How to do homework in The Sims 4

Getting good grades and keeping out of trouble is a great start for any Sim, but it can be difficult if you don’t know how to get homework done. The Sims 4 lets players take control of every aspect of a Sim’s life, from waking up in the morning to completing aspiration goals. This is all possible with just the base game and doesn’t even include mods or custom content. Completing homework is just one way you can take control. If you need help getting your Sims to do homework in The Sims 4, we’re here to show you how.

How to make Sims do homework

How you perform homework depends on which stage your Sim is in their education. Here’s a detailed guide for doing homework across all ages in Sims 4.

Children

To get your child to do homework, follow these steps:

1. Send your child to school.
2. When they return home, select the child and check their inventory. There should be an orange book – this is their homework book.
3. Click on the book and select Do Homework. The child will sit down and begin completing the task.
4. If needed, an adult Sim can assist with their child’s homework, which will speed up the process.

Make sure your character completes their homework before the next school day for optimal performance at school.

Teens

If you’re struggling to get your teen Sim to do homework, follow these steps:

1. Send your teen to school.
2. When they return home, check their inventory. Your teenage Sims should have a blue book, which is their homework book.
3. Click on the book and select Do Homework. The teen will then sit down and start on their homework.
4. Once again, if needed, an adult Sim can assist with the teen’s homework to speed up the process.

Getting a teen Sim to do homework is largely the same as having a child Sim complete it. The only difference is that a teen Sim’s homework book will be blue, not orange.

University Students

If you have the Discover University expansion pack installed, here’s how you can get your Sim to do their homework:

1. Have your Sim go to class.
2. When they return, open the character’s inventory. There should be a homework book.
3. Click on the homework book and choose Do Homework. If your Sim takes multiple classes, you’ll have to choose which homework to do. 
4. Repeat until all homework is done.

Sims who have enrolled at university will have much more homework than other Sims because they will attend multiple classes. It’s a good idea to get each piece of homework done before the next class, as this will lead to bigger XP rewards and better progress at university. 

✓ do uni homework faster

To speed up the time it takes for your character to complete their university homework, try leveling up their Research and Debate skills. This will considerably reduce the time taken to complete homework.

Why is doing homework important in The Sims 4?

By doing homework, your Sim will perform better at school, leading to better school grades. This will ultimately result in better job opportunities and higher wages. Additionally, you’ll be able to unlock several achievements by performing well at school.

There’s everything that you need to know about doing homework in The Sims 4. Be sure to check out how to move items freely in The Sims 4 and how to edit Sims in CAS if you need more help navigating the life simulator.