are up just 1.1 percent over the past year, encouraging signs of progress in what has been one of the most painful categories of inflation for families.

But the report also provided fodder for Republicans. Gasoline prices rose a seasonally adjusted 2.8 percent in April from March.

Still, while Wednesday’s report contained some mixed signals, it did at least stop the bleeding after several months of bad news.

Had the data come in hotter than anticipated yet again, it could have led policymakers to conclude that high rates needed more time to bring inflation to heel. Speaking at an event in Amsterdam on Tuesday , Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, reiterated that recent inflation readings had made him more cautious about cutting rates.

“We did not expect this to be a smooth road, but these were higher than I think anybody expected,” he said. “What that has told us is that we will need to be patient and let restrictive policy do its work.”

Any further delay would be bad news for investors, who have been eagerly anticipating lower rates, and for low- and moderate-income Americans, who are increasingly struggling to manage the burden of higher borrowing costs. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Tuesday showed that a rising share of borrowers are falling behind on their credit card bills as rates on those debts have skyrocketed.

Wednesday’s report showed improvement in some of the categories that had driven the recent uptick in inflation. Health insurance costs, which jumped in March, rose more slowly in April. Car insurance rates, too, rose more slowly, although still at an uncomfortably rapid clip.

But prices in one key part of the economy remained stubborn: housing. For more than a year, forecasters have been predicting that the government’s measure of housing inflation would ease, citing private-sector data showing rent increases slowing.

Instead, housing costs in the Consumer Price Index have continued to rise more quickly than before the pandemic, a pattern that continued in April.

“The initial reaction from the market to this data is that this is a relief, and it’s good news, because we’re not re-accelerating,” said Blerina Uruci, chief U.S. economist at T. Rowe Price. “But when I look at the details, it seems to suggest a degree of stickiness in inflation,” in part because of housing.

Still, the latest data could restore some confidence that policymakers will be able to keep bringing down inflation without causing a recession. The Fed had seemed on track to do that last year, defying predictions that high interest rates would inevitably cause a large increase in unemployment.

But as the fight has dragged on, some economists have become more concerned that the Fed will prove unable to control inflation fully without slowing the economy so much that people lose their jobs. Job growth slowed more than expected in April, and the unemployment rate has gradually crept up.

“The labor market has held up so well,” Ms. House said. “But the longer we keep interest rates where they are, the more I get worried about the labor market side.”

Jeanna Smialek and Jim Tankersley contributed reporting.

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Stocks are rising in early trading as investors celebrate the inflation data, which has boosted hopes of Fed rate cuts this year. The S&P 500 is up about 0.5 precent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is up about 0.3 percent. The Russell 2000 index, which measures smaller companies more exposed to changes in the economy, is up 1.3 percent.

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No boasting over the inflation numbers from President Biden today. “Fighting inflation and lowering costs is my top economic priority,” he said in a statement. “I know many families are struggling, and that even though we’ve made progress we have a lot more to do.”

Biden has been trying for months to find the right balance between claiming credit for economic gains and expressing solidarity with voters struggling with high prices . Here, he’s leaning into the “feel your pain” side of the equation .

Former President Donald J. Trump’s campaign is, not surprisingly, hitting Biden on today’s report. “Joe Biden’s poll numbers continue to sink as prices for the American people continue to rise,” Karoline Leavitt, the campaign press secretary, said in a statement.

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Volatile energy costs — especially gasoline — led the increase in inflation in April, but it was partly counterbalanced by categories such as vehicles and some food items.

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Food price gains moderated in April.

Food inflation eased in April, providing some relief to grocery shoppers struggling to deal with higher costs.

Overall, food prices were flat compared with the prior month, a slowdown from March, when prices rose 0.1 percent. Grocery prices fell 0.2 percent in April after remaining flat for two straight months. The cost of dining out rose 0.3 percent for the second month.

Compared to a year earlier, food inflation climbed 2.2 percent in April, the same rate it rose in March . Still, that is a faster rate than prices were rising before the pandemic.

Prices for fruits and vegetables declined 0.8 percent over the month after increasing 0.1 percent in March. Meats, poultry and fish prices fell 0.1 percent, down from an increase of 0.6 percent the month before. Some products saw more rapid price gains. Costs for cereal and cereal products increased 2.2 percent over the month, and prices for ice cream and related products rose 3.3 percent in April.

Egg prices declined 7.3 percent over the month. That was a reversal from the two months prior, when they rose 4.6 percent in March and 5.8 percent in February. Economists have mostly attributed the recent rise in egg prices to bird flu outbreaks hitting commercial farms.

Although egg prices declined in April, David Ortega, a food economist at Michigan State University, said there was still a lot of uncertainty surrounding bird flu outbreaks, and he expected prices to rise in the coming months if outbreaks continue to worsen.

Overall food inflation has cooled over the past several months as transportation and raw material costs have moderated. Economists have said they expect overall food inflation to continue easing in the coming months.

Still, the high cost of food has posed a political problem for President Biden ahead of the election. Although food prices have been rising at a slower rate in recent months, economists have said consumers might not be taking much comfort with that fact because prices are still significantly higher than they were a few years ago.

Meanwhile, retail sales came in weaker than expected, in a potential sign that high prices are continuing to depress purchases. The flat number came after a strong February and March, however, so it may not add up to real evidence of a downturn.

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Blerina Uruci, chief U.S. economist at T. Rowe Price, said that she thought that the Fed still hasn’t “seen a sufficient deceleration to feel confident,” and said that she is forecasting a rate cut in December — but predicating that on cool inflation readings over the summer.

“I don’t think there is any benefit right now to signaling too strongly in either direction for the Fed,” she said.

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Renewed signs of cooler inflation have bolstered hopes of rate cuts this year. Investors have tilted their bets toward September for when the Fed will first cut interest rates, based on prices in interest rate futures markets, with another cut expected by the end of December.

“This is the first good C.P.I. report in four months and the market likes it,” said Gary Pzegeo, head of fixed income at CIBC Private Wealth US.

Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist for Capital Economics, said, “all things considered, this is consistent with the Fed cutting interest rates in September,” in a note he wrote to clients.

Of interest to parents of young children, the cost of daycare and preschool rose 0.4 percent over the month. It has been rising slightly faster in the pandemic era than it had been in the years before, though it is less volatile than other categories.

One reason why: According to a report out today from Child Care Aware of America, the supply of new daycares hasn’t kept up with demand as parents go back to work in person.

This report ends what has been a rough run of inflation data for President Biden. White House officials would love to see even more cooling in price growth, but they will welcome this reading as a start.

I would expect Biden and his team to highlight falling grocery prices — progress on an issue that consumers are paying an enormous amount of attention to.

Airfares appear to have resumed their downward slide, after having risen sharply in the second half of last year. They have declined 1.2 percent over the past two months.

Housing inflation held steady in April, as a more marked slowdown remains elusive.

Housing inflation remained unchanged in April, offering little comfort for Federal Reserve policymakers as they look for further evidence that inflation more broadly is slowing down in a sustainable way.

Economists have been closely watching housing inflation, which makes up about a third of Consumer Price Index inflation. They have expected it to cool meaningfully, but so far it has moderated only slowly.

Forecasters have been looking for a slowdown because market-based rents on new leases have cooled notably, and economists have expected that to slowly feed into official inflation data. But the government’s inflation figures capture more than just new rents: They try to represent what is happening to all rental units, including those with existing leases, and also estimate how much it would cost to rent owner-occupied housing.

It is taking an unexpectedly long time for the slowdown in real-time rents to move into those measures, though it is slowly happening. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ rent of primary residence index picked up 0.4 percent in April from the previous month, in line with its March gain. And a measure that tracks how much it would cost someone who owns their house or apartment to rent it climbed by 0.4 percent, also unchanged.

That pace of increase is slower than last year, but it is also a reminder that it is taking time to turn the tide on housing inflation.

Economists broadly still expect official housing inflation measures to moderate this year. Rent growth on existing leases must eventually slow down to look more like the rent growth on new leases, the logic goes, because otherwise people who are facing big rent jumps will simply move.

But there is uncertainty around both when that moderation will happen and how extensive it will be. And some economists have been eyeing a recent tick up in at least one measure of new leases — a nervousness that is likely to linger in light of the new data.

One component pushing up the headline inflation index was energy, which has been bouncing around a lot since peaking in 2022. It rose 1.1 percent over the month and is up 2.6 percent since last year.

The two-year Treasury yield, which is sensitive to changes in interest rate expectations, fell sharply after the numbers were released, as investors appear to have dialed back how long they expect interest rates to stay elevated for.

The dollar is also sharply weaker, a welcome sign for many countries around the world.

Stocks are rallying, as investors welcome a return to the trend of cooling inflation data. Futures on the S&P 500, which allow investors to trade before the official start of trading, rose 0.5 percent in premarket trading, on course to push the index to a fresh record high.

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This inflation report shows that car insurance prices are still rising, but at a slower rate than last month. The index for motor vehicle insurance rose 1.8 percent in April, after a 2.6 percent rise in March.

Even though it’s slowing, the rise in car insurance is still staggering compared with other inflation components. Car insurance prices haves risen by 22.6 percent over the last year. Insurers have just recently gotten permission to adjust their prices to conditions that have since faded, and now they’re hoping to start turning a profit again.

One of the biggest drags on inflation came from cars — prices for used vehicles were down 1.4 percent over the month, and the cost of new vehicles declined 0.4 percent.

The combined used and new vehicles index is now down about three percent from its peak in May of last year.

Food prices were flat in April compared with the previous month, a slowdown from March, when prices rose 0.1 percent. Grocery prices also fell 0.2 percent, providing some relief to consumers.

Egg prices fell 7.3 percent in April, a reversal after prices rose 4.6 percent the month before.

Jason Karaian

The numbers are in: U.S. consumer prices rose 3.4 percent in the year through April, a slight downtick in the inflation rate. That’s roughly in line with what economists expected.

We are all watching closely to see what happens with rent and a measure of rent that applies to homeowners this morning. Economists have been waiting for months (and months) for it to come down.

Stocks are mixed as investors await the inflation data. The S&P 500 is flat in premarket trading. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down slightly, after some lukewarm news from big tech companies like Apple and Amazon.

A positive report could be enough to push the S&P 500 back up to another record high, after a brief blip in this year’s rally.

The Fed chair’s confidence in cooling inflation is ‘not as high’ as before.

Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, reiterated Tuesday that policymakers were poised to hold interest rates steady at a high level as they waited for evidence that inflation is slowing further.

Fed officials entered 2024 expecting to make interest rate cuts, having lifted borrowing costs sharply to a more than two-decade high of 5.3 percent between 2022 and the middle of last year. But stubbornly rapid inflation in recent months has upended that plan.

Central bankers have been clear that rate cuts this year are still possible, but they have also signaled that they are planning to leave interest rates on hold for now as they wait to make sure that inflation is genuinely coming under control.

Speaking during a panel discussion in Amsterdam, Mr. Powell said officials had been surprised by recent inflation readings.

“We did not expect this to be a smooth road, but these were higher than I think anybody expected,” Mr. Powell said on Tuesday of recent inflation readings. “What that has told us is that we will need to be patient and let restrictive policy do its work.”

Mr. Powell said that he expected continued growth and a strong labor market in the months ahead, and that he believed inflation would begin to slow again.

But, he said, “my confidence in that is not as high as it was, having seen these readings in the first three months of the year.”