Homework

·       Math homework will be sent home daily.  We go over the homework the next day as part of the Math lesson.  Also, look for important parent information letters that will come home for each unit.   

 ·       Spelling homework 

  

Your child will be bringing home a collection of spelling words weekly that have been introduced in class.  Each night of the week your child is expected to do a different activity to ensure that these words and the spelling principles that they represent are mastered.  These activities have been modeled and practiced in school, so your child can teach you how to do them.

 

Monday:  Have your child cut out the words and sort them into categories like the ones we did in school.  Your child can sort the words by visually matching the spelling pattern.  As each new word is sorted, practice reading all the words in that column.  Ask your child to explain how the words are sorted.  Have your child resort them a second time as fast as possible.  You can use a timer and make a game out of it.

 

Tuesday:  Do a “Blind Sort.”  Lay down the helper words from each category as a header.  Read the rest of the words aloud to your child.  Your child must point to which category the word goes in without seeing it.  Lay it down and let your child move it if he/she is wrong.  Repeat the sort if your child makes more than one error.

 

Wednesday:  Assist your child in doing a “Word Hunt.”  Your child will be a “Word Detective” by looking for words in a book they have already read that have the same sound or pattern.  Try to find 2 or 3 words for each category.

 

Thursday:  Do a “Writing Sort” to prepare for the Friday test.  As you call out the words in random order your child should write them into categories.  Call out any word your child misspells a second or third time.

 

Thank you for your support.  Together we can help your child make valuable progress!

 ·       Reading homework/reports will be assigned periodically with a specific due date. 

 ·       Reader's Theater packets will occasionally come home.  Students should practice reading their part aloud.  The packet MUST come back to school every day for practice in class.  

 ·        Students should work on homework no more than 30 minutes a night.  Homework is assigned to reinforce what we learn in class and to help teach responsibility.

 ·        I expect students to try their best and work neatly.  Students are responsible for bringing their homework back to school in their “Home Folder.”  Students must have their names on all assignments.

·        Parents are the key to making homework a positive experience for their children.  Therefore, I ask that you make home work a top priority at home, provide necessary supplies and a quiet homework environment, establish a regular time to do homework, provide praise and support, and contact me if there is a problem.

·        Some students will need more support with homework than others.  Parents should make sure their child understands the directions, and has all the supplies necessary to complete the task.  Encourage your child to work on his/her own, but review the work and point out errors that need correcting.  You might say, “I see a mistake in this math box, try again.” 

·        Please check your child’s “Home Folder” daily.  Empty the folder of completed work and memos.  Make sure neat and complete homework is put in the folder to come back to school.  You can help teach your child the good organizational and study skills that will help them to be successful in school.

·        Children need encouragement and support from the people whose opinions they value most-their parents.  Your consistent praise can encourage your child to feel good about his/her ability and motivate your child to do his/her best.  Praise your child’s efforts and improvements that are made each day.