A quick definition
Simply put, homework diaries are an organisational tool that allow teachers, students, and parents to keep track of home learning tasks. Our ‘My School Homework Diary’ has a timetable and space for recording homework, important dates and making notes. The diary also includes a list of multiplication tables, as well as room for each child to record their favourite books, CDs and films as a fun addition. Homework diaries are your pupil’s best friends from an organisational point of view.
How do homework diaries help pupils?
Homework diaries are essential pieces of equipment for pupils all the way from primary school age until sixth form or college. They provide students with a range of benefits, including:
- Development of organisational skills - a homework diary instils a sense of responsibility in pupils, as it gives them the opportunity to take control of their own home learning tasks. As they progress through the school years, they’ll be set with more homework, which will eventually turn into revision for exams. So, getting your pupils into the habit of keeping track of their home learning from an early age prepares them for exam life as they move through their education.
- Reduces stress - the primary aim of a homework diary is to help your pupils keep track of their home learning tasks, it’s also the ideal tool for helping students plan their time so they know when they can relax and unwind. If you give your students deadlines for completing certain tasks, then your pupils will be able to plan their time accordingly, and reduce their stress levels.
Where can I purchase a homework diary?
Right here of course! We can’t stress enough how important it is to get pupils used to recording their home learning in a diary from an early age - it’s an unbelievably valuable skill that will help them massively in the future when it comes to revising for exams, studying in university, and generally taking responsibility for their own time management!
It all starts with your influence in the classroom, and while you’re busy encouraging your students to make full use of their homework diaries, we’ll continue to produce our huge range of school exercise books, personalised exercise books, and supplementary reading material to students of all ages so they have everything they need to achieve greatness in the classroom. Take a look through what we’ve got available on our site - and if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call on 01254 686 500. We’re always happy to help!
