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The Sims 4: How to do Homework

Homework in The Sims 4 is a necessary evil and a part of everyday life for most people IRL so it makes sense that it would be inside a life simulation game. From the time your sims turn into children until they’ve graduated University they are going to be doing homework and it will take up a significant part of their lives.

There are actually a few hacks you should know to get your sims to have more fun when doing homework, get it done quicker, and just generally finish it in a timely fashion that will make you a better sims player.

How to Do Homework for Children

When a sim’s kid returns from their long day at school they are going to have a little orange book inside of their inventory which is their homework. This should be completed before they attend school again which is usually the next day unless it’s the weekend.

You can get your sims to start doing their homework by clicking on the homework book in their inventory and choosing do homework . Your sims will find the nearest place to sit (even on the ground) to start working on their homework and will work until they are finished unless they are interrupted by low needs or an event trigger like a fire.

Any adult can come over to this sim while they are doing their homework and you can choose help with homework which will get the adult involved and sitting with the child and they will get their homework done much quicker.

There is even a system for sims kids (not teens) where if your kid gets all of the four children skills to level 3 they’ll have the option to breeze through homework instead of do homework and this will get the job done quicker.

Getting these skills all to level 7 will give them the option to dominate homework which will get it done even more quickly. This is a nice hack to really finish it without it being a huge part of their day.

Once a child has finished their homework, if they have a B or higher in school, they actually have the option to do extra credit after they’ve finished their regular homework. This is good for you if you want to get your sims to increase their school performance.

If you ever find your sims without a homework book in their inventory and you have no idea where it could be you can actually purchase these for one simoleon on any book case!

How to Do Homework for Teens

Homework works pretty much the same way for teens except their homework book is a nice blue colour instead of the orange that kids get. To get them to work on their homework you’ll get them to go into their inventory and click on it and choose do homework and they will start working on it.

They too have the option to have an adult sim to help with homework by getting that sim to click on them when they’ve started their homework and getting them to assist to make it go more quickly.

Once a teenager has a B in school they have the option to do extra credit after they’ve finished their regular homework. This will help them increase their school performance and get to an A as soon as possible.

Bonus Tip: Use the earbuds from The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff Pack when doing homework to keep your sims fun need up so they aren’t feeling tense when they’re done working on it.

School Projects

With The Sims 4: Parenthood there’s a pretty decent chance each week that your sims kids will come home with a school project that they can decide to complete for a boost to their grades. If they don’t complete it within a few days they may get a small decrease to their school grades but it’s not substantial.

These projects come home with your sims in their inventory and are rather easy to complete. They have the option to work on it either carefully or sloppily. Choosing sloppily will get the job done quicker, however, you won’t see a huge increase to their grades but you also won’t see a decrease.

The better option is to work carefully so your sims can improve their school grades. While they are working on these projects they’ll actually gain a skill depending on the type of homework they are working on. For sims kids they’ll be skills like mental, creativity, etc. but for teenagers it’ll be more specific like rocket science or painting .

One awesome thing is that you can get other sims to assist in the project up to 3 sims so you can get these projects done extremely quickly and if an adult sim who has a high skill in the project type assists it’ll go so quickly.

Working on these will also increase your sim’s kids’ responsibility character value which is awesome but failing to complete it will negativity impact this.

How to Do Homework in University

With the 2019 addition of The Sims 4: Discover University we have a whole new type of homework for your sims to have to work on. These homework books are going to be a black and white composite notebook that will appear in your sims inventory when they enroll in their first semester of university.

Each time your sim goes to a class they are going to need to do their homework before they attend that class if they want to get a good grade, meaning that if you’re taking multiple classes your sim will be needing to do homework multiple times per week.

To get this University homework done you’ll want to click on the homework book and choose which class’ homework you actually want to work on and get started. You don’t have to do it all in one sitting so you can start and stop as many times as you want.

An awesome detail about University homework is that if your sims have a high level of the research and debate skill they’ll actually breeze through their homework much more quickly. You can also add the study spot lot trait to your sim’s lot to make it easier.

Related: How to Get an A+ in University in The Sims 4

Final Thoughts

Homework is something you can’t avoid if you want your sims to do well in school when they’re young, but there’s no need to stress about it. Sims grades won’t affect their later days work performance or the overall success in their life, so no worries if you don’t get it done. Happy Playing!

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It do work!

Doing a 4 course in sims 4 is a real tedious chore. It will consume all your sims time and you won’t have time to do anything else. They did this way worse than sims 3 university.

There are a few tricks mind you! First of all you can be at home instead, makes it all much easier and you can(like mentioned above) add the “study spot” trait to your home.

The next trick is using the club! Make sure, if you go to the university, add everyone you see to your club. Focus on getting “Rally the Troops” perk. That will allow you to get back all your energy and other needs quickly whenever you want. There is no cooldown on this. It requires 500 points so it’s not bad at all. Just make sure the gathering is on at all times(which it should be since you most likely won’t be leaving the lot). The homework perk does not work for university.

EA could easily have fixed this by reducing the homework time from 2 hours to 1 hours imo. They made it too much of a chore. It’s a GAME after all.

But that’s the whole challenge bruh

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When you think of gaming, homework probably is the furthest thing from your mind– but in the Sims 4, knowing how to do homework is the key to becoming a successful student, integral with the parenting skill, and impacts your Sims’ life in a few ways.

One thing’s for certain: whether you’re trying to raise a family, or cramming study sessions in between dorm parties, knowing how to do homework is a must in the Sims 4– and there’s more to it than you might think. Consider this your guide to homework, and all things related, in the Sims 4.

Homework in Sims: A Brief History

Homework has been signature gameplay in the Sims franchise. As a life simulator, it only makes sense that, just like players have to contend with paying bills, cleaning dirty dishes, and juggling careers with relationships, parenting, and everyday life. And it’s actually rather interesting to see how doing homework in the Sims has been important from generation to generation, but also evolved.

Here’s a Sparknotes version of the history of homework in the Sims franchise.

Homework was not a mainstay of the original Sims game, but it was in the Sims 2. In the Sims 2, homework was important for teens, kids, and the then-new young adult life stage.

Children and Teens

A child and teen in the Sims 2 were required to go to school (with options for both public and private). Homework was generated daily. After the bus brought the kid home, that child Sim would have a physical copy of homework in their hand. Normally, homework would be set on a desk or nearby surface, though I remember many times it would just as often be placed on the ground. Completing homework had a direct effect on the Sims’ grades. Every day without incomplete homework resulted in a deduction.

A teen’s homework was a duller color, compared with the bright hues of a kid’s homework. If a Sims’ needs were not met, then they would likely not finish homework. When a Sim aged up, their homework automatically disappeared.

There were a few basic interactions for children and teens with homework in the Sims 2.

• Work on Homework
• Complete Homework
• Ask for Homework Help — this could be asked of any older Sim, and not only helped Sims complete homework more quickly, but also allowed them to complete homework more efficiently in the future.

Young Adults

Young adults were introduced in the Sims 2 University expansion pack, and have since become perhaps the most popular life stage in the Sims franchise. In the Sims 2, this life stage was limited to the University expansion. These young adults worked on assignments in order to influence their grades. It worked in a similar way as with kids and teens, though in addition to homework, they also had exams to deal with.

Sims 3 continued the homework system from Sims 2, making it clear that doing homework would become an expected gameplay feature in the Sims franchise. In many ways, Sims 3 kept the same basic systems for homework intact but enhanced it through new traits, packs, and an updated interface.

School, again, was mandatory for children in the Sims 3 , with a new boarding school option for no private school. If a Sim was sent to boarding school, there was nothing that you needed to worry about in terms of completing homework. Otherwise, it worked more or less the same way: new homework was generated and had to be completed for every school day.

New features included:

• The ability to do homework with a Sim of the same age
• The ability to copy homework (which could send them to detention)
• Ability to work on past due homework
• Enhanced homework completion with the workaholic and bookworm traits or if your Sim was a vampire (Sims 3: Supernatural expansion)
• Homework became a hidden skill
• Sims with an A average could select their new trait when they became a teen or young adult
• Grades listed in the new Simology panel

Young Adults (and Adults)

Sims who opted to attend college (via the Sims 3: University Life expansion pack), of course, had homework of their own. Homework, or assignments, were fairly similar to Sims 2, and, like Sims 2, the grades were determined by other factors like exams, but also somewhat how they behaved in their seminars, as well as outside projects.

Homework in the Sims 4- Your Guide

If you’ve played previous Sims games, the good news is that homework in the Sims 4 isn’t too different from previous Sims games. But like each generation, there are different tricks and tips you need to keep in mind to be successful, whether you are just looking to complete homework to help teens pass high school, or your Sims are tackling on a degree at the University of Britechester or Foxbury Institute of Technology.

Here’s what I think you need to know.

Children are required to go to school, and Sims 4 does arguably take a step back in that public school is the only option for children and teens.

Getting to School

In a curious move, Sims 4 does not have any transportation that picks Sims up. In fact, the lack of even cars in the game has been a source of contention. In any case, a school bus won’t pick up children or teens, nor can you watch them make their way to school, as you could in the Sims 3. Instead, children and teens will either automatically transport themselves to school, or you can prompt them.

Decisions During School

Especially if you have Sims 4 Parenthood game pack, you can influence teen and child Sims’ days at school, at least a little. Pop-ups may occasionally come up where you are given a scenario, just as another kid caught cheating, or your Sim being teased. Some of these will impact your Sim’s mood and social life. Sometimes, a child or teen will also ask for advice, which is tied to Sims 4 Parenthood parenting skills.

Locating Homework

As was the case with Sims 2, there is a small distinction in the appearance of children and teens’ homework. Children Sim will have a yellow Grade School Handbook, which, when not being worked on, is typically in their inventory. Teen homework is a blue notebook.

If you’re like me, though, sometimes homework gets lost in the house. If that happens you can actually purchase homework from a bookcase for a single simoleon. And unlike in the Sims 2, homework isn’t assigned to one Sim in particular, meaning a kid can complete their homework even if it wasn’t their original copy.

How to Do/ Complete Homework

To work on homework, simply drag it out of your Sims’ inventory and click on it for the “Do Homework” option. You can have your Sim to do homework all at once, or pick it back up after taking care of their needs. Remember, your teen or child Sim will be assigned homework every school day, with no new homework on weekends.

Homework and Grade Performance

Knowing how to do homework in Sims 4 is helpful for grade performance, but it also isn’t the only factor. In fact, by building skills, working on projects, and even keeping your Sims in a good mood, you can remain a fairly good student even when you skip homework from time to time.

Sims that are at a B or A average also will have access to the “Do Extra Credit” option. This pops up after they complete their homework for the day and you select their homework a second time (homework doesn’t disappear after being completed like previous Sims games). Extra credit is a chance to boost your Sims’ grades even more.

School Projects

School Projects are a unique feature exclusive to the Sims 4: Parenthood game pack. Available to teens and children, Sims can both work on their own projects and assist others. Working on a project builds all child skills at once.

Unlike homework, there is no official deadline for school projects so there aren’t penalties for however long it takes. Once a project is completed, the student can start on a new one. Adults can help both teens and kids; kids can be helped by teens/.

You’ll be able to select from one of seven projects, all available for purchase on build mode. The completed project will be rated as excellent, good, or poor. Siblings may get upset with one another if their project is destroyed by a brother or sister.

How to Do Homework Faster

I admit; sometimes I get impatient with doing homework in Sims 4, especially if I have other plans for the family. The good news is that, if you work on your Sims’ skills, you can speed up the process for children.

You’ll need to work equally on the four major skills for Sim Children: creativity; mental; motor; social; and mental. Level 3 of all of these allows you to “Breeze through Homework” while level 7 allows them to “Dominate Homework”.

For teens, your only real option is installing a mod (which I will discuss later).

University Students

Young adult and adult Sims can attend one of two campuses if you have the The Sims 4: Discovery University expansion pack installed. Homework, as you might imagine, is part of the equation–but the homework system looks different for adult and young adult Sims than it does for younger Sims, which impacts how you should do homework.

Getting Accepted

I won’t go into a full guide to the Discover University pack, but, in a nutshell, you Sim will have to first apply using a computer. Based upon their previous grades, skill set, and some other factors, they will either be offered or denied admission to the program of their choice at the University of Britechester of Foxbury Institute of Technology.

There is also the opportunity to gain scholarships and take out loans to finance their education. In my experience, most get accepted to school but may be limited to pursuing an honorary degree. Humanities-based degrees at Britechester, like English Literature, are honorary, while if you want a science or technology degree with distinction your Sim should attend the more modern Foxbury.

Homework Load at University

Homework is a part of the university experience in Sims 4, and doing it will help your Sims’ performance. Homework appears in their inventory (as a black and white book) and is meant to be completed before every class. You can also purchase homework from a bookshelf or the college’s kiosk (found out on the quad).

Classes are usually in the form of seminars and do not last all day, but your Sim, depending on your enrollment decisions, will likely have at least two classes per day, meaning you’ll have to juggle multiple assignments.

Other Types of Homework

In addition to doing daily homework, Sims need to attend class regularly. You’ll also be working towards end of the semester exams, final projects, and term papers, depending on the class. Doing homework daily is helpful in keeping their grade average high, and putting a little less pressure on a term paper. It is possible to flunk out of college, so doing homework on a regular basis and attending classes is a must.

How to Make Homework Easier

Knowing how to do homework doesn’t cut it, though. Between classes, roommates, parties, extracurriculars, and just taking care of basic needs, if you’re like me, you’ll want to tip things in your Sims’ favor a little. Here are some tips

• Work on skills related to their major, or current classes
• Keep your Sim in a good mood by keeping needs in check
• Decorate your space with objects that exude a “Focused” mood (you can see this if you hover over objects in buy mode)
• Lock your dorm room to other Sims when studying
• Work on the Research and Debate skills
• Study in the library or another place if your roommate is partying
• Live off-campus and apply the “Study Spot” lot traits

Using Mods for Better Homework

If you know how to do homework in the Sims 4 but want it to run more smoothly, another option is to download a mod. I always caution that mods are at your own risk, and they can break, so make sure you check to see that the mod has been updated and that you’re downloading from a secure site.

Better Autonomous Homework by LittleMsSam

This mod fixes what many saw as a deficit in the Sims 4 homework system, by making sure that child Sims will do their homework without your prompting. Now and Sim with an A, B, or C average won’t require you to direct them to do their homework, at least initially.

There are optional add ons, too, such as careers affecting the speed they complete their homework; automatic transfer of homework to inventories when not in use; and a mod for NPCs. Read/ Download Here .

Faster Homework (University Edition) by Scarlet’s Mods

As the name suggests, this mod allows your Sims studying at college to do homework faster. While homework normally takes 150 Sim minutes to complete, this mod allows them to complete it in 10, 25 or 50 minutes. It’s truly a huge time saver. Read/ Download Her e.

Subject Homework by ScarletQueenKat

Subject Homework adds a little nuance and potential storytelling element for how to do homework for teens and kids in the Sims 4, all the while improving skills. Children will now be able to practice vocabulary (improves motor skill); review social studies (increases social skill) and do math problems (improves mental skill).

Teens can now solve algebra problems (increases logic skill); write a fitness article (raises fitness skill); practice creative writing (increases writing skill); and study music theory (improve the guitar skill).

Download/ Read Here .

Question: Where is homework located in The Sims 4?

Answer: You can find homework in your Sims’ inventory. Sometimes. Sims will work on it and place it elsewhere. If you lose homework, it can be purchased from a bookshelf for one simoleon, or at a University kiosk for college students.

Question: Can you grade homework in Sims 4?

If you have Sims 4 Discover University installed, you get an opportunity to grade homework if your Sim is in the Education Career. To grade homework, you need to navigate to the Education Career menu. From there, you can access student homework.

Final Thoughts

Knowing how to do homework in the Sims 4 can make your playing experience a lot easier. With the help of skills, and maybe some mods, homework will take up less of your gameplay time, while your Sims still stay top students–if they, and you, so choose.

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In The Sims 4 ’s new expansion, High School Years , your teen Sims can head out to school the same way some Sims head to work. You can go with them to control what they do throughout the school day, affecting their relationships and academic growth.

Notably, in the career tab for the teen Sim, you’ll see that they have a daily task to “do homework” after every school day (as you’d expect from school). Though homework for young Sims is not a new addition, it can be new for players who never had teenage Sims.

The homework your teen Sim has to do will be in their personal inventory , as a little blue book. You can select it and click “do homework” and your teen Sim will move to a nearby table to do it.

Based on our gameplay, not doing homework didn’t do anything too dramatic to the Sims’ school performances. As long as your teen Sim is attending class, they’ll progress in their career just fine. However, if you want them to improve their grades faster, they should actively be doing their homework.

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How To Do Homework In The Sims 4

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Homework in The Sims 4 is an extracurricular activity that sim children and teens can do at home. To learn more about homework in The Sims 4 read on.

• For more Sims 4 tips, read our guide on how to have twins in The Sims 4.

As your sim children and teens age up-they'll automatically receive homework in their inventories. Children receive yellow 'Grade School Homework' and teens receive blue 'Homework' books. The homework is individual to each sim, sims cannot do other sim's homework for them. If you lose the book around the neighbourhood, you can purchase another set of homework for your child through the 'buy books' menu on a bookcase or PC.

To do homework simply click on it in your inventory and select 'Do Homework'. The activity will take longer if your sim is in a bad mood. You can speed up the interaction if you get an adult sim to 'Help with Homework' by interacting with the sim whilst it is working. After completing the homework, you can interact with it again to complete 'Extra Credit Homework' for additional gain.

• Excited about the new Sims 4 High School Years pack? Read here for our guide on the High School Years release date, gameplay and more.

How To Improve Grades In The Sims 4

Doing Homework is an easy way of ensuring your child improves their grades. School works in a very similar way to sim careers in the fact that homework acts as an extra activity you can do to boost performance.

To boost performance, you can also ensure that your sim goes to school in a good mood with their needs all met and choosing the 'Work Hard' option on their icon picture whilst attending class. You can also raise a child's skills to increase performance. Skills include mental, motor, creativity and social.

Children can sometimes come home with a school project if you have The Sims 4: Parenthood installed. If this is the case, you'll receive a notification that they have received a project from school. Projects range from making volcano displays to castles and other dioramas. These are a good way of boosting your sim child's grade as well as boosting skill gain. The project will perform even better if you get a parent to help the child with the project. Projects can also be bought from the build and buy mode if you wish to help your child's grade along faster.

If the child's grade starts to fall, it will trigger an interaction where the principal will ring the child to discuss their failing grades. The child's grades will also suffer if they choose to skip school. This can be done by simply cancelling the interaction for them to go to school in the morning. They may also get a pop-up from a classmate asking them to skip school if you have The Sims 4: Parenthood installed.

• Check out our recent Sims 4 Werewolves review to see if it's worth a purchase or not.

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Need to know 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. Whether you’re playing it on a gaming pc or the best laptop for Sims 4 , 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.

Step-By-Step Guide to Doing Homework in The Sims 4

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 – How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

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

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

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

Teens – How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

If you’re struggling to get your teen Sim to do homework in The Sims 4, follow these steps:

• Send your teen to school.
• When they return home, check their inventory . Your teenage Sims should have a blue book, which is their homework book.
• Complete steps 3 and 4 as above.

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 Student – How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

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

• Have your Sim go to class.
• When they return, open the character’s inventory . There should be a homework book.
• Click on the homework book and choose Do homework . If your Sim takes multiple classes, you’ll have to choose which homework to do. 
• 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. 

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 reduce the time taken to complete homework considerably. 

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.

Sims 4 Homework FAQs

How do you complete homework in The Sims 4?

All you need to do is open the inventory of the students and find the homework they brought home from attending class. You can click on it, and then choose to complete it.

Is homework the same for children and teens?

Yes, the method for completing homework is the same for child and teen Sims. The only difference for university students is that they need to complete homework for each class they attend that day.

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How to do Homework in The Sims 4

The best way to get your Sim's grades up in school is to have them do their homework every day. Oftentimes, though, your Sim will oddly choose to not do their homework. Thankfully, it's very easy to force them to get to work.

How to find and do homework in The Sims 4

You can find the homework for a child or teen in their inventory. The inventory is the little box symbol in the bottom right of the UI screen. To command your Sim to do their homework, click on the book in the inventory and choose Do Homework . If you cannot find their homework book, search around the home to find it. In the case of an emergency, you can order a new book from the phone or computer. 

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How to put away homework in The Sims 4

Have your Sim work on their homework in peace until they are finished. Once finished, you can sometimes press the book again and choose an option to do extra credit, which is useful if you want to raise your Sim's grades. If you think they may have already done their homework, click the briefcase to open the School tab and check on their Daily Task progress. Make sure the book either stays in a good spot where it can't get lost, or just move it back into their inventory to be safe.

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Sims 4: How to Do Homework

How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

The Sims 4 will have you living out your sim family’s life any which way you’d like. When your family expands and you get some children or teens, though, it’s time to start worrying about grades at school! The best way to ensure their education is top notch is to make sure they do their homework each and every school day (Mondays-Fridays). Let’s go over how to do this.

Every weekday, your child or teen sim will come home from school with homework. It can be found in their inventory, and you’ll be able to do it by clicking on it from there and selecting to do it. You can also have an adult help them out while they’re doing it by selecting the adult and then clicking on the child/teen and choosing the Help With Homework option.

Complete this and you’ll make sure your grades don’t drop! If you want to get a bit of boost in school performance, you can “Do Extra Credit” by clicking on the homework again when it’s all done the first time. This will lead to a small increase in performance the next morning that you head back to school.

That’s all there is to it! If you need any more help with the game, leave a comment down below and we’ll do our best to help you out!

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How to Do Homework in The Sims 4 — Pass Your Academics

In The Sims 4, you can experience the life you’ve always wanted. As long as that life includes completing homework for your child and / or teen sims. If you want to make doubly sure your offspring are on the fast-track for success, you’ll want to make triply sure they’re completing their weekly homework.

How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

So, you’re the proud parent of a little simlish bundle of joy … or two … or three . Each weekday — Monday to Friday — your child or teen sim will have homework after school. You’ll find it in their inventory, and if you select it from there, it will give you the option to complete the homework.

It is also an option to have an adult help them with their homework by clicking on the adult, selecting the child or teen sim, and then clicking on the HELP WITH HOMEWORK option. Either of these options will help to preserve their school performance and give them a wealth of knowledge and experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you do the homework cheats in the sims 4.

Players everywhere would like to know if there’s a cheat — or several — to make doing homework easier in The Sims 4: Discovery University expansion pack. If such cheats existed, they’d certainly make the process of sending your adult sims to higher learning a lot sim -pler. Well, we have good news! They do exist!

If you want to make this incredibly challenging expansion pack a bit easier, you’ll first need to enable the testingcheats true cheat . Access the cheats console by pressing CTRL + SHIFT + C on your PC or Mac. Input the string of text next to the cheat you’d like to activate, then press ENTER to activate it !

Here is a list of all the possible cheats and degrees that can be tested and achieved, respectively.

Career Promotion Cheats

Part time careers.

• Soccer Team Volunteer  — careers.promote careers_Volunteer_SoccerTeam
• E-Sports Volunteer  — careers.promote career_Volunteer_E-Sports

FULL TIME CAREERS

• Education  – careers.promote careers_Adult_Education
• Engineer  – careers.promote careers_Adult_Engineer
• Law  – careers.promote careers_Adult_Law

Skill Cheats

• Research & Debate  – stats.set_skill_level Major_ResearchDebate 10
• Robotics  – stats.set_skill_level Major_Robotics 10

Trait Cheat

• Seasoned Gamer  – traits.equip_trait trait_SeasonedGamer
• Turn Sim into a Servo  – traits.equip_trait trait_Humanoid_Robots_MainTrait
• Change Servo back to the Sim state  – traits.remove_trait trait_Humanoid_Robots_MainTrait

University Degree Cheats

If you use the following cheats, your adult sim will earn a degree corresponding to the cheat instantly! It might be apparent, but there are four possible types of degree: Standard BA, Standard BA with Honors, Distinguished BS, and Distinguished BS with Honors.

ART HISTORY DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_ArtHistoryDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_ArtHistoryDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_ArtHistoryDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_ArtHistoryDegreeBSHonors

BIOLOGY DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_BiologyDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_BiologyDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_BiologyDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_BiologyDegreeBSHonors

COMMUNICATIONS DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_CommunicationsDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_CommunicationsDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_CommunicationsDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_CommunicationsDegreeBSHonors

COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_ComputerScienceDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_ComputerScienceDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_ComputerScienceDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_ComputerScienceDegreeBSHonors

CULINARY ARTS DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_CulinaryArtsDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_CulinaryArtsDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_CulinaryArtsDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_CulinaryArtsDegreeBSHonors

DRAMA DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_DramaDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_DramaDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_DramaDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_DramaDegreeBSHonors

ECONOMICS DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_EconomicsDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_EconomicsDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_EconomicsDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_EconomicsDegreeBSHonors

FINE ART DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_FineArtDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_FineArtDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_FineArtDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_FineArtDegreeBSHonors

HISTORY DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_HistoryDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_HistoryDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_HistoryDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_HistoryDegreeBSHonors

LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_LanguageAndLiteratureDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_LanguageAndLiteratureDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_LanguageAndLiteratureDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_LanguageAndLiteratureDegreeBSHonors

PHYSICS DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_PhysicsDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_PhysicsDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_PhysicsDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_PhysicsDegreeBSHonors

PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_PsychologyDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_PsychologyDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_PsychologyDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_PsychologyDegreeBSHonors

VILLAINY DEGREE

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_VillainyDegreeBA
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_VillainyDegreeBAHonors
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_VillainyDegreeBS
• traits.equip_trait trait_University_VillainyDegreeBSHonors

MIXOLOGIST CERTIFICATION

• traits.equip_trait trait_University_BartenderDegree

How do you take your final exam in The Sims 4?

If you have an adult sim taking university courses, you can have them take the final exam by attending the last day of class. It should be noted, however, that it appears a bug exists that prevents players from having their sim take the final exam. As of writing, no official source has confirmed nor denied this bug’s existence nor have they confirmed or denied that a patch fix has been implemented.

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How to do homework in The Sims 4

No matter if it’s real life or The Sims 4, going to school is never easy. The worst part is always the homework. After a young Sim returns home, they still need to sit down to complete homework assignments. Here is what you need to know to do homework in The Sims 4.

The basics of The Sims 4 homework

There are three types of basic homework. There’s grade school and high school homework, for child and teenager Sims, respectively. You can find the younger Sims’ homework inside their inventory. Make sure to do it before the end of each day and that they have a great mood before leaving the house so they can succeed in school. Each time they age up, new homework is added to their inventory to reflect it. You can sell unnecessary homework for $1. If young Sims do well throughout grade and high school, they can improve from a C student to a B student, eventually becoming a successful A+ student. A+ students will get higher-paying positions in their chosen careers that they start as young adults .

To improve your younger Sims’ school standing, the school will also sometimes give you school projects. You can also get these projects by purchasing them for $100 in buy mode. You can finish these projects by “working carefully” or “working sloppily.” The former gets you more points toward being an A+ student.

Moreover, the more skills your young Sims have, the quicker they can complete their homework. If you have all their skills up to level 3, they can choose to “breeze through homework.” If they have all their skills at level 7, they can choose to “dominate homework” to complete it even faster. Another way to help your young Sim do their homework faster is by having an adult Sim choose to “help with homework.” It increases their relationship bar while getting the schoolwork done faster.

Related: The Sims 4: Growing Together expansion gets a new trailer all about Family dynamics

Homework in The Sims 4: High School Days

For people who have The Sims 4: High School Days , homework isn’t all that different. However, you do have to worry about exams every Friday. When you have an upcoming test on your teen Sim’s schedule, you need to choose whether to cram for the test or not study at all. Instead of a homework book, this is just a prompt you can choose when clicking on your sim. If they get good exam scores, their standing grade (A, B, or C) will improve.

Homework in The Sims 4: University

If you want advanced homework, though, look no further than The Sims 4: University pack. When you have a student attending University in The Sims 4,   they have homework they continuously need to be working on while they attend school. Your Sim has to complete their homework before they attend a class again to get good grades. You can have them complete their homework faster if their home has a study spot trait, or if your Sim has the research and debate skill leveled up. You can level up your research and debate skill by using a mirror, using a podium, or using the Archive at the university, which is free to use.

Troubles with homework in The Sims 4

Some players have reported having issues sometimes misplacing their Sims’ homework. If you need to obtain a new homework workbook, you can do so by purchasing it from the bookshelf by clicking the “purchase books” tab.

You should also be sure to try to have your Sim do their homework when they arrive home from school. You can potentially have them do homework late at night or in the morning before school, but it’s a risk. They could end up going to school exhausted or with unfinished homework.

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How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

The Sims 4 provides plenty of opportunities to live a calm, humble life or one full of chaos. If you have children or teenagers in your family, this is ramped up slightly by their school lives and having to complete homework. You’ll see this in their daily school tasks, yet it may take some time to figure out how this system works. If you’re interested in learning more, continue reading to discover how to do homework in The Sims 4.

After your child or teenager completes a day at school and returns home, you’ll find a daily task prompting them to do their homework. If you head into their inventory, you’ll notice either a yellow or blue book among their items. This book is their homework for the day!

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To finish your character’s homework, select the book in their inventory and click “Do Homework”. They’ll spend an hour or two reading this book, which is the visual indicator that they’re finishing their homework. Once your child or teenage sim is done, a notification will appear in the top-right corner of your screen, telling you they have completed their homework for the day. From here, you have the option to complete extra credit, which helps increase the character’s grades.

To make this process a little easier for the child, you can select an adult sim, click on the child and pick “Help with Homework”. Not only does this let the two characters bond, but it’ll help the child sim finish their homework quicker.

The Sims 4 is available to play on PC, Mac, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 through the official website . If you’d like to learn more about the game, check out our Wants and Fears Guide and How to Download the Wicked Whims Mod in The Sims 4 .

How to do homework in The Sims 4 Guide

Homework in The Sims 4 holds significant weight, acting as a pivotal component in a Sim’s journey. It not only shapes their academic growth but also molds their future opportunities. For school-aged Sims, namely children and teenagers, homework becomes an everyday assignment that plays into their daily routines.

When a Sim transitions into either the child or teenager phase, they’re bestowed with homework books. The younger children receive orange ones, while the teens are given blue books.

To embark on their homework journey, Sims needs to access their inventory, find the homework book, and select the “do homework” command. But fret not if you misplace a Sim’s homework! There’s always the option to buy another set for a mere Simoleon from any available bookcase.

Managing Sims 4 Homework for School-aged Sims

Every weekday, from Monday to Friday, these school-goers are assigned homework in Sims 4. It becomes part and parcel of their academic life. Now, to ensure that they do their assignments promptly and effectively, there are strategies that players can employ:

• Adult Sim Assistance : A little help can go a long way. An adult Sim, when prompted, can aid a child or teen in their homework endeavors, cutting down the time it takes to complete it.
• Breeze through Homework : As a child Sim hone their skills and achieve level three in all four child skills, they unlock a special “Breeze through Homework” capability, allowing them to finish their tasks in record time.
• Dominate Homework : For the prodigious child Sim who scales their skills to level seven, the “Dominate Homework” feature becomes available, serving as a turbo boost to their homework completion rate. It’s noteworthy, however, that this feature is strictly for the children, leaving the teens to find their pace.

Advanced Homework Strategies for Teens in Sims 4

Teenage Sims have their own academic battles in The Sims 4. They attend high school daily, and with it comes the responsibility of daily homework. Players have the unique opportunity to accompany their teen Sims to school, oversee their academic endeavors, and influence their choices. To kick-start the homework ritual:

• Dive into the Sim’s personal inventory and scout for the blue book adorned with white writing.
• Hover over the said item and pick the “Do Homework” directive.
• During this, the Sim settles down at a table, immersing themselves in their assignment.
• For a little push, players can usher an adult Sim to pitch in, selecting the “Help with schoolwork” option.
• For Sims striving for excellence, especially those with grades languishing below a B, there’s always the “Do extra credit work” avenue which, when taken, provides noticeable benefits in school.

University Homework in The Sims 4 University Expansion

The University expansion in The Sims 4 introduces a different ball game. With the pursuit of a degree, Sims is saddled with daily homework duties, even before their first class commences. To stay atop this academic ladder and eye that A-plus grade:

• The university homework can be accessed via a black-and-white book in the Sim’s inventory.
• From this book, players can cherry-pick the specific class homework they desire their Sims to tackle.
• To amp up the homework progress, there’s the “Study Spot” lot trait. Players can either:
• Infuse this trait into their houses or dorms.
• Opt for a library visit, a place inherently bestowed with the “Study Spot” trait.

But the game-changer lies in the research and debate skills. Sims equipped with this skill don’t just breeze through their homework but also master term papers and presentations with flair. Beginning this skill development in the teenage years can provide a formidable advantage during the university phase.

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Editorials / How To Do Homework in Sims 4 and Improve Grades: Tips and Tricks

How To Do Homework in Sims 4 and Improve Grades: Tips and Tricks

• 1.1 Kids Must Go to School
• 1.2 Adults Can Choose To Attend University
• 1.3 You Don’t Need to Worry About School Transportation
• 1.4 Locating Homework Gets Complicated
• 2.1 Completing Homework for Sims 4 Kids
• 2.2 Helping Sim Teens Dominate Homework
• 2.3 Completing School Projects
• 2.4 Completing Adult Sim University Work
• 2.5 Tips for Finishing Homework Faster
• 3 That VideoGame Blog: Helping You Have a Blast While Playing Sims 4

This post was last updated on April 1, 2024

If you’re wondering how to do homework, Sims 4 is way easier and more fun than real life! One of the unique aspects of Sims 4 is how it mimics real-world experiences, including raising Sim children and boosting your Sim’s school performance. Understanding how to help with homework is challenging, especially with the complex updates since previous Sims games.

At That VideoGame Blog, we provide tips, tricks, and cheat codes for all the hottest games so you’ll never get stuck. For example, you can learn about the must-have traits for Sims 4 to better define how your Sims act.

Below, we discuss everything you need to know about homework in the Sims 4 universe!

What You Need To Know About Homework in the Sims Universe

Homework is nothing new to the Sims franchise. The game capitalizes on real-world chores, like doing the dishes, parenting children, paying bills, going to work, and juggling each life stage. The homework system evolved throughout Sims 2 and 3 to reach the level it’s at now, which we discuss in more detail below.

Kids Must Go to School

The game requires all child Sims to attend school. In previous games, you could choose the type of grade school your children and teens attended, though now public school is your only option. Fortunately, you can influence their mood and social life during the school day by helping them make decisions about social dilemmas.

For example, you might receive a notification about another child Sim cheating on a test or bullying the younger Sims. Parenting your Sim through these scenarios directly impacts their personality.

Adults Can Choose To Attend University

Young adult Sims can choose to further their education by attending a university. You can pick between two schools with the Discover University Expansion pack. Before attending, your Sims must apply, as real university students would.

The two university options, the University of Britechester or the Foxbury Institute of Technology, will analyze your Sim’s skills and grades before offering an acceptance or denial letter. You can also apply for scholarships and loans to help finance your Sim’s education. Once they attend school, they can choose a different degree like literature, electronic arts, science, technology, etc.

Every adult Sim attending a university must complete homework, just like the child Sims do, though they usually spend less time each day in class. University students must balance term papers, daily homework, extra credit, and exams while attending classes. Helping your older Sim stay on track with their university homework prevents them from failing the semester.

You Don’t Need to Worry About School Transportation

You’ll notice that Sims 4 doesn’t have a school bus or any other transportation system to get your child or teen Sims to school. Luckily, you don’t need to worry about walking them or watching them arrive. In Sims 4, all students automatically teleport to the necessary classroom at the appropriate times.

Locating Homework Gets Complicated

Keeping track of all the homework in the Sims 4 universe isn’t easy. Each student’s age group receives different homework books, so it’s important to keep them organized. The following key outlines each Sim’s homework book color by age:

• Children: Yellow Grade School Handbook and orange homework book
• Teen’s homework: Blue homework book
• Adults: Black and white book (found in the Sims inventory)

You can purchase books and copies if your Sim loses the original version. We also recommend getting a bookcase to organize all homework books in your house. Adult students can purchase books and homework from the University Kiosk.

How To Do Homework: Sims 4

Now that you understand how homework functions, let’s discuss how to help your Sims family dominate homework. School work is a necessary evil in the game because Sims’ grades suffer when they skip homework or turn in incomplete homework.

Completing Homework for Sims 4 Kids

When your child Sim comes home from school, they’ll bring an orange book in their backpack with all their homework. You must have them complete homework before the next school day. Follow these instructions:

• Open the Sim’s inventory for your younger Sims.
• Click “Do homework.”
• Aid them with any needs as they work.
• Send an adult Sim to help with the child’s homework.
• Click “help with homework” from the adult Sim’s inventory.
• Increase child “skills” levels to complete homework faster (like the research and debate skill).
• Once finished, have the Sim complete extra credit to boost homework grades.

Note that whenever you leave a Sim to do homework, they will continue working until finished unless they need something. Keep an eye on event triggers and low needs to ensure that your Sim child or teen continues working hard.

Helping Sim Teens Dominate Homework

Teenaged Sims complete regular homework just like the younger Sims. Once they’re home from school, open up the inventory menu and select the option to work on class homework. You can make one of your other Sims offer homework help to complete the process more quickly by following the same instructions above.

If your teen Sim has a B in the class, they can choose to do extra credit as well to boost their grades. Helping your teen Sim get an A improves their odds of getting accepted into a university.

We also recommend getting earbuds from the Fitness Stuff Pack to let your teens listen to music while they do homework. Sometimes grueling school hours can decrease fun levels, but music helps keep energy high.

Completing School Projects

Aside from regular homework, sometimes your family members bring home school projects. In Sims 4: Parenthood, you’ll likely see a school project at least once weekly.

Unlike homework, projects are semi-optional. If your Sim completes the work, their grade goes up, but if they don’t finish it in a few days, their grade will only go down a small amount.

You can have your Sims complete projects just as they do homework. The new homework project appears in the inventory, where you can prompt your Sim to begin working on it. You have two options to choose from when they do homework for a school project:

• Sloppy : Letting your Sim do homework sloppily completes the project faster, though it offers smaller grade increases.
• Careful : When Sims work carefully on a project, they boost their grades more and gain certain skills, depending on the project type. Child Sims might gain creativity or building skills while teens can acquire more specific ones like painting or rocket science skills.

To make the homework project fly by, you can have up to three Sims work on it together, including adults. We recommend assigning an adult with more advanced skills to help move things along. Once completed, any child Sims will receive improved responsibility character value scores.

Completing Adult Sim University Work

If you sign up for the University Expansion, you have the fun opportunity of sending your adult Sims to college. University homework is more advanced since it requires your Sims to do homework for multiple classes at once. Rather than doing one homework assignment daily, each Sim might need to complete two or three to prepare for classes the next day.

When you’re ready to have your Sim do homework, click on the specific homework book for the class you want them to work on. Remember, university books are black and white. After selecting the appropriate class, your Sim can work on their homework for as long as you choose.

Adult Sims with strong research and debate skill levels enjoy rapid homework completion rates. We recommend helping your Sims improve their debate skills to finish homework quickly.

Tips for Finishing Homework Faster

Balancing homework with other life stresses is challenging in Sims 4. If you want to help your Sims finish their homework quickly and easily, use these tips:

• Help your Sims increase their logic skill level.
• Work on skills related to their major or classes.
• Dedicate a space in the house for homework with calming decorations.
• Keep your dorm room locked from others while your Sims study.
• Increase your Sims’ research and debate skills.
• Take your Sim to the library if their roommate throws a party.
• Apply for Study Spot lot traits.
• Boost child skill levels so they can finish homework quickly.
• Consider downloading mods to help you fly through homework smoothly.

That VideoGame Blog: Helping You Have a Blast While Playing Sims 4

Doing homework in Sims 4 might sound like a chore, though it’s a critical game component. Helping your Sims score excellent grades improves their odds of getting into a university, landing a great job, and expanding the family. Luckily, our tips can help your Sims soar through homework while having fun.

At That VideoGame Blog, we create exclusive content for Sims fanatics so you can learn the best tips, tricks, cheats, and ideas for building your universe. Now that you know how to do homework, Sims 4 has much more to offer! Next, learn about skill cheats in Sims 4 , so you can help your family finish tasks rapidly!

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SIMS 4: How To Do Homework (Step By Step)

Raising children in Sims 4 is a little bit difficult because you need to do everything to raise a good child, like doing homework, completing trait works, etc.

During the childhood of a sim, they need to complete their homework as a daily task.

In this post, I will show how to do homework in Sims 4. With simply step by step instructions.

Let’s dive in.

Who Can Do Homework?

Basically, Children and teens should do their homework every day as a daily task. After their birth, they grow up to be toddlers and after celebrating their birthdays, they become children.

Then they attend school daily and at the end of the day. That’s whey they’ll need to do homework.

Why Do Homework?

Your child sims should do their homework daily in order to up their grades.

If they do not, their school principals call them and alert them about their grades.

How To Do Homework?

There is a simple way to do the homework of your sim.

Step 1 – Increase The Fun Level

First, you need to increase the fun level of your child. If your child is not in a fun mood or amusement fun, your child rejects to do homework.

Therefore you need to let your child play on a monkey bar or in a park, watch TV, read books, play video games, etc. Then eventually your sim’s fun level increases.

Step 2 – Have a Thoughtful Shower

After that, you need to give a thoughtful shower to your child. You can do it by clicking on the shower or bathing tub and selecting a thoughtful shower.

This will increase your child’s inspiration and it helps to do homework.

Step 3 – Do Homework

In this step, you can click the inventory of your child or teen to find the homework book. Usually, children have yellow color homework books and teens have blue color homework books. then you can select it and do homework.

Step 4 – Have An Adult Help

Adults can also help their children to do their homework. While children are doing their homework, you can select an adult and click on them to help with homework.

In Conclusion

As you can see, it’s a very easy process.

Learning how to do homework in Sims 4 will definitely be beneficial to growing your sims through childhood to adulthood. So keep improving them along the way.

How To Do Homework in Sims 4? (Guide)

In Sims 4 homework, a time comes when your family grows and you get a few kids or your kids are growing into teenagers. At this point, you should consider it as an ideal opportunity to begin stressing over the education and evaluation at their school.

The most ideal approach to guarantee their schooling at the top level is to ensure that they get their homework done on daily basis from Mondays to Fridays without skipping a single school day and also make sure that your Sims kids go to school with high energy and an active mood.

As we know that every kid runs away from doing homework but at the same time it is most important for them to be successful in the future. In Sims 4, your sim kids will have to spend an extensive amount of time getting their homework done.

They have to complete their studies from a very basic primary school then secondary school and ultimately University.

It is significant that you figure out how to do your Sims homework. Although it very well might be befuddling to some extent you don’t need to stress about it.

It is really very convenient and simple to do and complete the homework as well as to achieve good grades at school. As it is a game so there must be some certain tricks and hacks to do the homework efficiently and briskly.

How To Do Homework in Sims 4?

The ways to do and finish the homework for the child, teenager, and University-going Sims are very well explained. Just go through the explanation below and you will definitely get an effective and faster way to do yours.

i. Kids and Teenager Sims Homework

First of all, we will explain how to do the sim kid’s and teen’s homework. Basically, each workday your youngster or adolescent sim will get back home from school with new homework that needs to be done.

It very well is found in their inventory and you will be given the option to do the homework by simply tapping on it from that point and choosing “ do homework ” and they will start doing the homework.

The little kid sims will have their homework on the orange books and the teenagers will have their homework on the blue books. Both will be in their inventory.

In case you want the homework to be done in a shorter period of time and with better accuracy, you can likewise have an adult’s assistance in doing the homework.

For this purpose, all you have to do is to aim at an adult and afterward tap on the sim kid and select the option of “ Help with Homework” .

It will make that adult help your sim kid out in completing the homework quickly and correctly. It will also ensure your good grades in school.

In the event that you need to get a touch of boosted excellence in school grades then you have this option of “ Do Extra Credit” that you can avail yourself to lift up your performance.

To utilize this option, you have to complete your homework first. After doing that, tap again on your homework and select the Do Extra Credit option. This will prompt a little boost in performance when you will go to school the next day.

Eventually, it will help you in gaining good grades at school. Keep in mind that this option is only applicable to the sims if they have a minimum B grade at the school.

The players always seek the options that can help them to do their tasks in the quickest way possible. So, if you manage to take all 4 Child skills to Level 3, then the sim kids will be given the extra option of “Breeze through Homework ” rather than just “do the homework”.

And by selecting this option you will be able to do your sims homework way more quickly than usual.

Similarly, on the off chance that somehow you manage to get each of the 4 child skills to Level 7, you will be served with an additional option of “ Dominate Homework ”.

You can utilize this amazing option to complete your kid’s Sims homework considerably more rapidly. (Not applicable for teenager Sims)

This is all you require to know for your kid and teen Sims. Moreover, homework is considered a fundamental part of any Sims life and it is your responsibility that you ensure they must do it.

Note: For some odd reason if you are unable to find your kid or teen Sims homework in their inventory then you better go to the bookshelf immediately and click on it.

After that you will see the option of “ purchase books ”, select this option to buy a new notebook for homework.

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ii. University Sims’ Homework

Now you will get to know how to do the University homework.  Just as the kids and teen sims get their homework on daily basis, the University going Sims also get the homework for all the workdays from Mondays to Fridays.

And they have to get their homework done continually while they are dealing with their degrees.

The University homework is a little different as it needs to be done before attending the morning class consistently. If you do so, it will be beneficial for maintaining your grades at University.

If you wish to get an A+ or some high grades in the University, it is significant that you even do the homework before going to the earlier classes.

This will definitely help you in attaining excellent grades and will be beneficial in the future.

As the kids and teens have orange and blue homework books respectively. The University going Sims have black and white homework books.

These can be found in their inventory. In order to complete your Sims University homework, all you have to do is to tap on it and then pick which class homework you wish to do.

They will deal with it accordingly and complete the homework very well. If you are looking for some snappy hacks to do your University homework rapidly then you have got a couple of choices.

You can either train your Sims to acquire Research and Debate skills  because the higher the expertise in research and debate skills, the higher would be the rate of completing the University homework, and will write the term papers quicker.

Or you can add the  study spot lot trait to your house. Both ways you will be able to get your homework done faster.

Homework is an essential element in the game if you wish your Sims have a fruitful and upbeat life. By doing the homework efficiently and gaining good grades you can also get scholarships and eventually you will be able to get the Degree.

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How do I make my Sim do their homework in The Sims 4?

To make your Sim do their homework in The Sims 4, simply click on the homework book and select “Do Homework”. Your Sim will then begin doing their homework. If you want your Sim to do their homework faster, we recommend using the “Focus” interaction.

What happens if I don’t make my Sim do their homework in The Sims 4?

If you don’t make your Sim do their homework in The Sims 4, they will receive a grade of “D-” for that day’s homework. This can have negative consequences such as lowering your Sim’s mood, making them tired, and giving them the “Embarrassed” emotion.

How do students hand homework in Sims 4?

By clicking on the homework book in their inventory and selecting “Hand In” from the menu. If they have more than one assignment to hand in, they’ll need to do them one at a time.

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The Sims 4 | How to Do Homework

by Andrew Smith November 29, 2022, 2:40 am

If you ever raise kids in The Sims 4 , you will eventually run into a minor problem. Kids need to do their homework in this game and they will rarely do it without some direction. Depending on how rebellious your Sim is, you will have to remind them to do their work. So, if you’re wondering how you can remind your Sim to do their homework in  The Sims 4 , you’ve come to the right place!

How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

In order to convince a Sim to do their homework in  The Sims 4 , you will need to enter their inventory – in the bottom right corner of the screen – and locate their homework book. This item begins as an orange book and changes color as a Sim progresses through their life, though it will always be labeled with “Homework.” Find the homework in the Sim’s inventory, then click on it to bring up an interaction menu. Click on “Do Homework,” “Breeze Through Homework,” or “Dominate Homework” to complete the task.

Homework typically takes any Sim one hour to complete. However, there are ways to speed this up. A “Study Spot” lot will boost homework speed by 50%. A young Sim with high skill levels in the four major qualities will be able to “Breeze Through Homework” or “Dominate Homework,” each of which will improve the Sim’s speed by a little bit.

If you misplace your homework book, then you can purchase a new one from a book case for §1, or they can simply borrow one from another Sim. It doesn’t need to be their homework!

If you have the  Discover University expansion, then young adult Sims will be subjected to homework as well.  They do not need to do homework to get a high grade. However, it is better to have them do homework than spend hours studying or editing term papers.

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How to Find Sims 4 Lost Homework: What To Do When Homework is Missing

Oh no, your sim’s homework is not in their inventory! Here’s how to quickly fix the sims 4 missing homework glitch.

What to do if you lost homework in Sims 4?

There are really only two things you can do if your sim’s homework is lost: you can look for it by checking all the places missing homework usually ends up or you can buy new homework.

If you need more help than that, you’ll find it all in this post!

First, I’ll go over the best places to find lost homework then I’ll show you all the easy ways you buy new homework (university homework included!)

Places to Check for Sims 4 Missing Homework

The most obvious explanation is that it’s somewhere in or around your sim’s home.

Check all around your lot for the lost homework. Child sims love to stop doing their homework and leave it randomly in the middle of the floor!

If your sim was doing homework at a community lot , it’s likely they set it down and it’s somewhere around there.

If your sim tries to leave the community lot without bringing their homework, usually you’ll get a notification that it’s been returned to their inventory when your sim gets back home.

I know I already told you to look around your sim’s lot, but just in case you didn’t already, check any bookshelves around the house . It may have been put away in there.

And lastly, if your sim’s homework isn’t in their inventory, maybe it’s in someone else’s.

View the inventory of all the sims in your household to check that the lost homework wasn’t stolen!

How to Buy Homework in Sims 4

If you can’t find your sim’s homework notebook, there are 4 ways to buy new homework in Sims 4: bookshelf, computer, university kiosk, or build mode by unlocking hidden objects .

I’ll take you through how to buy new homework using each of these methods.

And in case you were worried, it doesn’t affect your sim’s homework completion level if they lose it and have to buy new. Your sim’s homework will still be listed as complete if they had completed it before it went missing!

To buy homework using a bookshelf, click ‘ purchase books ‘ and then select ‘ homework books ‘ from the drop-down categories.

This will allow you to buy all the possible homework types in Sims 4 including:

• grade school homework
• homework (high school)
• university homework
• soccer team playbook
• teacher’s padfolio of student homework

Prices vary, but high school, university, and grade school homework is 1 simoleon.

Keep in mind that when you buy homework with the bookshelf, the new homework will be on the bookshelf.

After buying, you need to open the bookshelf and place it in your sim’s inventory.

To buy homework in sims 4 using the computer, you’ll follow almost exactly the same steps you did when buying with the bookshelf.

I have a mod in my game that makes the computer setup more organized, so my sim’s computer menu looks different. (You can find it at #32 on my list of must-have sims 4 mods !✨)

But all you have to do is find the ‘ purchase books ‘ option and then select ‘ homework books ‘ from the drop-down categories, just like you did with the bookshelf.

This time, the new homework will be put directly into your sim’s inventory!

If your sim is in college and lost their homework, you can buy new university homework at the kiosk located on campus in either Britechester or Foxbury.

Just find the kiosk and click ‘ buy university items ‘.

Then you’ll want to click on the book icon labeled ‘ academics ‘ to narrow the items down even further.

You can find the university homework by scrolling all the way down. Just buy it and it will appear in your sim’s inventory!

And finally, you can easily buy homework in build mode by unlocking all hidden objects using cheats.

If you don’t know how to do that, here’s my easy step-by-step guide on how to unlock hidden all items in build mode .

Once unlocked, search for homework in build mode and place it somewhere on your sim’s lot.

Then have your sim put it into their inventory by clicking on the homework or simply dragging it directly into their inventory!

I hope that this post on finding missing homework in sims 4 was SUPER helpful! Leave me a comment if you have any other questions and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Protect Your Kids from Improper Content with The Sims 4 Parents Guide

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If you’re worried if one of the world’s most popular games, The Sims 4, contains appropriate content for your kids, you’ve come to the right place! This Sims 4 parents guide is all you need! The Sims 4 is a popular life simulation video game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. In this game, players create and control virtual characters (Sims), design their homes, manage their relationships, and careers, and fulfill their needs and desires. It’s a game known for its creativity, open-ended gameplay, and the ability to craft unique stories within its virtual world.

However, it has been reported to have explicit content that may not be appropriate for younger children. Therefore, in this blog, we’ll delve into the world of The Sims, how its explicit content affects children, and the best solution to guarantee your child’s safety in the digital world. So, is Sims safe for kids at all? Let’s discuss it!

Is The Sims 4 Safe for Kids?

The appropriateness of The Sims 4 for young children can depend on factors like their age, maturity level, and parental guidance. The game is generally considered suitable for older children and teenagers due to its content, which includes simulated life situations, relationships, and occasionally mature themes.

However, with supervision and guidance from parents, younger children can also enjoy playing The Sims 4. This will especially work if parents are involved in monitoring their gameplay and discussing any potentially sensitive or complex themes that arise. Ultimately, it’s up to parents to determine if The Sims 4 is appropriate for their children based on their individual values and the child’s readiness to engage with the content.

What Age Range Is The Sims 4 Appropriate for?

The Sims age rating helps parents determine whether the game is appropriate for their children based on its content and recommended age group. The Sims 4 is generally considered appropriate for older children and teenagers, typically ages 12 and up. However, the suitability of the game can vary depending on individual maturity levels and family culture. Some younger children may also enjoy playing The Sims 4 with their parents having ultimate control over their games and the content they’re exposed to.

How Does Inappropriate Content in The Sims 4 Affect Kids?

One study by Diane Nutt and Diane Railton, The Sims: Real Life as Genre , has focused on the impacts of this game’s specific characteristics, playing through the notion of real life. This article suggests that the game creators assume players understand real-life rules, which are applied in the game. Family and other relationships are depicted and played out in the game, reflecting contemporary real-world tensions. As a consequence, players actively navigate between the game’s version of real life and their own real-world experiences.

Moreover, another study by Liam Essig about the effects of sexual content in video games on children shows playing sexual video games early can lead to starting sex earlier. According to this study, boys who played more sexual video games were less likely to use condoms later on. Also, girls who played more of these games had fewer sexual encounters later.

To sum up all the impacts that The Sims 4 with inappropriate content may have on children, look at the list below.

• Misunderstanding of Relationships: The game includes simulated relationships, interactions, and sometimes romantic encounters. This can lead to confusion or misconceptions about relationships in real life.
• Exposure to Mature Themes: The Sims 4 can occasionally feature mature themes such as death and violence, causing discomfort, confusion, or inappropriate behavior in children.
• Impact on Behavior and Values: Children may mimic behaviors they observe in the game, such as neglecting responsibilities, engaging in risky activities, or prioritizing materialism.
• Desensitization: Continuous exposure to mature content in The Sims 4 could potentially desensitize children to certain themes or behaviors.

What Is the Kids’ Version of The Sims 4?

There isn’t a specific “kids’ version” of The Sims series. However, there are spin-off games and expansions that are suitable for younger players or offer more child-friendly content. One example is “The Sims 4: Parenthood” expansion pack, which focuses on family dynamics and includes activities like helping with homework and teaching manners, suitable for families playing together.

Additionally, “The Sims FreePlay” and “The Sims Mobile,” are mobile versions of the game that offer simplified gameplay. They are often more accessible to younger audiences. Based on the Sims mobile parents guide, this version is considered safe for kids, ensuring parents the content is proper for their children’s ages. While there isn’t a dedicated Sims for kids, there are options that provide a more child-friendly experience or allow parents to tailor gameplay to their children’s preferences and maturity levels.

It’s important for parents to be aware of the content in The Sims 4 and to actively engage with their children about the game. They need to provide guidance, set boundaries, and address any concerns or questions that may arise. Research indicates that exposure to sexual content in video games can influence the sexual attitudes and behaviors of children and teenagers. This highlights the importance of parental supervision and guidance and ensuring they are not exposed to inappropriate content at a young age.

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Our app allows parents to create a safe and healthy digital environment for their children, letting them enjoy gaming responsibly while minimizing exposure to harmful content. Download the app for Android and iOS today and safeguard your child’s online experience. Don’t forget to use our free trial and get familiar with the app’s features first.

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The Sims 4: Best Mods That Improve Child Gameplay

C hildren are a core part of The Sims 4 , yet the things that the player can do with them aren't as varied as one could think. The game has many strong points, but its long-time players have discovered that there are some aspects in which it could improve. For example, the children's school life and aspirations are limited to a certain degree.

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Luckily, plenty of creative players have come up with mods that solve this problem and offer richer, more realistic child gameplay. From new school interactions to updated personality traits to a larger selection of hobbies, these mods help significantly improve child gameplay in The Sims 4 . Players who love the various stages of life but want this gameplay to be more fleshed-out can achieve the same, with the toddler and child stages being enhanced significantly with these TS4 child gameplay mods .

Updated on July 12, 2023, by Ritwik Mitra: The Sims 4 is a great life simulation game, and it's easy to see why players can sink hundreds of hours into these games with ease. The gameplay loop of this title is quite addictive and has been improved upon quite a bit after a rather poor launch, with EA doing a good job of listening to player complaints and making the title's gameplay more rife and engaging than ever before. The fact that the entire toddler phase was completely removed from the game before being added in a later patch is a great example of how this game tried to pick up the ball after dropping it.

People who still feel like the toddler and child phase isn't really fleshed out all that well can try out a bunch of mods to help alleviate the experience. There are many ways that players can augment their experience with this fan-made content, and players who love the toddler-child phase in this game can enjoy it even more with a wealth of great mods.

The interactions that a child has in The Sims 4 have increased quite a bit since the early days of the game when the toddler phase wasn't even a part of the game. EA has addressed many complaints with this game , but there are still some people who feel that children don't really have too many interactions to mess around with in the game, which doesn't really feel all that great to mess around with.

Thankfully, modders have picked up the slack and added their fair share of unique and custom interactions into the game to make it easier for players to enjoy this phase of a Sim's life. The Child Life mod does exactly that and allows players to help these children feel more lifelike and engaging, talking about stuff and engaging in activities that are appropriate for someone their age.

Faster Homework

Homework is a crucial part of any child's life, with these Sims needing to do well in school by completing their homework regularly and improving their grades. Failing to do so can lead to a poor graduation that doesn't really benefit a developing Sim in any way and can actively hamper their development in the long run.

However, homework is always a chore, and The Sims 4 is no exception to this golden rule. Watching a child sit down and do homework for hours on end as their needs become critical is never fun, and players would ideally like a way to improve their time management by letting children do their homework faster and more efficiently. The Faster Homework mod achieves precisely this task, allowing children to focus their task on more fun activities that players can actually be invested in.

Memorable Events

There are many mods that add a bunch of events for Sims to engage with in the game, and Memorable Events is one such mod that players can download to make their virtual families all the more realistic and joyful to interact with. It adds a whopping 40 unique events to the game that players can initiate for an added sense of realism.

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There are some events that include children as well, such as an invitation to meet a newborn or a family camping trip. It's a great way to help families bond and let kids engage with each other in wholesome and hearty activities.

To get kids used to money management, some families might put into place an allowance system. This is also possible in The Sims 4 thanks to this Allowance mod . Players can have the household family kids receive a weekly allowance of a specific amount.

Better yet, the allowance will be dependent on how well the child is doing at school and if they're showing good behavior. The allowance is stored in a separate money account, which further increases immersion for this mod.

Spend The Weekend With

Those playing a legacy might like the idea of sending their household children out for the weekend to visit grandparents for instance. However, playing this out separately doesn't really have the same effect, since it forces players to actually play out the weekend away as a child, which gets tedious.

This mod lets players simply summon a family member, or anyone really, to pick up someone from the household. They can then stay indefinitely and will be added to that household's roster until they return. It's definitely a great gameplay mod for children in The Sims 4 for those who want to focus on other household members for a bit.

Adult Skills For Kids

There are a ton of skills that kids on The Sims 4 simply don't have access to until they age up. This isn't realistic, however, since many of these "adult" skills like fishing are actually very doable for children to learn in real life.

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The Adult Skills For Kids mod fixes this oversight in the game. This gameplay mod for children in The Sims 4 allows kids to access any adult skills, while also developing the unique child skills in the game. Learning instruments, writing, video gaming, and even robotics, are now completely possible for children, too.

Foster Family

One thing that's lackluster in The Sims 4 is the variety in the types of families players can have. Foster families are simply not a thing in the game unless players simulate it using the adoption system.

The Foster Family mod allows players to foster not just toddlers and children, but pets as well. It's a fantastic and pretty immersive and storytelling-friendly mod for players who want to play out those foster family stories in a realistic manner.

Grow Up Aspiration

A lot of people might not know what they want to focus on in their future when they're still children. That's why the aspirations for children in The Sims 4 can feel a bit narrow and limiting. They usually focus on developing one skill, such as artistic abilities or athleticism. The Grow Up aspiration mod fixes this.

If the player gives this aspiration to a child Sim, they will be asked to develop multiple skills instead of just a single one. What's more, they even get valuable aspiration points for doing their homework, which always comes in handy.

Spellcaster Children Can Use Magic

For The Sims 4 players who love Harry Potter and want to have their own child wizard, this mod gives them the opportunity to achieve it . Under normal circumstances, children can't use magic in the game, even when they're spellcasters just like their parents. They have to wait until their teen years, and only then can they start using magic.

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This gameplay mod for children in The Sims 4 allows the children to use magic as well. They can't do every single thing that adult spellcasters are capable of , but the range of their powers is still wide enough to make for fun gameplay with the young wizards.

Random Traits And Aspirations

In the game, the players choose what aspirations and character traits children will have when they age up from toddlers to kids. But those players who would like to randomize the process can use this mod .

The child will get randomly chosen traits as well as a random aspiration. As a result, the child may be very different from their parents, which will lead to some interesting interactions. This mod also adds more realism to the game since, in real life, parents don't get to choose what their children will be like and what they will want to do.

Sleepover Event

A lot of children love having sleepovers with their friends. Unfortunately, The Sims 4 didn't include this event, but a mod adds it in . It allows the children to organize a new event: a sleepover with their friends. It not only allows kids to have more fun but also to build better friendships with other children.

It's a valuable integration that will allow players to help their children form great memories with their friends. After all, what Simmer hasn't been a part of a sleepover where they've goofed around with their friends and talked at length about a variety of topics? This mod just aims to bring that experience into The Sims 4 and does so pretty effectively.

Children Can Walk Dogs

Taking care of a pet as a young child is a good way to learn some more responsibilities. Yet The Sims 4 doesn't allow children to walk their family dogs. A mod exists that gives children the option to walk their dogs .

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Walking dogs helps build the relationship between the child and their pet. It also gives parents some extra alone time, as they might appreciate the fact that their kid is helping them to take care of their family dog. It also helps that children get additional responsibility points for walking their dogs.

Bicycle For Kids And Toddlers

Another hobby that children cannot do in The Sims 4 is riding bikes. This mod fixes them and gives the children the chance to have fun riding their bikes around. Not only does the mod make them happier but it also allows them to do something good for their health.

Once the child gets on a bike, the player then chooses where they should ride. That's how simple it is, and toddlers can join in the fun too. Learning how to ride a bike is a formative experience that many children have gone through, and it's great that this mod tries to bring over this activity to the game for kids and toddlers to enjoy.

Homeschooling

Going to school can be amazing, but it's not for everyone. Not every child feels challenged in school or can find friends easily. This mod takes this into consideration and allows both children and teenagers to be homeschooled instead.

This will give the family the chance to design their own schedule to a certain degree. It also means the child will be much more physically present in the household than before. As a result, the player will get the chance to enjoy playing with the young Sim's character more.

The Sims 4 was released on September 2, 2014, and is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One .

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The Sims 4: 22 Tips For Building Spectacular Houses

Building homes is one of the most fun activities in The Sims 4, but it can seem daunting. These tips make it easy and fun to build gorgeous homes.

• Start building a dream home in The Sims 4 by focusing on the exterior, from paint to decorative items.
• Use clutter items like car keys and headphones to give a Sim's house a lived-in feel with personal touches.
• Experiment with different shapes, hide mistakes with plants, and use object placement cheats for ultimate customization.

An important part of The Sims 4 , along with playing with the families and keeping them happy (or miserable), is giving the Sims a home where they can live. The easiest option is to choose existing houses and apartments and just move the new family into such a home. However, if the player enjoys building and decorating houses and wants to have fun making a personalized house for each family, they can start from scratch.

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Building a new house in The Sims 4 can take a lot of time and effort, especially if the player wants to make it look spectacular. Luckily, there are ways to make certain the end result looks like a place that Sims would actually want to live in.

Updated on April 14, 2024, by Taylor Pittman: Build Mode offers The Sims 4 players a place to let their imaginations run wild. Whether they are building a house, a public venue, or apartments, the sky is the limit when it comes to architecture. Anything can be built, from a beautiful castle to a bustling park using objects, terrain, and structures. Players can also purchase DLC such as Kits and Expansion packs or download mods and custom content to customize their builds further. It's also possible to renovate builds that other players built if they need inspiration or new ideas. The freedom can be overwhelming when first getting started, but players can use some notable techniques to make homes feel more realistic or unique. Here are some tips and tricks for building amazing houses in The Sims 4 .

22 Start With The Exterior

Create a strong foundation with curb appeal.

The exterior is a great starting point for a new build. Players can create their building's shape and vibe without worrying about filling the space until they're ready to move to that point. Wall placement, landscaping, windows, and terrain are all a part of the exterior.

Exteriors are often the best way to make a building look realistic, and players can include decorative items, such as parking spots and signs, for authenticity. There are build challenges within the Sims community called "Shell challenges" that only use the exterior and walls of a building as inspiration.

21 Paint The Terrain

Terrain includes all areas not enclosed by walls.

The house is only one part of creating a beautiful residential lot; players can edit the lot itself to make things really come together. An underrated terrain tool is the paint feature. Terrain paints can be applied to any outside area that is semi-flat.

Terrain paint designs include things like dirt, stone, and grass. Unlike flooring, terrain paint is free, so players can layer it in as much as they want. The size and opacity of their brush can be adjusted to get the desired tone and shape. Using it to make dirt or stone paths is a great way to get a more natural look.

20 Include DEBUG Items

Debug items are great for storytelling.

While good houses in The Sims 4 need the basics, such as kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms, adding clutter and decoration makes all the difference. PC players can download custom content to fill their homes with decoration, but a specific cheat allows everyone to get access to hundreds of free items known as DEBUG .

DEBUG items are used all over the maps as purely cosmetic building features. Sims won't be able to interact with them while placed, but they can get standard items of all kinds to complete homes. Enter bb.showHiddenObjects and bb.showLiveEditObjects into the cheat console to view DEBUG items.

19 Utilize Clutter Objects

Fill in extra space.

Another good way to make a build feel realistic and include some storytelling details is to use clutter. The Sims 4 has several types of decorative items that can be categorized as clutter. Clutter creates the effect of buildings feeling lived in and adds objects for realism that may not have gameplay, such as hair dryers and paper towel rolls.

Clutter items cannot be interacted with in live mode and are only there as a visual enhancement. These include disorganized magazines, car keys, journals, canvases, headphones, and more. Clutter items are a great way to hint at a Sim's personality or hobbies through decoration.

18 Use Furniture Made By Sims

Sims can create their own statement pieces.

Sims can use the Woodworking Table to make wooden furniture. This creates rugged, custom furniture pieces that Sims can place and use the same as they would items bought in Build/Buy Mode. Increasing the Handiness Skill will make them more successful when crafting furniture.

The Woodworking Table costs 1,800 Simoleons. Another way to add Sim's creations is to buy a Paint Easel and work on painting. Players can hang up any paintings they finish.

17 Spruce Up The Roof With Details

Roof decorations include chimneys, statues, and trims.

Most players might not think about the roof of a house once it's done. After all, sometimes placing an acceptable-looking roof down in the first place is enough work and effort. That said, adding in a few decorative details can make a massive difference when the home is viewed in its full glory.

This works especially well with more traditional, gothic-style homes and castles. Why not add a few gargoyles on their rooftop for the next vampire family to guard their abode?

16 Add Ceiling Paint

Can be viewed in first person mode.

One of the newest, though somewhat minor, features is the option to add ceiling paint. Most players will not really concern themselves with ceilings—after all, they're usually invisible when actually playing the game.

However, those who enjoy taking photos of their builds from the inside may find it irksome that the ceiling doesn't match the walls. Thankfully, the new ceiling paint tool found in the regular flooring section can help remedy that.

15 Divide Rooms With Fences Or Half Walls

Great for semi-open concepts.

Sectioning off a house can be done in other ways than just building more walls. In fact, favoring fences or even half-walls over more walls (or no walls at all) can help make a build feel a bit more dynamic and interesting from the inside.

Plus, the small space creates the illusion of having a corner for specific areas, like a kitchen or a living room. For bigger builds, it's a nice strategy to erase excess empty space, which can be a problem for some beginner builders who overestimate the amount of space their Sims require.

14 Use The Terrain Tool

Create ponds, mountains, ditches, and more.

The outside of the house is just as important as the inside, and taking advantage of everything the terrain tool can accomplish is a great way to make even boring lots look cool. Players can create massive pits, terrain mounds, and little pools of water.

There's a lot that can be done here regarding terrain, so only the sky is the limit—quite literally.

13 Use Platforms

Make a social pit or custom stairs.

Introduced with the release of the Snowy Escape expansion pack , platforms can be a real game-changer when it comes to building and decorating indoors. While they fit particularly well with Japanese-style architecture, platforms can make just about any house more interesting and layered.

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Use platforms to create depth to separate small parts of big rooms. Combine that with half walls that come in a few different height variations, and players should be able to come up with a variety of different modern and classic builds.

12 Try Different Shapes

Avoid flat fronts and basic roof shapes.

Thanks to how immersive the Build Mode tools are in The Sims 4 , the possibilities are nearly endless for players when it comes to the shapes of their homes. Roofs in particular come in all different sizes and shapes, as they can be manipulated to be completely round or sloped.

Players who find themselves stuck or without inspiration should play around with these settings to find something new and refreshing. Making the same house over and over again isn't realistic anyway, so try round porches, platforms, and roofs instead of the usual angled ones.

11 Hide Mistakes With Plants

Trees, bushes, flowers, and grass.

The Build Mode sandbox isn't perfect in The Sims 4 , and placing roofs, in particular, can get tricky for beginner players. Thankfully, even the best builders struggle with this and have come up with some ingenious solutions to hiding awkward corners and edges: plants.

By using the moveobjects on cheat, players can place these plants down just about anywhere, including on the walls and roofs of houses. Rocks can also work great for this purpose, but plants usually make builds look more organic and believable, which is why they're a fantastic go-to solution.

10 Use Object Placement Cheats Generously

Move objects around without restrictions.

Speaking of the moveobjects cheat , use it generously. This extremely simple cheat can easily solve most creative and design limitations in the game. It essentially allows players to place objects and decorations anywhere they want without being confined by other objects and walls.

Combine that with the ALT key, which lets players place objects outside the grid. This means players can place objects inside one another and even create brand-new objects if they feel adventurous enough. In building, this is fantastic for placing plants, rocks, windows, doors, and other important design items.

9 Scale Objects Up and Down

Object sizes make all the differences.

Players can use cheats in The Sims 4 in live and build modes. One simple but effective cheat is the ability to scale objects to make them larger or smaller. Changing their size will affect objects visually, and some may lose function. A good way to use it is on decorative items like rugs and paintings.

To scale objects up and down, players must click on an object and use the [ key to make it smaller and ] to make it bigger. Besides its function, there may be some visual glitches, but players can play around with various sizes to find something they like. The moveobjects can help with positioning.

8 Work On The Garden

Landscaping can be decorative and used in gameplay.

While the house is still the most important part, having lovely surroundings can help a lot with the overall impression. This works very well in houses, but not so much in apartments, though.

The Sims can use the outside space on their lot to create a beautiful garden, a maze, and a playground for their children—the possibilities are endless. No matter which option the player chooses, anything will look better than just an empty lot surrounding the house, with no trees or other greenery.

7 Create A Porch

Make the front feel three-dimensional.

Another outside detail that can bring a lot of charm to the build is a porch. This will especially look great if the player is going for more rural, countryside gameplay, such as the one with the Cottage Living expansion .

Once the porch is there, not only will it give the visitors a place to stand when they're ringing the bell, but it will also allow the player to put some furnishing there if they choose. A grill, a bench, or maybe even a chess table are perfect deck furnishings.

6 Pick A Color Scheme

Themed colors create a polished look.

Using a large variety of colors can work, but in practice, it's usually better to pick a color scheme and follow it. Each Sim has different priorities and a personality, so it's possible to add a little personal touch to their rooms and make it their own, even if the color scheme is the same for all of the house.

This will not only make the house look more stylish but will also make building and furnishing easier. If players have a look and a style in mind, it becomes easier to narrow down choices for decor.

5 Don't Just Use One Building

Separate spaces for more activities.

To add a bit more realism to the game, players can construct more than just one building on a lot. Of course, the main house's a given, but it's fun to let creativity run wild and add a few smaller builds to the property.

For example, how about an art studio where the hard-working mom can just take some time to herself and relax? Try creating a garden shed where the family stores their tools, or a playhouse just for the children . Once again, there are plenty of possibilities, each of which will make the build look more interesting and spectacular.

4 Use The Attic And Basement

Extra space with endless possibilities.

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When focusing on building the nicest bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and others, it's easy to forget that there's a lot more variety in what the player can build. For example, the house will be all the more interesting if it has both an attic and a basement .

The basement can be closed or open (without a roof) and used to grow plants or store tools. The attic, meanwhile, can store items the Sims don't currently need. Alternatively, it can even double as an extra bedroom for family friends or serve as an art or music studio.

3 Water Is Great

Use water to decorate and interact with sims.

Pools enjoy a certain infamy in The Sims , as the players have used them many times to drown their unfortunate Sims. However, adding a pool or another form of water — such as a fountain, a small pond, or even a lake — can bring a lot of charm to the lot.

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Pools are ideal for active Sims who enjoy swimming or just tanning in the sun, while ponds are great for those who would like to start fishing. And, of course, mermaids will appreciate having a lot of water on their lot, since they need it even more than human Sims do.

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OJ Simpson’s body was cremated on Wednesday and there is no public memorial service planned for the former NFL star-turned-convicted felon who died last week at the age of 76, according to his attorneys. 

Lawyer Malcolm LaVergne, who is handling Simpson’s estate, told The Associated Press he was present, along with unspecified other people, for the morning cremation service at Palm Mortuary in downtown Las Vegas. 

“I am able to verify that O.J. Simpson was cremated today,” LaVergne said shortly afterward. “Others were present, but I’m not disclosing who.” 

LaVergne said Simpson’s ashes will be given to his children “to do with as they please, according to the wishes of their father.”

Simpson’s family gave a “hard no” to scientists asking to study the former running back’s brain to see if the ex-running back suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), LaVergne told The Post exclusively last week.

Simpson died in Las Vegas on April 10 after a battle with prostate cancer.

LaVergne told The Associated Press Tuesday that he had visited Simpson just before Easter at a country club where the controversial celebrity was “awake, alert and chilling” sitting on a couch, drinking a beer and ”just catching up on the news.”

But Simpson’s condition dramatically deteriorated to the point where he only had the strength to ask for water by last week.

Simpson’s family tweeted on April 11 that Simpson “succumbed to his battle with cancer” and asked for privacy.

“You have to remember that they’ve shared OJ with the world their entire lives,” LaVergne said Tuesday of Simpson’s surviving adult children.

“And they have the added burden that he is one of the most famous people on the planet, and who is polarizing and who is surrounded by controversy,” LaVergne told AP.

His children from his first marriage — Arnelle Simpson, now 55, and Jason Simpson, 53 — and the children Simpson had with slain ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson: Sydney Simpson, 38, and Justin Simpson, 35, are the sole beneficiaries of his estate, LaVergne said.

The attorney said he is currently working on determining the value of the Heisman winner’s assets.

LaVergne has said he wants to make sure the family of Ron Goldman doesn’t get a penny from Simpson’s estate .

Goldman was a waiter and friend of Simpson’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. Both were murdered at her home in Los Angeles on June 12, 1994.

Simpson was acquitted of the murders during his sensational “trial of the century” but was found liable for their deaths in a 1997 civil case, which resulted in him owing the Brown and Goldman families a $33.5 million judgment.

LaVergne acknowledged that Simpson did not pay the majority of that money — but said he hopes the Goldmans don’t see a dime of Simpson’s estate.

“It’s my hope that the Goldmans get zero, nothing,” LaVergne told The Post. “Them specifically. And I will do everything in my capacity as the executor or personal representative to try and ensure that they get nothing.”

LaVergne estimates Simpson owes as much as $200 million, and told AP Simpson’s assets won’t amount to that.

He said he intends to meet with representatives of the Goldman and Brown families to “view my homework” with the Simpson estate, “with the caveat that if they believe something else is out there … they’re going to have to use their own attorneys, their own resources, to try and chase down that pot of gold.”

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