Free Homework Planner

Looking to avoid the back-to-school chaos? This free printable homework planner is a quick and easy way to get the whole family on the same page!

Some people make resolutions on New Year’s Eve. Me? I make them on back-to-school eve.

Typically, these resolutions revolve around organization. Getting back into the school-year routine is never easy, especially as my son gets older. His classes, homework, and extracurriculars just become more complicated each year. One thing that helps keep the whole fam on the same page is using planners that we can all easily see … like this homework planner.

This printable homework chart doesn’t just encourage me to be more organized. It also helps teach my son about planning and organization.

Even if your child was a champ about keeping track of assignments in the past, there’s a chance that all of the summer sun and fun erased those good habits. So, set them up for success with this free homework planner.

It’s a great way to help your child re-adjust to the idea of doing homework. However, it doesn’t have to just be used at the beginning of the school year. Use the homework planner again and again to ensure your child (and you) stay on track throughout the year, whether it’s day one or day 100.

Download the Homework Planner

I know that most schools hand out student assignment planners at the beginning of the year, but in my experience, those end up at the bottom of a locker, doomed to never see the light of day again. What’s great about this homework planner is that you can easily print one for each child and hang it on the fridge (or in another highly trafficked area) where it’s always visible. Having the printable where everyone can see it will help ensure accountability.

Plus, if you have more than one kiddo, this is an easy way to see everyone’s assignments without having to flip through multiple planners.

Bonus: If you want to use some kind of academic planner in conjunction with this homework planner, be sure to check out this printable 13-page student planner.

How to Use the Homework Planner

Using the homework planner couldn’t be simpler. Just download, print, and post! That’s it.

However, the real trick will be to get your child to use it consistently. For this, you’ll want to build a routine. Think about what your child normally does when they get home from school. How can you incorporate writing assignments on the homework planner into what they already do?

Adding a task to an existing habit is called habit stacking, and it’s a great way to make something new stick to your routine.

For example, if your child always heads to the kitchen for a snack after school, consider keeping the homework planner nearby in the kitchen with a writing utensil ready to use. Your child can add assignments as part of their snack routine.

Don’t stop at writing assignments on this homework planner. As your child finishes, have them cross off completed tasks or place a fun sticker over them.

One way to motivate your child to complete their homework without being nagged is to set up a reward system. For example, tell your child that if they complete all their homework for the week without being reminded and mark it off on the homework planner, you’ll give them a special treat, reward, or privilege. The reward doesn’t have to be something super unhealthy or expensive. It can be something as simple as a special family movie night complete with coconut oil popcorn.

This free homework chart printable is a great way to help your child keep track of school work and learn responsibility. Plus, it’s super simple to use!

Expanded Homework Planner

Sadly, especially as your kids get older, sometimes homework can’t be contained to just Monday through Friday. Nope, sometimes it’s going to spill over into the weekend. ☹️ That’s why I put together this expanded homework planner chart, which includes blocks for Saturday and Sunday.

Tip: Okay, I was a total nerd growing up, but even I know homework over the weekend can be a bummer. If you are incentivizing homework assignments so that your child can earn rewards for an academic job well done, consider making assignments done over the weekend worth more.

While this printable expanded homework planner includes space for weekend work, that isn’t the only addition. I also wanted to make it easier to keep track of more details, especially if you have multiple children’s academic progress to oversee. With that in mind, this expanded version includes fields for:

• Name – If you only have one kiddo to worry about, this field probably isn’t super pertinent, but any parent who has juggled multiple math assignments in a single day is sure to appreciate a way to easily set copies of this printable homework chart apart from one another!
• Week – Write the start and end dates for the week in this field. This can be especially helpful if you’re printing out multiple copies to schedule future homework assignments or study sessions.
• Notes – An extra field for any additional things you may want to keep track of. For example, I might use the notes field on this homework planner to jot down things I need to do for my son, such as picking up materials for his projects, like index cards.

What do you think of these homework planners? How does your child keep track of homework? Do you offer rewards for completed homework or good grades? Share your thoughts in the comments.