Homework Policy
Students in Room 104 are assigned homework on a regular basis. Since first grade students are eager and ready to learn, the assignments are designed to make learning come alive at home. Many of the activities involve parental involvement and give the entire family opportunities to be part of the process. Homework in first grade helps lay the foundation for good work and study habits in later years. Students are given homework each day from Monday through Thursday. Homework is usually not assigned on the weekend.
Reading with your child is one of the most important ways you can be involved in his/her learning at home; therefore, 20 minutes of reading are assigned each night. I generally do not assign any particular reading material given that there are so many different ability levels and areas of interest among the students. To complete the reading assignment, you and your child are free to choose appropriate books from the library or your own collection. This reading may take several forms: your child reading to you, you reading to your child, or a combination of the two. However, even if your child is capable of independent reading, he/she should read aloud to you during this time.
As an extension of our class lessons, part of the homework for the Junior Great Books program involves you reading aloud and discussing selections with your child. This will occur every three to four weeks.
Math homework that corresponds to the day’s lesson is assigned on a daily basis. Your child may be given a worksheet or a page from his/her math journal to complete.
Spelling words are introduced at beginning of the week. Various activities are presented to help the students master their words.
Students are given a homework packet at the beginning of each week. The packet contains a list of ten homework activities. Each student is responsible for completing at least four of the activities by the end of the week. The activities relate to the time of year, subjects we are studying, or various other critical and creative thinking topics.
The students spend time in class writing the homework assignments for that day in their student planners. This notebook is sent home every day and must be signed by a parent. In addition to the assignment notebook, expect to see your child’s pencil case and green home folder every night, as well. There are almost always papers in the folder; please go through them with your child to determine which should stay at home and which should be returned to school. Also, pencils that need sharpening should be sharpened at home so that students are ready to learn when they arrive the next day.
All homework assignments are meant to correspond to the education your child is receiving at school. Your participation in these homework activities, which includes ensuring their completion, will help your child appreciate the value of learning.
Students in Room 104 are assigned homework on a regular basis. Since first grade students are eager and ready to learn, the assignments are designed to make learning come alive at home. Many of the activities involve parental involvement and give the entire family opportunities to be part of the process. Homework in first grade helps lay the foundation for good work and study habits in later years. Students are given homework each day from Monday through Thursday. Homework is usually not assigned on the weekend.
Reading with your child is one of the most important ways you can be involved in his/her learning at home; therefore, 20 minutes of reading are assigned each night. I generally do not assign any particular reading material given that there are so many different ability levels and areas of interest among the students. To complete the reading assignment, you and your child are free to choose appropriate books from the library or your own collection. This reading may take several forms: your child reading to you, you reading to your child, or a combination of the two. However, even if your child is capable of independent reading, he/she should read aloud to you during this time.
As an extension of our class lessons, part of the homework for the Junior Great Books program involves you reading aloud and discussing selections with your child. This will occur every three to four weeks.
Math homework that corresponds to the day’s lesson is assigned on a daily basis. Your child may be given a worksheet or a page from his/her math journal to complete.
Spelling words are introduced at beginning of the week. Various activities are presented to help the students master their words.
Students are given a homework packet at the beginning of each week. The packet contains a list of ten homework activities. Each student is responsible for completing at least four of the activities by the end of the week. The activities relate to the time of year, subjects we are studying, or various other critical and creative thinking topics.
The students spend time in class writing the homework assignments for that day in their student planners. This notebook is sent home every day and must be signed by a parent. In addition to the assignment notebook, expect to see your child’s pencil case and green home folder every night, as well. There are almost always papers in the folder; please go through them with your child to determine which should stay at home and which should be returned to school. Also, pencils that need sharpening should be sharpened at home so that students are ready to learn when they arrive the next day.
All homework assignments are meant to correspond to the education your child is receiving at school. Your participation in these homework activities, which includes ensuring their completion, will help your child appreciate the value of learning.