Homework Planner

Planners for different ages

The set includes simple planning pages for preschool children, as well as daily and weekly layouts for primary school pupils. Younger children can draw a task, colour a box or use an adult's words to make a short checklist. Children who can write can add subjects, page numbers, due dates and items to pack. Older pupils can break a larger task into smaller steps and tick each one when it is done. The clear spaces help you choose a page that matches your child's handwriting and planning experience.

Using the planner at home and school

At home, spend a few minutes after school filling in the next task before your child starts playing. Let your child pack the needed books and stationery, then tick the list after checking the school bag. In class, a teacher can model one task on the board and give children time to copy only the details they need. Use the planner with a School Timetable Template to check subjects, or pair reading tasks with a Reading Log.

Helping children plan accurately

Children often write a task too broadly, such as 'do maths', and then feel unsure where to begin. Help by asking for the page, exercise or first small step. They may also forget due dates, leave out materials or tick a task before checking the work. Read the planner together at the start and end of homework time. For younger children, offer two choices and let them mark the finished box. For older children, ask them to estimate the time needed and compare it with the actual time afterwards.