Following Directions

I am sending home graded papers today. Some of the grades are very low and it is directly related to the children not listening, following, or reading the directions. I always go over the directions with the children several times and ask if there are any questions. I also instruct them to reread the directions once they receive their paper and to always check their work before turning it in. Please remind them of the importance of listening and reading directions and how rechecking their work can help them catch mistakes that they made! Thank you