HOMEWORK TIPS

Homework!  It always seems that little brother or sister can't wait for homework while big brother or sister wishes  it would just disappear!
Luckily, most kindergartens and first-graders are usually quite excited by it! Homework is primarily about developing responsibility in our children. In our K-1 class, students will receive a homework calendar each Monday in their communication folder. The homework calendar will list assignments for each day of the week. One of the assignments will always be reading.  Other assignments may include: practicing sight words or spelling words, practicing math racts, math review games or papers, writing prompts, and other activities that review concepts we are covering in class. Occasionally, students will also have home projects to complete. Parents should check the homework calendar and initial it daily. Students are responsible to bring home the homework folders to school each day along with completed work. 
These skills will help to serve the child well later in his/her school life! 
 

HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

Kindergarten and first grade students should spend no more than 15 minutes each evening on homework, plus time spent reading.   If your child is consistently spending more time than this or if a particular assignment takes considerably longer, please let us know. If your child is tired and unable to continue, please do not force it he/she can finish the following day. While our goal is to instill responsibility and increase attention span, we all have days when  we're not at our best! 

A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS -- PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Much of the assigned homework in kindergarten and first grade is designed  to be done with family members. There are games, interviews, questions, etc. that may accompany a homework assignment.  Even independent tasks, however need parental involvement.  Always check your child's work, and sign and date it. Unless otherwise specified, homework is due thefollowing school day.  Parents often wonder, "Should I correct my child's mistakes?  How will the teacher know he/she is having a problem?"  My advice is, yes, point out the mistakes to your child in a gentle way, and use that opportunity to reteach and clarify  the skill.  If you would like us to know about a particular  problem area, always jot a note, and we'll respond as soon  as possible.