MeggiesMama
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She probably isn't feeling challenged. Some kids are tactile learners but homework isn't very tactile. If she's studying spelling words, something you might consider is getting a cookie tray out and putting a thin layer of flour or sugar in it and have her practice drawing her spelling words (or math problems) in the flour/sugar. If it's more math that she's bored with, get something fun like m&ms or sunflower seeds and have her do the math problems then eat the m&ms.
When my 6 year old gets home from school, the first thing we do is go through her back pack and see what all is there (homework, notices from the teacher, school activity flyers, etc) we do this part together so she feels like she's playing an important role in her own education and any decision making that needs to be done. Then we get her a snack. Then she starts on homework. She knows she's not allowed to watch TV or play until after she's done her homework.
Since I'm in college, I will do some of my homework at the same time she does. It makes her think of it as "mommy-daughter" time so she's more willing to do her homework.
Good luck!
When my 6 year old gets home from school, the first thing we do is go through her back pack and see what all is there (homework, notices from the teacher, school activity flyers, etc) we do this part together so she feels like she's playing an important role in her own education and any decision making that needs to be done. Then we get her a snack. Then she starts on homework. She knows she's not allowed to watch TV or play until after she's done her homework.
Since I'm in college, I will do some of my homework at the same time she does. It makes her think of it as "mommy-daughter" time so she's more willing to do her homework.
Good luck!