Death and taxes come later; what seems inevitable for children is the idea that, after spending the day at school, they must then complete more academic assignments at home. The predictable results: stress and conflict, frustration and exhaustion. Parents respond by reassuring themselves that at least the benefits outweigh the costs. But what if they don't? In The Homework Myth, nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn systematically...

"A groundbreaking approach to building learning habits for life, based on a major new study revealing what works - and what doesn't Life is different for kids today. Between standardized testing, the Common Core Curriculum, copious homework assignments, and seemingly endless amounts of "screen time," it's hard for kids - and parents - to know what's most essential. How can parents help their kids succeed - not just do well "on the test" -- but...

Charlie and his mother walk around the neighborhood doing errands so that Charlie can write in his notebook about the people and places that make up his community.

Tom Gates is the master of excuses for late homework: dog attacks, spilt water, lightening. Tom's exercise book is full of his doodles, cartoons and thoughts, as well as comments from his long-suffering teacher, Mr Fullerton. After gaining five merits for his 'Camping Sucks' holiday story, Tom's work starts to go downhill, which is a pity, as he's desperate to impress Amy Porter, who sits next to him.

A humorous story about the absurd excuses for not doing homework.

"Buzz is writing a fairy tale for homework, and Fly Guy naturally assumes the role of a handsome prince, who fends off a giant and rescues a beautiful princess." -- "Buzz está escribiendo un cuento de hadas para la tarea, y Fly Guy naturalmente asume el papel de un apuesto príncipe, que se defiende de un gigante y rescata a una hermosa princesa." --

Provides homework tips, tools, and solutions for parents and their children customized by the child's homework profile: the disorganized, the rusher, the procrastinator, the avoider, the inattentive, and the easily frustrated.

Daring readers not to have fun, this unique and uproarious picture book has everything - comedy, drama, action, heart - and what's even better, it has homework, a trip to the dentist and raisins - nature's candy! By the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed.

Henry and Ali tell their teacher a wild outer space tale to explain why they do not have their homework on the solar system.