One of the most important learning skills you can help your child to develop is to become an independent learner. Children who are more independent learners tend to (631) _______ and have a greater sense that they are in control of their learning. Encouraging independent learning can (632) _______ from a young age, but it can be hard for parents who are not trained teachers to know when they are giving too much help and when they are not giving enough. If you regularly help your child with their homework, there are a few simple steps you can take to help your child become a more independent learner.

1. Help your child to answer the first question or two in an activity then allow them to do the next ones by themselves. (633) ________, but if they are struggling it may help them to point out how you would find the answer.

2. Negotiate a time limit on how long they think it will take them to finish the (634) ______ of the activity to help them stay focused on their work.

3. If your child is used to you being with them when they complete their homework, gradually move away from them over a period of time. 

Most importantly, be firm. If your child won’t try to work independently or is fussing over something that they can do quite easily when you are there, let them know (635) _______ to do it by themselves but you won’t help them unless they really need it. It can be hard to say ‘no’, but it is worth it to see them become more confident and self-assured as learners and people.

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