Mrs. Schwaner's 1st Grade Class

Homework will be given nightly - with a homework schedule to outline what is
expected each week. It will be sent home in your child's "Daily Folder" -
including worksheets, reading words/stories, etc. A parent must sign their
initials on the homework sheet included in the folder to indicate that he/she
has gone over their child's work for accuracy and returned the next school
day.
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Homework for the Week of Nov. 9-13

Monday: Read the Home School Connection booklet and sign indicating that you have completed this with your child. Make flashcards of the “phonics” and “story” words that go with Book 3, Week 1’s story (these words are in your child’s folder.) Complete Math page.

Tuesday: Read phonics stories, complete the suggested reading activity, and sign indicating your child read these to you. Review Book 3, Week 1 words (in your child’s folder.) Complete Grammar page.

Wednesday: Read the “Get Ready” story (“A Good Game for All”) and the “Main Selection” story (“Kate's Game”) in your child’s folder. Sign indicating you have read these with your child. Review Book 3, Week 1 words. Choose a Spelling activity and sign in Spelling notebook indicating the activity your child completed.

Thursday: Read the “Get Ready” story (“A Good Game for All”) and the “Main Selection” story (“Kate's Game”) in your child’s folder. Sign indicating you have read these with your child. Review Book 3, Week 1 words. Study for Spelling test tomorrow! Complete pages circled in the Reading Practice “O” book.

*Reminder – Your child can read the actual story from the “eBook” online. It will read the story aloud, too!! 1st Grade Reading Series "Treasures" - (Go to the story we are reading in class and you can read along with the computer! - Click on the third book and look at the Table of Contents to find the story.)This link is on the “LINKS FOR STUDENTS” page of our class website or you can go to: www.mhln.com/corsair/isbn/MMH/FL09/pe/treas_g1/treas_g1.html?

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Additionally, because of the importance of building a strong foundation,
reading to/with your child each night is to be included in his/her homework
routine. Remember, you are your child's first teacher and you play a vital
role in his/her academic development. Please set aside 10-15 minutes a night
for quiet, one-on-one time with your child for reading.

The purpose of homework is to offer your child a chance to strengthen
his/her academic ability: accept responsibility, postpone reinforcement,
tolerate frustration, perseverance, independent accomplishment and encourage willingness to learn. With that said, it is important that your child do it, with minimal help from his/her parent - although it is very important that a parent be available for assistance with directions or when the child is having difficulty. Also, have a quiet place with the necessary supplies available to your child. Supplies needed are: paper, pencil, eraser,
crayons, scissors and glue.

If your child/family has a hectic night or something special planned that
doesn't allow time for homework occasionally, that's okay, just have your
child complete it the next night (but, please jot me a note). Believe me, I
have a family, too, and I DO understand!! But, please encourange your child
to practice good homework habits. Adhering to expectations is important.

Mrs. Schwaner's 1st Grade Class

Homework

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