The recommended amount of time for homework each day is approximately 30 minutes. During this time, students should read from the leveled reader that they will be bringing home each day. This is also a good time to study this week's spelling words. A current list will always be posted on the Teacher Web Site. Often a phonics sheet will be sent home. The back of each worksheet is homework that reviews both new and previously learned information. Please help your child complete the homework and practice reading the worksheets. It is a good idea to review addition and subtraction math facts to 20 using flash cards. These can be store bought or homemade. You should practice identifying coins and counting money. We will be learning to tell time to the quarter hour, so practice this skill whenever you can. Each Monday a review sheet will be sent home covering concepts taught the previous week. The children are asked to complete the work during the week and to return it no later than Friday. Hopefully this will give you, the parents, a chance to see what we are working on and to help review any concepts your child is struggling with. Don't forget to spend time visiting with your child about his or her day. You might be surprised by what you learn!