Homework Philosophy
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There are two schools of thought regarding homework. Many educators and parents believe that homework is strictly between the teacher and the student. This requires parents to take a "hands off" approach to their child's assignments. Others believe that parents should be involved. I feel the latter is more appropriate for primary students, and I count on parent participation as I design homework packets each week. Parents are just too great a resource to ignore!
Homework Routines
- Math Worksheets are assigned every day or two (except on Fridays!) and serve two purposes. They keep parents informed about current lessons, and they provide some additional practice or discussion. Please note that math homework is not always a review. Sometimes it is actually your child's first exposure to a concept! In these cases, it is intended to spark interest in the new subject.
- Reading is to be done for approximately 15 minutes every day. I have an extensive classroom library of leveled books that your child is welcome to borrow for homework; please let me know if this is something in which you are interested. Your child will bring home a reading log on Monday to be returned on Friday. Please initial next to the days of the week your child read their books. The reading log, along with the math worksheets, are your child's homework assignments this year.
Some Homework Tips:
- Designate a homework location that works for your family, and keep supplies nearby.
- Establish a time slot in your daily schedule for doing homework.
- Oversee and provide assistance as needed.
- You can write a short note on the front page of the homework to call my attention to a concept that your child has found difficult. Emails are also welcome.
- This is an optimum time to foster a productive "homework habit" that will serve your child well throughout his or her academic life.