Homework can be a hot-button issue for both you and your child. Setting up a homework contract is a good way to defuse some of that tension and avoid homework battles. Here are two sample contracts you can download.
A homework contract is an agreement that outlines what you and your child will do to make sure homework gets done on time and well. It can help your child develop good study habits and become a more independent learner.
Homework contracts can also outline rewards and consequences for kids when they follow or don’t follow their part of the contract.
Homework contract for grade-schoolers PDF - 183.8 KB
Share, opens in a new tab ,
Homework contract for middle-schoolers and high-schoolers PDF - 145.2 KB
Share, opens in a new tab ,
You can tailor your contract to address your child’s specific homework challenges. For example, if your child struggles with time management, the contract can lay out what time of day the homework needs to be done.
Fill out the contract together to make sure your child understands what’s being agreed on. Revisit the contract as your child’s workload changes or if things aren’t working as you expected.
Copyright © Understood for All, Inc.
Understood is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization (tax identification number 83-2365235). Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Understood does not provide medical or other professional advice. The health and medical related resources on this website are provided solely for informational and educational purposes and are not a substitute for a professional diagnosis or for medical or professional advice.
Use of this website is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Understood for All, Inc.
96 Morton Street, Floor 5
New York, New York 10014
