Homework

I would like to briefly discuss my homework policy with you.

I will be sending your child home with a folder on Fridays and I expect them to turn it back into me the following Friday. The homework will focus on math, spelling, and reading. Here are a few more details on what the homework entails:

• Math:  The kids will be working on practice lessons that we have worked on during the week. If you think they can finish assignment before the lesson is taught you may try it.
• Reading: They will need to read 100 minutes at home each week. Please fill out the reading form. Please write in the date, book title, and how long you read it for. Please sign the bottom of the form. I will not accept the reading minutes if the paper is not signed by an adult. If they receive 100 minutes each week I will provide a fun surprise! If you do not have time to fill out this form, a call or email on Friday to let me know how many minutes they read is fine too. I want them to receive their prize for completing their reading minutes.
• Spelling/Vocabulary: We focus on a set of spelling words each week. Each spelling list focuses on a certain sound. Please practice these words with your child each night. If you need some creative ideas on making studying spelling words more engaging, I can provide you with a few ideas. We also focus on a few vocabulary words each week. They need to understand what the word means and be able to read it when they see it in a story. Please practice these at home as well.

The purpose of homework is two-fold: to reinforce what we have learned in class, and to teach responsibility. A child who has done their homework is prepared, in class, to hear explanations of what they had trouble with at home. A child without their homework done loses twice—both in learning through reinforcement, and in listening to explanations in class. I am also trying to help them develop good work habits for future years. If you have any questions about homework don’t hesitate to ask!